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3535 N. Hall Street • Dallas, TX 75219 • Tel 214-559-7015 • Fax 214-559-2663

Belmont Village of Turtle Creek

November 2016

Our TeamNancy Sanders

Executive [email protected]

Arthur MbatiaDirector of Resident Care Services

[email protected] Hardesty

Dir. of Activity and MemoryPrograms

[email protected] Clayton

Building [email protected]

Aubrey FergusonActivity Programs Coord.

[email protected] NunezChef Manager

[email protected] Underwood

Dining Room Managerdunderwood@

belmontvillage.comCandice Stoner

Human Resources [email protected]

Lisa MachDirector of Sales

[email protected] Black

Community [email protected]

Karisti ShankleOutside Community Relations

[email protected]

A Note From NancyThis month we

are celebrating aparticularlyexciting milestone -the 3rd anniversaryof our community!With Thanksgiving

around the corner, it’s fitting tothank everyone that has been withus on this journey. Pleasecelebrate with us at our Annual“Viva Las Vegas” Casino Night onThursday, November 3rd,including a real Vegas style buffetand performance by AndyCorridori!

Belmont Village Turtle Creek isthe proud home of manycourageous men and women whoserved in the armed forces. We arethankful for our veterans everyday and proudly display ourresident veterans’ portraitsthroughout our American HeroesWall of Honor! As a special tokenof our appreciation, with VeteransDay around the corner, Belmont ishosting a luncheon to honor ourveterans on November 11th atnoon. As is VFW tradition, we willbe handing out red poppies onVeterans Day.

We will also have our youngfriends at Highland Park MiddleSchool come to interview somelucky residents. This is one of ourfavorite activities of the year, so

you’ll want to be sure and sign upfast!

This month also bringsThanksgiving and the beginningof colder weather. Join us for atraditional Thanksgiving meal andbe sure to invite your friends andfamily (just remember to RSVPwith the concierge.) Soon enough,we’ll be pulling out the tree anddecorating Belmont for theholiday season. We will also belighting up our community andenjoying the beauty of ArlingtonHall lighting in Lee Park. Youmight want to already startlooking for your scarves andmittens!

There are so many holidays inso little time, providing ampleopportunity to reunite with lovedones. “Not what we say about ourblessings, but how we use them, isthe true measure of ourthanksgiving”. Please keep yourfamily and friends extra close aswe approach the holidays, anddon’t forget to make room for ournew residents!

Family CaregiverSupport Group

Facilitator - Lisa Shardon1st Tuesday

of each monthat 3 p.m.

in The Center for Learningon the 4th Floor

Family CaregiverSupport Group

Facilitator - Vivian Black3rd Thursday

of each monthat 5:30 p.m.

in The Pool Loungeon the 7th Floor

HappyBirthday

Residents with a birthday thismonth are invited to theluncheon at noon on

Wednesday, November 30th,along with one guest. Everyone is

invited to attend the birthdayparty at 3 p.m.

Employee Birthdays!Nov 1 Arthur MbatiaNov 10 Nelson MartinezNov 12 Roxanne MationgNov 12 Aubrey FergusonNov 14 Jessica HillNov 26 Dan UnderwoodNov 27 Ikechukwu EziefuleNov 29 Gloria Schaffer

Resident Birthdays!Nov 1 Jean GulleyNov 2 Cecil EmersonNov 3 George TerryNov 6 Bill HassardNov 6 Billye Howell OwenNov 7 Helen CalvertNov 9 Rose AdlerNov 12 Virginia BickelNov 14 Mary WhiteNov 16 Lee SchelleyNov 16 Frieda WyattNov 20 O.L. DavisNov 20 Doris HallNov 24 Barbara SwinneyNov 25 Maury KempNov 28 Florence BahmeNov 29 Mina Cunningham

Our tables are full—and so are our hearts. Thank you for being a part of our community!

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Crystal Escalante

Crystal is easy to find here atBelmont – she is seemingly

everywhere at once! She steppedup to assist residents undergoingapartment renovations and hasstopped at nothing to maximizeyour comfort. She has one clear

goal, which is to make thetransition for our residents asseamless as possible. In fact,some residents enjoy their

“vacation” so much that theydon’t want it to end! Thank you,Crystal, for your commitment to

outstanding service!

5 Things About: FavoriteFall Foods

• Pumpkins were oncebelieved to help eliminatefreckles.

• Bobbing for apples got itsstart as a courting game inEngland.

• The world’s heaviest squashwas grown in Canada in2011 and weighed 1,486pounds.

• George Washington Carverused sweet potatoes todevelop more than 100products, including glue forpostage stamps.

• In Latin, pomegranate means“apple with many seeds.”

Say ‘Yes’ ToSweet Potatoes

Take advantage of seasonallyfresh sweet potatoes when you seethem on menus this fall. A betterchoice than regular potatoes ifyou’re watching your blood sugar,they’re also an excellent source ofvitamin A, which can reduceinflammation in your joints.

