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| Sister Kateri Theriault |
I
have become more firmly convinced than ever that forgiveness is the universal
path to wisdom and the only reliable passage to freedom and joy.
— from Set Free
— from Set Free
Thursday, January 31, 2013
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Team St. Leonard Studio Art: Peter Working in His Art Studio
Peter works in his private studio and St. Leonard also offers open studios for artists to gather and share their work.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
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Dear Dr. Jack: Is it Possible to Exercise too Much?
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| Dr. Jack Harless Manger of the Franciscan Center |
The answer, of course, is yes. Generally you should give your body a day of rest in between exercise. If you are diligent about alternating types of activity, it can be done every day. This means, for example, cardio-vascular exercise on one day, weight training the next, long-distance walking on the following day, etc. The most important thing is to listen to your body. It will tell you if you’re overdoing it. When you go from a mild productive muscle ache, to stabbing, sharp or burning pain, with energy levels dropping, you’re overdoing it.
If you would like to submit questions regarding overall wellness, health and fitness. Questions can be dropped off at the reception desk or submitted by email to: harlessj@stleonard.net
Team Franciscan Center: Setting Goals!
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| Kristin Pitstick Spa Manager |
While the holidays offer us time to spend with family and friends, they tend to leave us a bit lethargic (not to mention a few pounds heavier!). Now is the perfect time to take an honest look at yourself, decide where you want to go, and set some goals to get there! For this month’s issue, I’m going to talk a little bit about massage and how it could benefit your exercise regime.
Muscles that get moderate to heavy exercise tend to become chronically tight compared to those that don’t. This tightness in turn causes a loss of flexibility which predisposes you to injuries. Poor blood flow due to muscle tightness also means pain and discomfort. Enter massage therapy. Some of the benefits for injury prevention and exercise include:
Increased range of motion and flexibility
Improved performance
Shortened recovery time
Increased supply of nutrients/oxygen to muscles.
Elimination of lactic acid (a by-product of muscle tissue during strenuous exercise)
Relief from muscle soreness and pain
Overall, I encourage you to make massage part of your wellness program. Not only will it help you perform better, it will make you feel better. Make 2013 the best year of your life!
The Franciscan Center Day Spa offers several different types of massage. Please feel free to stop by the spa and take a look at our menu of services! We are happy to answer any questions that you might have. Or, call
Team Franciscan Center: Precor’s S-Line
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| Jon Dolph Fitness Supervisor |
The Franciscan Center offers a wide range of strength equipment to help you achieve your fitness goals. Machines include a leg curl, leg extension, biceps curl, chest press, shoulder press, pull-down, peck deck, reverse fly, assisted dip machine/assisted pull-up machine, and dumbbell’s ranging from three to thirty-five pounds.
The Franciscan Center has Precor’s S-Line strength equipment. This line of Precor is designed for users of all levels. It offers streamlined operation and guides users through each station. It delivers a smooth, fluid motion that feels natural to the user. Seats are easy to adjust and comfortable to the feel. The pin loaded weight stacks are quick to change and are easy to make strength gains on from the five and ten pound increments. Orientations are offered to new members and personal training is available!
Team Houck: Taking a Trip to the Moon!
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Matthew and Evan take some nutritious snacks on their journey to the moon. Their rocket ship is environmentally friendly and folds easily for storage!
Team Franciscan Center: Update!
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| Dr. Jack Harless Manger of the Franciscan Center |
Valentine’s day is around the corner, & February is Heart Healthy month. There are many things that contribute to a healthy heart such as proper eating habits, plenty of physical activity, & avoiding toxic lifestyle choices & environments.
One overlooked area is our metaphorical heart & making sure that it stays healthy, & how this affects the physical organ & physiology.
According to Dr. Donald Epstein, a person’s quality of life is directly proportional to their connection to the world around them. They are engaged with themselves & the larger world around them.
They know that it is impossible to be alone. No one is an island unto themselves, & every choice they make effects not only them, but whatever & whoever they touch in the world.
These people have high wellness quotients because they have “large hearts”, metaphorically speaking.
As much as the objective indicators of health are important, recent research asserts that the subjective, internal state of the way that we look at the world is every bit as important to how much life we experience. This is the core concept behind our Vital Life programs. Socialization naturally & inevitably leads to wellness because we meet the people that help us grow & evolve, even if it’s uncomfortable. In a word, we are each other’s medicine.
So with Vital Life you are literally gaining both kinds of heart health. Let’s keep moving in February & 2013!
