Even though it’s September we are still experiencing some HOT days! The July and August heat wave was awful! Soon (hopefully) we can begin looking forward to cool days and even cooler nights.
It’s hard to believe that on September 20th, The Paragon will celebrate its 10th anniversary! Also in September the week of 12th—18th is Assisted Living Week. There are several events that have been planned so be sure to check your calendar.
We want each of our residents to feel at home and at ease while living at The Paragon.
We have 6 key areas that the staff of The Paragon strive daily to give to each of our residents.
They are . . .
Dignity – here you will find a placed that handles the uncertainly of change, while enriching lives with independence. We respect your privacy while encouraging social activities. We provide for your needs, while listening to your preferences.
Spiritual Strength – Exercises for the mind, activities for the body and strengthening of the soul.
Compassion – From the first time you step through the door, the staff of The Paragon is here to offer help. Maybe it’s an emotional “first day” or you just want to do something special for your loved one. Whatever the reason, we are always here to listen and offer assistance in any way we can. We have based our entire community on compassion for you and your family.
Family – Staying active with family serves as the foundation for providing the best assistance that we can. We hope that you think that The Paragon has created a community that’s really more an extension of your family.
Independence – Do you like to sleep in or take time to read alone in the mornings?
security and comfort.
Or maybe you prefer an early morning walk and breakfast with friends. No matter what your choose, The Paragon can help maximize your independence of 24-hour assistance. We nurture your independence and help you thrive in a setting of privacy, security and comfort.
Personalized – Making our residents feel like they’re number one is a top priority with the staff of The Paragon.
We believe humor can help us all and should enrich our time together. Remember, warmth and love are infectious – join us and we will help spread it around!
If you know someone that is interested in The Paragon, please invite them to see our lovely community for themselves and have lunch with us. I think that they will be pleasantly surprised!
Remember - The Paragon of Madisonville is not just a community – it’s your home!
Until Next Month,
Nancy
Friday, September 24, 2010
News From The Ice Cream Parlor
Wow, where did August go? My, how time really does fly when you’re having fun! Hopefully, September will put an end to our hot, sticky, and hazy summer. We can finally begin to look forward to cooler weather. Autumn will officially begin on September 22nd. This is my favorite season. I enjoy the changing of the fall colors. This month also marks our ten year anniversary of the opening of The Paragon.
These next couple of months will be a perfect time to go on outings or trips before it turns too cold. Let’s start thinking about where our next adventure will be!
The week of September 12th-18th is National Assisted Living Week. As you will notice we have a few special or different activities planned during that week to celebrate. I encourage each of you to come join the fun. Just to name a couple of these specialty activities, we have included a Health Fair sponsored by Wellington Park of Owensboro on the 14th beginning at 1:30. Also on the 16th, Town and Country Florist is coming to do a flower arranging workshop. On Monday September 20th following National Assisted Living Week we have rescheduled our trip to Carolyn's place at the lake for a cookout and a pontoon ride. Thirteen residents signed up for this outing before when we had to cancel and I hope to see that number again. Make sure to mark these dates on your calendar!
Just a little reminder about your recyclable items, we have a container for aluminum cans in the Ice Cream Parlor. Also, if you would continue to put your newspapers beside your trash can the RA’s will pick those up for recycling. This is our way of giving back to our community. Thanks so much in advance for your cooperation.
Until next month,
Sherry
These next couple of months will be a perfect time to go on outings or trips before it turns too cold. Let’s start thinking about where our next adventure will be!
The week of September 12th-18th is National Assisted Living Week. As you will notice we have a few special or different activities planned during that week to celebrate. I encourage each of you to come join the fun. Just to name a couple of these specialty activities, we have included a Health Fair sponsored by Wellington Park of Owensboro on the 14th beginning at 1:30. Also on the 16th, Town and Country Florist is coming to do a flower arranging workshop. On Monday September 20th following National Assisted Living Week we have rescheduled our trip to Carolyn's place at the lake for a cookout and a pontoon ride. Thirteen residents signed up for this outing before when we had to cancel and I hope to see that number again. Make sure to mark these dates on your calendar!
Just a little reminder about your recyclable items, we have a container for aluminum cans in the Ice Cream Parlor. Also, if you would continue to put your newspapers beside your trash can the RA’s will pick those up for recycling. This is our way of giving back to our community. Thanks so much in advance for your cooperation.
Until next month,
Sherry
Notes From The Resident Care Coordinator
This article was first printed in 2007—and we thought that it is worth repeating.
TIPS FOR LIVING WELL
Influenza is a highly infectious viral illness occurring in winter months (October to March). The “flu season”
usually begins in November, peaks in late December or January, and is typically over in March. Because it takes two weeks to develop the immunity provided by the vaccine, the flu vaccine is given October through November. Persons of any age with chronic conditions that increase their risk of complications from influenza should be immunized. An abrupt onset of fever, chills, myalgia, headache, severe and persistent malaise, eye pain, light sensitivity and substernal burning of the chest characterize uncomplicated influenza. Respiratory symptoms include a non-productive cough, sore throat and rhinitis.
