MAPLE LAWN NEWS February 2015 Family Mentoring Council Meeting A family council is an organized group of relatives and friends of a nursing home’s residents who meet on a regular basis to discuss issues and concerns regarding the home. The main purpose of most family councils is to protect and improve the quality of life in the home and to give families a voice in decisions that affect them and their loved ones in the facility. Specific purposes vary greatly from council to council. Some examples include: Support for families--Education and information--Discussion of concerns and complaints--Services and activities for residents--Joint activities for families and residents Effective family councils benefit families, residents, and the homes in which they are involved. Family councils allow families to give each other the support, encouragement, and information they need. No one knows as well as a family member how difficult it is to place a loved one in a nursing home. Even after placement, families continue to share similar concerns, problems and questions. Council involvement helps provide family members an opportunity to express their ideas and concerns and a way to work for positive change. Residents of the home are also likely to benefit from the family council. Family involvement helps make a nursing home more homelike. Residents also benefit from council efforts to improve the quality of life in the home. Family council involvement can especially benefit residents who are physically or mentally unable to voice their concerns and needs for themselves. The nursing home also receives benefits. Councils allow the nursing home staff to deal directly with family concerns and ideas, to convey information to families, and to establish meaningful lines of communication. The nursing home administrative staff may be able to use the family council as a sounding board for new ideas. Maple Lawn will be initiating a Family Council February 12th at 11:00 am in the activity room. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to participate. Jana Vander Schaaf, Social Services, 507-425-2571 February 2015 February 1st Super Bowl Sunday February 2nd Groundhog Day February 12th Lincoln’s Birthday Happenings at Maple Lawn RESIDENT AND STAFF HAPPENINGS Resident Happenings February Bingo 5 Pink Ladies 12 St. Paul’s LWML February 14th 19 Senior Citizen Center Valentine’s Day 26 First Presbyterian February 16th President’s Day February Birthdays 1 Elna Larson Cleaning Time Again 5 John Bothof Every year we make an effort to clean every corner to keep our facility in tip top shape. Family members are an important part of this effort and the support provided can help to make the cleaning less disruptive and more successful. Please help by: 23 Delia Larson 1) Due to limited space, remove excess personal items no longer needed by the resident. 2.) Cleaning drawers and closets, and checking for items that need to be replaced or need repair. Thank you! We appreciate your help!!! February 2015 A BIG THANKS! We would like to thank you all so much for your understanding and patience in protecting our Residents during this flu season. If any of you are not currently on the email list and would like to be notified through email of facility closings or similar situations, please email/contact Susan Collin at [email protected] or (507)425-2571. Thanks for your continued support in keeping our Residents safe. February Chapel 4 First Presbyterian 11 Immanuel Baptist Westbrook 18 Faith Lutheran-Avoca 25 Immanuel American Lutheran Staff Happenings February Employee Anniversary Dates 5 Joyce Jurrens 36 Years 7 Shontai Dierks 15 Years New Meal Times Open Breakfast All Residents: 7:30-9:15 AM Dinner/Noon Meal 1st Shift: 11:00 AM 8 Becky Krogman 8 Years 2nd Shift: 11:30 AM 16 Alvin Thompson 5 Years Supper/Evening Meal 18 Siera Steiner 1 Year 1st Shift: 5:00 PM 27 Nicole Leinen 3 Years 2nd Shift: 5:30 PM 7 Kori Robinson 4 Years February Employee Birthdays 1 Susan Collin 1 Joanne Schumacher 2 Alisa Weg 3 Tiffanie Kolander 15 Linda Busch 18 Rhonda Becker 26 Cindy Bullerman Return Service Requested NONPROFIT 56131-0278 US POSTAGE PAID FULDA, MN PERMIT NO. 19 SUNDAY     MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY OPEN CARD PLAYING 4:00 PM IN THE LIBRARY 1:1’S DAILY AT VARIOUS TIMES COFFEE TIME IS 3:00 PM DAILY IN THE DINING ROOM FEBRARY IS CHOCOLATE LOVERS MONTH -ENJOY A DIFFERENT CHOCOLATY TREAT EVERY WEEK! SUPER BOWL SUNDAY 1 10:00 AM-St. Gabriel’s Mass Via TV 4:00 PM-St. Paul’s Church Service Via TV 4:00 PM-Open Cards/Games 5:30 PM-Super Bowl FAMILY DAY GROUNDHOG DAY 2 8 10:00 AM-St. Gabriel’s Mass Via TV 4:00 PM-St. Paul’s Church Service Via TV 4:00 PM-Open Cards/Games FAMILY DAY 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Men’s Reminisce 11:00 AM-Fun N Fitness 2:00 PM-Good Grooming 