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NEVADASENIORSERVICESAdult Day Care Center of HendersonNewsletterJuly 2019We are celebratingJuly 4th with aBANG!Remember to be apatriotic fashionista–wear you best red,white and blue attireon July 4th. We havea delicious holiday lunch planned with barbeque chicken, potato saladand fresh watermelon. Give a Flower Day July 8th—Thank you to theAmerican Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). Celebrating Good MoodFood, on Wednesday, July 17 while honoring National BlueberryMonth. We will be deliciously brain-healthy as we partake inBlueberry Smoothie day. July is National Picnic Month-We arecelebrating on July 10th with “Picnic Day”. Lots of fun activities areplanned for Anti–Boredom Month. Save your favorite jokes for July6th– It’s LAUGH DAY. Our Dog Days of Summer (July 3– August 11) arespent with our furry pals from Michael’s Angel Paws. Join us on July11 &25 to hang with the happy pups (did ya know July is hot DOGmonth too ) Keep Cool in July –it’s National Ice Cream month!Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas901 N. Jones Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89108P: 702.648.3425 F: 702.648.1408M-F 6:30 AM—6:30 PMSAT 8:00 AM—6:00 PMSUN 8:00 AM—6:00 PMAdult Day Care Center of Henderson1201 Nevada State DriveHenderson, NV 89002P: 702.368.2273 F: 702.243.2273M-F 6:30 AM—6:30 PMSAT 8:00 AM—6:00 PMClosed Sundayswww.nevadaseniorservices.org

Highlights from JuneTiny Bubble Day created a funatmosphere at the Adult DayCare Center of Henderson. Weinvented our own high-techbubble–blower! Great for a tinybubble sing a long too.Come see ourGarden GROW!We are Getting Creative, thanks to ournewest EARTH ANGELS, Todd Akes & StaceyMoore from Re Max Advantage. Tons of funfilled our tables with the beautiful donation ofart supplies and great Bingo Prizes! Thank You!Betty Arcos our Henderson Activity Specialist and resident Sign Language Guru is shownhere teaching a group of Nursing Students from UNLV how to greet patients and sharetheir name in sign language. There will be 4 groups of UNLV Nursing Students visiting theAdult Day Care Centers of Las Vegas & Henderson over the next few weeks. Welcome!

Mondays School Days Sign Language and Spanish TH at 10:00 LV and 2:00 HD ANGEL PAWS on July 11 and July 25 De Andre’s SUNDAY SPA DAYS AT THE LAS VEGAS CENTER! Saturday Matinee Movie Series July 4th Celebration– Wear your Red, White and Blue July 6th Laugh Day July 8th Give a Flower Day July 10 Picnic Day July 10 Caregiver Welcome Dinner 6:00pm to 7:30 July 20 Plant a Seed of Friendship Day July 27 Crazy Feet DayBirthday Corner JULYOur Monthly Birthday Celebrations are held on the 4th Wednesday of the monthLAS VEGASHENDERSON09 Cathreen W.12 GLEN C.12 ROGER D.13 Evelyn S.20 Jerzine C.20 Kapuanani P.21 Yuriko O.24 Carlos R.24 DOYLE R.26 Sira C.29 MASSIMO A.30 Judith E.30 MARY W.

