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SUNBEAMS
September
2013
Transitions Healthcare Sykesville, 7309 2nd Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784
Celebrating
September
World Alzheimer’s Month
Healthy Aging Month
Coupon Month
Waffle Week
September 1–7
Salami Day
September 7
Odd Day
September 11 (9–11–13)
Kids Take Over the
Kitchen Day
September 13
Indoor Plant Week
September 15–21
Ice Cream Cone Day
September 22
Shamu the Whale Day
September 26
Ancestor Appreciation Day
September 27
The News on the News
How do you get your news? If a newspaper carrier
delivers the daily paper to your door, then you are one of
the lucky ones who get to celebrate Newspaper Carrier
Day on September 4.
The very first paperboy was hired on September 4, 1833,
by the publisher of the New York Sun newspaper. Barney
Flaherty, then just a 10-year-old boy, answered a job ad
that read, “To the Unemployed a number of steady men
can find employment by vending this paper.”
For many, newspaper carrying was their first paying job. In
those days, newspapers came out twice daily, first in the
early morning and then again in the afternoon. Schoolaged children finished their studies with enough time to
deliver the afternoon edition. To this day, laws exist
excluding young newspaper carriers from labor laws
designed to prevent unlawful child labor.
On September 18, 1851, newspaper carriers found even
more work when a new newspaper, the New-York Daily
Times, was first published. In 1857, this paper shortened
its name to the New York Times. The paper was originally
published only Monday through Saturday, but in 1861, it
added a special Sunday edition to offer daily coverage of
the Civil War. In fact, many newspapers adopted a Sunday
edition, and Sunday papers have circulated ever since.
The New York Times remains the third largest newspaper
in circulation after the Wall Street Journal and USA Today.
The technological revolution and fast-growing use of the
Internet has dramatically changed the way we get our
news. With many people reading news stories online,
newspapers have begun to lose money, and some
have even been forced to shut down. For die-hard
newsprint enthusiasts, it just isn’t news unless their
fingers are stained black with newsprint.
September 2013
Fad and Forget
The Sailor Man
Are you ready for the
Festival of Latest
Novelties?
September 24 is a
day to embrace some
wacky and trendy fads. After all, today’s fad is
tomorrow’s invention we cannot live without.
From September 6–8, the residents of
Chester, Illinois, will be eating a lot of spinach
during their annual Popeye Picnic. Chester is
the hometown of the spinach-loving sailor
man’s creator, Elzie C. Segar.
Trends and fads rise to popularity quickly and
seem to fade just as fast. Why do fads come
and go? Seeking new and novel experiences is
a common human behavior. Children are born
curious, and curiosity keeps us exploring and
learning new things well into adulthood. On the
flip side, boredom prevents us from becoming
stuck in a rut. When we get bored, we find
something new to interest us.
Enter fads. People have always enjoyed
novelties. During the 1920s, dancing and
dance parties came into fashion. Stamp
collecting became the hobby of choice during
the 1930s. The 1940s saw the yo-yo and
marbles reach their height as favorite toys.
Greasers wore ducktail hairdos in the ’50s.
Peace, love, and rock ’n’ roll dominated ’60s
counterculture. People wore bell-bottoms to the
disco in the ’70s. In the ’80s, men and women
wore high hair held up with hairspray. Rap
music dominated the ’90s. Computers and
technology shot us into the 21st century.
What fads will we be celebrating (and then
forgetting) in 2013? Books and movies about
vampires and zombies have become very
popular. Every decade seems to have a fad
diet, and in 2013 many people are eating
gluten-free. Believe it or not, mustaches are
super cool. Not only are people obsessed with
their iPhones and iPads, but they are equally
obsessed with their “apps” for these devices,
as well as tweeting on Twitter, pinning on
Pinterest, and tumbling on Tumblr. Don’t worry.
If you don’t know what these things are, they
are likely to change in a few months anyway.
E.C. Segar debuted a little comic strip called
Thimble Theatre on December 19, 1919. The
original storyline featured Olive Oyl; her
boyfriend, Harold Hamgravy; and Olive’s
brother, Castor Oyl. Popeye did not even
appear until January 17, 1929, but the sailor
became so popular that Segar eventually
made Popeye the star of the comic. Soon,
Popeye was enjoying adventures alongside
such notable characters as Swee’Pea, Wimpy,
Bluto, the Sea Hag, Alice the Goon, and the
magical Eugene the Jeep.
A six-foot, 900-pound bronze statue of Popeye
stands in Chester. Each year another statue is
added, so you can find characters all over the
city. Locals insist that Segar’s characters are
based on Chester residents. Popeye is said to
be a copy of Frank “Rocky” Fiegel. Segar may
have even sent Fiegel checks as a measure of
thanks. Now, each year, the city of Chester
gives thanks with its Popeye Picnic.