Team Franciscan Center: Spinning!
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This a great advanced workout to improve your endurance and strength. In addition, in just 40 minutes you can burn as many as 800 calories in a single workout session!
Team Franciscan Center: Self-Defense
This class provides a great way to improve your strength and balance and learn new skills.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Team Houck: Matt and Evan Share Ava's Place Space!
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Even a baby play mat can be a fort with enough imagination!
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Virtual Team Brain Storm: Brain Teaser!
I hope everyone
is doing well! Enjoy the warm weather while you can! Team Brain Storm has 18
members…let me know if you have a friend that would like to
join!
This week’s
Brain Teaser is called An Upside-Down Spotted Striped Box:
This is a Trick
Brain Teaser…this type of teaser appears difficult at first, but they have a
trick that makes them really easy.
Follow these
steps and see if you can figure this out.
1) Get a brown, cardboard box.
2) Get purple, orange, and turquoise paints.
3) Paint the box orange.
4) Paint on purple spots.
5) Paint on turquoise stripes.
7) Turn it upside down.
8) Lie on your side.
What is missing from this sequence? If you would like a hint, see below. The answer is also below. Good luck!
1) Get a brown, cardboard box.
2) Get purple, orange, and turquoise paints.
3) Paint the box orange.
4) Paint on purple spots.
5) Paint on turquoise stripes.
7) Turn it upside down.
8) Lie on your side.
What is missing from this sequence? If you would like a hint, see below. The answer is also below. Good luck!
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| Kelly Lance Team Captain
Hint
The answer isn't
to get a paintbrush, wait for it to dry, paint the bottom, or something similar.
Remember, this is a TRICK teaser.
Answer
Step
6!
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Team Spiritual Care: Forgiveness
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| Sister Kateri Theriault Mission Integration |
The Road to Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a lot like trying to quit tobacco or drugs – it may take a lot of failures before we succeed. Until we reach the final moment of letting go, we must continually move toward it.
— from Make Room For God
Virtual Team Parkinson's Research: Update!
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| Dr. Jack Harless Team Captain |
Team Parkinson’s has 16 members as of 01/29/13. This week we
highlighted the National Parkinson Foundation’s toll free number that is used as
a resource to answer questions, provide resources, & help with
one-on-consultations. Included was a breakdown of statistics for utilization of
the toll free number. For example, males placed 56% of the calls to the NPF’s
toll free numbers, while females placed 44% of the calls.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Dr. Vasiliu Celebration!
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On January 24th Dr. Vasiliu was honored at a dinner organized by his Nurse Practitioner Coca Anghelache. The dinner was a celebration of Dr. Vasiliu’s nomination of “Medical Director of the year” through AMDA (American Medical Director’s Association). Dr. Vasiliu received a professionally bound album including all of the letters written on his behalf by many St Leonard managers, clinical staff, and various professionals that he works closely with. Dr. Vasiliu has been the Medical Director at St. Leonard since 1998. He directs the care for nearly all of our residents in the Health Care Center, Assisted Living, and San Damiano Residence. We enjoyed a lovely dinner celebrating his lifetime of service to senior adults. Submitted by Aileen Jones, Administrator
Friday, January 25, 2013
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Team Pitstick: A Place to Pause...
The
meditation garden at the Franciscan Center on this beautiful snowy Friday! It’s
a good day to reflect on all of the beauty in your life.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
Summary of St. Leonard's 2012 Vital Life Wellness Program Satisfaction!
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We measured 3027 events with an
attendance of 14,500 with a resulting satisfaction score of 94%. This includes
residents, staff, volunteers, and community members. Congratulations
everyone!
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
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Team Spiritual Care: Forgiveness is an Action
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| Sister Kateri Theriault Mission Integration! |
Forgiveness is something we do internally. It is a refusal to hate, resent or desire revenge. It is an act of the will, not a feeling. Once we understand God is not asking us to pardon someone when we forgive, we can work on forgiveness.
— from Make Room For God
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Team Leisure and Fun: Olive Garden Outing!
Family, residents, and staff gather to share good food and socialization with friends.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Team Houck: Granddaughter Ava!
Weight:
9lb 4oz
Height:
20 ¼ inches
Matthew and Evon have a new partner in their wellness adventures!
Virtual Team Parkinson's Research Update!
