Greetings Residents, Families and Friends,

I am very excited to be a member of the Birmingham Green Community. I am a Pennsylvanian with family roots in Middlesex County, Virginia and I’ve been a resident of Virginia for the past 16 years. I reside in Alexandria, VA with my husband Andre’, our 12 year old son Tyler, and two dogs named Smurf and Ginger. My career span of 26 years has provided the opportunity for me to work in environments ranging in size from 60 to over 900 beds across the senior living continuum of care and Birmingham Green offers the best in senior living! With a dedicated team of Designated Caregivers and Team Members, we develop relationships with the residents and provide a family-like atmosphere. Our personalized services provide our residents and their families with comfort and security.

There are many amenities that make Birmingham Green stand out among other senior living communities, including The Birmingham Green residents. Birmingham Green is also special because it’s a place residents with limited resources consistently call “home”. I’m impressed with the community’s vibrancy. It is a pleasure to see residents enjoying our special programs, playing bingo, working together on puzzles, conversing, exercising and being active in the Empowerment Group. I’m almost always greeted with a warm smile, so I can’t help but admire The Birmingham Green residents’ zest for life.

I’m honored to be part of The Birmingham Green family. As the Chief Executive Officer, I’m here to serve you, so you’ll find my door is open to all: team members, residents, families and visitors.

Over ninety years ago, five localities had a vision to create a home for individuals, without the resources, in seeking long-term care services where they could enrich their minds, bodies and spirits. The localities envisioned a long term care environment, which fostered community involvement and fulfillment. This vision continues to be the philosophical foundation of Birmingham Green. I invite you to visit Birmingham Green and get involved which can be done in a number of ways such as: partnering relationships; through donations, volunteering and joining our Family Council. You’ll soon learn why residents are proud to call this community their home.

See you soon!

8605 Centreville Road Manassas, VA 20110

www.birminghamgreen.org

“Our mission is to provide a continuum of exceptional long-term care for

adults, primarily those with limited resources.”

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National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16…. Please join Birmingham Green and Americans across the country in making future healthcare decisions known to family, friends and healthcare providers. Share your wishes and complete your advance directive because…YOUR DECISIONS MATTER. For more information and resources, please contact Case Management. Learn more about National Healthcare Decisions Day and get free information at www.nhdd.org.

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Around Campus

Dr. Jun Anthony Quion was born in Manila, Philippines. After finishing medical school, he completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He then completed a fellowship in lipid and cholesterol management before having further training in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at the University of Connecticut. He has been in private practice in Virginia since 2000. His hobbies include running, golf, reading, and traveling with his wife and five children.

On campus, Dr. Quion is known as the “dancing doctor”. He always has his Iphone music playlist handy and loves to dance with the residents and staff. He is always upbeat and brings a smile to everyone he encounters. He even crashed the employee holiday party, showing off his “Moves like Jagger”. We are delighted to have Dr. Quion on our team.

Pictured Top:

Aaron Rebuck ~ Kevin Yeumeni

Pictured Bottom:

Ms. Carrie Mitchell ~ Ms. Dorothy Jones

If you think that elders lose their competitive nature, you have not

witnessed a bingo game or participated in fantasy football at

Birmingham Green! Twenty residents from across the campus

participated in this season’s weekly contest. The thrill and

excitement every week was amazing to witness. The two individuals

with the most points at the end of the season participated in the Super

Bowl playoff. As fate would have it, the final came down to two

residents who share the same dining room table each day: Ms. Carrie

Mitchell and Ms. Dorothy Jones. Both ladies picked the Eagles to

win, causing a tie breaker and the win going to Ms. Mitchell.

Congratulations to both of these lovely ladies.

Having witnessed all the fun, our employees asked to play so we

created a league for them, too. Congratulations to our staff winner

Aaron Rebuck and to runner-up Kevin Yeumeni for a great season.

A fun time was had by all.

Around Campus

Pictured: Dr. Quion

For more information on Advance Care Planning visit the National Healthcare Decisions Day

website at: www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org

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Germs are everywhere and can lurk on unexpected surfaces. Here are some strategies to help with cold and flu prevention:

Restaurant menus have 100 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Wash your hands after you handle the menu and never place silverware on top of the menu.

Researchers found nearly 70% of restaurant lemons had disease-causing germs.

Think twice before sipping from a water fountain ~ carry a water bottle instead.

Public soap pumps are a breeding ground for bacteria.