Don’t Use Your
Head
September 27 is Crush-aCan Day. Over 56 billion
aluminum cans were
recycled last year in
America alone. The magic of aluminum is that
it can be recycled over and over again, with no
limit on the number of times the metal can be
resused. This makes aluminum extremely
valuable and a great way to reduce the amount
of cans in our landfills.
It seems that crushing cans is a no-brainer, as
long as you don’t use your head for the crushing.
September 2013
Medicinal Mud
A Nation Says “Uncle”
On September 30, go out and
wallow in the mud. You may
get dirty, but the mud is a
great way to clean and tone
your skin. September 30 is
Mud Pack Day.
Samuel Wilson, a humble meatpacker from
Troy, New York, was born on September 13,
1766. He lived through the American
Revolution and the War of 1812. It was during
this latter war that he supplied American
soldiers with barrels of meat as rations, and
each barrel was stamped with the letters “U.S.”
Local soldiers knew these rations came from
the beloved man of Troy known as “Uncle
Sam.” This news story hit the papers on
September 7, 1813, and the American
government has been known by this nickname
ever since.
Mud packs are a thousand-year-old beauty
secret. Why is mud so good for the skin? Not
only is the temperature and feeling of the mud
soothing but mud contains minerals such as
potassium, sodium, and magnesium that help
clean our skin. Special kinds of mud, like black
mud from the Dead Sea in the Middle East or
white silica mud from Iceland’s geothermal Blue
Lagoon, contain minerals unique to those
bodies of water. These unique minerals benefit
our skin in different ways.
Mud also absorbs the natural oils and toxins
that build up in our skin. The darker the mud the
more oil it can absorb. For this reason, people
with more sensitive skin often use gentler,
lighter colored muds, such as white and rosecolored clay.
Mud does not just keep our faces looking
young, clean, and healthy. Some believe that
the earth, as one of the five basic elements of
the universe (the others being air, water, fire,
and wood), contains healing powers that are
beneficial to our bodies. It has been used to
treat a wide range of ailments, such as
rheumatism, arthritis, psoriasis, allergies,
bacterial diseases, headaches, stomach
troubles, asthma, and insomnia. Of course,
there is little medical evidence for mud’s ability
to heal such conditions. Yet believers in the
healing powers of mud continue to enjoy all
kinds of mud therapy, including mud baths, face
masks, and cloth wraps.
Still not a believer? Perhaps after the next rain
you can test mud’s benefits for yourself with a
soothing bath in a mud puddle.
Political cartoonist Thomas Nast first drew an
image of Uncle Sam with a white beard and a
suit of stars and stripes. Later, artist James
Montgomery Flagg improved on this image with
a top hat, blue jacket, and pointing finger. This
image was used on the famous World War I
recruiting poster. In September 1961, the U.S.
Congress officially recognized Samuel Wilson as
the source of America’s symbol of Uncle Sam.
An Office Staple
The simple office device
known as the stapler has a
long history that begins at
the court of King Louis XV in France. History
suggests that the king used handmade staples
inscribed with the royal seal to fasten papers
together. The first machine that resembled a
stapler was invented by a man named Samuel
Slocum. His invention, a “Machine for Sticking
Pins into Paper,” was awarded a patent on
September 30, 1841. Slocum’s flat-headed
pins would eventually evolve into the staples
of today.
Slocum’s invention may not have been a
stapler at all but a machine that stuck pins into
paper in order to package them in large
quantities for shipping. But without Slocum’s
idea, would we ever have invented the stapler?
September 2013
Walking the
Tightrope
Balance. Gurus and mentors
are always urging us to find
it. The week of September
16–22, people all over the
world will attempt to defeat
dizziness during Balance
Awareness Week.
The part of the body responsible for maintaining
balance is known as the vestibular system. This
is a network of canals in the inner ear that hold
fluid. When we move, rotate, or even hang
upside down, the fluid moves and stimulates tiny
hairs. These hairs create electrical signals that
send information to our brain telling us which
way is left, right, up, and down. Vertigo,
lightheadedness, unsteadiness, nausea, and a
ringing in the ears are all symptoms of an upset
vestibular system.
Anyone at any age can enjoy exercises that
improve balance. Not only is balance a crucial
part of day-to-day living but improved balance
also increases confidence and independence.
Some exercises are as simple as shifting weight
from one foot to the other for 30 second spurts.
You can improve on this same exercise by
bending the knee of your lifted leg back and then
stretching your leg straight forward. One of the best
practices for improving balance may be yoga.