Influenza is highly contagious, with an attack rate of 10% to 20% from the day before symptoms began through approximately 5 days after onset in adults. It is spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing. Contaminated hands are a frequent source of transmission and infection. It is important to wash hands frequently.
Hopefully no one reading this will experience influenza because they will have the immunization. But if you should develop influenza and not be at high-risk for complications there are a few general steps to speed recovery and protect others.
Stay in your suite to protect others from infection.
Get plenty of rest.
Drink plenty of liquids.
Do not drink alcohol or use tobacco products.
Consider over-the-counter medications to relieve the symptoms.
Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
Wash hands frequently.
For your convenience, we will be scheduling The Hopkins County Health Department again this year to give “Flu Shots” at The Paragon. The date and times will be published in the October newsletter. We will also post the time and date on the bulletin board.
We will be getting our “Flu Shot” and hope you will to!
Ruth
TIPS FOR LIVING WELL
Influenza is a highly infectious viral illness occurring in winter months (October to March). The “flu season”
usually begins in November, peaks in late December or January, and is typically over in March. Because it takes two weeks to develop the immunity provided by the vaccine, the flu vaccine is given October through November. Persons of any age with chronic conditions that increase their risk of complications from influenza should be immunized. An abrupt onset of fever, chills, myalgia, headache, severe and persistent malaise, eye pain, light sensitivity and substernal burning of the chest characterize uncomplicated influenza. Respiratory symptoms include a non-productive cough, sore throat and rhinitis.
Influenza is highly contagious, with an attack rate of 10% to 20% from the day before symptoms began through approximately 5 days after onset in adults. It is spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing. Contaminated hands are a frequent source of transmission and infection. It is important to wash hands frequently.
Hopefully no one reading this will experience influenza because they will have the immunization. But if you should develop influenza and not be at high-risk for complications there are a few general steps to speed recovery and protect others.
Stay in your suite to protect others from infection.
Get plenty of rest.
Drink plenty of liquids.
Do not drink alcohol or use tobacco products.
Consider over-the-counter medications to relieve the symptoms.
Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
Wash hands frequently.
For your convenience, we will be scheduling The Hopkins County Health Department again this year to give “Flu Shots” at The Paragon. The date and times will be published in the October newsletter. We will also post the time and date on the bulletin board.
We will be getting our “Flu Shot” and hope you will to!
Ruth
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
News From The Ice Cream Parlor
The month of August makes me think of getting the children ready to go back to school. It’s time to get back to the regularly scheduled days of school and/or work. For some, though, those days never stopped except for maybe a week of vacation, such as myself.
As I reflect on the years past I can’t help but think of the relationships that have developed with residents, family members and even a few new staff members. Many of the residents are still here when I joined the Paragon team three years ago. Regretfully several have either passed away or moved. I am glad to have been given the chance to meet each and every one of these residents and look forward to a continued relationship of making fun and new memories.
A couple of our residents have requested to bring back the bell choir. In doing so, I’m going to need a couple more ringers - so ask your friends and neighbors if they might want to join us in bell choir.
We have a fun and eventful month planned. Please take notice of your monthly calendar enclosed in this newsletter and mark your favorite activities. We will be going out for lunch a couple of times this month, so pay attention to those dates. On Friday August 27 at 6 p.m., we are having a special guest, Cliff Duckworth. He will be providing entertainment for that evening. It’s not a family night, but family and friends are welcome to come and join us. There will not be any invitations sent out for this event. This is our western day so come dressed in your western attire! We will have the popcorn popping in the dining room before the music starts. We look forward to seeing you there.
While looking at the calendar—do you realize that August is the only month of the year that isn’t home to a major holiday?
Until next month,
Sherry
As I reflect on the years past I can’t help but think of the relationships that have developed with residents, family members and even a few new staff members. Many of the residents are still here when I joined the Paragon team three years ago. Regretfully several have either passed away or moved. I am glad to have been given the chance to meet each and every one of these residents and look forward to a continued relationship of making fun and new memories.
A couple of our residents have requested to bring back the bell choir. In doing so, I’m going to need a couple more ringers - so ask your friends and neighbors if they might want to join us in bell choir.
We have a fun and eventful month planned. Please take notice of your monthly calendar enclosed in this newsletter and mark your favorite activities. We will be going out for lunch a couple of times this month, so pay attention to those dates. On Friday August 27 at 6 p.m., we are having a special guest, Cliff Duckworth. He will be providing entertainment for that evening. It’s not a family night, but family and friends are welcome to come and join us. There will not be any invitations sent out for this event. This is our western day so come dressed in your western attire! We will have the popcorn popping in the dining room before the music starts. We look forward to seeing you there.
