All levels of care join to support each other during our joyous holiday!Saturday, December 31, 2011
Team Community Sing-a-Long: Christmas Concert!
All levels of care join to support each other during our joyous holiday!
Team Leisure and Fun:Christmas Dance!
The Slim Foster Orchestra provided the music and fun for our dance and Christmas parties!
Team Leisure and Fun: Christmas Parties!
Independent Living teams gathered together for some holiday fun!
Team Nutritional Wellness: Winter Recipes!
The chefs of St. Leonard sponsor a cooking demo to spice up the winter season!
Team Leisure and Fun: Middle School Band & Chorus!
Christmas concert sponsored by Centerville Tower Heights Band & Chorus!
Friday, December 30, 2011
Team Security: Occupational Wellness!
Team security gathers to learn and brush up on safety techniques and tips for water heaters and furnace reset methods for better customer service and the comfort of our residents during emergencies. ~submitted by Margie Houck-security~
Team Security: Resident Council Update
Security meets with the Resident Council of Chaminade to introduce new members and to improve communication. ~submitted by Margie Houck~Team Fitness Gurus No. 22: New Equipment and Memberships
Did you receive new exercise equipment or a wellness center membership this Christmas? Here are a few tips that will help you launch your new exercise lifestyle safely. Ask you doctor, physical therapist, or personal trainer for guidance concerning how often to exercise and to what intensity. Make sure that you are wearing the right clothing and footwear, and that your workout environment is ventilated and free of obstacles. Don’t forget to read the equipment manual and watching or reading product reviews and videos online can also be helpful. Remember to keep your fitness goals in mind, pay attention to what you are doing when your exercise, and be aware of all of the safety features of your new fitness equipment. Wondering about commitment and motivation? Exercise with a buddy or group and you will find that this provides a great source of fun and built-in motivation!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Team Houck Celebrates Matthew's Second Birthday!
Team Houck celebrate Matthew's 2nd birthday with the Cat and the Hat!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Team Beauty Shop No 6: Hairstyes for Thinning Hair
Angie Pickering
Salon Manager
Top 4 Hairstyle Tips for Fine or Thinning Hair
Top 4 Hairstyle Tips for Fine or Thinning Hair
Whether your hair is temporarily thinning due to a medical treatment or condition like alopecia, or you suffer from chronically thin hair, don’t fret! There are several thin hair styles many fashion experts use every day that can make your hair look thick and luscious. Instead of reaching instantly for a Rogaine product or special shampoo, you can instead use a specific cut or style to help you get the look you want. Use these hair tips and ideas to help you learn how to use easy hair style technique and cut options to create flattering locks out of your fine tresses.
#1. Cut It Short!
If you’re hair is straight and you long for more shape, it’s time to cut it short. When fine hair is cut short, it instantly eliminates much of the weight of the hair. Thin hair of a longer length can be very heavy and drag down the hair, which will increase further hair loss and make your hair look even thinner. If your hair is thinning due to overstyling, it will give you hair a chance to regrow in a healthier way and can make it look much thicker. For an updated or contemporary short look, ask for longer or heavier top layers that will give you more volume and a very defined or blunt shape.
#2. Rock The Bob!
Although brands like Herbal Essence do offer volume enhancing shampoos, it’s much more effective to get a natural and flattering hair cut if you’re dealing with balding, hair thinning or just thin hair. If you’re afraid to go too short, a bob might be your perfect solution. A great bob can be medium to short in length, but to get the most fluff from it, it’s important the layers are all the same length. This makes your hair look much fuller and solid, giving you a very thick look and a longer bob will still let you put your hair up in an updo, if needed. Most often, this look will only work for ladies with straight hair. So, skip it if you have curly hair, unless you’re willing to straighten it every day!
#3. Add Some Curl or Wavy Effects!
If you want to give medium or longer hair a little extra texture, you can always choose to change it from straight to curly or wavy. By nature, curls tend to add volume to the appearance of your hair and make it look thick and full. If you do get curls or waves in your hair, it can also allow your hair to be layered, without your hair looking flat.