An additional benefit of yoga and similar
practices is that they strive to balance the body,
mind, and spirit. For many of us, finding balance
in our bodies may be the easy part. Balancing
our minds or spirits takes more effort. What is
the secret to feeling more grounded, calm, and
motivated? How do we resist feeling pulled
between our work, family, friends, and our own
selves? It seems that different gurus tout
different methods. Some advise us to simplify;
others advise us to organize; still others stress
the importance of faith. Perhaps we should start
by balancing our bodies first.
September Birthdays
Those born from September 1–22 are Virgos.
Virgos are observant, patient, and intellectual.
They often show an interest in history and
value knowledge from past experiences. If you
were born from September 23–30, you
balance the Scales of Libra. Libras seek
equality, justice, and harmony. Eager to
cooperate, Libras are charming diplomats who
seek compromise and good will.
Alex Johns – Sept. 3
Ethel Edge – Sept. 4
Elizabeth Baskerville – Sept. 4
William Brooks – Sept. 5
Lillian Kushner – Sept. 12
Doris Styers – Sept. 13
Barbara Harleman – Sept. 14
Christine Prather – Sept. 16
Leroy Schuerholz – Sept. 24
Bernice Holmes – Sept. 27
Anna Feinsterin – Sept. 28
Thanksgiving in
September
Not everyone celebrates
Thanksgiving in November. The
Schwenkfelders, a small and
unique Christian group, have
been celebrating Thanksgiving
on September 24 for 270 years.
The Schwenkfelder Church began in the late
1400s with the ideas of Caspar Schwenkfeld
von Ossig. After disputing some Christian
practices, he was ostracized by the church.
Lured by the promise of religious freedom, his
followers voyaged to America and arrived in
Philadelphia on September 22, 1743. Two
days later, they celebrated a thanksgiving for
their safe passage. They ate not turkey but a
meager meal of bread, water, butter, and
apple butter. Pennsylvania’s Dutch Country
Schwenkfelders continue this tradition today. It
remains the oldest continual thanksgiving in
America.
September 2013
WELCOME NEW FRIENDS!
CELEBRATE
ANNUAL
INTERNATIONAL
HOUSEKEEPERS’
WEEK
SEPTEMBER 8-14
This week is sponsored by
the International Executive
Housekeepers Association,
www.ieha.org since 1981.
IEHA has recognized
professional housekeepers
in health care facilities,
hotels and other settings.
Transitions Healthcare
Sykesville Housekeeping
Department is supervised
by Carlos Sharp. Take some
time and say “thank you” to
these wonderful
housekeepers who keep our
facility clean.
David Fitch
Jerome Armore
Shirley Hawkins
Dora Campbell
Grace Landon
Beulah Chester
Roy Cooper
Alan Henry
Clara Zeigler
Charles Dells
Albert Levinov
Estella Buie
Allen Heinz
Rebecca Snyder
Jack Lebon
Ann Margaret Spence
Randolph Montier
Florence Creegan
Mary Nolan
Diane Conley
Barbara Downing
Eugene Barnes
Robert Dors
Nicholas Motley
James Gassaway
Sherri Hovermale
September 2013
Resident Council
Officers
Matt Tiffany
President
Ron Mattern
Vice President
Carole Kluge
Social Secretary
Robert Richardson
Chaplain
Matt Tiffany, President, extends a
cordial welcome to all the residents who
make Transitions Healthcare Sykesville
home. Come be a part of this active
group who plan many activities and are
responsible for making a difference in
the quality of life for everyone!
Resident Council will sponsor
CARRY-IN
CRAB SOUP
&
DELI SANDWICHES
Thursday, September 24th
4:30 pm
st
1 Floor Dining Room
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RESIDENT COUNCIL September Birthday Club
MEETING
TH
September 18
4:30 pm
st
1 Floor dining room
SEPTEMBER 26TH
2:30 PM
1st floor GAME ROOM
Entertainment by:
GREG LUPTON ~ ON PIANO
September 2013
He Answers All Our
Prayers
Friends, Staff, and Volunteers
of Transitions Healthcare
Sykesville
Extend their Sympathy
To The Families of:
Viola Wilhelm
Loney Byrd
John Richburg
Marcella Bosley
Richard Harmon
Marie Jacobs
Cornelia Reese
Charles Dells
By: Helen Steiner Rice
There’s no problem too big
And no question too small,
Just ask God in Faith
And He’ll answer them all.
Not always at once,
So be patient and wait,
For God never comes
Too soon or too late.
So trust in his wisdom
And believe in His Word,
For no prayers’ unanswered
And no prayer unheard.
