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February 2022
DODGE PARK AND THE OASIS AT DODGE PARK COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY HOLIDAYS
Chinese New Year February 1
Black History Month Begins February 1
Groundhog Day February 2
Super Bowl Sunday February 13
Valentine’s Day February 14
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Presidents’ Day February 21 Heart eerful
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Memories are made at Dodge Park & Oasis
Dodge Park Rest Home (since 1967) and the Oasis at Dodge Park (Since 2017) has been serving
the Worcester area as the most professional, ethical and highest quality care facility for the elderly.
We are committed to listening and responding to the needs of the residents, their family members and
our employees. We are committed to going the extra mile when assistance is required by the public,
the residents and their family members.
We will remain committed to an entrepreneurial spirit which does not tolerate waste or bureaucracy,
but rewards achievement.
– Micha Shalev & Ben Herlinger, Administrators /Owners
Email m.shalev@dodgepark.com to get it delivered to your inbox
Neighborhood Connection is now digital! each month. Print editions will mail out every other month only.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Micha Shalev (508) 853-8180
Dodge Park Rest Home and The Oasis at Dodge Park Named
“Caring Super Star of 2022” as Top Senior Living Communities
Positive Consumer Ratings Led to Industry-Leading Distinction from Caring.com
Worcester, MA December 1, 2021 — Caring.com, the nation’s top web site for senior care
referrals and information announced today it has selected Dodge Park Rest Home and The
Oasis at Dodge Park as "Caring Super Stars of 2022” for excellence in senior care living.
Both residential facilities earned 5-star ratings (the highest possible score) as voted by family
caregivers in the national survey making them some of the highest rated facilities in the survey.
• Dodge Park and Oasis at Dodge Park are two of only six senior living facilities in all of
Massachusetts to earn the Super Star Award in 2022
• Dodge Park and Oasis at Dodge Park are two of only three senior living facilities in all of
Central Massachusetts to earn the Super Star Award in 2022
Two Communities – One Unparralled Level of Care and Service
"At both Dodge Park Rest Home and the Oasis at Dodge Park, we strive every day to deliver
high-quality care and services for our residents. These awards help validate our delivery on
that promise,” said Micha Shalev co-owner and administrator of Dodge Park Rest Home and
the Oasis at Dodge Park. "On behalf of our community, staff and leadership, thank you to
those who shared positive feedback about the services we offer, and to Caring.com for
recognizing both of our facilities.”
Online reviews help relied on these perspectives as much as or more so than in-person
recommendations from geriatric professionals or medical personnel.
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Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Caring.com saw an increase in consumers willing to
share their online review, publishing 58% more reviews per month on average in 2021 than in
the same period in 2019.
Some of the positive feedback that led Dodge Park and the Oasis at Dodge Park to win
include:
“We transitioned my father to the Oasis at Dodge Park three months ago as his Alzheimer's had
advanced and he needed a higher level of care than his traditional assisted living community
could provide but was not ready for a nursing home. Thanks to the team approach at Oasis, we
have seen a dramatic improvement in my dad's health and well being in the short time that he
has been there.”
“My Mother is very well taken care of, the food is great, and the staff is excellent.”
“Mom is so happy in her new home surrounded by a staff that treats her like family! We are so
grateful and the peace of mind we have found at Oasis is priceless!”
“To see such transformation in mom so quickly. She is looking more focused and has her smile
back. She has made friends. Her caregivers have gotten her out of a wheelchair and walking
around. Their communication with the family is constant.”
To learn more about our senior living facilities, visit https://www.DodgeParkRestHome.com or
https://www.TheOasisatDodgePark.com
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Bringing LIFE to Those We Serve
After the Diagnosis of Dodge Park & Oasis at Dodge Park
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determine fairly accurately whether an individual with
environment. Currently, approximately one million Americans live Dusk to Dawn at Dodge Park
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“Possible Alzheimer’s disease” is defined
soaring past a quarter of a trillion dollars.
as a demen- www.oasisatdodgepark.com
States and the 5th leading cause of death for
tia that could be due to another condition. “Probable
Alzheimer’s disease” means there are no other causes The Adult those aged at
Day Club 65 Dodge
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▪ In 2017, the direct costs to American society of caring for those Dodge Park At Home
▪ Deaths from Alzheimer’s increased 89
for the symptoms that can be found. Dusk to Dawn at Dodge Park
with Alzheimer’s will total an estimated $2 59 billion. percent from 2000 to 2014, while deaths from
▪ Average per-person Medicare spending for those with Alzheimer’s other major diseases (including heart disease,
Some individuals with memory problems have a
and other dementias is more than three times higher than average A physician stroke,
will diagnose
breast and Alzheimer’s in a living
prostate cancer, and HIV/
condition called amnestic mild cognitive impairment
per-person spending across all other seniors. Medicaid payments person by: AIDS) decreased.
