Health & Wellness October birthdays Flu Shots Residents CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone as October 9 – Lillian P. Fall is upon us as the leaves are beginning to change and the first and most important step in protecting against October 12 – Betty B. this serious disease. The protection you get from vac- the air is crisper. The days are shorter but that doesn’t October 20 – Carol L. cination will last throughout the flu season. Take every- mean we hibernate at Royalton Woods. We have too October 23 – Fannie B. day preventive actions to stop the spread of Germs. many great fall activities about to take place. Watch your October 27 – Richard V. calendar for some great fall activities, including Leaf Peek- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you October 29 – Rosemary C. ing Tours, Octoberfest, Halloween Boo Bash and so much cough or sneeze. Wash your hands often with soap and more! water. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Employees:

A BIG “THANK YOU” to all our staff who worked so hard to Germs spread this way. Try to avoid close contact with October 6 – Pat Vruvas make Assisted Living Week the success it was. From sick people. While sick, limit contact with others as October 8 – Beth Nowak Grandparents Day until the end of the week, our residents much as possible to keep from infecting them. Inform October 16 – Ashley Malizia participated in so many activities there was barely time to the nurse in the Wellness Center if you are feeling ill. October 21 – Amanda Kent relax. I am especially thankful to our Administrative Staff UH Parma Medical Center will once again be offering October 24 – Michael Lemmerman who worked so hard preparing for Assisted Living Week as Flu Shots for our residents on Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. in October 25 – Bahati Ngemba well as the Alzheimer’s Fundraiser. You are all wonderful the Community Room. Please see the Nurse in the and very much appreciated not only during this week but Wellness Center to sign up. throughout the year! Thank you to all our Office Staff who were responsible for selling our tickets, flowers and candy Monica Foreman, LPN Welcome bars. Enjoy the beautiful hues of fall, unfortunately they Wellness Coordinator don’t last long enough! Our new employees: Morgan Gotwald – Housekeeping

Tonya Wilson – Chef Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser James Henderson – Dietary Aide Anthony Staley – Dietary Aide I can’t begin to thank everyone enough for their contributions to our Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team. I am so thankful for our staff, families, residents and vendors. Unfortunately we will not have the total amount collected until after our newsletter goes to print but we have already exceeded $2,800 of our $5,000 Happy Anniversary goal. This cause is especially dear to our hearts for we are committed to raising awareness as well as funds for Alzheimer’s research, care, and support. Thank you for your years of dedication to our community! We are very appreciative for those who help on this crusade. Candy bars and flowers are on sale while supplies last through October. We welcome all members of the community to join our team at Maria Zebrowski -10 years the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, October 16 at the Metroparks Zoo. (Your wrist- Beth Nowak – 3 years Bahati Ngemba – 1 year band into the Walk turns into free admission to the Zoo for the entire day!) To sign up for the Walk or to donate to the team, visit www.act.alz.org/goto/royaltonwoods.

Join us after the Walk at Royalton Woods at 6:00PM for a special screening of Glen Campbell: I’ll Be

Me, an eye-opening documentary about one of the nation’s most famous Alzheimer’s cases. Thank you to everyone who joins us in this fight, from the walkers to the donors to the ticket, candy, and National Customer Service Week Oct. 3-7 flower purchasers. Every little bit helps to end Alzheimer’s in our time. In 1992, President Bush established the first week of October as National Customer Ser- Donor Thanks vice Week. We recognize and thank those dedicated receptionists and all they give to Akron RubberDucks Lake County Captains us at Royalton Woods. Akron-Canton Airport Liberty Tax Service Andrea Lipnos Linda Arduini National Healthcare Food Service Workers Beck Center for the Arts Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Week Oct. 3-9 Betty Bloom MAPS Air Museum In 1985, Congress declared that the first full week of each October would be dedicated to Blue Ribbon Meats Marge & Norm Pawlowski recognizing the integral role that food ser- The Blue Star Mothers Patriot Moms Chapter Mary Bode vice staff have in helping the employees and Carrie Cerino's Ristorante Monica Foreman patients of healthcare facilities stay well- Cinemark Strongsville #363 Multi Flow Dispensers of nourished and healthy. We recognize and Cleveland Cinemas Music Box Supper Club thank those dedicated individuals who pro- Cleveland Coordinating Committee for Cod, Inc. National Carpet Mill Outlet Flooring Superstore vide food and nutrition services to all of us Cleveland Museum North Royalton Animal Hospital here at Royalton Woods. Cleveland International Film Festival North Royalton Chamber of Commerce Cleveland Police Historical Society, Inc. North Royalton Office on Aging Parkway Pharmacy Connie Ramunni Pat Broderick Courtyard Café Pro Football Hall of Fame Resident Rights Creekside Restaurant and Bar Randall Residence Museum The Resek and Remner Families Each month, we explain how Royalton East Coast Original Frozen Custard Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Woods implements your rights into your community. Freeway Lanes Roscoe Village Foundation Generations Healthcare Management Right to have all reasonable requests and Gervasi Vineyards Traci Coury inquiries responded to promptly: All reason- Girl Scout Troop 775 able requests and inquiries of residents and/or their sponsors are responded to Holy Family Hospice promptly. This communication is a basic International Women's Air and Space Museum step toward mental, emotional and physical Linda Arduini, CEAL health. Judy Stefanko Community Director Kathy Mocarski