Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas 901 N. Jones Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89108 P: 702.648.3425 F: 702.648.1408

M-F 6:30 AM—6:30 PM SAT 8:00 AM—6:00 PM SUN 8:00 AM—6:00 PM

Adult Day Care Center of Henderson 1201 Nevada State Drive

Henderson, NV 89002 P: 702.368.2273 F: 702.243.2273

M-F 6:30 AM—6:30 PM SAT 8:00 AM—6:00 PM

Closed Sundays

www.nevadaseniorservices.org

IT’S JUNE ! Summer is just around the corner.

June 21 is the first day of Summer. We are enjoying our time outside –planting, ice tea, and

outdoor fun. We are celebrating FATHER’S DAY FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH AND SUNDAY, JUNE 16TH.

JUNE IS ALZHEIMER'S & BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH- Get your purple on.

Consider getting a FREE BASELINE MEMORY SCREENING. Speak to our social work/care management staff, Marcy Cherek or Nora Kraidman to set up a screening. Get exercise, eat well, & DANCE! Did you know that synchronizing music & movement (dance) stimulates the brain’s “reward center”. It keeps us happy and helps our cognition– it’s a “2-fer”!

June is GAME MONTH at the Adult Day Care Centers of Las Vegas and Henderson. Mondays & Thursdays we will have games such as: Hoop

Dreams, Name That Tune, Charades, TV Trivia from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s and a Lucky 7’s Card Tournament!

June is National Rose Month! We will be creating rose-themed art to celebrate these beautiful flowers.

Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas

Newsletter

June 2019 NEVADA SENIOR SERVICES

Highlights from May

CINCO

MAYO

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Kentucky

Derby Day

Delicious

MOCK

Juleps !

We all got in the Derby Spirit

for the 145th running of the

Kentucky Derby. We put on

our best hats and sipped on

delicious “Mock Juleps”

If your horse didn’t win, there

is always next year!

Signing

with Betty

Birthday Corner JUNE Our Monthly Birthday Celebrations are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month

Yoga, Chi Kung & Tai Chi Mondays & Saturdays at 10:00

Rock ‘N’ My Workout TU, WED & TH 9:00 am & 12:30 pm

Sign Language and Spanish TH at 10:00 LV and 2:00 HD

Creative Dance on Tuesdays and Fridays

De Andre’s SUNDAY SPA DAYS!

SUNDAY Matinee Movie Series & ZUMBA!

“Fidgit” Quilts Thursday nights 5-7 pm at Pincushion Sewing Shop

GAME DAYS June on Mondays & Thursdays

Father’s Day Celebrations & Special Lunch June 14 & 16

Free Baseline Memory Screenings for Brain Health Awareness Month.

HENDERSON

01 DOROTHY W.

05 GEORGE S.

05 ELIZABETH S.

06 MARGARET B.

LAS VEGAS

02 Benny M.

03 Elese W.

03 Harold F.

04 Rebeca G.

06 Victoria H.

17 Magdalena H.

18 Marcos B.

22 Clyde M.

25 Latrice D.

28 Clemmie J.

GETTING SCENT-IMENTAL: HIBISCUS The subtle scent of the delicate hibiscus flower, used in

many fragrances, can take you away to a calming,

beautiful island. As a delicious tea it is filled with Vitamin

C and antioxidants. Tuck the beautiful flower behind your

right ear in Hawaii to sign you are single and looking for

love. The beautiful plumes attract bees and hummingbirds for their sweet nectar

and it is a gourmet dessert for the adorable 3-toed sloth.

OWN YOUR OWN MASTERPIECE Proceeds from the

purchase of artwork, calendars or cards help fund art

supplies and other special programs at the Adult Day Care

Centers of Las Vegas & Henderson.

GOOD MOOD FOODS Lentils ! A

nutritious food and a staple for millions of

people, lentils are a good source of energy, they

also contain a range of micronutrients, protein

and prebiotic carbohydrates. Several studies

have demonstrated that the consumption of

lentils is immensely connected to the reduction

in the incidence of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cancers and

cardiovascular diseases. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5713359/

LENTIL TACOS! Submitted by Ellen J. 68 years young

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix

lentils and taco seasoning into onion mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute.

Pour chicken broth into skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer until

lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Uncover the skillet and cook until mixture is slightly thickened, 6 to

8 minutes. Mash lentils slightly; stir in salsa. Serve about 1/4 cup lentil mixture in each taco shell.

