Wednesday, June 29, 2011
St. Leonard Social Walking Program: Together We have Walked 188,930 Miles
Team Health Care Center: Birthday Party!
Monday, June 27, 2011
The Franciscan Center Team: Cultivating Reverence
This is the first in a series of blogs that will center around
Reverence is the first core value of The Franciscan Center and is the foundation for our other values that we will be discussing in future blogs. Reverence is a heavy and heady concept most often associated with our reverence for God as it should be. We revere God for many reasons, because his nature is good, because of his saving grace, or because of the beauty of his creation.
What is less thought of and even less applied is the reverence due to a specific aspect of that creation; the human body because each one of us is created in the image and likeness of God. We take for granted the thousands of physiological processes within our bodies, moment to moment, day to day and year to year. There is a wisdom placed within our bodies that can turn peanut butter and jelly into new heart tissue, without us having to even give it a thought. This same wisdom silently runs the new born child’s physiology as adeptly as the Dr. of Anatomy and Physiology.
When I think of all the miraculous physical processes within us, not to mention in the larger creation around us, I am filled with awe and reverence for God’s wisdom. May we learn to cultivate a better awareness of our bodies so that we may serve as better stewards of his creation.
Team Spiritual Care: Self-Patience
Submittted by Sister Kateri Theriault Mission Integration
Self-Patience
Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfection but instantly set about remedying them—every day begin the task anew. —St. Francis de Sales
— from The Domestic Church
Team Bella Vita: Back and Neck Wellness!
On June 22, 2011, Dr. Jack Harless, The Franciscan Center Manager for St. Leonard, made a presentation to Vital Life team Bella Vita on the topic of back and neck wellness. His good-humored encouragement and informative presentation was appreciated by the 19 Bella Vita team attendees. His program was rated “Excellent” by all who participated.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The Quest for Emotional Wellness No. 3: Moving Tips
The psychology of moving is an emerging new science. Research has found that moving can be an emotional burden at times, and it may cause fatigue, short-term depression, and withdrawal from favorite activities. The following are a few tips that may help to reduce the stress and strain of moving.
- As you downsize, contact family and friends for cast off items, donate, or arrange for a profitable disposal of unwanted items
- Keep treasured items if possible
- Take pictures of items that are treasured but too big to take with you
- Arrange your new home using memory placement techniques, such as grouping familiar items in a familiar fashion
- Use way-finding lights in your new home until you are adjusted to your new surroundings
Team Advisory Board: Mood as an Attitude of Success!
- Altruistic
- Dare to Care
- Doer
- Golden Rule Follower
- Change-Expert
- Get ‘Er Done
- Love People
- Take on Challenges
- Appreciate Variety
- Emotions Appropriately Expressed
- Passionate about Fixing Wounds
- Pass on Empowerment Attitudes
- Increase Your Skills in Little Ways Every Day
- Supportive
- Change-Minded
- Positivity
- Not Dwelling on What You Cannot Change
- Excel: BE Excel(lent)
- Hopeful
Team Intellectual Wellness: Computer Classes!
Team Leisure and Fun: Flag Day!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Team AAA Miami Valley Reporting: Safe Driving Tips
Good Vision Vital for Good Driving for Mature Drivers
By age 65 few people have perfect vision. Aging can decline the ability to judge the speed of oncoming vehicles, accurately judge distance and the ability to detect vehicles and pedestrians on or beside the road.
For safer driving mature drivers should consider avoiding driving after dark, in bad weather or in rush hour traffic. Also avoid driving when tired or stressed or when taking medication.
The safest mature drivers choose routes that are familiar, avoid making left turns when possible and take daytime “rehearsal” trips to unfamiliar locations they must reach after dark. Taking a defensive driving course is also a good idea. AAA Miami Valley
Team Noah's Ark: Birthday Celebration!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Monthly Brunch: The Chefs at St. Leonard!
Team Tidwell Reporting: Fishing!
Friday, June 17, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Team Assisted Care: Hot Air Balloon History, Food, and Fun!
Ladies Social celebrating Hot Air Balloons. Residents made little hot air balloons with Reese's cups, straws and marshmallows. After a wonderful discussion of the history of hot air balloons and the sharing of their knowledge and experiences of hot air balloons, the residents got to eat them. Yummy! Yummy! ~Sister Christine Doerger |
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Team Leisure and Fun: Bingo!
Team Leisure and Fun: River Downs Race Track!
A delightful trip to River Downs added much pleasure to the attending residents. They enjoyed the thrill of the bet, the race and the win and experienced the beauty of one of America's most beautiful race courses. And all of this in the comfortable air-conditioned Clubhouse where they enjoyed a delicious lunch. ~Sister Christine Doerger |
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Chef Adam Rita Healthy Recipes No. 3: Authentic Italian Bruschetta!
Ingredients
6 roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil with stems removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 French baguette
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Preheat the oven on broiler setting
- In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
- Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
- Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
- Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Men's Breakfast: Guest Speaker Billy Donlon WSU Basketball Coach!
The men of St. Leonard enjoyed a buffet style breakfast and a presentation by Coach Billy Donlon of WSU.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Team Fit-For-Driving No 4: Awareness!
Awareness makes us smarter and safer drivers! Being aware of the telltale signs of age-related signals that tell us to modify our driving behaviors is the first step. For example, some age-related signs of slowing down may be that you have difficulty distinguishing between colors or miss an occasional sign or signal. It may be that you feel that it is more difficult to judge gaps in traffic, or you may feel that other drivers are just too aggressive or in too big of a rush. You may also find it difficult to make sharp turns or come to a quick stop. There are many age-related signs of slowing down that may occur when driving, and these signals may be cause for concern. While you can be your own worst critic concerning your driving habits and behaviors, various evaluations by professionals can help you decide if you need adaptive equipment for driving, self-regulation concerning driving, or compensating practices and strategies to reduce the difficulty or exposure to unsafe driving situations. |
Team Spiritual Care: Taking Care of Ourselves is a form of Reverence
As we are made in the image and likeness of God, and our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, we are to treat our bodies with reverence and care.
— from Saints For Healing