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January • February • March 2013
Volume 3 • Issue 1
Greg Chambery’s
2012 in Review
A Shorter but
Successful Bazaar
Bonding with
Local Students
Maplewood
HomeCare
T IMES
Celebrating Life at The Maplewood
New Year
Happenings
A Letter from Greg Chambery
2012 in Review
As we close the book on 2012 and open up a fresh New Year we are filled with both fond memories and
anticipation. As I try to think back to January of last year it hardly seems possible the many changes and
challenges we have seen our way through.
The Importance of Being Thankful
A good friend of mine always reminds me that you have
to step back on a regular basis and “smell the roses.”
Recognize your successes and pat yourself on the back
a little. I think we could all benefit by doing this and as
I consider where we are as an organization now compared to then, I am thankful in a lot of different ways.
Thanks for Successful Projects
Last year brought with it many upgrades to our building. New shower rooms on two nursing units. A relocation of the 2nd floor lounge and nursing station. In the
second half of the year, our big project was to open a
new West Main Street entrance to our Webster Village.
I call it the “Gateway Project” because as time goes
on, I believe it will usher in a new opportunity for us
to connect with our Village in a more convenient and
deliberate way.
Thanks for Our People
Personnel changes brought new faces to Maplewood
and a fond farewell to some who had been with us for
a long time. It is the hundreds of people that have been
with this organization over three generations that have
contributed to its success.
I thank each one of them for their efforts and wish
our most recent retirees the very best as they pursue
new things. Social Work, Building Services and Nursing
all saw new staff who brought new ideas and talents to
our facility.
T IMES
www.VisitMaplewood.com
In This Issue
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Thanks for Our Residents and Families
We saw 93 rehabilitation patients pass through our
doors and successfully transition back home or to a
lower level of care. Altogether we are on track toward
123 Admissions to Maplewood in 2012. As I review
the list of those coming and going I can’t help but
remember the wealth of experience and talent that they
represented during their lives. Most lived through times
that were much more difficult than I can even imagine.
From wars to depression to threats of nuclear disasters,
they saw it all. They all have had an impact on me and
the rest of the staff.
Reflections
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Timeless Teachings
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New Year Happenings
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Holiday Season Thanks You’s
Welcome New CNAs
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A Special Bond with Students
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Maplewood HomeCare
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Specialist Spotlight
The Maplewood Goes Mobile
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Book Club
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Thoughts from Sarah
We’re All Part of the Story
Finally, I am thankful for all the people who are a part
of the Maplewood at this very moment. We are a part
of what people will remember about this place in the
future. We are making history right now and I know
that this group of residents, family, staff and volunteers
are all capable of great things. We move into 2013 with
confidence and trust that great things are ahead.
Wishing you all the best in the new year,
Greg
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Volunteer Focus
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Social Services Corner
New Volunteer Coordinator
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Nursing Notes
Adil’s Home Cooking
Back Cover
Mary’s Musings
Employee Milestones
R E F L E C T I O N S
A Shorter but Successful 2012 Bazaar
GARY SACCO, Director of Recreation / Bazaar Committee Member
W
ith plenty of community help, The Maplewood on November 15 and 16 hosted
another successful Holiday Bazaar. Our
charities, Webster Hope House and Webster Comfort
Care Home, will each receive $893.88. We missed last
year’s mark by only $200 in spite of having one fewer
day.
While I performed most of the so-called grunt work
like lugging tables and tasks of that nature, our residents were hustling too. Connie B, Ruth G and
Margaret F hawked tickets to anyone or anything that
moved! I stressed repeatedly they were doing the truly
vital work in relation to raising charity money. They
were unbelievable! Advanced sales were very
impressive.
On the raffle prize end, landing donors initially
moved calmly but eventually picked up speed. Kittelbergers, Pittsford Century Liquor, Johnny’s Irish Pub and
Furnari Jewelers were a few who came through. Connie’s family donated two spectacular wine baskets. Our
vendors kicked in too. We gave away over 30 prizes.
Staff, friends and family also showered us with baked
goods to sell. Resident Eileen D was again in charge of
moving them.