Resident

Come Join Us ...... on the last Monday of everymonth at 3 p.m. in Town Hall.

Come share your feedback, ideasand concerns. This month’s

Resident Councilmeeting will be held on

Monday, November 28th.

Welc meNew Residents

We will hold a New Resident andFamily Orientation on Monday,

November 14th, at 4 p.m.in order to welcome you to

Belmont Village Turtle Creek.We will answer any and all of

the questions you or your familymembers may have! We lookforward to seeing you there!

Secretary- Betty ShelleyVice President- Jean Anthony

President- Jane Kemp

November 2016OS Off Site/ Outing SR Screening Room MBA ActivityTH Town Hall F4 Center for Learning RSVPB Bistro F7 Pool Lounge

GR Great Room P PoolJK Josephine's Kitchen GA Garden Room

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Aviation History MonthChild Safety Protection MonthNational Adoption Awareness MonthNational Caregivers Appreciation MonthNational Diabetes Awareness MonthNational Model Railroad MonthNational Novel Writing MonthNative American Heritage MonthPeanut Butter Lovers MonthNational Sleep Comfort Month

19:30 TH Muscle Matters

10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 GA Tai Chi1:30 OS Grocery Outing2:00 TH Boot Camp7:00 TH Group Yahtzee

29:30 TH Yoga

11:00 OS Dallas Historical Society:Parkland Hospital

1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Current Events with

Randy Mayeux7:00 TH Group Games

39:30 TH Cardio

10:30 TH Catholic Communion2:00 TH Boot Camp4:00 GR Viva Las Vegas-

Anniversary CasinoNight

6:00 GR Performance by Andy C.

49:00 OS Super Walmart9:30 P Aqua Fit9:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines1:00 OS Shopping Outing2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Craft Corner

510:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 TH Zen Coloring

1:15 OS Walk in the Park2:00 TH Saturday Stretch7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

68:30 OS Church Transportation

11:00 SR First Baptist Dallasicampus services

12:00 SR Cowboys vs. Browns1:15 OS Walk in the Park1:30 OS Sunday Drive4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations

79:15 TH Belmont Balance

10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Let’s talk about it!2:00 TH Yoga3:30 TH Art & Fun with Reena7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

Election Day 89:30 TH Muscle Matters

10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 GA Tai Chi1:30 OS Grocery Outing2:00 TH Boot Camp7:00 TH Group Yahtzee

99:30 TH Yoga

10:30 TH Zen Coloring1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates7:00 TH Group Games

109:30 TH Cardio

10:00 TH Dallas Arboretum1:00 F4 Computer/ Tablet Training2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese - Toney

Walsh4:00 TH Massage with Jen Oxford7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

Veterans Day 119:00 OS Super Walmart9:30 P Aqua Fit

12:00 TH Veterans Day Luncheon1:00 OS Shopping Outing2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Poetry, pumpkin bread,

and cider with Molly





1:15 OS Walk in the Park1:30 OS Sunday Drive3:25 SR Cowboys vs. Steelers4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations


10:30 TH Discussion with RabbiWolk

1:00 TH Let’s talk about it!2:00 TH Yoga7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

159:00 OS Jewish Community Center Senior

Expo- Come and Go9:30 GR HPMS- Student Interviews9:30 TH Muscle Matters1:00 GA Tai Chi1:30 OS Grocery Outing2:00 TH Boot Camp4:00 TH New Resident and Family

Orientation7:00 TH Group Yahtzee

169:30 TH Yoga

10:30 TH Zen Coloring1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Morals & Shen Yun5:30 SR Medicare 101 with Wendy

Richker & Jeryn Laengrich7:00 TH Group Games

179:30 TH Cardio

10:30 TH Catholic Communion1:00 F4 Computer/ Tablet Training2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese - Marty

Ruiz7:00 TH Belmont Bingo

189:00 OS Super Walmart9:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines9:30 P Aqua Fit

10:30 TH Big Beats with CarolynDobson

1:00 OS Shopping Outing2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Garden Therapy with Susan


1:15 OS Walk in the Park2:00 TH Saturday Stretch3:00 TH Craft with Emery7:00 TH Belmont Bingo



12:00 SR Cowboys vs. Ravens1:15 OS Walk in the Park1:30 OS Sunday Drive4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations


10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Let’s talk about it!2:00 TH Yoga3:30 TH Art & Fun with Reena7:00 TH Belmont Bingo


10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 GA Tai Chi1:00 B Novin Jewelry Repair1:30 OS Grocery Outing2:00 TH Boot Camp7:00 TH Group Yahtzee

239:30 TH Yoga

10:30 TH Zen Coloring1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Chat with the Chef7:00 TH Group Games

Thanksgiving 2411:00 JK Thanksgiving Dinner

3:30 SR Cowboys vs. Redskins

259:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines

10:30 B Crosswords in theBistro

3:15 SR Holiday Movie





1:15 OS Walk in the Park1:30 OS Sunday Drive4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations


10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Let’s talk about it!2:00 TH Yoga3:00 TH Resident Council7:00 TH Belmont Bingo


11:30 TH Lunch and Learn withCarol Franzen – “What is aGeriatric Care Manager”

1:00 GA Tai Chi1:30 OS Grocery Outing2:00 TH Boot Camp7:00 TH Group Yahtzee

309:30 TH Yoga

10:30 TH Zen Coloring12:00 JK Birthday Lunch

1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates3:00 GR Birthday Party!7:00 TH Group Games

Movies are shown dailyat 3:15 PM and 7:15 PMin the Screening Room.