September 2013
New Student Volunteers, Sam Baker and
Jordan Whetzel, were very happy to assist
resdients this summer.
Thank you for the extra hands!
Albert Heirstetter enjoyed the
Services of Brenda Souders,
Independent
Beautician/Barber at
Transitions Healthcare Sykesville
If you need salon services,
please ask
For a Beauty Shop form in the
receptionist front office.
Brenda will be glad to schedule
you for all services needed.
September 2013
Sandy’s Corner
Imparting Some Wisdom
Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their
journey is all about.
If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it.
Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
Over prepare, then go with the flow.
Always choose life.
Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for old age to wear purple.
No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
What other people think of you is none of your business.
Time heals almost everything. Give it some time.
If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s,
we’d grab ours back.
No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
Make peace with your past so you won’t mess up the present.
Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.
You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take
no for an answer.
September 2013
Professional Bio
Marjorie Simpson, PhD, CRNP
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Marjorie Simpson is joining the Transitions Healthcare team as the Vice
President of Nurse Practitioner Services. With nearly twenty-five years of
nursing experience, Dr. Simpson has provided care to older adults in long term
care environments with a multitude of acute and chronic conditions.
Dr. Simpson received the Geriatric and Gerontology Education and a Research
Program Award for Clinical Excellence in the Field of Gerontology from the
University of Maryland in 2001 and received her Doctorate of Philosophy in
Nursing from the University of Maryland in 2010. She currently sits on the
editorial board of Advance for Physicians’ assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
Dr. Simpson has authored twelve journal articles and three textbook chapters
that focus on the care of older adults and received awards from the
Gerontologic Advanced Practice Nurses Association and the American
Academy for Nurse Practitioners for presentations at national conferences.
September 2013
Transitions Healthcare Sykesville
Rehab Department
Greg Lorch, Director of Rehab
Erin Kahn MS,SLP,CFY, Speech Language Pathologist
Beth Monaghan, RRT, NPS, Millennium Respiratory Services, Inc.
Transitions Healthcare Sykesville Rehab Department held an
Open House to introduce new staff and speak about the
Pulmonary Rehab Program.
September 2013
OUTDOOR SUMMER PICNIC
With
CAROLE CARLSON
September 2013
AUGUST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!
~HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL~
September 2013
~HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL~
September 2013
LIFE ENRICHMENT STAFF AND STUDENT VOLUNTEER GRILLED AND SERVED
AN AUGUST PICNIC ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO BE OUTSIDE!
September 2013
MANAGEMENT TEAM
ADMINISTRATOR
Matthew Maurano, CEO
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Nancy Casañas, RN, DON
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING / 2ND FLOOR UNIT MANAGER
Linda Karmala, RN, ADON
REGIONAL MARKETING DIRECTOR/CLINICAL LIASON
Sandy Soyke
ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
Kristen Allen
1st FLOOR UNIT MANAGER
Tom Houser, LPN
3rd FLOOR UNIT MANAGER
Debbie Grigsby, LPN
EVENING SUPERVISOR
Rose Selby, RN
WEEKEND SUPERVISOR
Rose Kelley, RN
TRANISTIONS HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT
Greg Lorch, DH-LPTA, MHA, CST
HUMAN RESOURCES
Lisa Timmons
REGIONAL SOCIAL WORKER
Ruthann McFadden, MSW, LCSW-C
TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE SYKESVILLE SOCIAL WORKER
Veronica Murphy, MSW and Jerri Vincent, BSW
DIETITIAN – Marian Moormann, LD, RD
FOOD SERVICES MANAGER – Richard Coleman
DIRECTOR OF FACILITY SERVICES – John Swagger
HOUSEKEEPING& LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR – Carlos Sharp
BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER – Doris Mills
Assistant Manager – Kevin Smith
LIFE ENRICHMENT DIRECTOR
Donna Barnett, ADC/MC, CDP, AC-BC, Editor “Sunbeams”
September 2013
RESIDENT BANKING NEEDS
Business Office is located on the 3rd Floor
Monday – Friday Hours
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
~
Saturday – Sunday
See Front Desk Receptionist
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
A limited amount of cash is kept with the receptionist to accommodate residents’ monetary needs on the weekend.
Residents must have an active Resident Account to request money on weekends.
If you do not have an account, or need further information,
Please see:
Doris Mills, Business Office Manager
Kevin Smith, Assistant Manager
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Recipe of the Month
Fall Fruit Salad
2 large red apples cut into cubes
2 15oz. cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 large banana, sliced
1 cup whipped topping
¾ cups walnuts, chopped
Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Serve immediately.
September 2013