Many old friends returned to shop and socialize. A
few residents showed their support, too. Louise M’s
husband did his “Christmas shopping” for his wife
there! While Margaret controlled the table operation, Connie spent time with her buddy, vendor Penny
Robinson. She continued to work, though, selling raffle
tickets on the Bazaar floor to anyone who came near.
At 5pm on Friday the 16th, vendors started packing
up and a few last-minute shoppers made final purchases. We said goodbyes and Bazaar 2012 was over. Our
residents went to dinner and awaited the count. Family member Mary Beth N did the math, organized and
vacuumed while my buddy Pat Cain and I loaded tables
for the return trip to our neighbor Immanuel Church.
We are all grateful they allowed us to use them.
Our next task is to schedule the check presentations,
evaluate this year and discuss possible changes.
My final impression is always the same, which is
marveling over the amount of help we received! This
is always a community effort. I’m thankful for the great
Bazaar Committee we’ve formed and the support from
everyone affiliated with The Maplewood. Our residents
are well along in their lives but proved again they can
still help others. I‘ll never forget that The Maplewood
Holiday Bazaar was created by a small group of residents who wanted to make a difference!
TIMELESS TEACHINGS
Trapped in a Frame?
Framework (or Schema) is your supporting structure in
thought process. This is something that has most likely
been formed in your early years of experiences. Being
brought up in a specific culture with lots of rules and
consequences, or perhaps no rules at all, would affect
our structural thought process. Frameworks contribute
to stereotype and prejudice, which makes it difficult to
retain information that does not conform to our established ideas about the world.
Our modern day process is to embrace depression,
anxiety, and personality disorders that affect our health
and well-being. What does “framework” have to do
with it? Well, follow this example.
Sally: Brought up in a traditional Italian Catholic family
with food being the center of everything celebrated and
good. Suggested framework: Food equals love, both
given and received.
Jimmy: Brought up in a large family being the youngest
of eight boys. His fondest memory was swimming and
fishing with his siblings in the small town he was raised.
Suggested framework: Active quality time equals love,
both given and received.
In our example, Sally has spent the day preparing a
special 6-course meal for Jimmy. Jimmy comes home
from work not feeling very hungry, but has excitedly
planned a night on the town for both he and Sally. Sally
is furious! She says she doesn’t feel like going out and
calls Jimmy rude and selfish. Jimmy has no idea what
has just happened and thinks she has just ”lost her
mind.”
Although framing cannot be avoided, this existing
schema has caused Jimmy and Sally to interpret situations negatively, causing anger and distress. For a
more positive outcome, look for different Framework or
reasoning in this situation. For example:
at The
Maplewood
Sally: “Jimmy must have had a big lunch, I can pack
this food up for a special meal tomorrow. Let’s go have
fun!”
Jimmy: “Sally must be tired. She is such a hard worker!
I’ll package this food up and let her rest. She’ll be up
for a night out later on.”
Using the framework of the latter will produce a much
happier, healthier evening for the both of them.
So choose your frame wisely, lest you become
trapped in it.
In good health and happiness,
Seetha DeMarco
CPT, CES, NASM
Wellness Coordinator
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New Year HAPPENINGS
MICHAEL FALL Director of Dining Services
Happy New Year!
I hope all of you have enjoyed the last year at The
Maplewood as much as I have. The summer picnics
were a great time to see so many residents, friends and
family members. And not to mention the weather was
great too. The fall was beautiful as well with several opportunities to dine outside at Maple Bay Café.
A Popular Destination
We can see from the numbers that The Maplewood is
now a hot spot in Webster to dine; as of November 26,
2012, the Maplewood served 3,100 guest meals and
72,200 resident meals. That totals more than 75,000
meals served by Dining Services at The Maplewood,
which I think is a great accomplishment!
St. Patrick’s Day
at HAPPENINGS
Carved corned beef with braised cabbage,
carrots and potatoes. Warm assorted rolls
with butter and Irish desserts.
Change is Good
I think some of the credit is due to a menu change that
more reflected the Rochester appetites with the addition of Chicken French, Chicken Parmesan and Fettuccine Alfredo. Additional credit is due to the great staff
we have in Dining Services. They really shine and take
great care of both our residents and their special guests.
If you have any menu ideas, please let your server
know and we’ll do what we can.