#4Venture From Long To Medium!
Some women would rather shave their head completely than cut their long hair into a short bob. If you’re one of the few, don’t freak out yet! There are a few solutions for you too. Putting cut and style aside, it might be helpful for you to color your hair. Although harsh coloring can indeed cause hair loss, you can use a darker, all-natural hair hue to help add the illusion of volume to your hair. Also, it’s important to trim your hair at least a little. Think about cutting your hair at least to your collar bone. Try an all-one-length cut, with straight edges across the bottom, to make the ends look thicker.
Friday, December 23, 2011
The Franciscan Center: Peace and all Good
The stone for this blessing came from Assisi Italy, where St Francis was born and began his ministry ~submitted by project photographer Denise~
Team Spiritual Care: Say "Yes" to Life
Sister Kateri Theriault
Mission Integration
Say yes to the mess
Every birth is an unequivocal “yes” to life. We enter the complexities on earth without any assurance that our lives will be smooth and we won’t have difficulties. We don’t know whether we will have a disability, experience the trauma of an earthquake or a fire, or struggle with addiction, or feel deep loneliness. Yet in spite of the insecurities, the unknowns, all the possible things that could go wrong, we are somehow willing to risk for life, we are willing to risk for love. Today, in the midst of the busyness of Christmas preparations, take a moment to appreciate the courage it takes to say yes.
TODAY’S
“What, then, will this child be?”
Thursday, December 22, 2011
The Quest for Emotional Wellness No. 9: New Year's Resolution Success!
Common ways for people to set goals are to pick a specific time period such as the New Year to change habits and behaviors. Research has found that setting and achieving goals can promote a sense of well-being because it connects us to others, satisfies an intrinsic need to feel competent, and helps us to be self-determined. Recent research has shown that New Year’s resolutions can be difficult to keep for these three reasons: goals are often poorly structured with too many goals or goals that conflict, goals are often based on external reasons and not really endorsed by personal beliefs and values, and finally people often forget to make a specific plan for accomplishing the goal. In the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (2002) a meta-analyses for self-concordance and implementation successes found that (a) self-concordant goals are associated with greater progress, (b) implementation intentions are associated with greater progress, and (c) goal progress translates into improved affect. Using these tools, take action this year concerning your New Year’s resolutions and plan for successful progress toward your goals and well-being!
Team Leisure and Fun: Travel to Germany and Austria!
What a trip!!! St. Leonard Assisted Care residents found Gary Duke's slide show of Team Primrose School: Christmas Crafts!
Primrose School teams up with St. Leonard for intergeneration fun!~program design by Dawn Arrowood~
Team Leisure and Fun: Christmas Music and Fun!
The St. Leonard Faith Community Chapel resounded to the heavenly carols of the season!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Team Caring Hearts: O'Charleys!
Breaking bread together at O’Charleys! We love those rolls!! HCC team caring hearts celebrate the season together, We enjoyed celebrating our Teamwork and success in 2011 and look forward to the challenges of 2012! ~Submitted by Aileen Jones Administrator~
San Domiano Residency Update: Last Minute Details!
Click to enlarge~photos submitted by project photographer Denise~
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Team Security: Holiday Safety Tips!
Holiday shopping safety tips from your security department Shop during daylight hours and go with a friend If you must shop at night park in a well light area and avoid parking next to cars and vans with tinted windows Dress comfortably and avoid wearing expensive jewelry. Always stay alert to your surrounding Keep cash and or wallets in your front pockets Avoid overloading yourself with packages it is important to have clear visibility to avoid falls Be aware of strangers approaching you for any reason MERRY CHRISTMAS……………….ST. LEONARD SECURITY |
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Team Franciscan Center: Implementing a Plan
To maintain health and vitality, every individual should implement a plan for exercise. Regular physical activity helps prevent a broad range of health problems and diseases. Older people can safely begin low level exercise on their own and should contact their health care provider if they are contemplating moderate or strenuous exercise. Types of exercise that older adults should do include aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week. Examples are walking, swimming, and bicycling. Resistance training should be incorporated as well for at least 2 days per week. With any exercise program be sure to start slowly and be patient. ~John Dolph Exercise Supervisor~ |
Friday, December 16, 2011
Team Security: Appreciation Breakfast!
