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Five Star Rated 7 VALLEY VETERANS HOME consecutive Years

Sep 2021 2701 SOUTHAMPTON RD PA 19154

- Michael E. Thornton

Philadelphia’s Long Term Care Ombudsman Supervisor Erika Barber and Dan Anderson from Center in the Park presented a plaque to DVVH staff Derrick to honor our past residents who where (PEERs) for DVVH. Empowered Expert Residents (PEERs) are individuals living in long-term care settings who have been trained to advocate to improve the quality of life in their homes. After graduating from a Long- Term Care Ombudsman five-part empowerment training, PEERs are equipped to help their fellow residents improve day-to-day life in long-term care facilities. PEERs also advise the Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman on the issues affecting all of Pennsylvania's long-term care residents. Past DVVH PEERs Ken- neth Anderson, Charles McAninley, William Pross and Bob Smith

INSIDE THIS ISSUE State Veterans Home Week Entertainment/Picnics Page 2 & 3 Hawaiian Luau and Fire Dancer Page 4 & 5 August Birthday’s Page 6 & 7 DVVH Art Class Page 8 & 9 Verizon Pioneers Page 10 Commandant’s Corner Page 11 Generous Sponsors & Benefactors/New Residents Page 12 TAPS Page 13 DVVH State Veteran Home Week! Kristian and the Activities staff coordinated a successful and fun State Veterans Home Week. Residents enjoyed eating various lunches and treats outside while watching socially distanced entertainment. Unfortunately due to Covid precautions we were unable to have family members or volunteers present. DVVH kicked off Veterans Home week on Sunday Aug 22nd with Phillies History & Trivia followed by Hot Dogs for lunch and a Phillies vs ball game. Phillies won 7-4.

Monday August 23rd All American Day! Residents wore Red, White, & Blue, lunch was: Hoagies (Turkey, Tuna, and Veggie. In the afternoon residents were served hand dipped Ice Cream.

Tuesday August 24th was Hawaiian Day, residents and staff wore Tropical Patterns we had an Outdoor Picnic Pig Roast (Sponsored by the VFW Coot- ies), BBQ Chicken, Cole Slaw, Sweet Hawaiian Rolls, and Corn on the Cob. The Entertainer was Lorenda a Hula Dancer and Fire Performer. Brenda Johnson donated Philadelphia Water Ice.

Wednesday August 25th was Family Reminiscing Day residents wore shirts donated by the Verizon Pioneers. We had another Outdoor Picnic which featured Tacos & Burritos. The Dixieland Band performed a variety of and Southern Rock songs.

Thursday August 26th was On The Boardwalk Day residents and staff wore boardwalk type outfits. Our outdoor picnic served up some finger foods for lunch, Chili Fries, Sausage, and Chicken Fingers. Our entertainers were Stu and Nevis who performed 60’s and 70’s classics Brenda Johnson donated Philadelphia Water Ice. In the afternoon the residents played Boardwalk Games, and listened to music.

Friday August 27th was Military Day, residents and staff wore their favorite Branch of Service Colors, we had a bad weather day so we had Patriotic Sing-Alongs in the units followed by our indoor picnic, residents were served Fish Sandwiches, Cheeseburgers, Veggie Burgers, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad. Residents enjoyed Root Beer Floats, Cotton Candy and Popcorn in their units.

August Birthday’s Wayne Henry Horsley, James Morrin, DiFrancesco, August Birthday’s Karl Benson, Theron Barrett

Every year, August 4 is celebrated as the U.S. Coast Guard Birthday, commemorating the military organization for its valor and discipline. Since 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has kept the nation’s waterways safe, playing a critical role in national security.

Thank to our Birthday Sponsor Dolores Danielson from Post 148 Auxiliary DVVH Art Class “Painting with a Twist” has become a resident favorite activity. DVVH Art Class “Painting with a Twist” has become a resident favorite activity.

Thank you to the Verizon Pioneers who donated shirts, sponsored numerous Bingo’s and hosted a picnic during State Veterans Home Week. They also donated sugar free candy and Bird Houses to be displayed around DVVH. Veterans Homes Week kicked off on Sunday Aug 22nd, everyday we had a different theme and a picnic, the Veterans really enjoyed the Roasted Pig and Hula Dancer!!! I am immensely proud of our staff and their continued work in taking care of our Veterans. Activities Department gets a “Special Thank You” for the hard work coordinating and executing an Outstanding Veterans Homes Week!!! A Heart Felt Thanks and with much Gratitude to the Nurses and Staff that Search “Pennsylvania Department of volunteered to take care of the Veterans in “A” Unit and on “B”’s red unit, I thank you all Military and Veterans Affairs” on any for your steadfast devotion and dedication for of those sites to connect with us and the Health and Welfare of our Veterans. see the latest news, pictures Peter Veterans Home Commandant: Peter A. Ojeda RN, BSN, NHA Medical Director: Valley Voice Dr. Violetta Berdichevskaya MD

Editor: William McGoldrick Director of Nursing: Deborah Olivieri RNC, MS Photos: The Activities Team: Kristian Scheuer, Derrick Jones, Christena Young, Pat Barley, Myrtho Gaston–Jeanty, Family members of Residents:

Candace Anderson Copies of the Newsletter are

available on our website ttps://

www.dmva.pa.gov/paveteranshomes/

DelawareValleyVeteransHome/

Documents/DVVH-Newsletter.pdf Generous Sponsors & Benefactors

South East Elks (Linda Bourget-Fenimore) American Legion Bridesburg Post #821 American Legion Aux Unit #735 American Legion Post #148 (Jesse Soby) St. Joseph the Worker Council #4215 Knights of Columbus Maureen C. Schutz Brenda Johnson

New Members of DVVH Welcome Home

Robert Bryson – ARMY Ronald Axe - MARINE CORPS Francis Gaier - NAVY Anthony Scarano - ARMY Juan Carrasquillo—AIRFORCE TAPS

Fred Goeke NAVY (4/25/1925— 8/22/2021) Peter Watkins MARINES (9/7/1932— 8/29/2021)

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