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:30 PM-Ball Toss 5:00 PM-Story Time 6:30 PM-Bingo 9 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Penny Pitch 10:00 AM-Mass 2:00 PM-Store 15 10:00 AM-St. Gabriel’s Mass Via TV 4:00 PM-St. Paul’s Church Service Via TV 4:00 PM-Open Cards/Games FAMILY DAY 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Resident Council 11:00 PM-Fun & Fitness 2:00 PM-What’s Missing 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:30 PM-Noodleball 5:00 PM-Story Time 6:30 PM-Bingo PRESIDENTS DAY 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 PM-Parachute Game 11:00 PM-Fun N Fitness 2:00 PM-Charades 10 9:00 AM-News 6:30 PM-Christian Reformed DVD 2:00 PM-Store 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:30 PM-Story Time 6:30 PM-Christian Reformed DVD 24 9:00 AM-News 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Noodle Ball 10:00 AM-Mass 2:00 PM-Store 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:15 PM-Jean Williams Music 6:30 PM-Christian Reformed DVD 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-1:1s 10:00 AM-Chapel-Immanuel American Lutheran 11:00 AM-Fun N Fitness 2:00 PM-Banana Bread Tasting 3:30 PM-Blast from the Past 4:30 PM-Horseshoes 5:00 PM-Story Time 6:30 PM-Card Bingo 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Sing-A-Long 2:00 PM-Galen Benton Music 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:30 PM-Story Time 7:00 PM-Bingo-Pink Ladies 11 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Sing-A-Long 11:00 AM-Family Council Meeting 5 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Bible Study 2:00 PM-Valentine Chit Chat 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:30 PM-Story Time 6:30 PM-Movie 5:00 PM-Couples Valentine Supper MVE (Invite Only) 7:00 PM-Bingo-St. Paul’s LWML 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Sing-A-Long 19 2:00 PM-Red Hat Group 3:30 PM-No Sensory Group 4:00 PM-Marlin Olson Music 7:00 PM-Bingo-Senior Citizen Center 25 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Sing-A-Long 2:00 PM-Newsletter Folding 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Bible Study 1:30 PM-The Vine Bible Study 3:00 PM-Happy Hour 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:30 PM-Story Time 6:30 PM-Movie 12 1:45 PM-Buddy Up 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:30 PM-Story Time 9:00 AM-News 18 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-1:1s 10:00 AM-Chapel-Faith Lutheran Avoca 11:00 AM-Fun N Fitness 2:00 PM-Game Day 3:30 PM-Blast from the Past 4:30 PM-Snowball Fight 5:00 PM-Story Time 6:30 PM-Card Bingo 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Ball Toss 10:00 AM-Mass 1:00 PM-Library 23 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Chapel-Immanuel Baptist Westbrook 10:00 AM-1:1s 11:00 AM-Fun N Fitness 2:00 PM-Valentine Craft 3:30 PM-Blast from the Past 4:30 PM-Bean Bag Toss 5:00 PM-Story Time 6:30 PM-Card Bingo 17 8:00 AM-Special Breakfast Group #5 16 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:00 PM-St Paul’s Communion 4:30 PM-Target Practice 5:00 PM-Story Time 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Men’s Game 11:00 AM-Fun N Fitness 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:30 PM-Ring Toss 5:00 PM-Story Time 6:30 PM-Bingo 4 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-1:1s 10:00 AM-Chapel-First Presbyterian 11:00 AM-Fun N Fitness 2:00 PM-Horseracing 3:30 PM-Blast from the Past 4:30 PM-Basketball 5:00 PM-Story Time 6:30 PM-Card Bingo 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:15 PM-Jean Williams Music 6:30 PM-Bingo 22 10:00 AM-St. Gabriel’s Mass Via TV 4:00 PM-St. Paul’s Church Service Via TV 4:00 PM-Open Cards/Games FAMILY DAY 3 9:00 AM-News 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Kick Ball 10:00 AM-Mass 1:00 PM-Library 2:00 PM-Store 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:30 PM-Story Time 6:30 PM-Christian Reformed DVD 26 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:30 PM-Story Time 7:00 PM-Bingo-First Presbyterian 6 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Movie & Popcorn 2:00 PM-Card Bingo 13 VALENTINE’S DAY 20 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Bible Study 2:00 PM-Wheel of Fortune 3:00 PM-Pink Lady Birthday Party 3:00 PM-Happy Hour 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:30 PM-Story Time 6:30 PM-Movie 27 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Bible Study 2:00 PM-Good Grooming 3:00 PM-Pink Lady Visiting Day 3:00 PM-Happy Hour 3:30 PM-Sensory Group 4:30 PM-Story Time 6:30 PM-Movie Wear Pink, Red, & White! 7 14 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Movie & Popcorn 2:00 PM-Card Bingo 21 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Movie & Popcorn 2:00 PM-Card Bingo 9:00 AM-News 9:30 AM-Exercise 10:00 AM-Movie & Popcorn 2:00 PM-Card Bingo 28