Don Micucci, supervisor for the security department, held an appreciation breakfast for his team members. Tom Hess supervisor of grounds was helping to organize the snow removal early by asking for volunteers before the snow season arrives. These two teams work together to make sure that the environment is safe and that the hazards of snow and ice are minimized as much as possible.
Team Kraus: Flowers for 95th Birthday!
Dorothy receives 95 flowers from Ecuador from her son to wish her a joyous birthday!
Team Leisure and Fun: Senior Sensations!
Senior Sensations Dance Group produced an amazing Christmas show for our residents!Thursday, December 15, 2011
Team Franciscan Center: Reflection of Gratitude
Dr. Jack Harless
The Franciscan Center Manager
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I know my family did. We have much to be thankful for, both at home and at work. We are moving forward with a full head of steam at TFC with our diverse class schedule, state of the art equipment, and Vital Life programs that offer a myriad of physical and social settings to enjoy moving and getting healthy.
Another example may be to invite a friend to be your exercise partner , someone who will keep you company and accountable for the new year. Exercising with others, especially friends, drives the doldrums away and makes exercising long term more doable.
Our Vital Life scores continue to soar. Our overall campus satisfaction score is over 90 and continues to climb. We have just added our 1000th post to our blog, which has received 8289 visits from 45 countries around the world. If you haven’t had a chance to view our blog, the web address is: www.stleonardcommunity.blogspot.com Our
Team Franscican Center: Swedish Massage
Kristin Pitstick
Spa Manager
Over the course of the next few months we will be taking a closer look at several different types of massage. As per last month’s newsletter, we now know that there are over 100 styles of massage and bodywork techniques available today. This month we will be high-lighting one of the most popular types of massage in the
Swedish massage was developed by a Swedish fencing instructor named Per Henrik Ling. How did he get the idea for this massage? When he was injured, he reportedly “cured” himself using tapping (percussion) strokes around the affected area. Later, he developed the technique we currently use today. Thankfully some-time during the 1850s, Swedish massage was brought to the
Swedish massage involves the use of hands, forearms or elbows to manipulate the skin, muscles, and underlying tissues to improve overall health and wellness. The specific techniques used in this massage involve the application of gliding strokes, friction, kneading, and percussion on the soft tissues of the body. This type of massage may also include active or passive movement of the joints (stretching). The benefits? Some include increased blood and lymph circulation, muscle relaxa-tion, increase joint range of motion, and a decrease in stress.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Chef Adam Rita No 7: Healthier Chocolate Cookies!
Since it's the Holiday season many people indulge in their favorite treats, This recipe takes a healthier spin on chocolate cookies by cutting back on sugar and incorporating whole grains. Santa won't even know the difference…
Mom's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup 100% whole-wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
Grind oats in a blender or food processor. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy. With the mixer running, add the dry ingredients, beating on low speed until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
Drop the dough by heaping teaspoon full, at least 1 inch apart, onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until firm around the edges and golden on top, about 15 minutes. Cool the cookies for 2 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Chef's Tips: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Thank you Corna-Kokosing Construction and Andrews Architects!
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Our extended family!
~created and submitted by project photographer Denise~
Team Caring Hearts: Operation Christmas!
Team Caring Hearts participates in Operation ChristmasThe staff at the Health and
Monday, December 12, 2011
Team University of Dayton Engineering & Safety Lab No. 7: Precision Contact!
You may have noticed that some balance exercises are easier if you have a chair or railing to lightly hold on to. Why is it that sometimes even just a fingertip touching a railing is enough to keep you steady?
Five subjects with vestibular balance deficits and five control subjects participated in a study called “Precision Contact of the Fingertip Reduces Postural Sway of Individuals with Bilateral Vestibular Loss.” To ensure that vision wasn’t a factor, all balance testing took place in a dark room. Participants stood with one foot in front of the other on a balance plate that recorded their sway. For some trials, participants were permitted to lightly touch a bar, and for other trials they could apply as much force to the bar as they needed.
