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Emerald Gardens Emerald Gardens Assisted & Memory Care Newsletter

Administrative Staff: Jessica Penland Executive Director Rhonda Todd Resident Care Coordinator Rosa Valencia Resident Care Coordinator Patty Zirbel Business Office Manager Jessica Comerford Registered Nurse Nathan Turner Dietary Director Roel Garza Maintenance Director Maria Sanchez Activities Director

Our mission is to create and sustain comfortable, caring environments for those who depend on us. P2 Art & Art Therapy Benefits P3 Resident & Employee of the Month/Social Media

P7 Memories & Middle Names Day P8 Mission & Team

P4 Activities Calendar AL P6 Potato Chip Day & March Events

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March 2018 Edition

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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?

“Martha” - Rosa

“Isabel” - Maria

“Jean” - Fran

“Ellen” - Sue

“Marie” - Crystal

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March Highlights

Resident & Employee of the Month

3/14 @ 2:30 Join us for a painting 101 class w/ Darla!

3/15 @ 1:30 Culture Club: Ireland. We will have treats, crafts, & trivia! Johnny was born in Fort Lewis, Washington. He was raised in a small house. He had two older brothers. His father worked for the railroad and his mother was a waitress. Johnny graduated from South Wasco County High School. After high school, he joined the Navy. He was a cook there for 11 years.

3/22 @ 2:00 Come to our March birthday party w/ live music by Red Rock West!

3/28 @ 1:30 Meet a pony! Come meet our four-legged friend, Ruby!

St. Patrick’s Day

Daylight Savings Time Begins

Johnny met his wife Rena in Portland. The couple married shortly after meeting. They have been married for over 30 years. Johnny loves visiting with his wife and his dog Smokey because they make him very happy.

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Congratulations, Johnny!

3/29 @ 3:00 Hop on over to our Resident Easter Egg Hunt!

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!

“Jalapeno Cheddar & Spicy Nacho Doritos!” - Maria

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Monica feels her best when she is helping others. She likes working at Emerald Gardens because she spends her day making people happy and enjoys making the residents feel special. Congratulations Moni! We are lucky to have you be a part of our team!

Join us on social Media! “BBQ is my favorite!” - Fran

“Sour Cream & Onion” - Chela

“Nacho Cheese Doritos!” - Roel

Monica was born in Veracruz, Mexico. She started working at Emerald Gardens in July of 2014 as a caregiver and has recently taken on a new role as a cook! Her favorite hobbies include cooking, reading and walking by the ocean. She says her family and friends are what makes her happy.

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