Adult Day Services Newsletter December 2016 UPCOMING ACTIVITIES WELCOME NEW CLIENTS. Eric Boldenheimer Daniel Hall Joshua Zahm Ali Hobbs

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1 Adult Day Services Newsletter December 2016 UPCOMING ACTIVITIES We have Holiday Parties planned each day of the week for the week of December 12th. Each day we will have a special dinner and party throughout the afternoon. WELCOME NEW CLIENTS Eric Boldenheimer Daniel Hall Joshua Zahm Ali Hobbs Turnstone will only be closed if a LEVEL 2 Emergency for Allen County has been declared. Program cancellations & building closings will be aired on local TV & Radio. As we approach flu season, please remember to stay home if you feel ill and dont forget to call ADS and your transportation provider to cancel services N Clinton St. Fort Wayne, IN

2 HEALTH ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES As we are now heading into the flu and cold season I want to remind everyone of the Guidelines for coming to turnstone if you are not feeling well. These guidelines apply to clients and staff. If you are sick, please notify Turnstone as soon as possible. Do not attend Turnstone if you are suffering from any of the following: Symptoms include but are not limited to: -Severe cold with cough accompanied with high fever (Possible viral flu) and/or the following symptoms: -Sore throat or difficulty swallowing. -Oral Temperature 100 degrees F or higher. (If you have been running a fever you must be fever free for 24 hours. -Headache or stiff neck. -Runny nose with yellow or green mucus. -Diagnosed contagious illness ( and on antibiotics/treatment for less than 24 hours per physician recommendation) (Includes but not limited to pink eye, strep throat, viral flu, chicken pox, impetigo and ect.) -Undiagnosed rash. -Vomiting -Diarrhea If you arrive obviously ill or become ill while at Turnstone, either with or without a temperature our nursing staff will send you back home. If you have any questions please let me know. I encourage everyone to get a flu shot to help prevent getting the flu unless medically contraindicated. Thanks, Sandy RN

3 ADS Events and Happenings COOKING CLASSES - Week of November 14th- We will be making Sweet Potato Bake. Sign up sheet is located on the ADS bulletin board. GOOD OLE BOYS CLUB (Men s Group) Men, Ages: 18 and older; Thursday, December 1st. For more information contact Chuck at ext HONEY BEES (Women s Group) - No activity in December due to holidays. Questions please see Jenette H., President or any ADS staff. BIBLE STUDY: December 13th at 10 a.m. BOCCIA BALL: Tuesday evenings 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Contact Kevin Hughes if interested at , Ext TAP (Turnstone Adult Party) Club - Adult Social for individuals who are at least 18-years-old, no longer in high school (includes both individuals with and without a permenant physical disability and/or vision loss) and looking to have fun; Join us Friday, December 16th from 5:30-7:30pm in Turnstone s Plassman Athletic Center (Parking lot B) for an evening of games and holiday fun along with the Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies and TEEN groups. Cost is $5/person. Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip Ingredients 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted 3 Tablespoons molasses 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash of nutmeg 4 oz Cool Whip (or 1½ cups freshly whipped cream) Graham crackers for serving Instructions 1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, about 1 minute. 2. Pour in the sugars and molasses and beat on medium speed until smooth and combined, about 1 minute. 3. Next add the ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix until combined. 4. Transfer dip to a serving bowl and chill until ready to serve. Serve with graham crackers. Dip can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 5 Spaghetti Peas Applesauce 12 Tacos Black Beans Fruit Cocktail 19 Chicken Nuggets Refried Beans Fruit Cocktail 6 Turkey Sandwich Sweet potato fries Fruit Cocktail 13 Chicken Leg Romain Salad Apricots 20 Chef Salad Dinner Roll Pears MENU FOR DECEMBER 7 Meat Balls Green Beans Banana 14 Hamburger Cooked Carrots Orange 21 Turkey Sausage Cooked Carrots Banana 1 Cheese Breadsticks W.B. Carrots Applesauce 8 Chicken & Noodles Broccoli Peaches 15 Mac & Cheese with Turkey Ham Green Beans Applesauce 22 Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes Peaches 2 Turkey Ham Sandwich Broccoli Fruit Cocktail 9 Beef & Bean Burrito Confetti Bean Salad Pears 16 Mini Quesadillas Corn Pears 23 Stuffed Cheese Pizza Green Beans Applesauce 26 AGENCY CLOSED 27 AGENCY CLOSED 28 AGENCY CLOSED 29 ADS CLOSED 30 ADS CLOSED December Birthdays Julie S. - 4th Don B. - 11th Tencia L. - 21st

