Camelot Arms Care Center

May 2012 2958 Canfield Road • Youngstown, OH 44511 • (330) 792-5511

A Note From the Keep the Color Camelot Staff Administrator When receiving fresh-cut Department Heads For those of you who I have flowers as a gift for Mother’s Day Dawn Montella Administrator not met, I would like to say hello. I or any other day and you want to Mary Ann Zalka D.O.N. have been the Administrator at be sure to keep them fresh Jacalyn Stiver A.D.O.N. Camelot now for a little over a longer, trim the stems and then Susann Valenti S.D. Coord. month and look forward to add a teaspoon of baking soda Lisa Schwab Admissions working with everyone and hope to the water in the vase. Lana Stefanski Business Mgr. to bring exciting new changes to Ruth Crouch MDS Coord. the facility. I was born, raised and Cheri Quade Social Services still reside in Cornersburg. I have Darci Johns Activities been traveling for a little over Michele Sajnovsky Nutrition seven years to Pittsburgh to work, Dan Montemarano Maint. so I am excited to be back Carol Greathouse Med. Rec. working in my hometown. I have Susan Smith Restorative been working in this field since Michelle Guisler Therapy Mgr 1991, and enjoy the diversity, Dr. Lakhani Med. Dir. challenges and changes that this type of work offers me on a daily basis. Please do not hesitate to Celebrate May!!! stop by and say hello. Don’t forget to tell all the mothers you know “Happy Wear It for Wisdom Mother’s Day” on Sunday, May’s birthstone, the emerald, May 13. This also kicks off National dazzles with a brilliant green. Nursing Home Week ... look for Wearing an emerald brings our calendar of events to wisdom and patience. celebrate the week.

Citrus Can Calm Amp Up Your Coin Jar Indy 500 Feeling stressed? Grab a piece Many people collect their “The Greatest Spectacle in of fruit—preferably an orange, change and turn it into extra Racing” takes place in tangerine or grapefruit. Citrus cash at a bank or special Indianapolis on May 27. fruits contain folic acid, which machine. For bigger results, can reduce the levels of instead of sticking to just coins, serotonin released in your body. add $1 bills as well. You will see Excess serotonin can lead to results much sooner, and you feelings of anxiety, depression won’t miss your single bills. and stress. National Nursing Home Week National Nursing Home Week spotlights nursing home residents and staff and encourages all to celebrate those who make a difference in their lives every day! A supportive and caring environment, such as a skilled CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY Wisdom nursing care center, provides NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK enrichment for residents and families MAY 13-MAY 19 and helps them through a sometimes A Letter From the difficult journey as they grow and Director learn. We are there to help and teach of Nursing using various methods in whatever way As a former we can. “CELEBRATING THE JOURNEY” certified oncology is not only the national theme, but our nurse, I know firsthand opportunity to honor those who make the benefit of getting our nation’s skilled nursing care centers preventative special!!! Nursing Home Week begins screenings. A on Mother’s Day, May 13, and screening simply continues to May 18. We would like to means that your invite you to join us on our journey. On Seasonal Selections doctor is taking May 15 from 9 to 11 a.m., we will host a Celebrate May’s bounty with precautionary community open house. Come meet seasonal produce: apricots, mustard measures to check for an outstanding team and enjoy greens, peas, strawberries and cancers before you refreshments. raspberries. ever exhibit any signs or symptoms. Having these screenings can Trying for a Triple miles. The race is run at Belmont Park in help save lives. Do not The Kentucky Derby, the first jewel in Elmont, N.Y. neglect your health horse racing’s Triple Crown, is held on Three races in five weeks is an and wellness. Maybe the first Saturday in May. The “Run for extremely difficult schedule for the we are afraid of the the Roses” is followed two weeks later 3-year-old thoroughbreds, and the testing or simply the by the Preakness Stakes, with the races are at longer distances than results, or just too busy. Belmont Stakes three weeks after that. most of the horses have run previously. The truth is these tests The Kentucky Derby was first run in Considered the pinnacle of are painless and take 1875, the year Churchill Downs opened achievement in horse racing, there no time at all! Cancer in Louisville, Ky. have been only 11 Triple Crown in the early stages is The Preakness is held at Pimlico winners to date: Sir Barton, 1919; much easier to treat Race Course in Baltimore, Md. The Gallant Fox, 1930; Omaha, 1935; War and cure, so put aside owner of the winning horse receives a Admiral, 1937; Whirlaway, 1941; Count your apprehension replica of the Woodlawn Vase, a silver Fleet, 1943; Assault, 1946; Citation, and schedule a trophy crafted by Tiffany & Co. in 1860 1948; Secretariat, 1973; Seattle Slew, screening today!! that is now valued at more than 1977; and Affirmed, 1978. Defeat the cancer $1 million and is on display at the Will another Triple Crown winner monster; your reward Baltimore Museum of Art. emerge this year? Tune in and root for will be your LIFE!!! The Belmont Stakes is the longest of your favorite! the three races at one and a half Pet Therapy