(MCI) that often precedes Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
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that cannot be
than normal for individuals their age, but their symp-
trillion (in 2017 dollars). activities, and changes
prevented, in behavior
cured, or even and personality
slowed.
toms are not as severe as those seen in AD. Impor-
▪ Nearly one in every five Medicare dollars is spent on people with
tantly, not all individuals with MCI develop AD. At
Alzheimer’s. In 2050, it will be more than one in every three dollars.
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this time, a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
can only be determined by an autopsy of the brain attention, counting, language
exceptionally demanding. skills and other abilities
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after death. However, at specialized centers, doctors
years.
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• Collecting information provided by family mem- families of the need for financial and legal planning
bers or other caregivers about changes in a person’s due to the patient’s eventual incapacity (e.g., power of
day-today function and behavior which my help in attorney for medical and financial decisions, an up-to-
diagnosis date will, and the cost of long-term care).
• Performing brain scans, such as magnetic resonance In the long run, however, most people find that the
imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) best thing to do with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is to
scan or a computed tomography (CT) scan stay as proactive as possible, and to try to keep a sense
of humor, especially when they’re having a bad day.
A complete diagnostic workup for AD is lengthy and Most patients will have good days and bad days. If
costly and may take as long as a year or more before you’re having a bad day, just hold on, because a good
a final diagnosis is made. After the diagnosis is made, day will come along soon.
the family and patient may need considerable guidance
and counseling. Family members often wonder wheth- Micha Shalev MHA CDP CDCM CADDCT is the
er they should tell their loved one of the diagnosis. owner of Dodge Park Rest Home and The Adult Day
While it is devastating to learn that your loved one Club at Dodge Park located at 101 Randolph Road in
has AD, it is frequently more stressful to be aware of Worcester. He is a graduate of the National Council of
the signs and symptoms and yet have no answer for Certified Dementia Practitioners program, and well
the problem. The family and the patient should agree known speaker covering Alzheimer’s and Dementia
before the diagnosis is made so appropriate actions are training topics. The programs at Dodge Park Rest Home
taken. Not knowing always presents the risk of the per- specialized in providing care for individuals with
son finding out accidentally. Open and honest commu- dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The facility is
nications are usually the best, but some families have holding a FREE monthly support group meeting on the
their own reasons for choosing a different path. Fami- 2nd Tuesday of each month for spouses and children of
lies often look to healthcare professionals for guidance, individuals with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s
and it is important to respect their decisions; however, disease. He can be reached at 508-853-8180 or by e-mail
physicians are advised to disclose the diagnosis to their at m.shalev@dodgepark.com or view more information
patient. online at www.dodgepark.com
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) recom-
mends advising Alzheimer’s disease patients and their
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REVIEWS FROM CARING.COM AND GOOGLE Mom has been at the Dodge Park facility for almost 5 years. This is her home. She is treated with respect and dignity. Everyone knows her name and addresses her accordingly. She continues to receive outstanding care from not only the caregivers but to the kitchen staff to the maintenance staff, recreation staff, laundry staff etc. One critical component of the Dodge Park facility is that the owners Micha and Ben truly have a passion for the quality of life of the residents. They are actively involved in the daily needs of the residents and make sure that everyone is involved with activities based on their ability. The cost may be more than other residential facilities, but having had Mom at other places, this is the BEST!!! I do not live in the area but I always know she is well cared for. Any surprise visits I make always reveal that she is clean, dressed appropriately and engaged in activities to the extent she can be. Bottom line is I can sleep at night knowing she is getting such great care and she is in the best place for her needs. Both my Mother and Father are together at Dodge Park. I was try to care for them at home, and found that it was impossible to keep them safe in my absence, while at work. After getting them into Dodge Park, i can rest easy,they are well cared for, safe,and any issues that arise i am always kept in formed. Great staff, great facility, and