5 Adult Day Services December N. Clinton, Fort Wayne, IN Let s Have Some Fun Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday December 1 Friday December 2 9:00 Things 10:00 Crafts/Crabby Toss 11:00 Turnstone Plinko-use any trivia /Charlie s current events 12:00 Lunch / announcements 1:00 crafts/ladder Toss/ G.O.B. 2:00 social hour 3:00 Individual activities 9:30 meet and greet 10:00 Farkle Club 11:00 Roll Doubles 12:00 Lunch/ announcements 1:00 Crafts/Hillbilly Horseshoes 2:00 Social hour 3:00 TGIF What s the Buzz Week Monday December 5 Tuesday December 6 Wednesday December 7 Thursday December 8 Friday December 9 9:00 Farkle 10:00 Crafts/Horseshoes 11:00 Buzz Word Support Group 12:00 Lunch/ announcements 1:00 Crafts/Hot potato 3:00 individual activity 9:00 Fact Or Crap 10:00 crafts/birdie Golf/Craft with KELC Groovy Buttons 11:00 Buzz Word 12:00 lunch 1:00 Crafts/Pong 3:00 Individual Activity 9:00 Buzzword 10:00 Crafts/Lawn Dice 11:00 5 Second Rule 12:00 Lunch / announcements 1:00 Crafts/reading /Sm group 3:00 Individual activity 9:00 Buzzword 10:00 Crafts/Horseshoes 11:0 ADS hangman Charlie s Current events 12:00 Lunch / Announcements 1:00 Crafts/Skeet Pong 3:00 Individual Activity 9:30 meet and greet 10:00 Farkle Club 11:00 Fact Or Crap 12:00 Lunch/ announcements 1:00 Crafts/Mouse & Cheese Toss 2:00 Social 3:00 TGIF

6 CHRISTMAS PARTY WEEK!!!!! Monday December 12 Tuesday December 13 Wednesday December 14 Thursday December 15 Friday December 16 9:00 Christmas Picture Puzzle 10:00 crafts/ Ladder Ball 11:00 Christmas Words Support Group 12:00 CHRISTMAS LUNCH 1:00 PARTY GAMES & SNACKS -Christmas Horns and Halos -Christmas Family Feud -Christmas A-Z He s Comin to Town 9:00 Christmas Board Games 10:00 crafts/ Corn Hole 11:00 Christmas Hangman 12:00 CHRISTMAS LUNCH 1:00 PARTY GAMES & SNACKS -Christmas Headbandz -Christmas Family Feud -Christmas Winking Murder 9:00 Christmas trivia 10:00 Crafts/ Lawn Dice 11:00 Christmas Hangman 12:00 CHRISTMAS LUNCH 1:00 PARTY GAMES & SNACKS -Reindeer Antlers -Christmas Treasure Hunt - Christmas Oven Mitt Unwrap -Christmas Horns and Halos 9:00 Christmas who Am I? 10:00 Crafts/ basketball 11:00 Christmas Words Charlie s Current Events 12:00 CHRISTMAS LUNCH 1:00 CHRISTMAS PLAY BY THE ADS PLAYERS: TOY CHEST TRAUMA GAMES & SNACKS -Christmas Piñata-by Tencia 9:30 meet and greet 10:00 Farkle Club 11:00 Christmas Picture Puzzle 12:00 CHRISTMAS LUNCH 1:00 PARTY GAMES & SNACKS KOOKY KHRISTMAZ KONTESTS: - Christmas Gift wrap-up - Christmas Oven Mitt Unwrap -Snowball Fight -Santa Says/Christmas Winking Murder Monday December 19 Tuesday December 20 Wednesday December 21 Thursday December 22 Friday December 23 9:00) Christmas Bingo 10:00 crafts/ balloon bounce 11:00 Christmas Trivia Support Group 12:00 Lunch/ announcements 1:00 Crafts/ lawn dice 3:00 individual activity 9:00 Christmas Picture Puzzle 9:30 Candy Cane Hunt w/sherry Woodman 10:00 crafts/ lawn dice 11:00 Christmas Backwords 12:00 Lunch / announcements 1:00 Crafts/ balloon volleyball 3:00 Individual activity 9:00 Christmas Picture Puzzles 10:00 crafts/ bocce 11:00 Christmas Concentration 12:00 Lunch / announcements 1:00 Crafts/reading /Sm group 3:00 Individual activity 9:00) Christmas Bingo 10:00 Crafts/ darts 11:00 Christmas trivia Charlie s current events 12:00 Lunch / announcements 1:00 Crafts/ flippy cup - Ron Clarkson Sings Carols from 2:00-3:00 3:00 Individual activities 9:30 meet and greet 10:00 Farkle Club 11:00 Christmas Bingo 12:00 Lunch/announcements 1:00 Crafts/ pong 3:00 TGIF Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! Monday December 26 Tuesday December 27 Wednesday December 28 Thursday December 29 Friday December 30 CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