Speaking of good change, we’re planning a change
in closing time for Danny’s Grill. Our popular destination will close 30 minutes later, at 6:30pm, starting in
January. Ask your server for an update on the exact date
of change.
Special Dining Events in the Works
Something’s always happening at The Maplewood.
See all our activities on our monthly event calendar available at
VisitMaplewood.com, or at the business office.
We’re offering a great Valentine’s Day menu that will
make any diner happy to make The Maplewood their
destination for a romantic dinner. I’m not revealing the
menu now, as I need to see what is the freshest and
most desirable foods and flavors available in February.
For Easter we’re offering a traditional Easter Buffet
with many gourmet offerings including prime rib of
beef, Virginia baked ham, fresh vegetables and more.
St Patrick’s Day will feature carved corned beef,
braised cabbage, carrots and potatoes, as well as Irish
desserts.
Easter Brunch
at HAPPENINGS
thank you’s
HOLIDAY SEASON
All the staff at The Maplewood would like to thank the
residents, family members and friends for all their generous gifts during this holiday season. Your expression
of gratitude is overwhelming, and we do appreciate all
that you do for us! It’s our privilege to serve you. Our
family at The Maplewood wishes everyone a happy and
healthy New Year!
To the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church groups, school
clubs, many volunteers and other friends who brighten
up our residents’ lives, thank you all so much!
And huge thanks to the Webster Police 1000 Club for
their fruit baskets to all residents at The Maplewood.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Virginia baked ham or prime rib of beef carved to
order, fresh asparagus, mashed sweet potatoes
and much more!
The Maplewood Welcomes New CNAs
YVONNE ARNOLD, Director of Staff Education
Congratulations to our four newest CNAs. The most
recent class of Certified Nursing Assistants completed
their training on November 8th. During the previous
four weeks, the trainees spent time learning in the
classroom and practicing their clinical skills. They were
introduced to the nursing home and our residents,
working closely with myself and many Nursing Assistant mentors. LaRonda Rucker, Trifena Browning, Lisa
Conger and Stephanie Baker (left to right) are off to a
wonderful start. Their caring hearts and warm personalities are a great addition to our current staff.
Welcome everyone!
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A Special Bond
Between Residents
and Students
LORI KAUFMAN, Registered Nurse
The Webster Willink Middle School students have been
making quite a connection with residents of The Maplewood over the past few months. What started out as a
Lego Robotics team project has turned into an amazing
bond between the students and our residents.
The students were asked to connect with seniors
and learn about issues with the aging process. When
called upon, our residents were ever so willing to share
their experiences and educate these youngsters on issues they have encountered. The students have made
several trips here to interview selected residents, and
have worked on projects that they thought the residents
would enjoy. They played Bingo with our residents and
assisted them in making “Cookies in a Jar” to sell at the
Bazaar to earn money for charities. The students introduced the residents to a whole new world of technology by showing them how the robot they created and
programmed could accomplish missions on the Lego
Robotics course.
One team called upon resident George C on his expertise as an engineer to help them on an idea they had
with a bus transportation issue. George’s involvement
so inspired the students that he was even presented
a special award by the kids. The students thoroughly
enjoyed the experience and have since been trying to
get other school students and clubs involved in the connection they have made.
The Lego Robotic students have made many special
and memorable bonds with our residents, and wish to
make this a long-lasting relationship with The Maplewood! Thank you all for making this such a positive
experience for the students!
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MAPLEWOOD HOMECARE
A New Company Begins
GREG CHAMBERY, Maplewood Administrator
It was 1947 when Thomas and Johanna Chambery sat
down to dinner one night and decided to try something different. Tom was a master electrician and proud
member of the IBEW in Rochester. Johanna was a grade
school teacher and Principal of the Rochester Christian School. They both were up for a new challenge so
Johanna went to nursing school and got her RN Degree. They quit their jobs and took all the savings they
had and went in with another couple and bought an
old Kodak executive’s mansion that sat on the corner
of Seneca Park and Lake Ave in the city of Rochester.
Tom remodeled the place making rooms for 28 people.
Maplewood Nursing Home was born. When they
retired, their son James and his wife Judith (also an RN)
took over the operation. Eventually the Department of
Health forced the closure of the city location, which led
to a move to Webster. This was the first major change in
the history of Maplewood and one I can remember as a
boy that gave my parents a sense of excitement and at
the same time a great sense of fear and responsibility.