Shopping cart handles can be swarming with up to 11 million microorganisms, including those from raw meat. Most stores supply antibacterial wipes— use them!!

The TV remote is the dirtiest object in a hotel room; Do a quick wipe before you channel surf.

New research shows the dirtiest part of a plane is the tray table.

Elevator buttons can be 40 times dirtier than a toilet seat.

ATM buttons, cash and a revolving door are hot spots; a flu virus can live on a dollar bill for 17 days.

Around Campus

Every day, the nation's 650,000 social workers act as advocates, champions and leaders who make our society a better place to live. National Professional Social Work Month is an opportunity for social workers across the country, and their allies, to turn the spotlight on the profession and highlight the important contributions they make to society.

Social workers are trained to look at situations in a holistic way, helping bring together people and communities to find ways to address pressing individual, group and societal issues such as hunger, affordable housing, equal rights for all and making organizations and government accountable.

When things seem really challenging social workers can step in and along with other multi-disciplinary professionals use their “super powers” (training, skills, education, experiences and dedication to serve and advocate) to bring order to chaos. Do you have a social worker in your life? Help them celebrate the month by letting them know how important they are to you.

Birmingham Green thanks the entire Social Services Team for the outstanding work they do in our community.

Please join us for this informative event.

Refreshments will be served.

It is that time of year again to spring clean and declutter for our health and safety. Here are some spring cleaning tips:

Make room for spring and summer clothes; Consider donating winter clothes that no longer fit

Please ensure that all clothing is properly labeled

If you bring in food items for your family member, please store all food in plastic containers. For per ishables, we ask that food is labeled with the resident’s name and storage date; Food items not labeled or properly stored may be discarded.

Pictured: Ashley McDougald (intern),

Emma Sausville, Holly Borrero, Fran

Quintana, Clarice Morris, Danielle

Leftridge and Tracy Maynard

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District Home Upcoming Events: May

Cinco de Mayo Party

Mother’s Day Social

Memorial Day Cookout

June/July

Father’s Day Social

Water Walking

4th of July Celebration

Activities

Please call the Activities Department

for the full calendar of events

Assisted Living Activities

Nursing Home Activities Last holiday season, Lori Morris led an Adopt-a-Grandparent Gift Collection by partnering with the Manassas Host

Lions Club. Together this team donated 120 Christmas gifts for our residents. She also coordinated with friends and

family members who collected, wrapped and delivered over 130 gifts. Lori and her team helped to label and deliver

the gifts on Christmas Eve. They arrived dressed as Mr. and Ms. Santa Clause and an Elf, then delivered holiday gifts

to our residents. Everyone was very happy and excited to get a gift from Santa. Thank you Lori and friends.

Activities

Birmingham Green Volunteers Ruth Perry and Amy Lemieux, along with District Home resident Michael Destephanis, helped frame and display the artwork of District Home resident Herbert Casey. Over 20 of Mr. Casey’s drawings were on display throughout the District Home during the month of November. We are very proud of his wonderful talent.

Pictured: Herbert Casey

Pictured: Ruth Perry,

Amy Lemieux and

Michael Destephanis

Willow Oaks Highlights of Upcoming Events:

April

Earth Day ~ This year we are looking to welcome Ferrets and Friends.

May

Mother’s Day Tea ~ A toast to all the mothers with fancy pastries and hot tea.

June

Father’s Day Hubbub ~ Calling all fathers, sons and the like; Let’s celebrate with style with Near Beer Pretzels and Brats.

July/August

Independence Day Celebration, outdoor cookouts and games, ice cream socials.

Nursing Home Upcoming Events: May

Mother’s Day Tea Ladies Boutique Jewelry Show Senior Prom June Father’s Day Event Shriners Band Karaoke Show July/August Fire Works Show Lunch Concert at Harris Pavilion Bull Run Troubadours Howard Ministry Choir Summer Party

National Nursing Home Week

May 13-19, 2018

This year’s theme “Celebrating Life’s Stories”

serves as a tribute to life’s most significant events, relationships and experiences that shape the unique perspectives of residents, families,

staff, and volunteers in long term and post-acute care.

Pictured: Judy & Russ Holt

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By: Andre Porter, Volunteer Manager

Christine E. Shriner is a social work

graduate student at George Mason University and will graduate in May

2018. During her time at Birmingham Green, Christine hopes to gain a greater insight into the lives of older adults. She

will work at creating an Expressive Art Group Program for residents in the District Home. Originally from Cape

Cod, MA she enjoys the beach, gardening, nature, family, photography and a love of cats.

