Dear Residents and Friends, Congratulations to the new 2016 Tenant Council Members who were voted in at the February Resident Elections Meeting. Your new 2016 Resident Council Members are: Betty Summers- President, Elease Kimmons- Vice President & Gloria Bernstein- Treasurer. Your active council members include Pat Lock and Janet Arvo. Your building volunteers are Judy Gutterson, Ernestine Floyd and Carmen Rodriquez. Please make sure you make every effort to support your council members. Remember, they are all “VOLUNTEERS” who are very committed and work very hard throughout the year to make sure the monthly activities are planned for everyone to enjoy. Once again I would like to thank them for all that they do for the residents at B’nai B’rith. Our annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner will be held on March 17th, our annual Easter Brunch on March 26th and our Annual Passover Seder Dinner will be held on April 26th. Please make sure you check the calendar insert and watch the bulletin boards for dates and time for all events. Don’t miss out, come enjoy the fun. I am very pleased to announce that Florida Atlantic University “Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine” will be conducting another survey at our properties. They will need participants on their new study on memory loss. Please read the article enclosed for details on how to participate. English as a second language classes are now available to all residents at our buildings. Thank you to residents Carol Ross and Jan Arvo who have volunteered their time to facilitate these classes twice a week to help other residents better understand the English language. We have a lot of participation from our residents and they could not be happier with these classes. Details about the classes are posted on the bulletin boards on each floor. I would also like to express my appreciation to the staff and volunteers for all the fun activities, events and wellness classes/programs that they’ve introduced, hosted and facilitated. I truly appreciate your desire to making B’nai B’rith a great place to live. As always, I look forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming events. Keep well, Jim

B’nai B’rith Apartments

of Deerfield Beach, FL 299 SW 3rd Avenue

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Phone (954) 426-5577

1-800-955-8771 (TTY)

1-877-955-8773 (Spanish)

1-877-955-8707 (French Creole)

BB Listening Post

From the Desk of James Lynch, Manager

March and April 2016

Administrator Assistant Manager Assistant Manager

James Lynch Lisa Bryan Tameka Perez

Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Maintenance

Mel Brown Bram Krijger Ike McKenzie

Janitor Receptionist

Alex Washington Angie Arroyo

Service Coordinator BB1 & BB2 Service Coordinator BB3

Janet Murphy Lynn Maccarone

Our Property Manager: Stacey Lovell, SPM, LLC.

President- Arthur Fentin

Vice-President- Dennis Rice

Secretary- Dr. Allan Land

Treasurer- Stephen Rose

Stanley Berman, Phyllis Buchsbaum, Gladys Coffino,

Kenneth Cutler, Shirley Diamond, Mona Morris, and

Hank Meyer.

Betty Summers -President, Elease Kimmons– Vice President

Gloria Bernstein - Treasurer No Secretary

Council Members: Janet Arvo & Patricia Lock

Volunteers: Judith Gutterson, Ernestine Floyd, and Carmen Rodriguez

Receptionist BBII Receptionist BBIII BB Coffee Shop

Jean York (AARP) Norys De Alvarado (AARP) Tamya Woodruff (AARP)

BB Boutique - Linda Rechin - Volunteer Internet Lounge:

*BB1 & BB2* Social Services Coordinator

Janet Murphy, MSW, LCSW (954) 426-5510

bnaibrith123sc@spm.net

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF HUMOR AND LAUGHTER

The Benefits of Laughter:

PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS

Boosts Immunity Laughter is a powerful

Lowers Stress Hormones antidote to stress, pain,

Decreases Pain and conflict.

Relaxes Your Muscles

Prevents Heart Disease

MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS

Adds Joy and Zest To Life Nothing works faster or more

Eases Anxiety and Fear dependably to bring your mind

Relieves Stress and body back into balance

Improves Mood than a good laugh.

Enhances Resilience

SOCIAL BENEFITS

Strengthens Relationships Humor lightens your burdens,

Attracts Others To Us inspires hopes, connects you

Enhances Teamwork to others, and keeps you

Helps Diffuse Conflict grounded, focused, and alert.