the Owners Micha, and Ben are always available, great people. Words cannot express my gratitude to the staff and management at Dodge Park Rest home. My husband Bob suffered from frontotemporal dementia, one of the more rare forms. When I came to Dodge to seek assistance with caring for my husband, you understood my situation immedi- ately and worked closely with me to get to know Bob and his needs. We started slowly with Bob attending the Day Club at Dodge Park. Bob was exercising, baking, crafting, and doing things that he truly enjoyed. He made many new friends. I could tell it was special for him because he used to take special care in choosing his attire for his days at Day Club. As his dementia pro- gressed and it became more difficult for Bob to function safely at home, we decided to make him a permanent resident at Dodge Park Rest Home. Bob was a happy guy and managed to entertain staff and residents with his joking, friendly flirting, and his kindness until the end of his days. Bob's continued happy demeanor is a tribute to the the staff who came to love Bob as much as I do. I'm so grateful to have found Dodge Park. I want to thank the staff and management for the care and best quality of life that my husband could have had during the course of his dementia. Thank you and bless you all. 8 Dodge Park Rest Home 101 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA 01606 Tel: (508) 853-8180 Fax: (508) 853-4545
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As part of enforcing the importance of social distance,
hand hygiene, well care and disinfection protocols, we developed
A Hero’s Pledge where we signed all our staff member on it.
All Dodge Park and Oasis at Dodge Park staff are remarkable group
of individuals and we can not thank them enough.
10 Dodge Park Rest Home 101 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA 01606 Tel: (508) 853-8180 Fax: (508) 853-4545During these unprecedented times
we are recognizing
ALL our employees this month!
Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
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Memory care at Dodge Park Rest Home and Oasis at Dodge Park:
Where everyone knows your name
I magine a place where individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia feel right at home. Imagine a place where they
can regain a sense of fulfillment. Dodge Park Rest Home and Oasis at Dodge Park on Randolph Road in Worcester are just such a
setting. The facilities’ N’efesh to N’efesh Memory Care Program (from the Hebrew for “soul to soul”) strives to help those strug-
gling with memory loss at any stage to build and maintain cognitive ability. Based on research from a variety of recent studies,
Dodge Park Rest Home and Oasis’s specially designed program is comprised of six pillars of activities in which memory care resi-
dents and their families join in. These include Physical Exercise, Stress Reduction, Cognitive Exercise, Specialized Digital Programs,
Purposeful Social Activities and Support Groups and Resident Council. Resident-centered care is at the cornerstone of the N’efesh
to N’efesh Memory Care Program at Dodge Park and Oasis at Dodge Park. Caregivers, staff and the management team are specially
trained to focus on the strengths of each person and to understand a resi-
‘We feel so fortunate that we found the Oasis’ dent’s preferences, accomplishments and family ties. Each resident’s pref-
Judy Atkins Bath’s mother Nancy Atkins has been a resident erences and life story contribute to the individualized care plan and activi-
at Oasis at Dodge Park since just after the facility opened in ties they take part in, from dining choices to daily activities and specialized
2017 and is thriving in the environment due in large part to
care.
the N’efesh to N’efesh Memory Care Program. “What works
best for my mom,” Ms. Bath said, “is the music that’s
offered, which brings back memories of entertainers she Oasis’s Activity Coordinator Amy Bustin says:
enjoyed when she was younger: Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, “One of my favorite activities at Oasis at Dodge Park is our Reminiscing Program.
Dean Martin and Roger Whitaker. We have a little player in Here the residents and caregivers share their personal stories. We use this time to
her room too. When the music starts, she is in the front row learn about each other and recall experiences from the past. A simple question of
center and singing and very happy and engaged with it. ‘where did you grow up?’ brought up old memories for one resident and we were
When Bill McCarthy announced ‘this one’s for you, Nancy, soon talking about summers at ‘the World’s Fair’ in St. Louis. For residents, re-
and broke into Que Sera Sera (‘Que sera, sera/whatever will calling the past is important as their disease can rob them of these moments. Care-
be, will be/the future’s not ours to see/Que sera, sera/what givers in turn have been able to learn about the lives of the
will be, will be’), she loved it. It is just wonderful for Oasis’s residents. Using these tools has seamlessly turned my resi-
staff and (Activity Director) Amy Bustin to do this. Amy’s dents from the people I assist to those who feel like family.