7 The Benefits Of Music Therapy By: Delialah Falcon Published: September 27, Music therapy is gaining popularity among individuals seeking a natural approach to various conditions. It is an integrative treatment that works well when used in combination with standard medical treatments. Depending on the type of condition being treated, music therapy can also be successful when used as a sole treatment on its own. WHAT IS MUSIC THERAPY? Music therapy is a legitimate health profession that uses music in a therapeutic environment to treat individuals suffering from physical ailments, cognitive disabilities, emotional disorders and social issues. Music therapy relies on music to bring about healing in individuals suffering from a variety of conditions. Health care professionals use music therapy to enhance the quality of life in their patients. Music therapy uses music in a therapeutic manner to encourage individuals to become active participants in the treatment of their condition. Musical involvement helps the individual focus on his strengths, thus providing ways in which those strengths can benefit other aspects of the individual s life. Music therapy helps individuals learn to communicate effectively and gives an outlet for expression of emotions. Several research studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of music therapy, the majority of which support its use in areas such as physical rehabilitation, motivational encouragement and as a form of emotional support. HOW DOES MUSIC THERAPY WORK? There are many ways in which music therapy can have a positive impact on an individual s health and wellness. The type of condition being treated determines how the therapy works. For people suffering from chronic pain, music therapy provides a form of sensory stimulation that brings about a positive response in the individual. For example, the use of music therapy by a woman in labor provides her with a sensory distraction that helps her to visualize positive images that correspond with the music. The music can also help her develop a balanced breathing rhythm that encourages her to exhale to release during steady beats. Physicians and hospital staff report that patients who participate in music therapy often require less medication to control pain and have better overall respiration, blood pressure and heart rate, as opposed to patients who do not partake in music therapy. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MUSIC THERAPY There are numerous conditions that can benefit from the use of music therapy. Research shows that music therapy used in combination with drugs to reduce nausea can greatly reduce nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving high doses of radiation and chemotherapy. Continued on next page

