March 2018

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The Farmington Times Farmington Square Memory Care Newsletter

Administrative Staff: Samantha Hamilton Executive Director Diana Rushing Isabel Padron Resident Care Coordinator

Our mission is to create and sustain comfortable, caring environments for those who depend on us.

Marrie Reinheardt Business Office Manager Nona McDowell Registered Nurse Tish Shaffer Snyder Licensed Practical Nurse Margaret Tepovac Dietary Director Kim Williams Maintenance Director Dawn Rand Activities Director

P2 Art & Art Therapy Benefits P3 Meet our Nurses & Social Media P4 Activities Calendar & Birthdays

P6 Potato Chip Day & March Events P7 Memories & Middle Names Day P8 Mission & Team

March 2018 Edition

Contact us at: 541-770-9080 8

Benefits of Artistic Expression & Art Therapy for Seniors The majority of seniors can benefit greatly from engaging in different art forms, and some may improve their quality of life through doing art therapy. Taking part in artistic activities and engaging in therapeutic processes with art are both valuable, but in different ways.

Memories in the Making!

experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.” (AATA) In Memory Care, art therapy can have transformative effects. Art therapists aim to improve life for memory care individuals by presenting creative opportunities for them to express feelings and experiences, and strengthen connections to others in the moment. A senior who can no longer write or use language cohesively may be able to paint in many colors or reveal a part of their past in an image. Due to such expressions, family and friends often feel strengthened connections.

According to Gene Cohen, MD, PhD, as we age, participation in the arts positively affects our health. Cohen concluded this from his own 2006 study in which he found seniors active in arts had better physical health, fewer visits to the doctor, required less medication, and fell less frequently than those in the study not involved in arts (Today’s Geriatric Medicine).

Art therapy isn’t about being the best artist in the room. It’s about the connections between creative choices made and one’s inner life (Psychology Today).

Such findings shed light upon the value that painting, dancing, drawing, knitting, sculpting, drama, photography, poetry, creative writing, and playing or moving to music can bring in senior living communities.

For more on this topic, head to the Radiant Senior Living blog! Positive Effects of Art on Seniors from Barbara Bagan, PhD, ATR-BC, in Geriatric Monthly's “Aging: What’s Art Got to Do With It."  Aids in relaxation, anxiety, and depression  Gives feelings of control  Improves communication and socialization  Encourages humor and playfulness  Improves cognition  Offers sensory stimulation  Fosters a strong sense of identity  Bolsters self-esteem  Nurtures faith  Reduces boredom

In art therapy, seniors may take part in the arts, but as initiated by professional art therapists with treatment goals, like building emotional resilience or reducing conflicts (American Art Therapy Association). "Art Therapy is an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human 2

March 10th is Middle Name Pride Day! We asked around: What’s your middle name?

“Ann” - Eileen

“Andrew” - Shane

“Jean” - Norma

“Lou” - Mary

“June” - Billy

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March Highlights

Meet Our Nurses Farmington Square Medford is beyond blessed to not only have one, but two amazing nurses on staff. Nona McDowell, RN and Tish Shaffer-Snyder, LPN. They were both welcomed to our Farmington Family very recently; but, it has felt as though they have been a part of our family forever.

March 2 @3:00 Join us for a south of the border outing eating churros.

March 7 @ 3:00 Join us for our favorite Piano player Bob Isom

March 14 @ 3:00 Join us while we paint Jewelry boxes.

March 15 @ 3:00 Join us for our

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Favorite country duo Tracy and Kathy.

March 11 March 16 @ 2:30 We will be having our St. Patrick’s Day Party!

St. Patrick’s Day March 17

March 14th is National Potato Chip Day! We asked residents and team members to name their favorite potato chip flavor, or one that they wish existed!

“BBQ” - Nancy

“Sour Cream & Onion” - Sheila

“Cheetos” - Kathy

“Garden Salsa” - Isabel

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~Your work is going to fill a large part of your life and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. The only way to do great work is to love what you do, -Steve Jobs

Nona is a fairly recent transplant to the Rogue Valley as of July, 2017 when a love for the area brought her from Georgia. If you have had the privilege of spending any time with her, this is evident in her sweet southern accent. Nona has been an RN for 23 years and held positions at various levels of care. Her love for our residents is reflected in her passion for providing them the best of care. Nona has three children and three grandchildren. Tish is new to Farmington but not new to the nursing or caregiving world as she has worked at various positions with local skilled nursing facilities as well as hospitals for over 25 years. Tish holds a degree in Health Care with an emphasis in Neurology. This is extremely helpful as Tish understands the processes of Alzheimer’s and Dementia at a different level than other LPN’s. The care and compassion she gives to our families and residents is incomparable. Tish moved to the Rogue Valley in 2003. She has six children and two granddaughters.

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Please take time to seek out Nona and Tish on your next visit to Farmington Medford as they are excited to get to know the families behind our amazing residents. 3

March Birthdays RESIDENT BIRTHDAYS: March 2 Paul J. March 2 Joe L. March 8 Norma W. March 10 Katy P. March 27 Sheila P.

EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAYS: March 6 Fenunuivao M. March 24 Jacqueline M. March 31 Kim W.

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March Birthdays RESIDENT BIRTHDAYS: MARCH 2 PAUL J. MARCH 2 JOE L. MARCH 8 NORMA W. MARCH 10 KATY P. MARCH 27 SHEILA P.

EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAYS: MARCH 6 FENUNUIVAO M. MARCH 24 JACQUELINE M. MARCH 31 KIM W.

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