February 2019 “Life is worth living as long as there's a laugh in it." -Lucy Maud Montgomery The Mable Rose Messenger February Birthdays A monthly newsletter for Hillcrest Mable Rose’s residents and Club members Feb. 2: Eleanor M. Feb. 12: Duane E. Feb. 6: Joni W. Feb. 16: Tillie C. Feb. 9: Annie S. Feb. 17: Valla C. Feb. 10: Lillie M. Feb. 20: Glenn R. Darin’s Walking Dish through Hillcrest Feb. 10: Frank M. Feb. 27: Maria S. Mable Rose, I hear laughter coming Feb. 11: Max A. February Highlights from all areas. The Sherman Brothers Wedding Anniversary wrote the song “I Love to Laugh” for Feb. 1: Red Hat Ladies Meeting Dick Van Dyke to sing in the 1964 Feb. 3: Bonnie & Nick Johnson Disney film “Mary Poppins.” I love Feb. 4: Fontenelle Forest to laugh along with all of you. Have Welcome to Mable Rose! Feb. 6: Bellevue Center for Bingo you ever heard someone say that Feb. 7: Mable Rose Kind Heart Society “laughing adds years to your life?” Ruth Haddox, Romme Burch, Bonnie Stevens Feb. 9: Jitterbug Dance Group Some consider it just a saying, while Meet the Leadership Team Feb. 12: Chick-fil-A others swear by it. We may not know for certain if laughing extends our lifetime, but we can probably all agree it adds Administrator: Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Feb. 18: Mystery Bus Ride value and enjoyment to it. After a little research, I’ve found Darin Nelson, (402) 682-6810 there is scientific proof that there are positive effects from Director of Health Services: Feb. 20: Golden Hills School Outing laughter that can indeed promote good health. I found Jessi Dezelske, (402) 682-6811 laughing triggers physical responses in our body that are Director of Resident Services: Featured Event important for wellbeing regardless of age, such as: Lisa Summers, (402) 682-6802 Director of Recreation: Project Linus Blankets • Laughter boosts the immune system! It decreases the Tina Hern, (402) 682-6850 stress hormone cortisol and minimizes inflammation Saturday, Feb. 2, 9:30 a.m., Hobby Shop throughout the body. Inflammation has been identified Assisted Living Recreation Leader: Join in making fleece tie blankets with Jen to Carol Lowe, (402) 682-6875 as playing a role in the initiation and progression of age- Director of Adult Day Services: donate to Project Linus. related diseases. Angie Cappellano, (402) 682-6804 • Laughter is a guardian for our heart and improves the Director of Culinary: Caregiver Support Meeting function of its blood vessels, which can help protect Cristina Cawthorn, (402) 682-6860 against heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. Director of Environmental Services: • Laugh a little and watch your blood pressure decline Eric Schmader, (402) 682-6809 and your oxygen intake increase! Blood circulation Regional Administrator improves, too! Michelle Yosick, (402) 933-4690 • Laughter is relaxing, and the whole body is relieved of VP of Facility operations: tension and stress when laughter occurs. Dave Creal, (402) 933-4690 Last Tuesday of Each Month • Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s Hobby Shop, 3:30 p.m. natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote Are You on the List? Join Dr. Anna Fisher for a monthly support meeting. comfort and calm, while also being able to temporarily Each month, we distribute the newsletter via email. If It’s a great support system for family members who relieve pain. you’d like to be included on the distribution list, get us are caregivers. RSVP to Angie Cappellano: (402) No wonder we feel great with a good laugh! your email address, and we’ll keep you posted! 682-6804 or [email protected]. -Darin Nelson, Administrator Twitter: @HillcrestHealth 4609 Hilltop St., Bellevue, NE 68133 facebook.com/HillcrestHealth (402) 291-9777 | hillcresthealth.com Holiday Party Holiday Party Hillcrest Mable Rose held its annual Holiday Party, and the turnout was one of the largest we have had. Residents and Club members' families were invited to a sit-down dinner to celebrate the holidays. Santa even stopped by and made his rounds visiting everyone. A great time was had by all. We wish you all a Happy New Year and may great things come your way in 2019!.