8 Continued For emotional issues, the therapy can be very effective in reducing stress, increasing relaxation, providing an outlet for a release of built up emotions, boosting memory, improving communication, enhancing spirituality and reducing feelings of loneliness. Music therapy is highly effective as a pain management technique, especially in individual suffering chronic pain. Recent studies suggest that music therapy can help lower blood pressure and improve heart health. Music therapy performed in group settings has been shown to have a positive effect on individuals suffering from drug and alcohol addictions. Researchers believe that when used in a clinical setting, music can help individuals by blocking pain receptors, thereby decreasing their perceived level of pain. Music therapy is believed to subconsciously promote rhythmic breathing, thereby increasing relaxation and alleviating stress and anxiety. WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM MUSIC THERAPY? The list of individuals who can benefit from music therapy is a long one. Music therapy is commonly used to treat children and adolescents suffering from behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities and learning disabilities. Women who are pregnant and those who are in labor often use music therapy to help alleviate pain and discomfort. Music therapy is commonly used by Treatment Centers that treat brain injuries or Alzheimer s Disease, as well as cancer centers and drug and alcohol abuse centers. Many psychiatrists or psychologist promote the use of music therapy to treat patients suffering from anxiety and other mental health disorders. Music therapy is a safe, natural treatment that is recommended for just about anyone who is seeking a holistic approach. HOW TO GET STARTED Speak with your physician and inquire about music therapy programs in your area. These programs tend to fill up quickly and because class size is usually limited, they sometimes have waiting lists. In the meantime, try practicing some basic music therapy techniques on your own. First, identify the type of music that has a soothing effect on you. This varies among individuals and is different for everyone. Do not limit yourself to the classical music that is traditionally believed to help with relaxation and mediation. While this may work for some people, others find that rock and roll or country music has a better effect. It is a personal decision based on your likes and dislikes. If you are not sure which type of music will have the most positive effect on your condition, do a quick test to determine your personality type. Ask yourself what your initial reaction is to brief pain, such as when you stub your toe or bite your tongue. If you rant and rave until the pain goes away, your personality may warrant more aggressive music with fast beats. If you are the grin and bear it type, you d probably fare better with soft tones and slow, rhythmic beats. Purchase music CD s or download music to create a personal music CD. Listen to this CD when driving in the car, while making dinner or before bed. Read more at

9 Thursday 1 Friday 2 Table Game: Christmas Table Game: Bake Cookies Concentration Rec: Basketball Rec: Lawn Bocce Arts/Crafts: Make Magnetic Tiles Arts/Crafts: String Beads Reminisce/Snack: Smell Different Reminisce/Snack: Listen to Scents Monday 5 Tuesday 6 Wednesday 7 Thursday 8 Friday 9 Table Game: Christmas Bingo Rec: Ring Toss Arts/Crafts: Coloring Reminisce/Snack: Dance Table Game: Sorting Chips Rec: Lawn Dice Arts/Crafts: Fold Christmas Cards Reminisce/Snack: Listen to Old Stories Table Game: Christmas Bingo Rec: Ring Toss Arts/Crafts: Stamp/Decorate Christmas Cards Reminisce/Snack: Old Movie Music Table Game: Sorting Chips Rec: Lawn Dice Arts/Crafts: Cut Out Pictures Reminisce/Snack: Memory Box Table Game: Christmas Concentration Rec: Ring Toss Arts/Crafts: Rubber Stamping Reminisce/Snack: Hand Massage Monday 12 Tuesday 13 Wednesday 14 Thursday 15 Friday 16 Table Game: Folding Towels Rec: Pong Arts/Crafts: Stamping Wrapping Paper Table Game: Christmas lacing Rec: Darts Arts/Crafts: Finish Wrapping Paper Christmas Party Table Game: Folding Towels Rec: Pong Arts/Crafts: Make Ornaments Christmas Party Table Game: Word Search Rec: Darts Arts/Crafts: Coloring Christmas Party Table Game: Folding Towels Rec: Pong Arts/Crafts: Finish Ornaments Christmas Party Christmas Party Monday 19 Tuesday 20 Wednesday 21 Thursday 22 Friday 23 Table Game: String Beads Rec: Mouse and Cheese toss Arts/Crafts: String Popcorn and Cranberries Table Game: Color Christmas Tree Rec: Ring Toss Arts/Crafts: Glitter Glue Reminisce/Snack: Bake Cookies Table Game: String Beads Rec: Mouse and Cheese toss Arts/Crafts: Decorate Cookies Reminisce/Snack: Christmas Past Table Game: Christmas Lacing Cards Rec: Pong Arts/Crafts: Christmas Cut outs Reminisce/Snack: Fav Stories Table Game: Sorting Uno Rec: Mouse and Cheese toss Arts/Crafts: Pulled String Art Reminisce/Snack: Cat s Cradle Reminisce/Snack: Memory Box Monday 25 Tuesday 26 Wednesday 27 Thursday 28 Friday 29 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

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