All went well and after a few years of scraping by the
facility was holding its own.
When I came on the scene in 1984 as a newly
minted Nursing Home Administrator, I could already
see things were changing. The days of the government
leaving us alone were completely over and the complexity of the profession was increasing. The wants
and needs of the general public and specifically our
residents and families changed over time. All private
rooms, dining upgrades, extensive therapy services
and many different amenities have been keeping us
busy for close to 30 years. The world of healthcare has
changed a lot since 1947 and I’m happy to report that
Maplewood has done pretty well at keeping pace with
the situation. As I write this article there is great change
once again taking place in our healthcare system.
Managed care means being able to seamlessly position
people who need services into a situation that best fits
their needs at the lowest cost. A stand-alone nursing
home will be challenged in this kind of future healthcare system. As we see these changes coming, Maplewood has decided to expand its offering to homecare.
Two years ago Maplewood applied to the Department
of Health to start a homecare agency. We were notified at the end of last year that we were approved by
the New York State Public Health Council to become a
licensed Homecare Services Provider. I am pleased to
announce we expect to open this new business, Maplewood HomeCare, in 2013. Maplewood HomeCare will
be located at 65 W. Main St. in the Village of Webster.
This location is adjacent to The Maplewood campus
and should make it easy for the two divisions to work
with each other.
Like my parents’ move to Webster, I’m excited and
optimistic about this move into homecare. It’s important
that the same ingredients that have contributed to the
success of Maplewood Nursing & Rehabilitation be key
ingredients in this new venture. We’re paying particular
attention to this as we plan for this new venture to open
soon. We promise to bring you more information as we
get closer to opening Maplewood HomeCare.
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S P E C I A L I S T
S P O T L I G H T
Joan
Keenan,
Registered
Dietician
Diet and nutrition is a topic that’s on all our minds. And
for many of us it’s an especially important topic as we
help care for our aging loved ones. Knowing this, we
set about to provide some useful information about diet
and nutrition by featuring Registered Dietician Joan
Keenan in our series of helpful audio podcasts. You can
hear our chat by visiting http://www.visitmaplewood.
com/resources/media-room/podcasts. In the podcast
Joan provides an overview of diet and nutrition at The
Maplewood, dispels some old myths, and even provides some surprises.
The Maplewood
Goes Mobile
Maplewood family members: On the go and want to
know what’s on our activities calendar for the day?
Would you like to reserve a table for dinner at Happenings? With the launch of our new mobile-friendly
website, it’s as easy as calling up your smart phone’s
web browser and going to VisitMaplewood.com.
In building the mobile version of our website, we
wanted to pack it with content that our families can
use every day. By including our events calendar, dining calendar and latest news, we’re offering our mobile
families a convenient tool for planning their next visit
to The Maplewood. Want to explore something new on
our dining menus? They’re in there. Need to know the
DIRECTV channel number for the big game?
It’s in there.
So next time you’re browsing the web with your
iPhone or Android, give VisitMaplewood.com a spin!
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Joan is a Registered Dietitian and provides Consulting Dietitian services at long-term care facilities. Joan
has served the residents at The Maplewood since 1986.
She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Dietetics
from Oneonta State College, and has completed her
three-year work experience training at University of
Rochester Medical Center. By working closely with the
dining services team Joan assesses nutritional adequacy
for each resident. From her assessments Joan creates the
nutritional plan of care. This resident-focused approach
to meal planning features variety, which is key to good
nutrition.
So for this installment of Specialist Spotlight, we
invite you to get to know Joan Keenan by listening
to our podcast, and in the process gain some useful
information about diet and nutrition. We invite you to
stay tuned for future episodes where we’ll feature other
informational topics and interesting guests.
Featured Activity...
Book Club
GARY SACCO, Director of Recreation
Giving Nick a Voice for Our Residents’
Enjoyment at this Weekly Activity
We’ve run a “read a book to an audience” style program for a long time. I don’t remember its title but I’m
certain it wasn’t called “Book Club” as today’s version is known. The most memorable work I read aloud
shocked me. I can’t be blamed for suggesting a seemingly syrupy love story, “Bend in the Road,” by Nicholas Sparks. The book was intriguing. As the reader I
hung on every sentence along with my audience. It was
a tragedy, love story and mystery expertly woven into a
great story.