The results showed the powerful benefit of a light touch in keeping the body stable, even in the dark. In fact, the vestibular loss subjects went from “teetering out of control” without touch to being more stable than the control subjects could in the dark without touch. Both groups had significantly less sway when they were able to use just one fingertip to stabilize themselves. So there’s just one more reason to always use a handrail!
James, Lackner R. "Precision Contact of the Fingertip Reduces Postural Sway of Individuals with Bilateral Vestibular Loss." Exp Brain Res (1999). www.smpp.northwestern.edu/savedLiterature/LacknerDizioJekaHorakEtcEBR99(91260459).pdf
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Blue Zone Your Memory No. 26: Memory Loss and the Holidays
The appropriate level of social interaction for those with dementia has been shown to increase cognitive reserve or the "window of opportunity" that we may experience with our loved ones when they have recalled cherished memories or processes. The holidays are full of socialization opportunities and event-based cue retrieval episodes for the person with memory loss. These events may trigger memories that might be accurate or mistaken memories of the past. If they are mistaken memories of the past and these memories are not creating fear, agitation, or further confusion, instead of correcting the memory, validate the feeling associated with the memory. Validation therapy accepts the person from the perspective of their current reality rather than forcing an abrupt orientation to the present. Time lines can be different for the person with memory loss, and time for the person with dementia can represent the current moment, the past, or the future. |
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Team Sisters of Sylvania: The Story of the Mosaic Sculpture
~submitted by project photographer Denise~
Team Sisters of Sylvania: The Story of the Mosaic Sculpture
~submitted by project photographer Denise~
Team Sisters of Sylvania: The Story of the Mosaic Sculpture
~submitted by project photographer Denise~
Team Sisters of Sylvania: The Story of the Mosaic Sculpture
~submitted by project photographer Denise~Team Sisters of Sylvania: The Story of the Mosaic Sculpture
~submitted by project photographer Denise~Friday, December 9, 2011
Team Advisory Committee: Good Communication is Key
Dr. Dennis O'Grady
Wellness Committee Member
Some people, despite their best efforts, can’t pull off the positive change they seek, because they don’t know that good communication is key. The same people who are quick to anger (yell, scream, curse, rant, rage, belittle, complain, judge, and gossip) haven’t learned the emotional and communication skills needed to be just as quick to forgive, take personal responsibility, keep things in perspective, communicate feelings, exert self-control, and handle emotions freely and honestly.
Some people, despite their best efforts, can’t pull off the positive change they seek, because they don’t know that good communication is key. The same people who are quick to anger (yell, scream, curse, rant, rage, belittle, complain, judge, and gossip) haven’t learned the emotional and communication skills needed to be just as quick to forgive, take personal responsibility, keep things in perspective, communicate feelings, exert self-control, and handle emotions freely and honestly.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Team Spiritual Care: Angel Eyes
Sister Kateri Theriault Mission Integration
Just remembering that our guardian angels are always there is a good way to keep ourselves on the right path. We tend to behave better when we know someone's watching. And our angels are always watching.
— from Angels of God
Team Dance No. 8: Tango and Swing!
Here at St. Leonards we are presently working on dance patterns in Tango and Swing. I will start with Swing which is considered a spot dance with 6 beats of music. Many times the music for swing lends itself to Foxtrot a smooth dance rhythm also with 6 beats of music that is only done line of dance. Which we know from previous instruction travels counter clockwise(CCW) around the dance floor. On the other hand, we have another smooth dance known as American style Tango which has 8 beats of music but has no line of dance. It is a dance where the man always starts left foot while the lady always starts with her right foot. In the next follow-up I will cover the progression of steps we currently working on. See on the dance floor. DaleArcher, the traveling man Ballroom Dance Class Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 The Franciscan Center Free to the public |
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Team Events: Murder Mystery Dinner!
Anna-Bridgette and her team are hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner January 19th!
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