January 2019 The Hearth Herald - 2339 S. State Rd. 135, Greenwood, IN 46143 (317) 535-0422 - The Hearth At Stones Crossing
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The Hearth Herald
The Hearth at Stones Crossing
2339 S. State Rd. 135, Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 535-0422
www.thehearth.net
January 2019
“Home is where the Hearth is”
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Resident Spotlight
Shirley Henderson
Shirley Henderson otherwise known as Shirley
Temple,
Shirley has lived at the Hearth since September of
2018. She learned about the Hearth through her
longtime friend, Gloria Wayman. Mrs. Henderson is
loving, outgoing, and hasn’t ever met a stranger that
isn’t her friend. She enjoys socializing with others,
eating at meals, accompanying the bus driver on
rides, and having her finger nails painted. Mrs.
Shirley has four sons, four wonderful daughter in
laws, eight grandkids, and nineteen great-grandchildren. Her most memorable
experience at the Hearth is walking down the hallways looking at all the
beautiful Christmas decorations in the hallways and around the building.
Employee Spotlight
KERA PING
Kera grew up in Fountain Square but moved to Greenwood
several years ago and loves living here. Her son Joshua (19)
graduated last year from Center Grove High School and her
daughter Gillian (14) currently attends Center Grove High School.
About 4 years ago her two kids turned into 5 kids. She started
dating Richard who has 3 kids of his own, turning her little family
into a big family. Kera joined the Hearth Family about 3 years ago
and has loved being here. She says “we have some of the best
Residents.” Kera started out as the Bus Driver and in the
Activity Department. She just recently completed her CNA
training and now serves our Residents in this way. She says the best part about her job is the
fulfillment she gets when helping and caring for such wonderful people. Along with the
relationships she gets to build with each and every one of our residents, Kera says, “I love
working with the elderly because I feel like they are truly a fountain of knowledge, each and
every one of them is a book with a different story to tell. I love see seeing the old black and
white photos and asking them to tell me who they are and what was going on during that time.”
We just want to thank Kera for all the hard work she has put in and for loving and caring for the
Residents here at the Hearth at Stones Crossing.
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Staff Birthdays Resident Birthdays
• Carol Gudino– 2nd
• Amanda Lewis– 2nd
• Pat Yount– 6th
• Jerry Williams– 4th
• Betty Hommell– 10th
• Holly Funk– 8th
• Sherrie Kearl– 12th
• Jessie Brown– 19th
• Richard Fields– 13th
• Samantha Harrold– 28th
• Grace Cummings– 14th
• Jackie King– 28th
• Amy Kutch- 21st
• Victoria Watson– 30th
• Dorothy Cooper– 26th
• Briston Samples— 31st
Change of Address Notice
If you have had a recent address change
or a new phone number, we ask that you
please let our Business Office Manager
know. She will update it in our system.
Thank you!
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IS IT THE “POST-HOLIDAY BLUES” OR NOT?
By: Janet L. Haynes, RN Vice President of Clinical Services
As the New Year rapidly approaches, do you find yourself thinking of a New Year’s
Resolution? Reflecting on the previous year and the change(s) that has occurred?
Do these feelings start making you emotional or depressed? Do you find that after the
hustle, bustle and visits of Holiday Merry Making that you feel a social void, aloneness or
isolation? Then I will let you know that you are not alone.
It is true that about 20% of older adults do have significant depression. There is little
doubt that decreased health, chronic pain, the loss of friends and/or loved ones will
contribute to that depression. However, depression for older adults will manifest as bodily
symptoms and complaints such as sleep disturbances, loss of appetite and fatigue. If you
have arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, a stroke, or cancer, you are at a
greater risk for depression. There is also a higher risk if you have lost your spouse,
significant other, friend, or are a caregiver to someone ill.
So, what can you do?
• Know your risk factors for developing depression
• Recognize the feelings you may be experiencing and vocalize them to close family,
friends, or your nurse/caregiver
• Know you are not alone …our Wellness Departments are there for you, to share your
feelings and further steps we can take together
• Maintain regular medical appointments with your physicians
• Maintain your medication regime as your physician advises
• Look at your monthly activity calendar within your Hearth Community and make a
commitment to attend at least 1 activity a day.
• Join our move more classes. At the Hearth, we make a conscious effort to schedule an
exercise class once a day. When you exercise not only does it increase blood flow, but
the exercise helps release endorphins. These endorphins are the body’s natural
anti-depressant.
• Ask our Wellness Department about our Wellness Aide Program to learn how to use
the NuStep for exercise or how to join one of our small group balance/exercise
classes.
As the 2018 calendar year closes and we start making a New Year’s resolution, why
not make it small, consistent, and obtainable? Embrace and welcome your new
neighbors to our Hearth community and join at least one activity a day beyond
mealtime to help avoid these “Post-Holiday Blues.”
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A Note from Annette
Myself, along with the entire Hearth at Stones
Crossing team would like to thank all of the
volunteers that came to carol, entertain, bring
gifts, etc to the residents. We would also like to
thank the families of the Hearth for providing
extra funds for our staff this holiday season.
We are so thankful to have you all make a
difference here at the
Hearth at Stones Crossing.
Johnson County Council on Aging would like to invite the
Resident’s of the Hearth at Stones Crossing to an educational
meeting. Please see Sherri Orosco if interested in attending
this event.
Therapeutic Nature of Arts Presented By Teresa Purin
Learn the therapeutic value of art and try your hand at an
artist led session!
Date: Thursday, February 21st
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Trafalgar Public Library
424 S. Tower Street – Trafalgar, IN - 46181
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Le Rose Dance Academy
Entertainment for January:
1/1 & 1/2 - Janelda’s Music Therapy 2:30pm
1/2 - Kenny Melton Gospel Music 2:30pm
1/7 & 1/21 - Music Ministry Girls 6:00pm
1/9 & 1/23 - Bob Pruitt Music 2:30pm
1/13 & 1/27 - River of Life Church Service 1:00pm
1/20 - Salem Baptist Church Service 1:30pm
Happy Hour every Monday at 2:00pm
Bible Study w/ Stan every Monday at 2:30pm
Scenic Drive every Thursday at 2:00pm
Special guest appearances throughout the
month from Bill Baldwin
Center Grove Middle School Central Choir
* Please see the calendar for a full list of events!*
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Entertainment:
1/3– Kenny Melton Gospel Music 3pm
1/5– Music with Steve Elston 6:30pm
1/11– Karaoke w/ Crazy Chris 3:00pm
1/18– Tai Chi with Drew at 2:30pm
Bible Study every Monday at 1:30pm
Cooking Club every Thursday at
10:30am
Mass in Theater on 1/3 at 10:00am
Rosary in Theater on 1/18 at 10:00am
Resident Council will be held
on January 9, 2019 at 10:30am
*Please see the calendar for a full list of events!*
Your Directors
Annette Cheever Shelby Bass
Executive Director Business Office Manager
acheever@thehearthllc.net Bom.stones@thehearthllc.net
Sherri Orosco Jordan Bailey
Assisted Living Activity Director Keepsake Village
sorosco@thehearthllc.net Activities Director
Ksvad.stones@thehearthllc.net
Kristen Driver
Director of Samantha Harrold
Community Relations Director of
kdriver@thehearthllc.net Community Relations
sharrold@thehearthllc.net
Dawn Pollock
Director of Nursing Kathy Petoskey
Dpollock@thehearthllc.net Assistant Director of Nursing
kpetosky@thehearthllc.net
Rick Walker
Environmental Services Briston Sample
Director Food Services Director
rwalker@thehearthllc.net bsample@thehearthllc.net
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