Summer Edition 2015

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technology and highly trained healthcare professionals to get them back to their fullest potential of ReNEWal™.Our employees are the vital link; they are the core of excellence in the care and compassion we are committed to, striving to fulfill the expressed and unexpressed wishes and needs of our guests and their families daily. They are therefore our most precious resource.

CHATHAM HILLS MISSION

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5 Fun Facts About Watermelon

What’s Happening at Chatham Hills!

Spirit Week!

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Spend a day at Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center and you will find a

resident by the name of Catherine R., most likely enjoying a chair exercise

class, soaking some rays outside on the porch, and partaking in a multitude

of other activities. Catherine was admitted to Chatham Hills due to a recent

fall at home and subsequent hip fracture. She had limited mobility as a

result and developed additional complications, including wounds. She is

receiving wound care under the services of Dr. Kane, which includes the

use of short wave diathermy provided by the rehab department. She is

working hard during her physical and occupational therapy sessions and

is expected to achieve all of her goals, including walking independently

with a cane, dressing herself and cooking. Catherine stated, “I’ve had

physical therapy in many places in this area and this is by far the best.

I look forward to physical therapy every day.” She is excited to spend a

few weeks with her daughter at home before she lives on her own again.

Resident Success Story: Catherine R.

National Nursing Home Week!

Community Connection

“I see the progress people here at Chatham Hills are

making and it’s remarkable.” – Catherine R.

Nicole (Physical Therapy) and Polly holding their prizes after winning the

Piñata collecting race.

Strolling Mariachi man entertaining the residents in song.

Residents Joe and Nancy posing with volunteer Rebecca in the photo booth.

Winner Tina,

Director of

Rehabilitation,

in mid-action

during the

Limbo Stick

Contest as the

residents and

staff members

laughed and

cheered her on!

Residents Lena and Dorothy partaking in gardening activities.

ChathamHills

Morning Manicures

(Left to Right)Residents

Lydia, Ludmilla and Helen

showing off their morning

manicures

SPOTLIGHT ON YOUR HEALTH

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Watermelon

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CHATHAM HILLS!

No other produce screams summer quite like watermelon.

It could be its refreshing sweetness or even the burst

of color that adds a bit of brightness to your plate. The

thing is, there is more to watermelon than just its flavor;

it boasts powerful benefits too! At 46 calories per cup,

watermelon offers 20% of your daily intake of vitamin C

and 17% vitamin A, according to the USDA. That’s not

all.“Watermelon contains dietary fiber for digestive health

as well as potassium, a mineral that helps keep blood

pressure capped,” says Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, Health‘s

contributing nutrition editor.

No wonder there’s a month-long holiday dedicated to

watermelon—July is National Watermelon Month. Here are

some other fun facts to celebrate watermelon’s big month:

1. IT HAS MORE LYCOPENE THAN RAW TOMATOES.

It has more than 1.5 times more lycopene than a large fresh

tomato six milligrams compared to four milligrams, according to

the USDA. That matters because lycopene is thought to act as

a super antioxidant, stopping free radicals from damaging your

cells and messing with your immune system. Some research

even suggests that lycopene, typically found in red fruits and

vegetables, may help fight heart disease and several types of

cancer. Pro tip: “To retain the most antioxidants in this delicious

superfood, store your watermelon at room temperature before

slicing,” Sass says.

2. THE JUICE MAY RELIEVE MUSCLE SORENESS

A Spanish study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food

Chemistry found that drinking watermelon juice can actually be

quite soothing after a grueling workout. Athletes who consumed

a little more than sixteen ounces an hour before exercise had

less muscle soreness and a lower heart rate within a day.

That may be because watermelon contains a natural substance

called citrulline that’s been tied to improved artery function

and lower blood pressure. But you’ll need to look

beyond the pink flesh if you really want to load up on

citrulline—it’s concentrated most in the rind. If that’s

not your thing, you can always save it for pickling or

preserving later, Sass says.

3. IT’S A FRUIT AND A VEGETABLE

Talk about an overachiever. Like most fruits, watermelon is the

product of a seed-producing plant and has a signature sweet

taste. But it can be traced back to the squash, pumpkin, and

cucumber family known as Cucurbitaceae. Remember how

you can eat the rind? The dual nature of watermelon makes it

all edible, so there’s no excuse to leave any part behind.

4. IT’S PACKED WITH, WELL, WATER

Now this is a food with some serious hydration power.

Watermelon is 91.5% water, according to the USDA. That’s a

big deal seeing as how being dehydrated is bad for your health.

A study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that women

with even mild dehydration experienced headaches, poor

concentration, fatigue, and worse moods. More reason to whip

up some watermelon recipes, stat.

5. THERE’S A YELLOW VARIETY

It’s hard to believe there’s a watermelon that’s NOT pink on the

inside, but there’s another variety, known as Yellow Crimson,

has a sunny interior and the flesh has a sweeter, honey-like

taste. Thing is, the two are nearly identical on the outside, so

unless you’re reading the signs at your grocery store or farmers’

market, it can be hard to tell which is which. If you want the

regular pink watermelon, ask for a Crimson Sweet.

Just keep in mind that no one really knows what, if

any, nutritional value the yellow variety offers. Most

research has been done on the pink kind, Sass

says, so best to stick with that or round up a good

mix of both.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY! - 7/6(Christmas carols, edible Christmas tree cones, “White Christmas” movie)

DAY OF BEAUTY & GLAMOUR PHOTO SHOOT - 7/13

ALL AMERICAN B.B.Q. - 7/14

RESIDENT HAND CRAFTED PILLOWS SALE - 7/21(proceeds will be going towards a Veterans charity)

EDUCATIONAL REPTILE PROGRAM - 7/22

Surprise Baby PartyGiselle (Patient Concierge) & Sara (Physical Therapy) cutting cake at their surprise baby

party: Both are expecting boys!

Chatham Hills 1ST

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH:

APRIL GRAY (CRN)

under the Ray of

Sunshine Program.

Entertainer Diamond Daniel sang old time classics, singing to every lady individually.

Serenading the Ladies

Employee of the Month!