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Making windsocks with preschoolers from Primrose of Centerville.
Fun and Function!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Team Veterans' Service Organization: Windsocks!
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Making windsocks with preschoolers from Primrose of Centerville.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Tornado Reported Nearby:Storm Produced Massive Hail
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Assessing the Storm Damages: Hail Size Exceeds Record for Area
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Storm Causes Damage at St. Leonard!
Residents, staff, and volunteers are helping with the clean up of yesterday's strong seasonal storm bursts. Above is a picture of the various sizes of hail that broke windows, screens, and dented or damaged cars, and buildings.
Team Spiritual Care: Sustaining Faith
Sister Kateri Theriault Mission Integration
Sustaining Faith
Faith is a decision that each person must make for herself or himself,
but community is what sustains faith.
but community is what sustains faith.
-from Parenting Your Adult Child
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Wellness Center and Bistro Named!
Presenting the Franciscan Center and Station House Grill!
The wellness center will now be called the Franciscan Center. Sister Kateri Theriault explains why this name is so significant concerning our history and culture:
We are a Franciscan Living Community; our sponsors are the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio; we have been a Franciscan owned property and facility since its origins as a college seminary and Friary for the Franciscan Friars of St. John the Baptist Province since the mid-1950’s; the interior is designed along an Italian theme. Consequently, naming the wellness center the
The bistro was also given a name of historical significance and Sister Kateri gives us this information:
At one time there was a train Station House on the northwest corner of what is now the cross-section of
Chef Adam Rita: Healthy Recipes No: 2!
Recipe for Chipotle style burrito
Ingredients:
1 Can of black beans
1 Jar of salsa any kind
Diced chicken about 3 cups
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Shredded Mexican style cheese
1 package 12 inch flour tortillas
1 Tbs chili powder
1 Tbs cumin
Directions:
Heat up the can of beans in a pan, mix half the bottle of salsa in the beans and let simmerCook chicken in skillet until fully cooked mix the rest of the salsa with the chicken, along with the cumin, and chili powder
Once you are ready to serve heat the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds, this will prevent tearing when folding.
Add beans the chicken, cheese, veggies, and any additional toppings you like, roll tucking each side in, and enjoy!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Team:University of Dayton Engineering Wellness & Safety Lab Reporting In!
We all know that exercise can help reduce fall risk. But could listening to piano music while you work out improve your sense of balance? A recent study suggests that it can!
Researchers in
Those who worked out to the music improved their gait and had longer and more stable strides. Overall, the music-exercising adults experienced half as many falls as the control group. When the control group started working out with the music, they gained the same balance benefits.
-Erin Sutton
The Quest for Emotional Wellness No 2: Mindful Eating
If you are trying to lose weight and not succeeding, part of the problem might be that you are eating mindlessly. Mindless eating means that what, when and how much we eat runs counter to both the body’s needs and our own health goals. Dr. McGonigal PhD (2011) and health psychologist comments that “it’s the snacking, the mindless eating while watching television, when we are on autopilot and not really aware of what we are eating”. “Plus the majority of food decisions have nothing to do with hunger.” “They have to do with stress, anxiety, sadness or frustration.”
Mindfulness can help. Mindfulness means paying attention, both to inner cues (thoughts, emotions, and sensations) and to your environment. When applied to eating, this can mean the difference between one more failed diet and lasting weight loss. ~Idea Fitness 2011
Team Advisory Board: Your Mood is Your Choice!
Submitted by Dr. Dennis O'Grady
WHAT’S UP WITH YOUR MOOD?
(YOUR MOOD IS YOUR CHOICE)
Let’s start talking about mood to get it out in the open and to move from being fear-based to worth-based. Here are some questions to be aware of, regarding mood and you…
What’s the mood in the room where you work? Name that mood!
What’s the mood in the home where you live? Be honest. Name that mood!
What is the mood you’re known for? Name that mood!
Do you carry your mood from home to work or vice-versa? Name that mood!
Were you born in a bad mood? Naaah…
Can you change a bad mood because mood is a conscious decision? Yeeehhh….
Did you know that mood is a temporary state of mind, one that involves your Mind, Soul, Courage, Spirit, and Heart?
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Team Functional Pathways Therapy: Derby Day!
Fun was had by all at the Derby Day Group Therapy. As Jessica Burhman rolls the dice, the residents race for the finish line. The patients were each assigned one die and they were to take one step for each number on the die. There were 8 races on the card for the day. The competition was stiff, with several wins by the nose.
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Team Beauty and Barber Shop: Environmental Wellness!
The Health Care Center's beauty shop after remodeling!Team Spiritual Wellness: Be Beautiful!
from Sister Kateri Theriault Mission Integration
Be Beautiful
Not only are we beautiful when we are good, but being good engenders a deeper sensitivity to beauty in all of its forms.