great, dancing and clapping with the residents. We feel so I feel blessed to know each of them.
fortunate that we found the Oasis.” “In my experience, music has been one of the most pow-
erful tools we have in the memory-care program. One resident could not recall
`Mom is doing fabulous at the Oasis’ how many children they had but was able to sing all of the words to ‘God Bless
Lisa Swalec’s mother Margaret Leroux—”Judy”—benefits America’ with me. I have used sing-a-longs many times to redirect those that are
immensely from the affection showered on her by an Oasis upset. The familiarity of the music is comforting while sharing the song experience
staff that is “compassionate and patient,” Ms. Swalec says. creates a bond between residents and the aides. A quiet room can quickly be filled
“She was at home with twenty four-hour care for two years. with ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ or ‘Grand Ol’ Flag.’ The variety of music pro-
Oasis gives her more socialization than she was getting. My grams we have each week is engaging—from drum circle to upbeat aerobics to
father was briefly at Dodge Park before he died. The amaz- quiet background music early in the morning. Music has become one of the best
ing thing is the music, Saturday nights and Sunday after- ways to make connections on a daily basis.”
noons. The whole facility is memory care and residents are
allowed to move about; they are not confined to one wing.” www.oasisatdodgepark.com https://dodgepark.com
877-363-4775 508-853-8180
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Monthly SPECIAL DAYS
Black History Month. During Black History Month,
1 Chinese New Years - date varies
Americans reflect on more than 400 years of Black
1 National Freedom Day
history and heritage in communities and national parks
across the country. Use this month to find special 1 No Politics Day
places, historic moments, and personal journeys that 1 Spunky Old Broads Day
contribute to conversations about Black representation, 2 Candlemas
identity, and diversity in our nation’s history and today. 2 Ground Hog Day
3 Feed the Birds Day
National Embroidery Month. No one is quite sure
3 The Day the Music Died
how this celebration of the art of embroidery got
started, but it remains an opportunity for embroiderers 4 Bubble Gum Day
everywhere to share their love of the craft. Many 4 Create a Vacuum Day
museums or local stores have events during this month. 4 Stuffed Mushroom Day
4 Thank a Mailman Day
National Time Management Month. During 4 Winter Olympics begin, Opening Ceremony
February, the National Association of Productivity 5 Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
and Organizing Professionals emphasizes the impor-
5 National Shower with a Friend Day
tance of improving time management to achieve a
more balanced life. 5 National Weatherman's Day
6 International Frozen Yogurt Day
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention 6 Lame Duck Day
Month. This campaign strives to follow the wisdom of 6 National Chopsticks Day
young people as they work to prevent teen dating 7 Send a Card to a Friend Day
violence, advocate for healthy relationships, heal from 7 Wave All you Fingers at Your Neighbor Day
trauma, and engage in social justice.
8 Boy Scout Day
Weekly 8 Kite Flying Day
Women’s Heart Week, Feb 1–7. Heart disease is the 9 National Pizza Day
No. 1 killer of American women. Recognizing symp- 9 Toothache Day
toms and risks, making lifestyle changes, and getting 10 Umbrella Day
timely care can save a woman’s life. Women’s Heart 11 Don't Cry over Spilled Milk Day
Week is a national outreach campaign aimed at improv- 11 Make a Friend Day
ing women’s outcomes from this deadly disease.
11 National Inventors Day
Children’s Mental Health Week, Feb. 7–13. This 11 White T-Shirt Day
year’s theme is “Growing Together,” encouraging 12 Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
children (and adults) to consider how they have 12 National Lost Penny Day
grown and how they can help others to grow. 12 Plum Pudding Day
13 Get a Different Name Day
National Entrepreneurship Week, Feb 12–19.
13 National Wingman Day
Celebrating America’s entrepreneurship ecosystem,
National Entrepreneurship Week is a nonpartisan, 13 Superbowl Sunday
congressionally chartered initiative founded in 2006 14 Clean out Your Computer Day
that takes place the third week of February annually. 14 Ferris Wheel Day
14 National Organ Donor Day
14 Valentine's Day
15 Candlemas - on the Julian Calendar
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SPECIAL DAYS Weekly
National Eating Disorders week, Feb. 21–27. An
15 National Gum Drop Day
annual campaign to educate the public about the
15 Singles Awareness Day realities of eating disorders, and to provide hope,
15 Susan B Anthony Day support, and visibility to individuals and families
16 Do a Grouch a Favor Day affected by them.
17 Random Acts of Kindness Day
18 National Battery Day Daily
18 National Drink Wine Day Groundhog Day, Feb 2. Will the groundhog see its
shadow?
