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PLACE

STAMP

HERE

1547 N. Hunters Way

Bozeman, MT 59718

Administrative

Staff:

Penelope Stiff Watkins Executive Director

Jacquie Tressler Budde Community Relations Direc-

tor

Donna Scharen Resident Care Coordinator

Elicia Ruiz Business Office Manager

Susan Stockburger Registered Nurse

Lou Ruiz Dietary Director

Eli Juel Maintenance Director

Leah Weaver

Activities Director

Our mission is to create and sustain comfort-

able, caring environments for those who depend on us.

Bozeman Lodge News Bozeman Lodge Independent & Assisted Living Newsletter— March 2016

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Four Ways to Boost Your Mental Health This

Spring

Leaving the winter months can feel a little bit

like a new bud springing from the dark, cold

ground and opening up towards the sun. How-

ever, for some, that revitalized feeling never

comes and instead, depression and anxiety sets

in.

People experiencing symptoms of depression

and anxiety are not alone. More than 6.5 mil-

lion Americans aged 65 or older is affected by

depression according to the National Alliance

of Mental Illness. There is not a single cause to

depression or other mental health issues, nor a

sure-fire way to prevent it. However, there are

ways to improve your chances of preventing

the development of depression symptoms and

other mental illnesses.

Four Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health

Keep Mentally Active— Playing board

games, enjoying a daily crossword or

participating in a trivia activities are all

ways to exercise your mind. Stimulating

your brain by learning new skills, playing

games that challenge your mind and in-

creasing your social interaction may aid

in keeping yourself mentally sharp.

Keep Physically Active—Another way to

stimulate the brain is to increase the

blood flow to your brain with physical

exercise. Even something as simple as

sixty minutes of dancing each week can

help reduce the symptoms of depres-

sion.

Socialize—Loneliness and isolation can

make depression symptoms even more

pronounced. Participating in events, hav-

ing coffee with a friend and talking to

loved ones on the phone are all ways to

stimulate the brain and minimize the

symptoms of depression.

Eat a healthy diet—Consuming lots of veg-

etables and good fats (such as fatty fish,

nuts and olives) has many benefits, in-

cluding the minimizing the risks of cogni-

tive decline!

Take advantage of the spring bounty of fresh

vegetables, the longer hours of sunlight and

the many fun activities going on in our commu-

nity and prioritize your mental health this

March.

Resources: http://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/

NAMI-News/The-Depression-Boom-As-US-

Population-Ages,-Mental , http://

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24913212

Four Ways to Boost Your Mental

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You’re Invited! Resident Highlight: Henry Bookout

Meet Henry Bookout. A resident here at Bozeman Lodge for almost 7 years

now. Henry was born in Barney, Alabama in 1931 and lived there until he was about

19. At that time he joined the Air Force. He served one year in Korea, one year in Pe-

sawat, Pakistan, two years in France, and four years in Germany. He did accounting

and finance work for 22 years. He met the love of his life, Sarah Nell, and married her

on June 15, 1952. She was Sara without the “h” but changed it to Sarah, he doesn’t

know why!

They lived together in France for a short time and she also accompanied him to Ger-

many. He traveled all over Europe and the Middle East. While living abroad Sarah

purchased all their crystal and table settings to bring back to the US because it was so

much cheaper over there. When they returned he spent four months at the Maxwell

Air Force Base and then retired from the Air Force. He then went to work for the

State of Alabama as a tax auditor and retired for a second time in 1991.

Sarah and Henry have two children, both girls. Their first child, Janice, died just be-

fore her first birthday. Sue, their second daughter, lives here in Bozeman, has a doc-

torate and runs her own business helping people with Autism.

Sarah had Parkinson’s disease and when she became so ill that Henry needed help

caring for her they moved to Montana to be close to Sue and her husband, Jim. They

moved into a house first for a short time and then found the Bozeman Lodge. When

they moved in it was still very new and there were only 21 residents living here. Sa-

rah passed away just one month ago on January 16, 2016. Her birthday was on St.

Patrick’s Day and she loved the color green and margaritas!

Henry used to be a hobby golfer until his legs started giving out and he can no longer

stand for long periods of time. He also used to call BINGO here at Bozeman Lodge

and liked it much better when they gave out prizes.

Henry is a wonderful person. If you see him scooting around in his wheelchair stop

him and have a chat. He is full of wonderful knowledge and has a great sense of hu-

mor.

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MONTH Highlights — You’re Invited! Resident Highlight: Henry Bookout

3/1 Health Talk, Mental Health

3/2 Toddlers & Music

3/3 Men’s Basketball Game

3/4 Scenic Drive

3/4 Resident Council Meeting

3/7 Lunch at Mackenzie River

Pizza Co.

3/8 Women’s Breakfast

3/11 Museum of the Rockies

3/12 Live Theatre: Jesus Christ

Super Star in Livingston

3/16 Wild Crumb Bakery

3/17 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

3/18 Scenic Drive

3/18 Bob’s Piano Tunes & Birthday

Party

3/19 Breakfast at Ihop

3/25 Easter Egg Hunt

3/26 Easter Egg Dying

3/26 Native American Pow

Wow

Welcome New Resident’s

Kay & Jim Moore, 214 Vivian Duffy, 133

Gary Townsend, 210 Claire & Dan Abrams,

1485B Marilyn Harris, 329

Norm & Kathryn Dusenberry, 325 Tom Olson, 123

Jake & Georgia Kroon, 104

Bill & Naomi Wiley, 238

Henry Bookout

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Easter Buffet

Sunday, March 27th

Two Seating Times

Available

11:30am to 12:45pm

1:00pm to 2:15pm

Guest Cost $15.00

RSVP & Pay by Monday,

March 21st

All residents please sign

up for a time slot even if

you are not bringing a

guest!

A bird does not sing because

it has an answer. It sings be-

cause it has a song.

- Maya Angelou

Employee of the Month

Christine Frozley,

Caregiver

Employee of the Year

Trinity Witmer

Pianist Debbie Goltz!

In Loving Memory

of Gregg Hilton

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