Promotes Group Bonding

With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous

resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting both physical and

emotional health.

Ways to Lighten Up: 1. Laugh at Yourself - Do not take yourself too seriously.

2. Attempt to Laugh at Situations - Rather than bemoan them.

3. Surround Yourself with Reminders to Lighten Up – Photos, Posters

4. Keep Things in Perspective - Some things are out of your control.

5. Deal with Your Stress – Talk It Out, Exercise

6. Pay Attention to Children and Emulate Them – Have Fun, Play

(Source: HelpGuide.Org – A trusted non-profit guide to mental health & well-being)

A Note from Janet

*BB3* Social Services Coordinator

Lynn Maccarone, BSW (954) 725-6322

bnaibrith123sc2@spm.net

What Should You Know About Dementia?

Many people believe that dementia is a disease of the brain that only older people get. The fact is that dementia is not a disease. Dementia is a term for a collection of symptoms that could be from many disorders of the brain. People with dementia may show symptoms of memory loss, the inability to solve problems and maintain emotional control. Dementia is not a normal part of the aging process. For example, it is normal to forget names or appointments occasionally. However, it may be a warning sign of memory loss if you begin to forget more often and are unable to recall the information later or it disrupts the functioning of your daily routine. Without getting too technical, what happens in the brain with dementia is the destruction and death of cells and nerves caused by abnormal proteins. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s is characterized by plaques and tangles in the brain. There are clumps of abnormal protein called beta amyloid and unhealthy protein called tau. Currently, there is no cure for this disease. There is a gradual decline of memory, movement, judgment, language and behavior. Another common dementia is Huntington’s disease. This is a hereditary disorder caused by a faulty gene from a protein called Huntington. This disease is similar to Alzheimer’s in that plaques and tangles have been found. Parkinson’s disease, a movement disorder, has also been found to have plaques and tangles in the brain similar to Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease. Vascular dementia is the second most common dementia after Alzheimer’s. Usually you hear about vascular dementia following a stroke. Vascular dementia can be caused by cerebrovascular disease or any other condition that prevents normal blood flow to the brain. Without a normal blood flow to the brain cells cannot obtain oxygen and die. Through research, we have learned so much more about Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In the past it was thought that these dementias could not be diagnosed until autopsy. Today, researchers can identify dementias through high technology. They have also found risk factors such as genetics, age and lifestyle. New medications are being tested to help prevent or slow down the progression of dementias. In the future it is hoped to find a safe vaccine and even a cure. It is important to do your own research too. Learn about dementias and talk to your physician regularly. Resources: Alzheimer’s Association and the National Institute of Health

**Residents Teaching Residents** English as a Second Language Classes Carol Ross, with the assistance of Jan Arvo, teaches English as a Second Language class twice a week since The Residents Love it so much— Unfortunately the class got so big they had to divide it into two separate classes to accommodate the crowd and be able to give everyone an opportunity to learn. Monday - 4pm Sharp Spanish & Russian Speaking Residents Thursday – 4 pm Sharp French Creole Speaking Residents

All Residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

All Residents are invited to our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party Thursday, March 17, 2016 @ 3 pm

BB1 Community Room

$5.00 per ticket Menu: Traditional Corned Beef, Cabbage,

potatoes, rolls, desert, & beverages.

Tickets must purchased with BB1 Receptionist no later than March 11th.

Great Food, Music, Dancing, Fun, Prizes!

Our Traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner-cooked by the B’nai B’rith Apartments

Maintenance Staff is Absolutely the Best!

As this newsletter is being printed the staff is preparing for our “Leap Day –Fun Day”! We have all kinds of old time games and fun planned! Pop the Balloons, Dart Board, Bowling, Bean Bag Toss, Ring Toss, Puzzles , Coloring Contest, Bingo –and more! On the menu –Hotdogs, beans, coleslaw, desert, popcorn, beverages. It’s gonna be a Great Day –celebrating Leap Year! Fun Photos will be taken at our Annual St. Patricks’ Day Dinner! So come full of smiles …

Meal On Wheels

Program—

giving our Residents

Hot Meals

5 days a week!

