Manager Lori Dittrich 942-9440 Service Coordinator Sabrina Theis 942-4707 Maintenance Rick Dyel/ Relief Rich Walstra Thank you to the residents who came to the tenant manager meeting. As you know, we will be sending a meeting handout in March. We hope you are enjoying and reading the handouts in between meetings. Please bring questions in regards to the handouts to these meetings. Milka became a great grandmother for the 5th time on January 22 nd! Demetrius Jr was 6lbs 15oz and 19in long! Miranda, mother, and baby are both doing well. Milka is expecting another addition to her family in March!
Resident News Happy Birthday! Donna Sharon Michael Get Well Soon Lois Sue Frances Risinger Milka Irma Willie Nita Helen There was no early bird rent drawing for the month of January. There will be two early bird winners in February. Turn your rent in on or before the 1 st for the chance to win! Northwest Indiana Community Action Tax Program will be at Linden House on February 21 st to file taxes and/or file the Unified Elderly Tax Credit Form. You can sign up for a half hour appointment from 9-2:30 PM in Sabrina s office if you are interested in this service.
8 Tips for Keeping Your Medications Straight Many people over 65 take between two and seven prescription drugs a day; and keeping track of these medicines may get complicated. However, to maintain optimal senior health, it s important to take your medications as prescribed by your doctor, and take overthe-counter drugs correctly. Use these 8 tips to help you stay organized and take medications correctly. 1. Don t Take a Day Off a. Try taking your pills at the same time each day. To help you remember you could take them right when you brush your teeth, at the start of your favorite TV program, or with the same meal. 2. The Scoop on Mixing Medications a. Make sure your doctor knows all prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements, and even vitamins so they can point out potential interactions and change the drugs as needed. 3. Mind Your Food and Drink a. Depending on prescription medication foods and beverages can lead to medication side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about foods or beverages that could possibly have a negative impact on the effectiveness of the medication.
4. Guard Against Drowsy Driving a. Talk to your doctor about your prescriptions and activities. Ask if it is best to take prescriptions before you go to bed instead of during the day. 5. Lost Your Appetite? a. If you re taking a drug that consistently keeps you from eating, find ways to take in the calories and nutrients that you need to keep up your strength and weight. 6. Know Your Medication Facts a. Get a good understanding of how and when you should take them, and even what to do when you skip a dose on accident. 7. Make a List and Check it Twice a. Create a running list of all of your prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements, and vitamins. Bring this list with you to all of your doctor s appointments, any time you go to the hospital, and to your pharmacy. Try and fill all of your prescriptions at the same pharmacy so your pharmacists can be on the lookout for potential interactions. 8. Follow Instructions a. Taking medication the exact way it s prescribed can improve senior health. https://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health-pictures/tips-for-managing-medications.aspx#09
Valentine's Day Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 5 cups flour Ingredients ½ teaspoon baking soda Instructions 1. Cream butter and sugar. 2. Add eggs and vanilla and mix. 3. Add dry ingredients, mix well. 4. Spread on cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. 5. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 min or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake! 6. Cool. 7. Frost with Buttercream Frosting.
What Happened in January? Home Health Crusaders did in home wellness checks; this included blood pressure, blood sugar, oxygen level and other health related questions. If residents were in need of a home physician (for residents who cannot get to doctors appointments), in home health aide, delivered prescriptions, or nurse wellness checks throughout the week, this was offered. If these services will fit your needs please let Sabrina know and we will be able to schedule according to your needs. Has winter made you feel confined to your apartment? There are plenty of activities around Linden House to keep you active and social during the cold months! Danielle, from Belvedere Living Center, brought lunch, played bingo, and gave prizes. This included roll ups, chips, cookies, valentine s pictures, candy, household items, and more! For the movie day residents had snacks and watched Grown Ups, which had them laughing out loud! Don t be shy and join us for some events, socializing, lunch, and laughs in February!
Schedule of Events Friday, February 2 nd Sit N Be Fit @ 1 PM Monday, February 5 th Color Yourself Healthy and snack with Fatima from Humana @ 10 AM Tuesday, February 6 th Dan s Bible Study @ 4:30 Monday, February 12 th Millers Manor Bingo @ 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 13 th Home Health Crusaders snack and Fall Prevention @ 10:30 AM Sebos Rehab Bingo @ 1:30 PM Monday, February 14 th Ashes with Dan Ratliff @ 11:00 AM Friday, February 16 th Sit N Be Fit @ 1 PM Tuesday, February 20 th Barney the Comfort Dog @ 11:30 AM Dan s Bible Study @ 4:30 PM
Wednesday, February 21 st NICA VITA Tax Filing from 9:00 2:30 PM Friday, February 23 rd Birthday Bash @ 1 PM Monday, February 26 th Movie Day @ 1 PM
Bus Schedule Thursday, February 1 st Target: depart 9:30 and return 11:30 Lunch at Lake Park: depart 11:50 and return 1:50 Walmart or Aldi: depart 2:00 and return 4:30 CVS: depart 4:45 and return 5:15 Thursday, February 8 th BlueChip Casino: depart 9:00 and return 2:00 Thursday, February 15 th Stracks: depart 9:30 and return 11:30 Lunch at Hong Kong: depart 11:50 and return 1:50 Walmart or Aldi: depart 2:00 and return 4:30 Walgreens: depart 4:45 and return 5:30 Thursday, February 22 nd Rise and Roll Bakery then lunch at Industrial Revolution and then shopping at J.C. Penney s/kohl s/marshalls: Trip is in Valparaiso and will not come back between stops: depart 9:45 and return 3:00
FEBRUARY2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Sit N Be Fit @ 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Super bowl party @ 5:00 Fatima @ 10 Happy Birthday Sharon Bible Study @ 4:30 Game Night @ 6 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Millers @ 10:30 H.H Crusaders @ 10:30 Sebos @ 1:30 Ashes @ 11 Happy Valentine s Day Game Night @ 6 Sit N Be Fit @ 1 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 OFFICE CLOSED President s Day Barney @ 11:30 Bible Study @ 4:30 VITA Tax Filing 9-2:30 Game Night @ 6 25 26 27 28 Birthday Bash @ 1 Happy Birthday Donna Movie Day @ 1 Happy Birthday Michael PEST CONTROL Game Night @ 6