While looking at the calendar—do you realize that August is the only month of the year that isn’t home to a major holiday?
Until next month,
Sherry
The Kitchen Korner
Creamy Layered Peach Squares
What You Need
2 cups Honey Maid Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/2 cup Sugar, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip, thawed, divided
3 large peaches (about 1-1/4lb.),peeled, sliced
1/2 cup Butter or margarine, melted
1 & 1/2 cups boiling water
1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups Ice cubes
1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Raspberry Flavor Gelatin
MIX crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter in 13x9-inch pan; press onto bottom of pan.
BEAT cream cheese and remaining sugar in medium bowl until well blended.
Whisk in 1-1/2 cups Cool Whip; spread over crust. Top with peaches. Refrigerate until ready to use.
ADD boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in ice cubes until melted. Refrigerate 5 min. or until thickened. Whisk in remaining COOL WHIP; spread over peach layer. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
Garnish with fresh raspberries and peach slices if desired.
Enjoy ! Until next month,
Your Paragon Kitchen Staff, Shirley, Jennifer, Kristen and JoNell
What You Need
2 cups Honey Maid Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/2 cup Sugar, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip, thawed, divided
3 large peaches (about 1-1/4lb.),peeled, sliced
1/2 cup Butter or margarine, melted
1 & 1/2 cups boiling water
1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups Ice cubes
1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Raspberry Flavor Gelatin
MIX crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter in 13x9-inch pan; press onto bottom of pan.
BEAT cream cheese and remaining sugar in medium bowl until well blended.
Whisk in 1-1/2 cups Cool Whip; spread over crust. Top with peaches. Refrigerate until ready to use.
ADD boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in ice cubes until melted. Refrigerate 5 min. or until thickened. Whisk in remaining COOL WHIP; spread over peach layer. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
Garnish with fresh raspberries and peach slices if desired.
Enjoy ! Until next month,
Your Paragon Kitchen Staff, Shirley, Jennifer, Kristen and JoNell
Nancy's Welcome Mats & Neighborly Chats
Well the last month of a hot, hot summer is finally here—I find it hard to believe that it’s time that children are getting ready to go back to school— in August! I remember my school days- we didn’t go back to school until after Labor Day—as is life, things sure change!
In thinking about what to share with you in this article, I decided that today, I'm going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far: the accomplishments, the many blessings, and, yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger.
I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don't even know. Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and I'll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for them and how much they mean to me.
Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me. Join me and take time to smile, love and laugh—life is too short to worry—
We continually asked our residents to share a short story or poem that we can put in our newsletter to share with our readers.
Lois Clark took us up on our invitation! She gave us a clipping that was found among her husband’s mother papers and she would like to share.
Eternity
A Hundred Years Ahead
By Walt Huntley
Tell me, friend, what will it matter,
Say a hundred years from now,
If you owned ten thousand acres
Or just one old broken plow;
If you bought your suits in Paris
And your shoes in Italy,
Or your clothes were made in patches
As the bed quilts used to be;
Whether you lived in a mansion
With the finest broadlooms laid,
If you had a private chauffeur,
Butler, cook, a nurse and maid,
Or if you lived in a cottage
With your health gone on the skids,
Out of work and out of money,
Just your wife and seven kids?
But there’s more to life than livin’,
More for those who will believe,
More in store laid up in heaven
If the Savior we receive.
Whether we are lost forever
Or to Jesus here we bow,
This is what will make the difference
In a hundred years from now.
In thinking about what to share with you in this article, I decided that today, I'm going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far: the accomplishments, the many blessings, and, yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger.
I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don't even know. Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and I'll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for them and how much they mean to me.
Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me. Join me and take time to smile, love and laugh—life is too short to worry—
We continually asked our residents to share a short story or poem that we can put in our newsletter to share with our readers.
Lois Clark took us up on our invitation! She gave us a clipping that was found among her husband’s mother papers and she would like to share.
Eternity
A Hundred Years Ahead
By Walt Huntley
Tell me, friend, what will it matter,
Say a hundred years from now,
If you owned ten thousand acres
Or just one old broken plow;
If you bought your suits in Paris
And your shoes in Italy,
Or your clothes were made in patches
As the bed quilts used to be;
Whether you lived in a mansion
With the finest broadlooms laid,
If you had a private chauffeur,
Butler, cook, a nurse and maid,
Or if you lived in a cottage
With your health gone on the skids,
Out of work and out of money,
Just your wife and seven kids?
But there’s more to life than livin’,
More for those who will believe,
More in store laid up in heaven
If the Savior we receive.
Whether we are lost forever
Or to Jesus here we bow,
This is what will make the difference
In a hundred years from now.
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