Today’s “Book Club” continues to offer interesting
works chosen by residents first, with the occasional
choice made by yours truly but only as a last resort.
“Book Club” was reformed by our former Activities
Assistant Martha Miller who read like a professional
storyteller. The “Irish Country Doctor” series were very
well received. Martha utilized a very believable brogue,
which brought to life the book’s quirky characters. After
Martha’s departure, I “won” the job.
Based on our residents’ preference, we moved the
program’s location to the Library Lounge, where Seneca
North meets Eastman Unit. The full multi-story bookshelf provides an excellent backdrop. The acoustics in
this space fit my voice perfectly. The cozy crowd layout
helps with concentration and connecting. Although
perfect for other activities, imagine the lost warmth if
Book Club was held in the vast Eastman Lounge.
Book Club takes place every Monday and most Thursdays, at 11:45am. The group usually numbers around
eight residents. We usually pick up resident Jane C,
dropping by on the way home from lunch. We are close
to wrapping up Tony Horwitz’s humorous yet historical
“Confederates in the Attic.”
Resident Helen K, an avid reader and Book Club
regular, isn’t exactly enamored with “Confederates,”
chosen hastily by me. The book is “ok” in her opinion.
Conversely, Helen feels that she’s learning a lot about
Civil War History and Southern culture in Horwitz’s offering. Colleague Margaret F agreed with her, both also
held the contention that “Confederates” may be more
geared towards men, an ironic thought considering
we have no male members at the moment. Thankfully,
both approve of the presentation, meaning that I read
the words well! Helen couldn’t think of a suggestion for
our next featured book, while Margaret refused to even
try! “I wouldn’t want that responsibility,“ she laughed,
“You’ll never please everybody.”
The pair receptively listened to an idea of a future
spin-off group. This more conventional permutation
would consist of 3-4 residents reading the same book
and then gathering to talk about it. Margaret felt this
could be “tricky” because everyone reads at a different
pace.
The increased reading opportunities through programs like Book Club and our further-reaching large
print library keep our residents engaged. Our residents
continue to exercise their minds. Some read as Margaret does “for pleasure,” while most still have a thirst for
learning.
Hopefully, they’ll come armed with a number of suggestions for our next Book Club adventure.
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T H O U G H T S
F R O M
S A R A H
Capturing
and Sharing
those Special
Moments
Sarah Hodges, Activities Assistant
D
id you miss that most recent party or concert
that the Recreation Department hosted? Were
you working during the birthday celebration
where we honored your mother or grandmother, but
want to see her in all her glory? Thanks to the most
recent technology of the 21st century, I can provide you
with digital photo of these events, anytime and anywhere. Using an iPad, I am the keeper of a digital photo
album of over 400 pictures from the past 18 months
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that I can literally call up with the touch of a finger. If it
happened at The Maplewood, and there was a camera
in the vicinity and a willing subject, I probably have a
photo of it in my virtual stockpile.
As we settle ourselves into the 21st century, technology is becoming more and more commonplace in longterm care. Electronic medical records are replacing
paper binders, and institutions can now share information about a patient, providing better continuity of care
for the people they treat.
But Nursing is not the only department benefiting
from new technology. The iPad has changed the way I
interact with residents and their families, especially the
younger generations. For example, I took a picture of
Margaret M with her granddaughter and great-granddaughter at an event this summer (with their permission
of course). It came out so well that I wanted her granddaughter to see it. The next time she visited Margaret,
I pulled up the picture on my iPad. The family was so
impressed that they asked for a copy. Her granddaughter and I exchanged email addresses, and I was able to
email her a digital version of the picture that night.
Now, Margaret’s granddaughter can do whatever she
pleases with that digital copy, whether it be to make it
her screensaver, put it in a digital picture frame, or print
it out the old-fashioned way. By using pictures of their
loved ones as the stepping stone, I have made contacts
with many family members (via email!) that I might not
have otherwise. Then, should the need or want to contact these younger family members again ever arise, we
have their email addresses, and a way to get in touch.