19 National Chocolate Mint Day
20 Cherry Pie Day Feed the Birds Day, Feb. 3. Early February is when
20 Hoodie Hoo Day your backyard birds need your help the most. The
20 Love Your Pet Day seeds in your feeder provide energy and strength to
20 Winter Olympics end, Closing Ceremony help birds make it through the rest of winter.
21 Card Reading Day
21 President's Day - third Monday of month Autism Sunday, Feb. 13. Also known as the Interna-
tional Day of Prayer for autism spectrum disorders,
22 George Washington's Birthday
this event is observed annually on the second Sunday
22 Be Humble Day of February.
22 International World Thinking Day
22 National Margarita Day Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Spend the day with someone
22 Walking the Dog Day you love.
23 International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
President’s Day, Feb. 21. The day honors George
23 Tennis Day
Washington (born Feb. 22), and Abraham Lincoln
24 National Tortilla Chip Day (born Feb. 12) and all U.S. presidents.
24 Paczki Day in Poland - date varies
24 World Bartender Day
25 Pistol Patent Day
26 Carnival Day
26 Carpe Diem Day
26 National Pistachio Day - it's a nutty day!
26 Open That Bottle Night
26 Tell a Fairy Tale Day
26 February 27
26 Polar Bear Day
26 No Brainer Day - this day is for me!
28 Floral Design Day
28 National Chili Day
28 Public Sleeping Day
28 National Tooth Fairy Day - and/or August 22
28 Oscar Night - date varies
Dodge Park Rest Home 101 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA 01606 Tel: (508) 853-8180 Fax: (508) 853-4545 15FEBRUARY FUN FACTS
Birthstone –
Amethyst
With its lovely purple hues, the
amethyst, which is a type of
quartz, has been a popular
gemstone for thousands of
years. The Greeks believed the stone would
help prevent drunkenness. In fact, amethyst is
Greek for “not intoxicated.” European soldiers
wore amethyst amulets during battle, believing
Dog of the Month - Beagle the gems had a protective quality. They also
The beagle is a short-haired scent hound that was orig- believed that its presence would help them
inally bred for fox hunting in England. This friendly, think more clearly while under pressure, which
smart, sweetfaced dog has excellent tracking skills and would bring victory. Today, amethysts are
is often used in airports to sniff out illegal plants and associated with peace and inner strength.
foods.
Beagles make good family pets. They are known to be
adaptable, gentle, loving, sociable companions, and Popular Love Songs
good with children. However, they are also prone to In honor of Valentine’s Day, let’s remember some of the
barking, digging, and stubbornness. They are small in best love songs ever recorded.
size, between 20–24 pounds, and they come in a range
“This Magic Moment” The Drifters spent 11 weeks
of coat color combinations including white, tan, choc-
on the Billboard Hot 100 with this evocative R&B
olate, orange, lemon, and red.
Beagles’ sense of smell is thousands of times better song.
than that of humans. Their keen noses have a remark- “I Can’t Stop Loving You" Ray Charles’ romantic tune
able 220 million scent receptors, as opposed to our five topped the charts for five weeks in 1962.
million. Their long ears help them smell by keeping
scent particles trapped in the air around their noses. “Baby Love” The Supremes’ 1964 hit song spent four
weeks at No. 1— leading the Motown band to
become a huge sensation.
Flower - Violet “She Loves You” John Lennon and Paul McCartney of
the Beatles wrote this upbeat 1963 tune while on
The violet is the flower of February. This a bus tour in England.
beautiful little plant has a sweet scent and
blooms in colors ranging from deep blue “Love Will Keep Us Together” Written by Neil
to bright fuchsia and royal purple. The Sedaka, this 1975 Captain and Tennille hit was No. 1
violet is the state flower of Illinois, Wis- for four weeks.
consin, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” Tina Turner’s
as well as the national flower of Greece. classic tune was at the top of the charts for three
One reason violets are so adored is for weeks in 1984.
their varied culinary uses. From savory meals to sweet
desserts, violets can be used to add a unique floral
flavor to your favorite dish. Some varieties even taste
like vanilla.
