Leakesville Voice Leakesville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center In ThIs Issue p2 Resident/Employee of the Month p3 Activities and Events Calendar p4 We re Listening p5 From the Desk of the Medical Director p6 Providers/Staff p7 Recipe and Birthdays p8 December Review ConTaCT us 1300 Melody Lane Leakesville, MS 39451 Phone: 601.394.2331 Fax: 601.394.2738 leakesvillerehab.com names To Know Medical Director Kevin O Hea, MD Administrator Shellie Brewer, RN, LNHA Director of Nursing Wendy Edwards, RN employee spotlight: wanda Khan, Rn, social services/marketing/admissions Wanda Khan is Leakesville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center s social worker. She is from Lucedale, MS, and has one daughter, two sons, one granddaughter and three grandsons. Wanda has enjoyed the privilege of practicing as an RN for approximately 37 years. She joined the LVRNC team in October of 2013. Some of her hobbies Wanda Khan, RN, Social Services/Marketing/Admissions include sewing, crafting, cooking, watching reruns of Golden Girls and spending time with her grandchildren. Wanda is a very loving person and is very devoted to her job. Thank you for all you do, Wanda! We appreciate you and everything you do at LVRNC! national hat Day Festivities Join us Thursday, Jan. 15 at 2:30 p.m., as we celebrate National Hat Day. LVRNC staff and residents will show off their fancy hats! Human Resources Kela Dickson Activities Director Valerie Walley Dietary Manager Kassandra Molten Social Services/Marketing/ Admissions Wanda Khan, RN Medical Records Coordinator Tanesha Peavy, LPN Maintenance David Wheeler January 2015 save the Date: LVRnC Valentine s Day Party Love is in the air! Leakesville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is gearing up for our annual Valentine s Day Sweetheart Ball, and we couldn t be more excited! The festivities will be held Friday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Mark the date on your calendars!
The Leakesville VillagerVoice January holidays Jan. 1 New Year s Day Jan. 8 Elvis Presley s Birthday Jan. 15 National Hat Day Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Junior Day Cervical Health Awareness Month National Birth Defects Prevention Month National Blood Donor Month National Glaucoma Awareness Month Thyroid Awareness Month Resident of the month And the winner is Ms. Ann Tuttle! Ms. Ann is 74 years old and has been here with us at Leakesville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center since July of 2012. She is from Greene County, MS. Ms. Ann is a very sweet and friendly person. She enjoys playing bingo, singing, coloring and socializing with staff/peers. Ms. Ann has a favorite nurse, Heather, whom she loves dearly. When you see Ms. Ann, be sure to congratulate her! Congratulations, Ms. Ann! We love you! Resident Ann Tuttle employee of the month And the winner is Mary Hayes, Activity Aide, CNA! Mary Hayes, Activity Aide, CNA Congratulations, Mary! For the entire month of January, you will reign as the employee of the month! As a reward for your hard work and dedication, you will receive your own parking spot and a cash prize. Mary works in the Activity Department as an activity aide, and she also has her CNA license. She is very dedicated to her job and has been employed with LVRNC since May of 2013. Mary is from Stateline, MS. She enjoys going to church, singing, shopping and spending time with her family. Mary is a very friendly person who always helps out in any way she can. Congratulations, Mary! Keep up the good work! Page 2
The Villager December 2013 January 2015 Woodland Village Nursing Center Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1 11 a.m. New Year s Day Parade 1:30 p.m. Resolutions 2:30 p.m. Groovin to the Beat Social New 8:30 a.m. Chat Time 9:30 a.m. Sunday School/Bro. Height 1:30 p.m. Gospel DVD 3:30 p.m. Puzzles 4 10:30 a.m. What s in the Bag? 1:30 p.m. I Spy 3:30 p.m. Residents 6 p.m. Card Games 5 1:30 p.m. Horseshoes 3:30 p.m. Music/ Manicures 6 p.m. Checkers 6 10:30 a.m. Bullseye 1:30 p.m. Resident Council Meeting 3:30 p.m. Penny Ante 6 p.m. Family Feud 7 Resident Council Meeting 11 8:30 a.m. Chat Time 9:30 a.m. Sunday School/Bro. Height 1:30 p.m. Gospel Music Hour 3 p.m. TV Time 12 10:30 a.m. Sing-A-Long 1:30 p.m. Residents 2:30 p.m. Blizzard Social 3:30 p.m. Word Fun 6 p.m. Card Games 13 10:30 a.m. Guess Who 1:30 p.m. Name That Tune 3:30 p.m. Music/ Manicures 6 p.m. Checkers 14 10:30 a.m. Prayer/ Devotion 1:30 p.m. Can You List This? 3:30 p.m. Show and Tell 6 p.m. Family Feud Year s Day 8 9 a.m. New Jerusalem 10 a.m. Popcorn/Movie 1:30 p.m. Greene County Herald 3:30 p.m. Can You List This? 19 10:30 a.m. MLK Facts/ Speech 1:30 p.m. Famous Faces 3:30 p.m. Crafty Crew 6 p.m. Card Games 15 9 a.m. New Jerusalem 10 a.m. Popcorn/Movie 1 p.m. Women Alliance 