I hope that by doing this, we can eventually get to a
point where younger tech-savvy family members also
feel comfortable contacting us and finding ways to do
things with their loved one here at The Maplewood.
With so many wonderful things happening here at
The Maplewood, it’s great to have lots of different ways
to share those moments with loved ones.
Volunteer Focus...
Florence Kinney
GARY SACCO, Director of Recreation
If I had to give volunteer Florence Kinney a
nickname, I’d definitely
choose “flying Florence.”
Always upbeat and an
accomplished poet,
the golden years aren’t
dominated by leisurely
paces and rocking chairs
for Florence. A few years
ago, she and friend Gail
Fannis came on the scene
wanting to bring sunshine
into our resident’s lives. Since then, we’ve learned that
Florence’s heart is the size of Lake Superior. The pair
have befriended nearly 20 residents, many of whom
save every poem she hands out.
Now we’ve learned there is far more to Florence’s
story! Add Author to her lists of accomplishments, as
her book “From the Heart of a Child” has just been
released. By the time you receive this issue, The Maplewood will have hosted a book release party for her.
A few residents have already read it and many more
are waiting to read it. I’m working on a copy as of this
writing. Understandably, we expected a book of poetry.
While the book contains a few, it tells an unbelievable
story tipped off to me by resident Ruth G, the first resident to finish her book.
This story teaches us even more about Florence’s endless love and compassion. In 1989, she and late husband Charles decided to give toy trucks as Christmas
gifts to a few children stuck in the hospital during the
holidays. This effort mushroomed into Santa’s Workshop for Hospitalized Children. Florence’s organization
continues bringing joy to hospitalized children every
Christmas. She told me they’ve served “over 54,000
children” and are looking to reach 3,000 this year.
Florence was working on the project when I called
her recently to talk about this article. Florence confirmed what I figured – Santa’s Workshop for Hospitalized Children doesn’t sit dormant and then cranked up
for the holiday season. It’s a 365-day-per-year operation. Florence stated she is “out there buying for the
kids year ‘round.” The book explains that community
backing enabled her charity to grow.
After absorbing her stories and parts of the book, I
marveled that she found time for our residents. Florence humbly brushed it off as another part of her ministry adding “I love what I do.” We’re thankful for that!
“From the Heart of a Child” can be obtained through
Florence. The book costs $17.27. Ebooks can be ordered from amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and a
few other outlets. Florence explained that sales profits
will be split by St. Jude’s Cancer Hospital and the Make
a Wish Foundation.
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S O C I A L
S E R V I C E S
C O R N E R
Friends & Family... We Need You!
LYNN PIERCE, Director of Social Services
W
hen someone is interested in coming to
The Maplewood, it’s typically the immediate family member that starts the process.
They contact me, come in for a tour and thus our
journey begins.
The information shared during this time is crucial to
the determination of admission. The family and I work
together to share information and coordinate the admission. The role of the family then begins.
When their loved one moves in, acclimates and
adjusts to their new home, the relationship with family
members and I continues to grow. Feedback, suggestions, compliments and concerns are shared. The
Maplewood considers these relationships to be extremely important. So as we looked at ways to strengthen them even more we developed the “Friends &
Family” event.
It’s a two-part session, the first being a topic-driven
educational portion and the second a supportive
information-sharing portion where family members and
I talk together. Our Ombudsman may attend the group
as an additional resident advocate.
The first session was held in August and the topic
was “Meet Chuck Gable,” our Ombudsman here at The
Maplewood. Another session was held in December,
with the topic of “Pain Assessment and Management –
It Takes a Team” presented by our Director of Nursing
Kathy Talarczyk.
The Friends & Family events are a comfortable and
beneficial way to gain knowledge, share thoughts and
network with other families. The participation has been
wonderful and we encourage those of you that have not
yet attended to give it a try. We need you!
Attracting Additional
Volunteers...
By Volunteering
The Maplewood
Volunteer Opportunities
There are always plenty of ways to share your
interests as a volunteer at The Maplewood.
Whether you’re a gardener, sports fan,
day tripper, community service advocate,
or simply have a desire to share your gifts,
we encourage you to get in touch.