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| Dr. Jack Harless Team Captain |
This
week, Team Parkinson’s has 16 members. We looked at research that explored the
role of intense exercise on people with Parkinson’s. The preliminary results
are exciting. After eight weeks of hour-long sessions of riding recumbent bikes, most of
the patients in Dr. Alberts’s study showed significant lessening of tremors and
better body control, improvements that lingered for up to four weeks after they
stopped riding.
Golf Teams are Now Forming!
Golf Leagues are
now forming with St.
Leonard
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Every Tuesday
Morning
Starting Date: May and going through August -
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Instruction – For Beginners or other interested golfers
Starting Date: May and going through August -
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Instruction – For Beginners or other interested golfers
$15. Initiation
fee (helps to pay for prizes for shop credits)
10:00 am League Play begins
Foursomes tee off in 8 minute intervals i.e 10:00a, 10:08a, 10:16a
Groups play 9-Holes
Groups are formed based on ability – Each foursome can have a A, B, C and D level player
Groups turn scorecard in at end of round
Results are emailed to each participant each week
10:00 am League Play begins
Foursomes tee off in 8 minute intervals i.e 10:00a, 10:08a, 10:16a
Groups play 9-Holes
Groups are formed based on ability – Each foursome can have a A, B, C and D level player
Groups turn scorecard in at end of round
Results are emailed to each participant each week
Fees per
Week
Instruction Only -
$13 per person
Golf Only - $23 per person
Golf Only - $23 per person
Instruction and
Golf - $28 per person
Virtual Team Brain Storm: Brain Teaser!
Good
Morning:
Now that we are
all (hopefully) back to normal routines after the busy holiday season, I thought
I would start our brain teasers up again. The following brain teaser is short
& sweet! Hopefully everyone will get it! Good luck…the answer is
below.
Once there was a
night watchman who had been caught several times sleeping on the job. The boss
issued the final warning. On the next night he was caught with his head on his
hand and his elbows on the desk.
"Aha, I've caught you again," exclaimed the boss. The watchman's eyes popped open immediately and he knew what had happened. Being a quick thinking man, he said one word before looking up at the boss. The boss apologized profusely and went home. What was the one word?
"Aha, I've caught you again," exclaimed the boss. The watchman's eyes popped open immediately and he knew what had happened. Being a quick thinking man, he said one word before looking up at the boss. The boss apologized profusely and went home. What was the one word?
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| Kelly Lance Team Captain |
Answer
The one word was
"AMEN", thus making the Boss believe he was praying rather than
sleeping.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
The Quest for Emotional Wellness No. 20: Depression
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There are many diseases and mental health issues that can
contribute to depression in the elderly; in fact, depression is the most common
disorder in people over 65. What is troubling about depression in people over
65 is that it can mimic the symptoms of dementia and individuals can easily be
misdiagnosed and/or under-treated medically. In addition, when depression is a co-morbidity of dementia due to the psychosocial stress that occurs with dementia, the
depression is often left untreated. It is important that depression is diagnosed correctly because most forms of depression can be treated and the symptoms relieve or even
reversed. (American Psychiatric Association)
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Team Advisory Board: What to Say When Your Plate is too Full...
WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOUR PLATE IS TOO FULL
WHAT E-TYPES
SAY TO I-TYPES WHEN “NO” IS THE RIGHT ANSWER
It’s time for you sensitive Empathizer-type communicators to stop
going along to get along with Instigator-type communicators, because when you go
along, you’re more likely to fail at delivering positive results. The following
directive statements may seem loud, brash, or pushy, but they are simply
authentic, effective, and truthful.
Ways to just say no, so strong-willed I-types will understand, and no enemies are made:
Ways to just say no, so strong-willed I-types will understand, and no enemies are made:
#1. I’LL HAVE TO PULL AWAY FROM OTHER PROJECTS TO GET THIS DONE.
This is heard by I-types as a “reality check” and “taking the pulse” of what is wished for vs. what is feasible.
#2. ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT ME TO DO THIS IF OTHER THINGS FALL BEHIND?
This is heard by I-types as a challenge to re-check their thinking and priorities and to do a cost-benefit analysis.
#3. I THINK THAT’S TOO MUCH TO ASK OF ONE PERSON.
This is heard by I-types as a genuine statement of how much work is unfairly falling on the shoulders of one person. I-types know it’s not fair to assign all the work to a single workhorse in the organization.
#4. I’M FEELING LIKE I’M OUT HERE ALONE.
This is heard by I-types as a report that you are stretched to the limit and need to be emotionally honest without belly-aching.
#5. I NEED TO TELL YOU WHAT I NEED/EXPECT FROM YOU IN RETURN.