GETTING SCENT-IMENTAL: FRANKINCENSE is tapped from the scraggly buthardy Boswellia sacra trees by striping (slashing the bark) andletting the exuded resin bleed out and harden. The hardenedstreaks of resin are called tears. Boswellia sacra trees areconsidered unusual for their ability to grow in environments sounforgiving that they sometimes grow out of solid rock. Usedas religious incense since ancient days and distilled as anaromatic perfume with a balsamic-spicy, slightly lemon, conifer-like undertone, Frankincense aroma therapy is said to reducestress and negative thoughts and in some versions has shownto have antiseptic and antimicrobial properties.GOOD MOOD FOODS Blueberries can be eaten freshly picked orincorporated into a variety of recipes. They have beenshown to protect against heart disease and cancer,and can also help maintain bone strength, mentalhealth, and healthful blood pressure. Many studieshave suggested that increasing consumption of plantfoods such as blueberries decreases the riskof obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and overall mortality. Plant foods may alsopromote hair and skin health, increased energy, and overall lower 87710.phpBlueberry BrainSmoothie1 cup milk, low fat cow's milk orfavorite plant milk¼ cup raw cashews (see notes)1 small ripe banana (see notes)1 cup wild blueberries (frozen)1 teaspoon pure maple syrup1/3 cup fresh or frozen cauliflower florets (optional)1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 ice cubesFrom Mom’s Kitchen HandbookPour milk over the cashews in asmall bowl and store in the fridgeovernight. Peel the banana, wrapin plastic, and store in the freezerovernight.Put the cashews and milk in ablender. Cut the banana into several slices and add to the blenderalong with the remaining ingredients. Blend until the cashews arepulverized and the smoothie iscreamyDID YOU KNOW? The Full Moon in July is called the BUCK MOONto signify the new antlers that emerge on deer buck’s foreheadsaround this time. It’s also called the THUNDER MOON because of thefrequent rainstorms in July .Monsoons here we come!

We are pleased toNancy R, Laurie W, Nunzio M,Kenneth A, Jessie A, Judith E, Evelyn J, and Cathreen W. to the Adult Day CareCenter of Las Vegas & Akemi B. to the Adult Day Care Center of Henderson.Meet the StaffMarcy Cherek, LSW, MSW SocialWorker Marcy Cherek joined NevadaSenior Services in 2012. She completedboth her undergraduate and graduateSocial Work degrees at UNLV. Marcy hasan extensive background in social servicesspanning over 30 years. She has workedwith child and adult survivors of sexual abuse, individualswith chronic mental illness, older adults in skilled nursingand rehabilitation facilities (where she found her passionworking with older adults) and as a program & intakecoordinator for the Senior Peer Counseling Program atthe Barbara Greenspun Women’s Care Center ofExcellence. Marcy has earned the Clark County Volunteerof the Year award for her countless hours of volunteerservice. She enjoys working with our Center participantsand their families and caregivers. The New PathwaysCafé, Connections and support groups keep herenergized- she is a true “people person”. She also lovesentertaining and decorating for groups and events, henceher nickname, “Marcy Stewart”. She puts the “special” inspecial occasions! Marcy is a Master Gardner –the “plantwhisperer” and lovingly cares for her plants inside andoutside. She loves the San Gabriel Mountains where shewas raised before moving to Las Vegas at 16. Herfavorite Peanuts characters are Snoopy and Woodstock.On her bucket list is a trip to Alaska where she wants tomine gold!Nora Kraidman, MS is a CertifiedCare Manager and has a MS inCounseling. At Nevada SeniorServices she is a Case Manager andGeriatric Care Manager specializingin Adults with cognitive disabilities.Nora works with our centerparticipants their loved ones at the Adult Day CareCenter of Las Vegas and Henderson where shefacilitates support groups, and New Pathways Café andConnections memory loss programs. Nora is a certifiedcaregiver REACH coach, Certified Yoga instructor inTrauma Recovery Yoga and Yoga for Seniors.Previously Nora worked for five years as Director ofSenior Services for Jewish Family Service Agency(JFSA) in Las Vegas where she worked with theHolocaust Survivor community. Nora received her B.Ain English Literature and Political Science from theUniversity of Haifa in Israel. She served for two years inthe IDF and speaks English, Spanish and Hebrewfluently. In her leisure time, Nora loves to travel. Shehas traveled to 15 countries where she has hiked 2 ofthe most dangerous hikes in the world! Nora is also anavid reader and will be hosting “Living & Learning”book club this fall at the Adult Day Care Center ofHenderson. She has a strong belief in Tikkun Olam Healing the world one person at a time.GET YOUR SMILE ON & SUPPORT NEVADASENIOR SERVICES– It’s a WIN-WIN!If you are an Amazon Shopper and login tosmile.amazon.com, you can shop as you normally would and when you designate NevadaSenior Services, Amazon donates a portion of your sale to Nevada Senior Services! So EASY!REMINDER: Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas is open 7 days a week and only closeson Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Please Make Reservations on other Holidays andSundays so we can accommodate our participants with proper staffing. Thank you .