-from Good Words
We Welcome Casey Howard to our Vital Life Community!
Submitted by Casey Howard
Marketing Director
My wellness philosophy is having a healthy balance between spirit, mind and body. A spiritual relationship with God is a very crucial part of a healthy life. Having a clear and peaceful mind will allow you to see beyond the circumstances in front of you. It will give you the ability to be creative, feel confident, and be successful in life. And finally, maintaining a healthy body will only compliment all the other aspects in life.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Team Home and Garden: St. Elizabeth Social Garden
Environmental Wellness encompasses our relationship
with our planet and our relationships with one another...
with our planet and our relationships with one another...
Team Caring Hearts: Welcomes Debbie, April, and Paula!
St. Leonard welcomes 3 new LPNs to the HCC ! Becky White, RN, Staff Development, orients 3 new part time nurses to the HCC nursing department. We welcome Debbie Eigel, LPN, April Smith, LPN and Paula Mundhenk LPN. St. Leonard is glad to have you on our Caring Hearts Team! |
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Team Fitness Gurus No 15: The Talk Test
When you are working out or walking long distances, it is easy to get a little winded. A simple test to check to see if you are pushing yourself too hard is to talk in a normal tone of voice to a friend or count to yourself, and if you can speak a few words without pausing to catch your breath then you are probably working within a relatively comfortable intensity level. Remember to listen to your body when you work out, and train safely.
Blue Zone Your Memory No 19: Cognitive Impairments
Often we hear of impairments in cognition concerning how information is processed especially in stroke or dementia patients. As we seek guidance from professionals, it is helpful to know the difference between these impairment groups because the approach to treatment is different. The following are examples of how various cognitive losses can be manifested. Impairment of memory usually means that the individual has trouble remembering recent events. Some individuals will confabulate just to fill in the gaps, perhaps choosing the most plausible connection or logic of thought. Impairment of orientation may mean that the person may not know where they are, what the day is, or who their loved ones are. Impairment of learning, reasoning, and judgment may mean that the decision-making processes are impaired and critical thought is clouded, inaccurate, or slow. Impairment of emotional control involves emotional responses that are over-reactive, under-reactive, provocative or blunted. Impairment of initiation is often called “loss of executive function,” where knowing what to do next or follow through concerning a basic function is nearly impossible. Impairment of ethical or propriety conduct may mean that an individual is experiencing a lowering of personal standards, hygiene, and values. Impairment of receptive and expressive communication can result in difficulty comprehending or expressing written or oral language. Impairment of visuospatial ability means that the person is having difficulty coordinating movement and construction to desired performance, such as handwriting, drawing, or assembly of objects. Impairments involving the brain can be selective or manifest themselves in a global manner; therefore, it is important to get a professional assessment with the first sign or symptom of change in any cognitive ability.
Fit-for-Driving No 3: Look at the Facts
Looking at the facts about driving we find that unskilled or unqualified drivers come from all age groups. Demographic studies indicate that senior drivers are more cautious when driving than other age groups. The leading factors causing senior vehicle crashes are changes in physical ability and reaction time. If a person is experiencing these changes, they should be evaluated as soon as possible by a therapist, who will address these factors with proper therapy and exercises that are designed for the person's current driving deficits.
Team Spiritual Care: Accepting Roles
Submitted by Sister Kateri Theriault Mission Integration
Am I able to accept the role God has planned for me? Stepping aside for God doesn’t mean rolling over; it requires active participation on my part. First, am I open to God’s will, whatever that may be? If so, I need to be in conversation with Him to work out the details. Like any good conversation, good listening skills are also required. Then, in the quiet of my heart, I hear God speak.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Dr. Jack Harless Wellness Center Manager!
Dr. Jack M. Harless is a 1993 graduate of
Dr. Harless graduated from
Dr. Harless recently completed Advanced Certification in Instrument Adjusting from Neuromechanical Innovations utilizing the Impulse Adjusting system, designed to allow people of all ages to experience greater ranges of movement, freedom and adaptability.
Dr. Harless has given over 300 hours of wellness education lectures in his 10+ years of experience in the health and wellness field and has studied and implemented the new wellness quality of life social science indexes. He is excited to serve at
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Team Pet Therapy: Bill and Coco
Coco is our new visiting pet therapy dog and she began her visit by sitting on Bill's feet. Bill and Coco both thought that was pretty funny.
May 2011 Employee Wellness Moments
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The employee wellness ideas listed above are low cost/no cost activities that you and your employees can mix or match with previously submitted monthly wellness ideas. The ideas can be used to create wellness moments that focus on the eight dimensions of wellness to enhance your Vital Life Community!
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