Meals on Wheels is in BB3 Monday-Friday @ 3 pm. If you are interested in signing up

you may go to the BB3 Coffee Shop and speak with the Meals on Wheels representative.

A new research study on Memory Loss, funded by the National Institute of Health, is being conducted by one of the most prominent neuroscientists in the country, James E. Galvin, M.D. M.P.H. Dr. Galvin is a Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical Research in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, a Professor in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University, and the Director of the Institute for Healthy Aging and Lifespan Studies, a University-wide research initiative on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. FAU will be doing some community outreach here at B’nai B’rith Apartments, to explain the study, and then set up appointments on a future date, to provide a screening for interested and eligible Residents 55 years of age and older. Medical problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes, not only increase the risk of strokes but also can increase the risk of memory problems. Early detection and treatment may delay, or even prevent memory loss. Serious memory loss is not part of normal aging. Occasional forgetfulness may be normal, particularly if it does not interfere with a person’s everyday activities. Examples of symptoms that could suggest a memory disorder:

Difficulty making decisions or solving problems Loss of interest in hobbies or activities Repeating the same questions, stories or statements Trouble learning how to use a new gadget or appliance Forgetting the day, date, month or year Trouble handling finances such as balancing a checkbook or paying bills Forgetting appointments Daily problems with memory or thinking such as misplacing items, searching

for words, or forgetting to take medications (Modified from Galvin et al, The AD8, a brief interview to detect dementia,

Neurology 2005)

A thorough evaluation of risk factors and symptoms is necessary to determine whether memory problems are present and guide the correct treatment decisions. This new study offered by Dr. Galvin at Florida Atlantic University, School of Medicine, and funded by the National Institute of Health, can provide screening for common conditions associated with memory loss at NO COST to you.

PLEASE WATCH THE BULLETIN BOARDS FOR THE PRE-SCREENING EVENT DATES.

If you have any questions, please speak with your Social Services Coordinator

Julienne Andre Pierre Appolon Mary Behnk Robert Branicki Eugene Farmer Evelyn Finkelstein Norma Herbert Margaret Hill Joseph Jacques Larisa Kovalchuk Elease Kimmons Margarita Lopez Frid Maxime Marie Norelia Carmela Nunez Orellana Charles Passarelli Olga Quintana Luz Rodriguez Carole Ross Norelia Saintil Jeannette Silva Rimma Sivkova Carlito Souza

Victor Alfau Acmene Attilus Martin Beaubrun Bernice Bogen George Brown Louise Bryant Pedro Casanova Margarita Fajardo Paula Fiallo-Gonzalez Ben Garcia Julia Garrote Alberto Gerosa Isaac Gonzalez Diaz Joan Harper Cleve Herbert Paraskoviya Kulyk Ania Laguerre Claribel Lopez Diepa Gernite Mamouzette Rosemarie Mezile Otha Peterson Rose Pinto Frances Pye Carmen Rodriguez Kenneth Stern Galina Stewart Willis Thompson Joyce Vaillancourt Ilariana Voloshko Dianna West Beatrice Williams Colbert Zetrenne

Due to Privacy matters, we can not put apartment numbers or dates of birth. If you would like to give someone a card—You may give the card to the office on by the 1st day of the birth month and we will make sure they receive it.

All Residents are Welcome and Encouraged

to attend our Monthly Tenants’ Association Meeting and all other events!

Happy Happy Birthday to you!

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Jana-Exercise 5:30-630 pm

Bingo 6 pm

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Jana-Exercise 5:30-6:30 pm

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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

3 pm Bingo 6 pm

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New Tenant Meeting

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4:15-5:00 pm

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Jana-Exercise 5:30-6:30 pm

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nightfall Bingo 6 pm

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Good Friday

26 Easter Brunch 11am-1Pm

27 Easter

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meeting 11 am

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Jana-Exercise 5:30-6:30 pm

Bingo 6 pm

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April 2016