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Little Month Love Potions
Rather than being named for a Roman emperor, a dei- Since Biblical times (or earlier), people have
concocted a variety of special potions for the
ty, or its numerical order, February’s name comes from
purpose of enticing someone to fall in love
the Latin word for purification, februum. with them. Today, we might serve our crush
February also has a cute nickname. In Welsh it’s chocolate, oysters, champagne, or strawberries.
called y mis bach, meaning “little month.” In ancient Greece, ground orchids were added
to their wine. Other popular love potions in
history have included Spanish fly, earthworms,
February is the second month of the year in the Julian periwinkle, bat blood, and snake fat.
and Gregorian calendars and the only month with
fewer than 30 days. In most years, February has 28
days. However, in leap years, which occur every four What’s Lucky in February?
years, the month has 29 days, making the year 366 days Lucky Color: Orange
rather than 365. In Finnish, February is known as hel- Lucky Animal: Bear
mikuu, or “month of the pearl”—describing the Lucky Letters: C and M
pearls of ice formed by droplets of snow melting and Lucky Day: Friday
refreezing on tree branches. Lucky Plant: Gardenia
February Birthdays
Charles Dickens (writer) – February 7, 1812
Lana Turner (actress) – February 8, 1920/1921
Charles Darwin (naturalist) – February 12, 1809
Kim Novak (actress) – February 13, 1933
Thelma Ritter (actress) – February 14, 1902
Galileo Galilei (astronomer) – February 15, 1564
Susan B. Anthony (suffragette) – February 15, 1820
Jim Brown (NFL legend) – February 17, 1936
Mo Yan (novelist) – February 17, 1955
Nina Simone (singer) – February 21, 1933
Johnny Cash (musician) – February 26, 1932 February Zodiacs
Aquarius (Water Bearer)
John Steinbeck (author) – February 27, 1902
February 1–18
Elizabeth Taylor (actress) – February 27, 1932
Pisces (the Fish)
February 19–28
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of each individual and to support living a richer, fuller life.
Engage the Mind, Brighten the Spirit, Strengthen the Body
There are games, activities and healthy meals and snacks to promote
the well-being of your loved one’s mind and body.
Operations at the Day Club will resume shortly.
All staff will be fully vaccinated.
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Lose weight the healthy way
Losing weight isn’t a matter of not eating anything.
Starving yourself isn’t healthy, and it’s unsustainable in
the long run. Parade offers these suggestions for taking
off unwanted pounds safely for the long term:
• Focus on fiber. Whole grains, fruits, and vegetables
take longer to digest, so they keep your stomach feeling
full longer than low-fiber foods. You’ll feel more satis-
fied after each meal.
• Concentrate on long-term progress. Don’t beat
Keep your diet balanced with yourself up if every meal isn’t 100% healthy. That’s
unrealistic, and expecting to never make a mistake will
this simple advice lead to despair and more unhealthy eating habits. Give
Staying healthy, especially during the winter months, yourself permission to slack off a little bit. As long as
requires commitment, but it’s not all that complicated. you’re eating well 85% of the time, you’ll slowly but
Just remember these health and wellness tips from the surely reach your goals.
Savvy Mom website:
• Eat breakfast every day. Eating something in the • Plan your plate. Follow this plan when filling your
morning helps kick your metabolism into gear. A piece dinner plate: One half vegetables, one quarter carbo-
of toast, some oatmeal, or a smoothie can help you hydrate, and one-quarter fat or protein. This keeps
wake up and feel energized for the day. portions under control and ensures you get the right
balance of food.
• Practice moderation. You don’t have to starve
yourself or deny yourself your favorite foods. Just keep • Drink lots of water. It’s easy to mistake being thirsty
things in the right proportion. Eat slowly, and resist the for feeling hungry. Drinking more water or other
temptation to binge. You’ll find yourself just as satisfied low-calorie beverages can help you feel full and less
if you give your body a chance to digest without stuff- inclined to snack.
ing your stomach.
• Remember your goals. Don’t obsess over how you’re
• Stay hydrated. Water helps flush things through trying to lose weight—focus on why you want to do it.
your system and makes you feel full. You can add some Think about all the positive benefits of sticking to your
flavor to it with a slice of lemon or a drop of orange or plan—a longer life, a better appearance, the ability to
cranberry juice if plain water is too boring. be more active, and so forth., This can keep you going
when you feel like giving up.
