October 2018
Pavilion Press
Pavilion Press October 2018
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Eleanor Whitecar.......................2 Doris Young..............................12 John “Mike” Gira III................15 Donna Parsons.........................17 Grace Sheldon.........................19 Francis Daley............................27 Lyndal Matthews......................30 IN LOVING
Memory
OF OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS Robert Owen.............. August 2 Beverly Ball............... August 9 Gean Holbrook...........August 11 William Meeker.........August 19 Roslyn Tinker............August 21 Carolyn Maron..........August 27 Rosemary Zaccardo......... Sept. 7 Martha Rudd.............. Sept. 15
Spiritual Services • Catholic Communion will be held each Sunday in residents’ rooms starting at 10 a.m. • Bible Study with Eleanor Perkins on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. on the third floor. • Vespers will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. on the second floor. • Hymn Sing will take place on the first and second Saturday of each month, at 3 p.m. on the third floor.
Special Events & Activities
News, Events & Happenings at The Larsen Pavilion at Shell Point
Thu 4 Resident Council (3FL).............................................. 1:30 p.m. Thu 4 Birthday Bash (2&3FL).............................................. 2:30 p.m. Thu 11 Vickie Lei Entertainment (3FL) ............................... 2:30 p.m. Thu 18 Ice Cream Social (2&3FL).......................................... 2:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Larsen Pavilion
Sat 20 Tom Cannon (3&2FL)..........................1:30 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.
Cameron Honeycutt Director of Long Term Care
Thu 25 Shades of Autumn Experience...................... 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
Julie Dewitt Director of Nursing
Wed 31 Halloween Fun with Too Tall Torrie (3&2FL).... 2 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.
....................................................... 1&3 Mon
Sing-Along with Dot or Jo (2FL).......................10 a.m.
Every Tue
Piano with Ruth Rodgers (3FL)..........................10 a.m.
Every Wed
Music Social with Art (3FL)...............................10 a.m.
Every Fri
Ruth Rodgers on Piano (Chapel)................... 6:30 p.m.
Every Sat
Pet Therapy with Ginger (All Floors)..........10:30 a.m.
Caregiver Support Workshop The Village Church on The Island
Thursday
November 8 1 p.m.
Caregivers play an important role in the health and wellbeing of their loved ones. In this Caregiver Support Workshop, sponsored by the Legacy Foundation, learn how to better understand Alzheimer's disease and other dementias as well as tips, tools and skills that will support and encourage you along the way.
Presenter: Eileen Poiley, MS Director of Education, USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Center at the USF Health Neuroscience Institute • • • • • • • •
Understanding Alzheimer's and other dementias How to effectively communicate with a person with Alzheimer's Understanding cognitive loss and how that affects behaviors Learning to live in the Alzheimer's reality and why it's important Tips for successful caregiving How to prevent and respond to difficult behaviors Tips for making dressing, bathing and mealtime easier Making the home environment safe for a person with memory problems
LEGACYFOUNDATION AT S H E L L P O I N T
Pam Downing Assistant Director of Nursing First Floor: llomise Alexandre Nurse Manager Second Floor: Mary Lou Torressen Nurse Manager Third Floor: Lindsey Bryant Nurse Manager Rhanda Williams Admissions Director Simona Staicu Resident/Family Services Coordinator Tacey Larimer-Tettaton Activities Supervisor Mardee Lader Executive Secretary Associate Editor
15071 Shell Point Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 415-5442
Influenza
By Pam Downing, Assistant Director of Nursing t’s that time of year again: Time Iviruses, to protect yourself from influenza more commonly known as
the flu. Flu season is unpredictable. The exact timing and duration can vary, but influenza activity often begins to increase in October. Most of the time, it peaks between December and February, and can even last as late as May. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses that infects the nose, throat and, sometimes, the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and can lead to death. The flu viruses are spread mainly by tiny droplets made when infected patients cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people nearby. A person might even get the flu by touching a surface or object, then touching their own mouth, nose or eyes. Symptoms of the flu may include: fever, although not everyone with the flu will have a fever; cough; sore throat; runny or
stuffy nose; muscle or body aches; headaches; fatigue or tiredness; vomiting and diarrhea. Most people who get the flu get better in several days to less than two weeks. But, some people can develop serious complications caused by viral infection. If you think you may have the flu, contact your doctor. Antiviral medications such as Tamiflu can lessen the symptoms and shorten the duration of the illness. Most people who get the flu have a mild illness and don’t need antiviral medications. But people who are very sick or people with flu symptoms who are at high risk for serious complication should be treated as soon as possible with antiviral drugs. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Shell Point Pavilion residents will begin receiving the influenza vaccine in October. Please contact your healthcare provider and get protected too! Finally, if you become ill, please remember to stay at home as much as possible in order to isolate the virus. Do not visit residents at the Larsen Pavilion while you are sick.