Check the Bistro forthe Weekly Movie Schedule!

Belmont Village and Circle ofFriends had a spooky timecelebrating Halloween last month.We invited all employees to bringtheir children and join residentsfor some trick-or-treating. Ourresidents passed out candy and wehad a costume contest with prizes!Marty, one of our musicalentertainers played some ghostlysongs for us. Our Circle of Friendsstaff dressed up as Adam’s Familyand everyone had a monsterbash!! These next couple ofmonths will be busy with holidaysfast approaching and planning afamily meeting. Be on the lookout

for the date and time for ourfamily meeting. If there are anytopics you are interested inlearning more about as a familymember please feel free to contactus and let us know yoursuggestions. We also would likeideas for a holiday gatheringwhere family members can jointheir loved ones and our staff. Weare hoping for a good turnout soplease let us know what dates andtimes would be fitting. We areeager to kick off the holidayseason with everyone!–Kellie Hardesty

COF is Walking to End Alzheimer’s!

Focus on FallsMore than one in three people

age 65 years or older fall eachyear. The risk of falling and fallrelated problems rises with age.

According to the NationalInstitute on Health, each yearmore than 1.6 million older U.S.adults visit the emergencydepartment for fall-relatedinjuries. Falls are the number onecause of fractures, hospitaladmissions for trauma, loss ofindependence, and injury deaths.Most often fall-related fracturesare in the person’s hip, pelvis,spine, arm, hand, or ankle. Hipfractures are one of the mostserious types of fall injury. Theyare a leading cause of injury andloss of independence among olderadults. Most adults who cannotreturn to independent living aftersuch injuries had physical ormental disabilities before thefracture, thus resulting in the needfor long-term care.

Risk FactorsRisk factors related to falls can

include, muscle weakness, poorbalance or difficulty walking,fluctuations in blood pressure,slower reflexes, foot problems,

sensory problems, visualdisturbances, confusion (evenshort term memory loss), andtaking four or more medicationsat one time, including over thecounter medications.

Fall Proofing Your HomeThe Director of Resident Care

Services at Belmont Village canprovide a home safety assessmentof your apartment with the goal ofreducing your risk for falls.

Devices to Help Prevent FallsAppropriate use of assistive

devices can prevent harmful falls.Assistive devices may includecanes, walkers, wheelchairs andgrabbers. Belmont Village canassist with durable medicalequipment that can be helpful inthe prevention of falls. Somedurable medical equipment that isavailable can be, a hospital bedthat can be lowered manually so itis close to the floor, floor mats toprevent injury when a fall occursfrom bed, pendants, emergencypull cords in the apartment andbathrooms, raised toilet seats andbedside commodes. There are outof pocket costs associated withmost durable medical equipmentand side rails are not a fallprevention solution.

The Director of Resident CareServices, your physical and oroccupational therapist and yourphysician can work together todevelop a fall prevention plan thatis customized for each resident.

Tips to “Fall Proof”Your Home

• Remove or reduce safetyhazards

• Improve lighting. There aremany options available forpurchase, such as motionactivated night lightsthroughout your apartmentand in the bathroom

• Avoid and remove clutteror anything that can be atripping hazard; Forexample: electrical cords

• Arrange furniture so itprovides a clear path withplenty of room for you tomove around

• Review the carpet, removeany throw rugs and be sureto use only a non-skid rugin your bathroom.Remember to remove therug when it is not in use

• Use a rubber bath mat inthe shower

• Try to avoid wet floors• Avoid walking in the snow

and ice outside duringwinter

• Install handrails and grabbars as needed

• Move frequently used itemsso they are easily accessible

• Request a medicationreview from your physicianto be assured you are takingonly the medication that isnecessary for you

Turtle Creek Memories

Resident Council Backs the Blue! Cowboys Game!Q&A with Orthopedic Surgeon,

Dr. Quimby

Fernando and Jesse at the Walk!

Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2016

Turtle Creek Community Walk

3535 N. Hall Street Dallas, TX 75219

ALF 105870www.belmontvillage.com

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Our Team A Note From Nancy - Belmont Village...Chef Manager [email protected] Dan Underwood Dining Room Manager dunderwood@ belmontvillage.com ... School come to interview