• Monitor your emotions. Depression and anxiety
can push you into overeating. Don’t wallow in guilt • Enlist a support system. Don’t try to do it all on your
for having a good meal. Put it behind yourself and own. Team up with friends also trying to lose weight
focus on maintaining a healthy balanced routine going and become healthier. This provides you with a morale
forward. boost and also some accountability. Talking about
your struggles and successes can help you stay on
• Keep a food journal. Write down everything you eat. track. You’ll feel less lonely and more empowered to
This helps you keep track of habits and patterns so you achieve your goals.
can make better choices during and between meals.
Quotes
"Your body hears everything your mind says."
—Naomi Judd
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• Take your time.
Take this advice with a grain Don’t go out and
of salt spend thousands
of dollars on new
Following expert advice is the key to financial securi-
clothes all at once.
ty, but that doesn’t mean you should follow every word Start with a list of
blindly. The Insider website cautions you to take a second essentials, and
look at this conventional wisdom: purchase one or two
every month. Set an
• Sticking to your plan at all times. Discipline is import- allowance for yourself
ant, but you have to be ready and able to adjust your so you don’t overspend. If
financial strategy when circumstances change. Losing you’re going to splurge, do it
your job, wrecking your car, or even getting an unexpect- on something foundational, like a
ed windfall all call for a change in direction, so don’t feel tailored blazer or fancy briefcase.
you have to stay the course without any deviation.
• Shop around. Look for deals, sales, and discounts
wherever you can before you buy. Sign up for sales
• Claiming Social Security early. Some advisors urge fil-
alerts. Buy items out of season when retailers cut prices
ing for Social Security benefits as soon as you’re eligible,
to reduce inventory.
in part from fears of the system going bankrupt. Because
benefits come from ongoing payroll taxes, that’s not
very likely. You’re better off waiting until you’re 70, if pos- Follow the billionaire’s
sible, when you can receive a higher amount. Future
cost of living adjustments will be based on that amount, advice
so you’ll receive more money in the long term. Billionaire Warren Buffett has plenty of good ideas for
getting rich—or at least, doing better financially. Here’s
• Keeping lots of cash handy. It’s convenient to have some of his savvy advice, from the Ascent website:
money in your checking account, but the interest you • Save before you spend. Resist the temptation to buy
earn on it is smaller compared to what’s available through things whenever you have a little extra money. Make a
investing in a brokerage or retirement account. It will habit of putting some of it into savings and invest-
grow at a higher rate that outpaces inflation. ments to start growing your wealth.
• Be prepared. You can’t anticipate every setback.
Don’t overspend on your Maintain a solid emergency fund so you can respond
quickly to unexpected financial problems.
back-to-work wardrobe • Invest for the long term. Don’t invest in a stock in
Is it time to update your workplace wardrobe? If you’re
returning to the office as the pandemic eases, or hopes of a quick payoff. Look at everything you buy
starting a new job, you may want to take a look at what as if you’re going to hang onto it for 20 years. Patience
you’ve got in the closet. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of wins over time.
money, fortunately. Follow these tips from the CNBC • Invest in yourself. Go back to school for an ad-
website: vanced degree or take an online course to master new
• Check out the office first. What’s the dress code? Has skills. The greater your knowledge, the more you can
it changed in response to COVID? Take a look at what accomplish.
your managers are wearing to get an idea of what they
think is appropriate. And pay attention to your sched- • Get a long-term mortgage. You’ll have more flex-
ule— if you’re going to be working from home part of ibility if you need to refinance at some point. Also,
the time, you won’t need to invest in a large wardrobe. a smaller monthly payment means more money for
savings and investments.
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Survive after a tough
breakup
Breaking up with a spouse, a partner, a family
member, or even a friend is never easy. It may take a
while, but you can get past the pain in time. Try
these tips from Marie Claire:
• Recognize that grief is normal. Don’t fight your
feelings. You may think there’s something wrong
with you, but feeling sad after losing someone close
to you is completely natural. Give yourself
permission to grieve.
