A note from the Administrator

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1 128 Phoenix Mills Cross Road, Cooperstown, NY March 2018 UPCOMING EVENTS EVENTS April 1 st : Easter Egg Hunt & Rabbit Petting Zoo w/ Community Children April 2 nd : Happy Horse Visits April 5 th: Fare & Feather Farm Satnd to set up in lobby April 9 th: Visit from Bacon Bitz the Pot Belly Pig April 12th: Teddy Bear Show April 21 st : Volunteer Appreciation Tea & Concert. April 28 th : SUNY College Students Volunteer Garden Project May 13 th : Mother Day Tea May 13 th -19 th National Nursing Home Week May 17 th A note from the Administrator Spring is in the air, or at least that is our hope in Upstate NY. Welcome to the first issue of Cooperstown Center News. In these pages we hope to keep you abreast of what is going on in our community. As you may know Centers Health Care has been managing this facility for the past several months. In January the sale to Centers and subsequent name change to Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing became final. Our wonderful staff remain the same and we continue to welcome new employees into our organization. In April, we will have several local people taking a CNA class at Milford BOCES. Centers is paying to have these folks trained to ensure ongoing service to residents and patients in our care. Please join me in welcoming Stephan Burgher, Food Service Production Manager and Jennifer Josselyn, Food Service Director to Cooperstown Center. They will use their combined experience in customer service and food service to enhance our meal service for all. I would like to thank all our hard-working staff who helped us have another successful Dept. of Health survey. We continue to build on the past with continuous improvements. Spearheading those improvements are Jackie Engram, Dir. Of Nursing and Marie Titus, Dir. Of Quality. Marie leads the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement team and uses a mentoring approach with others. She collaborates with department heads and staff to investigate and ultimately refine systems for improved outcomes. And welcome back to Agnes Bosc, RN who leads our staff education. Enjoy the Spring sunshine, showers, and flowers. Coffee Cake bake off May 24 th -October 26th Ice Cream Truck to start wkly visits Like us on Facebook Jeff Emhoff

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3 March Therapy Dog Visits Dog Jokes jokes about man s & women s best friend. -What happens when it rains cats & dogs? You step in a poodle. -What do you get if you cross a dog with a telephone? A golden receiver. -What do you call a dog who is very agreeable? Seeing eye-to-eye dog. -What happened when the dog had puppies on the side walk? She got a ticket for littering. A Dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself -Josh Billings

4 4 March 2018 Birches By Robert Frost When I see birches bend to left and right across the lines of straighter trees, I like to think some boy s been swinging them. But swinging doesn t bend Painting Class Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort - Franklin Roosevelt

5 March The Positive Effects of Therapy Dolls In our weekly Baby Care program, many of our ladies on Serenity Place find great comfort in washing, bathing & dressing their Therapy Dolls in new outfits ~Therapy Dolls may spark conversation with seniors that are losing that ability ~Calming effect on Sundowning individuals ~Some people or families may prefer a cuddly toy or animal, so you can try making these available as well & let the person choose

6 6 March 2018 A note from Kenny Sometimes a story comes along that makes you want to stand up and cheer. I hear them all the time because they take place in Centers homes everywhere. But this one caught my attention because of some unusual circumstances. The thanks of the entire Centers Health Care family goes out to our team at Steuben Center where it all took place. Christina McLendon, a Navy veteran from Texas was visiting New York to attend a late September women s retreat. What happened to her while she was here changed her life, and a lot of lives at Steuben Center. Christina was struck by an automobile while walking through a local parking lot and severely injured. Her shattered leg required two separate and very complicated surgeries at Corning-Guthrie Hospital, and extensive rehabilitation. With her 12 year old son and her husband at home in Texas, Christina was completely alone. Then she chose Steuben Center for her rehabilitation and everything changed. Christina looked at her situation as an opportunity to meet new people and joined us with such an upbeat attitude and positive outlook that she quickly became one of our most popular residents. She worked tirelessly on her rehab and became a cheerleader for her fellow residents, giving them a needed boost when their therapy got tough. If I can do it, you can too and other encouraging words backed by her bright smile, were credited by dozens of other residents as being the tonic they needed at just the right time to help them through their own rehab. As the holidays drew closer, when most people in her situation would struggle with depression, Christina became even more upbeat. A welcome visit from her husband and son at Thanksgiving helped of course, but Christina saw the holidays as just another way to bring joy into other people s lives. She assisted the team at Steuben by wrapping eighty presents they had purchased for their residents, and personally delivered them to everyone on Christmas morning. As she neared the end of her rehabilitation, she told us about all that she had gotten from her experience. I m looking at all that I can take away from this she said. I got to meet so many wonderful people and learn their stories. They are amazing and I found them so inspiring. And I ve been blown away by the kindness and generosity of people. It s made me revaluate how I want to go forward in life. On January 30 th, the Steuben Center family threw a surprise farewell party for Christina. She will be missed by everyone, but her story will continue to inspire other residents for a long time to come. Kenny Rozenberg, CEO

7 March Staying ahead of the curve There are always exciting things happening in the therapy suite at every Centers facility. After all, recovery is exciting. But this month, four of our facilities are participating in a virtual reality pilot program that may ultimately change the therapy protocols throughout the Centers Health Care family. Virtual reality therapy has made its way into many rehab facilities, as a way to provide low-impact workouts in a real world setting. However, the set-up is often large, unwieldy, and requires extensive specialized equipment. Now, Centers is partnering with Jintronix, a Canadian firm, to bring their breakthrough rehab technology to our residents. Jintronix uses a sophisticated yet very compact computer and advanced motion sensors to create a wide range of precise activities. Residents sit or stand in front of a television and the therapist creates an exercise that appears on the screen. The resident sees his or her movements on the screen and every motion is tracked and recorded so as the resident progresses through their rehabilitation, their advances are documented and the sophistication of the exercises is increased. And one of the best parts? The Jintronix system uses computer gaming technology to make the therapy fun! Residents might find themselves skiing, playing soccer, or shooting a basketball. The games make therapy more enjoyable, encourage longer sessions, and provide immediate positive reinforcement. Just one more way that Centers Health Care is staying ahead of the curve.

8 8 March 2018 Women in History Katherine Johnson Physicist Jane Goodall Anthropologist Patricia Bath Inventor Jocelyn Bell Burnnell Astronomer Some of April s Fun National Awareness Topics -Adopt A Ferret Month -Black Women's History Month -Community Spirit Days (1-30) -Laugh at Work Week: 1-7 Chien-Shiung Wu Physicist Danica Mckellar Mathematics Writer -World Hula Week: Phoenix Mills Cross Road Cooperstown, NY