Contact Joyce Tompkins, Volunteer Coord. at
(585) 872-1800 or volunteer@visitmaplewood.com
The Maplewood is pleased to announce that Joyce
Tompkins, a long-time volunteer along with husband
Dick, has been named as our Volunteer Coordinator. In
this role, Joyce is responsible for seeking out additional
volunteers, screening applicants and helping retain our
existing volunteers.
Joyce is ready to jump in, as she enthuses, “I’ve
always felt that when you give your time to others you
always get back more than you give. The sense of helping someone else find joy is always a gratifying feeling.
Being blessed with the opportunity to volunteer provides a way of giving back.”
Gary Sacco enthuses, “I’m delighted to work with
Joyce. Getting our volunteers in the best position to
help brighten our residents’ lives and have their own
fulfilling experiences in the process is so important. This
is a great fit for someone as gifted as Joyce.”
+ ONGOING EDUCATION
NURSING NOTES
Kelly English
A current CNA who took her CNA training here at The
Maplewood, Kelly English is now attending Isabella
Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing in order to
become an LPN. Through our commitment to ongoing staff education, The Maplewood answered Kelly’s
request and nominated her for a healthcare student
scholarship. As a result, Kelly was selected by the
Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center
(R-AHEC) to receive tuition assistance. Congratulations
Kelly! As we share this recognition, we’d like to thank
R-AHEC as the grant facilitator, and New York State Departments of Health and Labor as funding agencies.
Kaitlyn Hayes
As a recent Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical
Nursing graduate, Kaitlyn Hayes has been hired as an
LPN. Kaitlyn was a Maplewood CNA, having completed her CNA training classes here a few years ago. Some
may recognize the Hayes name, as Kaitlyn’s sister Kylie
works at The Maplewood as a Unit Assistant. Kaitlyn is
thrilled to be on part-time LPN position working days at
our facility. Congratulations Kaitlyn!
DOWN TO BUSINESS
INSURANCE REMINDER
If there is any change in insurance, i.e., a new
insurance company, a new member ID number
or even a new insurance card, please stop by
the Business Office so that we may
make a copy of the new card and
update the resident’s insurance
information. Thank you for
your attention to this matter!
ADIL’S HOME COOKING
Butternut
Squash Soup
With the rush and busyness of
the holiday season behind us,
it’s nice to have a meal that’s simple to prepare but still
fulfilling. This butternut squash soup is an easy recipe
for a chilly night.
Ingredients
1 butternut squash
2 Tbsp peanut oil
1 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 tsp chopped garlic
1/2 cup thin sliced carrot
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp finely minced
jalapeño pepper
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup heavy cream
Directions
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Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds
Peel the squash and cut into 1-inch pieces
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat
Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often,
until they begin to brown (about 5 minutes)
Add the carrot, cumin, salt, and pepper
Cook for 1 minute, and then add squash, jalapeño pepper, and chicken stock
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1520 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender
Remove from the heat and puree the soup using
an immersion blender, or transfer from pot to a
blender or food processor
Puree until smooth
Return pot of soup to the heat, add the cream
and adjust the seasonings
Serve with shrimp salsa
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M A R Y ’ S
M U S I N G S
Before We Go...
MARY LIBERACKI, Resident Columnist
SARAH HODGES, Activities Assistant
The Maplewood’s connection with Willink Middle
School didn’t stop with Lego Robotics. On December
11, Margaret M and I went to the middle school to hear
the seventh grade jazz bands under the direction of Mr.
Alan Christenson. Many of our Lego Robotics friends
also play in Jazz Band. We would have stayed longer
if we didn’t have to get back to The Maplewood for
lunch!
It was so much fun to go to the school and see our
talented young friends play. We can’t wait to go back to
Willink Middle School again!
EMPLOYEE MILESTONES
Congratulations to:
Angela DeRue Team Leader LPN, 3rd Unit
5-year anniversary
Karter Galek LPN Evening Manager, 3rd Unit
5-year anniversary
Alphonsa Krywonos Housekeeping Aide
5-year anniversary
Kristina Thompson CNA, 3rd Unit
5-year anniversary
Robin Holzschuh Asst Director Dining Services
20-year anniversary
Lasting Image
Cecelia B accepts a special token from a
young admirer (Rainbow Kids visit, Nov. 8)
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