CARE TO PREPARE:An educational series for caregivers & seniorsAt the Adult Day Care Centers of Las Vegas & HendersonFREE Monthly Programs at 10:00—11:30 AMADULT DAY CARE CENTER OF LAS VEGAS:7/16 – Adaptive Technology: Life Hacks: Is Assistive Technology the Answer?8/20 – Resource and Care Maps: Identifying & Navigating Resources andDeveloping Your Care PlanADULT DAY CARE CENTER OF HENDERSON:7/16 – The Importance of Legal Planning: What you Should Know8/20 – Healthy Brain & Aging: Happy Life: Maintain Your Brain!Register with Paige Wilson VER WELCOME DINNERAdult Day Care Center of HendersonWednesday, July 10, 2019 6:00 to 7:30 PMRSVP to Nora Kraidman 702-333-1548nkraidman@nevadaseniorservices.orgAre YOU a caregiver who is caring for someone with Dementia?Join us for a FREE informative workshop, “Dealing with Dementia”Friday July 11 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm– Lunch ProvidedTopics include: Understanding Dementia, Managing Problem Behaviors, Handling Stress, and Finding time for YOU.RSVP TO PAIGE 702-331-5570 pwilson@nevadaseniorservices.org

SOME TIPS FROM YOUR FRIENDLY STAFF:NURSING UPDATES:Dolores Maceda is our Lead Nurse. She works at both Centers.IT’S SUMMER! Keep Hydrated– do not wait until you are thirsty, limit you time in the heat, wearsunscreen, check weather forecast, look for medication side effects with sun and heat, use your airconditioning, and watch for heat-related conditions.Nurses Las Vegas: Dolores, Karen, Genevieve, Genie & Ofelia 702-333-1526Nurses Henderson: Dolores, Beverly, Genevieve, Genie & Ofelia 702-888-3480TAKING CARE FROM YOUR AIDES /FLOOR STAFF:Warm weather is approaching us, that means air conditioning ! If loved ones get chilly,you might bring a jacket or sweater. Please write your loved-ones’ name in their coats,sweaters, jackets, pants, shirts and hats.LV—Dorothy, Hope, Maria, Byron, Alice, Anna, Kha-Shan, and DeAndreHenderson—Betty, Veniana, Sabrina, Rose Marie, Shelby & FerdinandCARING WORDS FROM SOCIAL WORK & CASE MANAGEMENT:Contact us anytime for information and support . Remember we can assist you with respite care voucherapplications through Helping Hands of Vegas Valley and the Alzheimer’s Association.Marcy Cherek, LSW, MSW 702-333-1538Nora Kraidman MS, GCM 702-333-1548 & 702-888-3561 (Henderson- Tues. or Thursdays)CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES:Please watch for letters sent home with loved-ones. These are typically follow-uprequests for bus fees, personal supply needs, etc. Thanks!Jamie, Maria & Marisela—Las Vegas 702-648-3425& Linda—Henderson 702-368-2273On behalf of our entire family of helpful, caring professionals at The Adult Day Care Centers of Las Vegas& Henderson, we would like to thank you for continually being an important and appreciated part of ourorganization. As we continue to strive to make our Centers a place of caring and fun for all ourparticipants, always remember our doors are always open to you and your family members’ needs.Thank you for choosing us!Dee Dee Woodberry