Volunteers Helped Make the Season Bright Volunteers & Interns

I would venture to say that we have the best volunteers in the world! Our Volunteer Program was blessed to have a

generous outpouring of gifts, time and talents from our community over the holidays! It is a great feeling to know

that there are folks that have a heart for serving others! The following is a list of some of the support that we

received this year:

Tim Madorma and Fairfax Community Church brought 30-40 carolers on Christmas Day

LeAnne Beardsley and the Osbourne Park High School Key Club helped decorate the Nursing Home

Rebecca Losee and the 4-H Home School Group provided a holiday performance and led a craft activity with the resident of the District Home

Lori Morris led an Adopt-a-Grandparent gift collection drive via social media then collected, wrapped and delivered the gifts to the Nursing Home

Nina Blanchard and the Federal Probation Office of Manassas raised money, purchased and delivered gifts for all District Home residents

Connie Young and the Forgetful Friends Choir performed for the Cherry Blossom residents

Tami Wilson, Teacher at Parkside Middle School and her class delivered handmade Cards for the Nursing Home residents

Bonnie Van Der Weide and friends sang carols in the Nursing Home

Teacher, Therese Miller and Stonewall Jackson High School’s National Honor Society students did crafts and wrapped gifts for the District Home residents

Jan Hawkins and Volunteer Prince William gave 65 gift gaskets to our Willow Oaks residents

Nicole Weinberg from Bristow Montessori brought carolers to sing and do a holiday craft with the residents in the Nursing Home

Immanuel Christian School brought carolers to singing, perform skits and readings for residents in the District Home

The United States Marine Corp Band performed in the Nursing Home for the entire campus

St Thomas United Methodist Church brought 30 1st and 2nd graders to sing carols, make ornaments and decorate a tree in the Nursing Home

Manassas Park High School Nurse, Michelle Pollack, family and friend came to sing carols in the Nursing Home on Christmas day

The unforgettable Tessier Family performed for the District Home

If you would like to become a valued member of our Volunteer Team, please contact

Andre Porter, Volunteer Manager at 703-257-6252

Kathleen Holzman is a graduate student at

George Mason University’s College of Education

and Human Development, where she is studying

Community Agency Counseling. She holds a BA

in Psychology and is a Registered Behavioral

Technician (RBT). During her time at

Birmingham Green Kathleen hopes to gain a

greater understating of how to provide counseling

and mental health services to the geriatric

population. In her spare time she enjoys movies,

biking and playing with her dog Jasper.

Christine

Kathleen

A contribution to the Birmingham Green Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, helps provide needed care for our residents such as glasses, hearing aids and other essential items.

We truly appreciate any donation you may be able to give! A charitable donation is an investment in the health of our community for today and tomorrow. Monetary Donations can be made by check, payable to Birmingham Green Foundation and mailed to Birmingham Green Foundation, 8605 Centreville Road, Manassas, VA 20110 or by credit card online at www.birminghamgreen.org and clicking either PayPal or Network for Good.

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What’s new in our health center? Baby birds! Our spring birds are here – please stop by and visit

them when you have the time, With the change in weather, we welcome spring and the new beginnings it offers.

We recently had a very thorough state inspection with over 7 inspectors on-site for multiple days and we are proud

of our results. We try our very best to always provide quality care and service, and where we have opportunities

we embrace the learning process and make any suggested recommended changes. Our Eden journey continues to

unfold and we remain committed to its principles.

In our District Home Assisted Living we also had our routine monitoring inspection (done at least once per year

with our 3-year license) and our survey was “uneventful” - we had no violations! Our staff is proud of the care we

provide and we continue to embrace the Eden philosophy as we learn and grow in our daily lives.

Willow Oaks Assisted Living is waiting on their state survey and we look forward to the learning process. With new Department of Social Services Regulations introduced in February 2018 and effective April 1, 2018, we are

ready! This past winter we had some challenging days; During a cold freeze we had a pipe ‘burst” and some of our apartments were impacted by water damage. We are thrilled to report, the clean-up is complete! During the process some of our residents relocated to other apartments, and some even to our other buildings. Both residents

and staff adapted to the situation, and our care and services were delivered without a hiccup. Everyone is back home now, with new carpet, new paint, ready for the gifts that spring will deliver! Please take a moment to enjoy the beautiful trees while visiting – they are a beautiful spring gift.