This is heard by I-types as a form of negotiation to iron out the details. It’s a form of record-keeping.
#6. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO DO IT ALL.
This is not heard as complaining by I-types but is instead perceived as a call for back-up.
#7. THE RIGHT ANSWER IS NO, BUT I DON’T KNOW IF I CAN SAY THAT.
I-types respect when you are right on the mark to take more self-responsibility for your own happiness and well-being.
#8. DON’T MAKE THINGS MORE COMPLICATED THAN THEY HAVE TO BE.
I-types hear this as a warning to keep the big picture in mind, not get cocky, and make small corrections in the flight course to arrive at the goal destination.
#9. YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND.
This is heard by I-types as a direct confrontation that they are not up to speed or do not have the necessary information to make the proper decision. They will want to understand what’s wrong and not working right.
#10. I NEED HELP TO DO THIS.
This isn’t heard by I-types as a weakness, but as a warning that special conditions exist and need to be addressed to make the desired results and outcomes happen on timeline.
11. THIS MAY BE ROUGH AND THERE WILL LIKELY BE MISTAKES.
I-types like to be in control of the process. They don’t mind mistakes as much as they dislike being caught off guard by bad news that comes seemingly out of the blue.
#12. WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
This alerts I-types to expect trouble in this project, such as unexpected delays or difficult financial choices.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Team Dance: Ballet Students Log in 60 Minutes!
Team Ballet has joined the Social Dance Program to show the world that dance enhances fitness and memory!
Team Event: Murder Mystery Update!
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| Anna Bridgette Shorten Event Coordinator |
2013 Murder Mystery Dinner is February 7th
beginning at 5:30pm at The Franciscan Center!
Speakeasy or Forever Hold Your Piece:
The year is 1925, and it’s going to be a fun night! You’ve just entered the hippest nightspot in Chicago, that Speakeasy known as the Gilded Gardenia! It’s a place where the refreshments are chilly and the band is hot. Unfortunately, the club’s owner, famous Chicago gangster, Alshifton “Shifty” S. Capades, won’t be joining the festivities tonight, or any other night, for that matter. In fact, you’ll find that Shifty is down for the count, and he won’t be
coming back up again. He’s gone to meet his maker and it looks like someone sent him there with a one-way ticket. Now it’s up to you to solve the murder of Shifty S. Capades!
Speakeasy or Forever Hold Your Piece:
The year is 1925, and it’s going to be a fun night! You’ve just entered the hippest nightspot in Chicago, that Speakeasy known as the Gilded Gardenia! It’s a place where the refreshments are chilly and the band is hot. Unfortunately, the club’s owner, famous Chicago gangster, Alshifton “Shifty” S. Capades, won’t be joining the festivities tonight, or any other night, for that matter. In fact, you’ll find that Shifty is down for the count, and he won’t be
coming back up again. He’s gone to meet his maker and it looks like someone sent him there with a one-way ticket. Now it’s up to you to solve the murder of Shifty S. Capades!
Purchase your tickets today at The Franciscan Center or in
Sister O’s room $15.00/person. Please contact Anna-Bridgette Shorten for any
questions at 436-6423.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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Virtual Team Parkinson's Research: Silent Stroke Update
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| Dr. Jack Harless Team Captain |
Team
Parkinson’s has 15 members. This week we looked at a study showing that
researchers at the university's Faculty of Life Sciences have now discovered
that a small stroke, also known as a silent stroke, can cause Parkinson's
disease. This is a proposed theory as to why healthy people develop
Parkinson’s. Their findings have been published in the journal Brain,
Behavior, and Immunity.
Team Events: 2013 5K!
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| Anna Bridgette Shorten Event Coordinator |
The 9th annual St. Leonard 5K Run/Walk will be
June 8th, 2013! Mark your calendars NOW!
It's Great in Dayton: The Awakening!
Dayton
Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Awakening on
Thursday, January 10 at 8 p.m.
and Saturday, January 12, 8 :00 p.m. at The Schuster Center. The sound of the
horn weaves a magical thread throughout these wide-ranging pieces. From the
opening call in Weber's opera overture to the plaintive summons of the Shofar
(ram's horn) in Meira Warshauer'sTekeeyah, to the soaring fanfare embodying
great American archetypes, such as the returning soldier, in Aaron Copland's
Symphony No. 3, something about the horn reaches deep into our collective soul.
The three versatile composers on this program explore this great musical asset
in the widest variety of multi-hued orchestral compositions.
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