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Belmont Village: Bringing Out the Best By Kimberly Gomez, Ledger Contributing Writer
Belmont Village Tai Chi class.
HOLLYWOOD—Belmont Village is a senior living facility centrally located adjacent to the Hollywood Bowl. The facility was built in 2001 with every comfort for seniors and visiting families in mind. “I lived in Park La Brea, but I was still kind of lonesome,” said Joy Gray, 82. “Here, there’s always something going on. . .physical exercises every day, and the food is incredible.” Some current and former residents of Belmont Village are honored in “American Heroes Portraits of Service,” a gallery of portraits at the center. From women who served in the USO—to men who battled in the Pacific and Europe—the World War II veterans, each holding a timehonored artifact or photo of themselves present their individual story of valor and accomplishment. It’s the kind of spirit at Belmont Village that draws in and brings comfort to residents. “I didn’t expect to be here after being very active
throughout my life in the acting and teaching world, but I’m getting more into it,” said Freddie Sands Salerno, 84. “I love the people here and getting to know friends and painting, which is something I didn’t know I could do.” Along with a myriad of activities and services, Belmont Village offers the “Circle of Friends” program tailored to meet the needs of those experiencing mild cognitive impairment. Residents in the program enjoy mental and physical fitness exercises along with ability-centered activities in a group setting. The program promotes mind and body fitness, and strengthens self-esteem and confidence. “Knowing that she has activity during the day is much nicer for me,” said Darcy Vebber of Hancock Park who helped her mother, Ann Evans, 95, move into Belmont Village about a year ago. “Once she settled into the routine I find she is so much calmer and happier and definitely less lonely now.”
Patients Moved to New Childrens Hospital Building SUNSET BOULEVARD—After months of training and preparation, doctors, nurses and staff at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles moved more than 200 inpatients into its new $636 million Marion & John E. Anderson Pavilion July 17th. All patients that were currently admitted to the hospi-
tal—from the babies in the Newborn & Infant Critical Care Unit (NICCU) to teenagers in the Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases—were transferred to their new rooms. Also moved was the Emergency Department, which closed its existing location while opening its new location in the Anderson Pavilion.
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