• Control what you can. You may have to make
changes in your life—finding a new place to live,
How to talk to kids about for example, or just a different gym to go to. Take
school shootings these one step at a time so you can feel a degree of
control over what’s happening and what you’re
School shootings have sadly become all too common
doing.
these days. When one happens, parents and children
alike are frightened. What can you do to ease your • Accept pain. Some people experience physical
child’s fears? Follow this guidance from The Detroit News: pain or other symptoms when a loss occurs—
headaches, stomach aches, exhaustion, loss of
• Don’t overwhelm kids with your feelings. Don’t appetite, etc. Don’t be alarmed unless these feelings
pretend everything’s fine—children know when become extreme.
something’s wrong—but keep your own emotions in • Acknowledge your emotions. You can’t heal
check as best you can. Keep a balance between worry unless you confront your feelings. Don’t try to
and hope so kids stay centered. suppress your emotions. When a painful memory
surfaces, think about it, then try to move forward
• Limit the news. Don’t leave the TV, radio, or from it without trying to stuff everything down
computer on endlessly as news reports on shootings inside you.
come in. Encourage your family to put their devices
• Focus on the future. Try not to spend too much
aside and focus on something else.
time thinking about what happened. Distract
• Acknowledge events. Tell children what you know in yourself with fun, pleasant activities—reading a
age-appropriate language, neither hiding the truth book, watching a movie, working out, or getting
nor diving into gruesome details.
together with friends.
• Take care of your health. Be sure to eat a healthy
• Talk to older children. Find out what they’ve seen on diet, get enough sleep, exercise, and in general take
the news and how much they know about the care of your overall physical health.
incident. Talk about how they feel.
• Talk to a therapist if necessary. Depression is
• Validate their feelings. Recognize that troubling news natural after a breakup—feelings of worthlessness,
will have an impact on your child. Don’t tell them to restlessness, agitation, and indecisiveness. If these
forget about it. Let them talk about their worries.
grow too strong, seek out a therapist to help you
manage your feelings in a healthy manner.
• Return to your routine. Get back to your normal • Stay in touch. You may be tempted to withdraw
schedule as soon as possible. This gives children a socially. Fight the urge. Being with friends and
sense of comfort and security. family can help you return to a state of equilibrium
and rebuild your sense of self.
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Huge frozen lake discovered
beneath the surface of Mars
Scientists have detected evidence of a vast lake of water
ice under the surface of Mars, according to the Live
Science website. The European Space Agency’s Ex-
oMars orbiter found it in the Valles Marineris canyon,
which is more than 2,500 miles long and five miles
deep—10 times longer than Earth’s Grand Canyon in
Arizona. On Earth, it would extend from New York to
California.
The discovery is based on data sent back by the space-
craft’s Trace Gas Orbiter’s Fine-Resolution Epithermal
Neandertals practiced Neutron Detector (FREND). Because water is essential
to life on Earth, the findings suggest that Mars may
ancient landscaping— once have been home to life—and could still be, at least
on a microscopic level.
possibly with fire
Ancient Neandertals apparently cleared a vast forest Scientists explain that the region could be very similar
to permafrost regions on Earth, where water ice
and transformed it into grassland some 125,000- years
permanently exists under the dry surface caused by
ago, according to the Science News website. The
low temperatures.
findings come from areas excavated near two lakes
in central Europe, at a site called Neumark-Nord in
Germany. During the 2,000 years the Neandertals lived
there, scientists say, they constructed shelters, hunted,
ate game, collected wood, and made tools.
The Neumark-Nord sites were discovered by a coal
mining operation in 1985. Pollen from the sites shows
that grasses and herbs which typically thrive in an
open landscape appeared around 125,000 years ago,
along with large numbers of stone artifacts and animal
bones displaying butchery marks dating to the same
period, before Homo sapiens inhabited Europe.
The Neanderthals may have cleared the large area with
fire, although that’s uncertain. Modern hunter-gather-
ers did that, and early humans in southern and central
Africa used fire to keep landscapes open around 85,000
years ago. The stone artifacts at Neumark-Nord display
signs of having been heated by fire, possibly to make
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sharp edges, and evidence of campfires has been found "People keep saying, 'Science doesn’t know every-
around the site. On the other hand, archeologists note thing!' Well, science 'knows' it doesn’t know
that geological remnants of many small campfires can everything; otherwise it would stop."
sometimes resemble a smaller number of larger fires. —Dara Briain
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