Pets Are Chicken Soup for the Soul Prescription for good health. “A pet is medication without side effects that can When Bumps Lead to Bruises offer so many Are you just plain clumsy? benefits. Having a pet Probably not ... As we age, we may around is like taking notice that we get more bruises. an effective drug. It Bruises form when a bump or blow really does help breaks capillaries under the skin’s people.” Many of you surface. This causes blood to leak out have probably seen of the vessels, creating a dark red, Jenna around the purple or black mark on the skin. The facility. Jenna is a body gradually reabsorbs the blood, 4-year-old St. Bernard/ causing the bruise to fade. Older Lab mix. She has been Nursing Home Week adults have weaker capillaries and through a lot of A weeklong celebration will take place thinner skin, making them more training, is well- for National Nursing Home Week susceptible to bruises. People who behaved, but is shy Sunday, May 13 - Mother’s Day Tea take blood-thinning medications are around new people. Monday, May 14 - Visit to China also more prone to bruises. Frequent She loves to come to Tuesday, May 15 - Taste of Slovakia bruising can be a sign of serious work and hopefully Wednesday, May 16 - Hawaiian Day illness; so if you bruise easily, notify she has put a smile on Thursday, May 17 - Italian Fest your doctor, just to be safe ... your face. Please Friday, May 18 - Jimmy Buffet Day come and say hello to her. We all know how we miss our pets, especially when we have spent time away from them. Camelot Arms is a pet-friendly facility that welcomes pet visits. Please see the communication Beautiful Blooms board for the criteria Enjoy the colorful flowers of May. for a pet to visit a loved one. LIFE HAPPENS—REMEMBER THE WELLNESS PROGRAM Sticking to an exercise program is not always easy. Although many people have good intentions, sometimes life just gets in the way. Whether it’s an illness or injury, change in family status or simply not knowing where to begin, our stage in life affects how we exercise, the frequency and even the reasons why we choose to be active. Individuals of all ages and stages need to get and stay physically active. Physical activity, after all, is one of the few activities people of all ages can do to improve their health and quality of life. As the Year Round Wellness Program continues to emphasize physical activity, think about activities or opportunities where the organization could support residents, families and employees’ efforts to be active. Adults ages 18-64 should do both aerobic and strengthening activities. Each offers important health benefits. If you choose activities at a MODERATE LEVEL, do at least two hours and 30 minutes. If you do VIGOROUS activities, do at least one hour and 15 minutes a week.

Slowly build up the amount of time you do physical activities. The more time you spend, the more health benefits you gain.

Do at least 10 minutes at a time.

You can combine moderate and vigorous activities. Do muscle-strengthening activities at least two days a week.

Include all the major muscle groups, such as legs, hips, back, chest, stomach, shoulders and arms.

Exercises for each muscle group should be repeated eight to 10 times per session. Physical activity improves your health and can make you feel stronger and more alive. It’s a fun way to be with family and friends.

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