1:30 p.m. Residents 2:30 p.m. Hat Day Event 3:30 p.m. Horseshoes 22 9 a.m. New Jerusalem 10 a.m. Popcorn/Movie 1:30 p.m. Greene County Herald 3:30 p.m. Price is Right 27 10:30 a.m. Horseshoes 1:30 p.m. Balloon Volleyball 6 p.m. Checkers 28 1:30 p.m. Current Events 3:30 p.m. Residents 6 p.m. Family Feud 29 9 a.m. New Jerusalem 10 a.m. Popcorn/Movie 1:30 p.m. Remember When 2:30 p.m. Residents Birthday Party 3:30 p.m. Dance Contest Luther King Junior Day 25 8:30 a.m. Chat Time 9:30 a.m. Sunday School/Bro. Height 1:30 p.m. Sing-A-Long 3:30 p.m. Ring Toss 26 10:30 a.m. Arts/Crafts 1:30 p.m. Shake It Out 3:30 p.m. Bowling 6 p.m. Card Games 10:30 a.m. Bible Trivia 1:30 p.m. Spin the Wheel 2:30 p.m. Chili Social 9 1:30 p.m. Ring Toss 3:30 p.m. Common Clichés 1:30 p.m. Leakesville Voice 3:30 p.m. Residents 3 10 16 11 a.m. Bible Quiz 1:30 p.m. Spin the Wheel 2:30 p.m. Brownies/Milk Social 17 1:30 p.m. Dancing to the Beat Hat Day 21 / Mrs. Darlene 1:30 p.m. What s in the Box? 3:30 p.m. Discuss Your Day 6 p.m. Family Feud Martin 10:30 a.m. Winter Trivia 1:30 p.m. Spin the Wheel 2:30 p.m. Hot Tea Social 3:30 p.m. Reminiscing Saturday Presley s Birthday 20 10:30 a.m. What s Cooking? 1:30 p.m. Penny Ante 3:30 p.m. Jingo 6 p.m. Checkers 2 Elvis National 18 8:30 a.m. Chat Time 9:30 a.m. Sunday School/Bro. Height 1:30 p.m. The Gaithers 3 p.m. Union Grove Friday Residents Birthday Party 11 a.m. Bible Trivia 1:30 p.m. Spin the Wheel 2:30 p.m. Cake Walk/ Snack Time 23 30 11 a.m. Spelling Bee 1:30 p.m. Spin the Wheel 2:30 p.m. Milkshake Social 10 a.m. Bingo 1:30 p.m. Bullseye 3:30 p.m. Jokes and Riddles 24 31 1:30 p.m. Bullseye 3:30 p.m. Grocery Game
The Villager Leakesville Voice a Letter from the administrator 5 new Year s Resolutions to a healthier You It s that time of year again! Following through on New Year s resolutions is always easier said than done, but we re here to help you see them through! Here are five tips to being a healthier you in 2015. Shellie Brewer, RN, LNHA Administrator LOSE WEiGHT This seems to be the No. 1 New Year s resolution around the country, and yet we struggle to stick to it all too often. Whether it s portion control, exercise or just eating healthier in general, it s time to focus on being good to your body and overall health! QuiT SMOKiNG We can t say it enough if you smoke, quit NOW. The long-term effects of smoking are devastating to your health. There are several different methods you can use to fight the urge to smoke. Not only will your body thank you when you quit, your wallet will be grateful, too! MANAGE STRESS A little pressure now and then won t kill us; in fact, short bouts of stress give us an energy boost. But if stress is chronic, it can increase your risk of or worsen insomnia, depression, obesity, heart disease and more. CuT BACK ON ALCOHOL Drinking alcohol in excess affects the brain s neurotransmitters and can increase the risk of depression, memory loss or even seizures. Chronic heavy drinking boosts your risk of liver and heart disease, hypertension, stroke, mental deterioration and even cancers of the mouth, throat, liver and breast. GET MORE SLEEP Getting a good night s sleep is critical to your health. A lack of sleep has been linked to a greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Sleep is also crucial for strengthening memories. So don t feel guilty about taking the occasional nap! For more information on health-related New Year s resolutions, visit www.health.com. Have a happy New Year! Shellie Brewer Administrator We are committed as a facility to understanding our patients experiences and identifying ways to continually improve. We have recently partnered with the National Research Corporation, a survey expert, to administer new patient surveys. Shortly after your visit here, you may receive a questionnaire asking about your patient experience. Please honestly answer the questions and return the completed form. We need to hear from you in order to improve our quality of care. This is just another way that we re listening to you, our valued patients. Page 4
December 2013 January 2015 From the Desk of the medical Director : Diagnosing and Treating Glaucoma Glaucoma is not just one eye disease, but a group of eye conditions resulting in optic nerve damage, which may cause loss of vision. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Kevin O Hea, MD, Medical Director Glaucoma can damage your vision so gradually you may not notice any loss of vision until the disease is at an advanced stage. The most common type of glaucoma, primary open-angle glaucoma, has no noticeable signs or symptoms except gradual vision loss. Early diagnosis and treatment can minimize or prevent optic nerve damage and limit glaucomarelated vision loss. It s important to get your eyes examined regularly, and make sure your eye doctor measures your intraocular pressure. SYMPTOMS Primary open-angle glaucoma signs and symptoms include: Gradual loss of peripheral vision, usually in both eyes Tunnel vision in the advanced stages Acute angle-closure glaucoma signs and symptoms include: Eye pain Nausea and vomiting (accompanying the severe eye pain) Sudden onset of visual disturbance, often in low light Blurred vision Halos around lights Reddening of the eye WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR Don t wait for noticeable eye problems. Regular eye exams are the key to detecting glaucoma early enough to successfully treat your condition and prevent further progression of your condition. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a comprehensive eye exam for all adults starting at age 40, and every three to five years after that if you don t have any glaucoma risk factors. If you have other risk factors or you re older than age 60, you should be screened every one to two years. If you re African-American, your doctor likely will recommend periodic eye exams starting between ages 20 and 39. If you experience some or several of the symptoms of acute angle-closure glaucoma together, seek immediate care at an emergency room or at an eye doctor s (ophthalmologist s) office right away. TREATMENT The goal of glaucoma treatment is to lower pressure in your eye (intraocular pressure). To treat your condition, doctors may lower your eye pressure, improve drainage of fluid in your eye or lower the amount of fluid produced in your eye. Glaucoma can t be cured, and damage caused by the disease can t be reversed, but treatment and regular checkups can prevent vision loss in people with early-stage glaucoma. If vision loss has already occurred, treatment can slow or prevent further vision loss. For more information on glaucoma, visit www.mayoclinic.org. Page 5
The Villager Leakesville Voice our Providers Kevin O Hea, MD Medical Director our staff Shellie Brewer, RN, LNHA Administrator Tanesha Peavy, LPN Medical Records Coordinator Wendy Edwards, RN Director of Nursing Reagan Guy, LPN Quality Assurance/Staff Development Kela Dickson Human Resources/ Accounts Payable Valerie Walley Activities Director Wanda Khan, RN Social Services/ Marketing/Admissions Kassandra Molten Dietary Manager Amy Nicholson, RN RN Supervisor Amanda Hathorn, LPN MDS Nurse David Wheeler Maintenance
Family Council meeting December January 2015 2013 Leakesville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center would like to remind you that a Family Council Meeting will typically be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. Should this day fall on a holiday, please contact the facility for alternative dates. Our next meeting will be held Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. in the dining room. Refreshments will be provided. We encourage all families to attend. For more information, please contact us at 601.394.2331. We hope to see you there! Recipe of the Month resident Kay Buckner Broccoli-Chicken Curry Ingredients ½ C coconut milk 1 /3 C curry paste 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 lb. trimmed broccoli 1 C onion wedges Non-stick cooking spray 8 oz. cubed mozzarella cheese Directions 1. In a very large bowl, combine coconut milk and curry paste. 2. Add chicken thighs, trimmed broccoli and onion wedges. Toss to coat. 3. Spread into an even layer on a roasting pan coated with non-stick cooking spray. 4. Roast 40 minutes in a 425 F oven until chicken is done. 5. Transfer to a platter. Top with cubed mozzarella cheese and cooking liquid.... to our residents! Gerald Martin 1/22 Lonnie Waddle 1/23... and to our employees! Valerie Walley 1/2 Mary Hayes 1/12 Page 7
1300 Melody Lane Leakesville, MS 39451 601.394.2331 www.leakesvillerehab.com Announcements & December Review January socials LVRNC will host socials in January at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1 Friday, Jan. 2 Friday, Jan. 9 Monday, Jan. 12 Friday, Jan. 16 Christmas Celebration Groovin to the Beat Social, with music from the 70s and refreshments Hot Tea Social Chili Social Blizzard Social, with a variety of frozen treats Brownies and Milk Social Pictured from left to right: Residents Daniel Hollinghead and Freda Tait enjoying the Christmas festivities at LVRNC Thank You! As we reflect on the many events we ve enjoyed this December and throughout all of 2014, we have so many memories to be thankful for! We want to send a big thank you to all of our many family and friends for sharing their loved ones with us at LVRNC. We would also like to send a big shout out to Stateline Headstart for stopping by for the sing-a-long with the residents this past month. Our residents really enjoyed it! Lastly, we would like to thank everyone who participated in and attended our annual Christmas program. Page 8