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Congratulations to Joan Golder, winner of the beautiful Wine Country gift basket

which was raffled off to raise money for the Regirer Nurse Scholarship Fund. Joan

is often seen visiting a friend who resides in the Nursing Home and we thank her and

all the ticket buyers for their contribution to the scholarship fund.

VHCA’s Commonwealth Long Term Care Foundation is vital to their continued

ability to offer the Regirer Nursing Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded annually

to individuals who work in VHCA-VCAL members centers and want to advance

their nursing careers. Your contribution to the Foundation is tax deductible.

For more information and to make a donation please visit the VHCA website:

https://www.vhca.org/make-a-donation/

Pictured: Joan Golder

A 5-Star Rated Facility

BIRMINGHAM GREEN HEALTH CARE CENTER Administrator Pamela Clark, BSW, LNHA ~ Ext. 6243 Assistant Administrator Hwan Yi, MSW, MA, LNHA ~ Ext. 6209 Director, Activities - Nursing Home Geneva Bagby, BS, ADC ~ Ext. 6244 Director, Food Services Robert Wagner, CDM, CFPP, LNHA ~ Ext. 6228 Registered Dietitian - Nursing Home Jennie Merritt, RD ~ Ext. 6227 Registered Dietitian - Assisted Living Cheryl Knight, MS, RD ~ 571-259-0458 Nursing: Director of Nursing Sibyl Goodwin, BSN, RN ~ Ext. 6220 Assistant Director of Nursing Karin Smith, RN ~ Ext. 6261 Nurse Manager, Cardinal Heights Amanda Partlow, LPN ~ Ext. 6207 Nurse Manager, Garden Hill Andrea Lewis, RN ~ Ext. 6218 Nurse Manager, Cherry Blossom Estates Connie Burelle, RN ~ Ext. 6225 Infection Control/ADON Lynn Ebert, RN ~ Ext. 3498 Rehab Therapy Kanika DeSandies, PTA ~ Ext. 6258 Director, Social Work - Nursing Home Holly Borrero, CDP, LSW, LNHA ~ Ext. 6229 Social Worker/Case Manager Fran Quintana, MSW ~ Ext. 6215 Social Worker/Case Manager Emma Sausville, MGS, MSW ~ Ext. 3493 Admissions Coordinator Jeanie Carver ~ Ext. 6206 Admissions Nurse Liaison Constance Moore, RN, ACM ~ Ext. 6282 Manager, Volunteers Andre Porter ~ Ext. 6252 Director, Facilities John May ~ Ext. 6273 Director, Environmental Services Julio Mogollon ~ Ext. 6249 WILLOW OAKS Assisted Living Administrator Myles Nienstadt, MA, MIA, LNHA ~ Ext. 6253 Director of Nursing - Assisted Living Kumba Sarr, RN ~ Ext. 6219 Director, Social Work - Assisted Living Danielle Leftridge, MSW, CCM ~ Ext. 6265 Social Worker - Assisted Living Clarice Morris ~ Ext. 6248 Nurse Manager Mildred Adjaidoo, LPN ~ 571-244-0467 Activities Supervisor Kelly Betts ~ Ext. 6224 DISTRICT HOME Assisted Living Administrator Joan Thomas, CCO, LCSW, FACHE, MBA, CMC,

LNHA ~ Ext. 6226 Assistant Administrator/Case Manager Tracy Maynard, ALFA, BS, CMC, ADC ~ Ext. 6254 Nurse Manager Angela Davis, LPN ~ 571-221-6972 Activities Aide/Marketing Liaison Aaron Rebuck, BS, LNHA ~ Ext. 6295 EXECUTIVE OFFICE Chief Executive Officer Denise Chadwick Wright , MBA ~ Ext. 6240 SVP, Development & Community Relations Thomas Dodson, BS ~ Ext. 6237 Chief Clinical Officer Joan Thomas, LCSW, FACHE, MBA, CMC, LNHA

~ Ext. 6226 Chief Financial Officer Wayne Moyer, CPA, MBA ~ Ext. 6213 Executive Office Manager Adele Tatro, BS ~ Ext. 6241 Director, Information Resources Myles Nienstadt, MA, MIA, LNHA ~ Ext. 6233 Director, Human Resources Alice Decker, BS ~ Ext. 6210

Caring for nursing home and assisted living residents requires a range of

staff expertise. The following is a list of personnel dedicated to your loved

one’s care and promoting a quality life.

Main Number: 703-257-0935 Fax Number: 703-257-6242