1 small clove garlic, minced

2/3 cup dried lentils, rinsed

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

1—2/3 cups chicken broth or

vegetable broth

2/3 cups of salsa

GET YOUR SMILE ON & SUPPORT NEVADA SENIOR SERVICES–

It’s a WIN-WIN!

If you are an Amazon Shopper and login to

smile.amazon.com, you can shop as you normally would and

when you designate Nevada Senior Services,

Amazon donates a portion of your sale to

Nevada Senior Services! So EASY!

Meet the Staff

We are pleased to Maria F, Alvin R, Otis T, Barbara S. &

Uvaldo T. to the Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas & Jennie T. and Ruth K. to

the Adult Day Care Center of Henderson.

REMINDER: Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas is open 7 days a week &

closed ONLY on 2 Holidays– Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.

Please make reservations on other Holidays & Sundays

so we can accommodate our participants with proper staffing. Thank You so MUCH !

Dee Dee Woodberry Activity Director

Our smiling Dee Dee has been with

Nevada Senior Services for 13 years.

She was born in Southern California

where she started creating art on paper

her father would bring home from his

work in the garment industry. Dee Dee worked for 15

years in the aerospace industry for Hughes & Allied

Aerospace Engineering– She flew Cessna planes and

volunteered to test “experimental flying machines” !

Changing careers as she was raising a family in Arizona,

she returned to the arts and received her AA degree in

Art and was trained by the Phoenix Art Museum to

teach in the Maricopa County Schools. Later, after

moving to Las Vegas, she cared for her grandmother

who had complex medical issues. Dee Dee received

special care training at Sunrise Hospital in order to

keep her grandmother at home. As Dee Dee dropped

her children at school, she noticed the Adult Day

Program (Then at the Temple Beth Am ) and inquired

about volunteering– The rest is history...

Anna DeBoard RAMP Manager

Anna has overseen the RAMP

home safety modification program

for the past 4 years. She was born

and raised in beautiful high desert

of Burns, Oregon. Anna is a proud

descendant of the Northern Paiute Tribe. She

moved to Las Vegas at 21 for some big city

adventure and started as a keno runner at Circus

Circus. She soon decided to enroll at UNLV and

received her BS in Social Work. When she arrived

in Las Vegas she also volunteered and eventually

worked as the Associate Director for the Las Vegas

Indian Center for a total of 34 years of service.

Anna loves to spend time with her family and

trying out new recipes for their bi-monthly family

dinners. True adventurers, Anna and her husband

spent many years flying their plane to beautiful

destinations and boating on Lake Mead. Anna,

along with her RAMP team, have coordinated/

installed thousands of home safety items for

vulnerable seniors in Southern Nevada.

BACK to BASICS: An educational series for caregivers & seniors

At the Adult Day Care Centers of Las Vegas & Henderson

FREE Monthly Programs at 10:00—11:30 AM

Join us SUNDAY SPA DAYS

with De Andre! A licensed cosmetologist

At the Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas

ADULT DAY CARE CENTER OF LAS VEGAS:

6/18 – The Importance of Legal Planning: What you Should Know

7/16 – Life Hacks: Is Assistive Technology the Answer?

8/20 – Identifying & Navigating Resources: Developing Your Care Plan

ADULT DAY CARE CENTER OF HENDERSON:

6/18 – Life Hacks: Is Assistive Technology the Answer?

7/16 – The Importance of Legal Planning: What you Should Know

8/20 – Healthy Brain, Happy Life: Maintain Your Brain!

Register with Paige Wilson 702-331-5570

pwilson@nevadaseniorservices.org

Bring a friend…

On behalf of our entire family of helpful, caring professionals at The Adult Day Care Centers of Las Vegas

& Henderson, we would like to thank you for continually being an important and appreciated part of our

organization. As we continue to strive to make our Centers a place of caring and fun for all our

participants, always remember our doors are always open to you and your family members’ needs.

Thank you for choosing us!

Dee Dee Woodberry

SOME TIPS FROM YOUR FRIENDLY STAFF:

NURSING UPDATES:

Dolores Maceda is our Lead Nurse. She works at both Centers.

IT’S SUMMER! Keep Hydrated– do not wait until you are thirsty, limit you time in the heat, wear

sunscreen, check weather forecast, look for medication side effects with sun and heat, use your air

conditioning, and watch for heat-related conditions.

Nurses Las Vegas: Dolores, Karen, Genevieve, Genie & Ofelia 702-333-1526

Nurses Henderson: Dolores, Beverly, Genevieve, Genie & Ofelia 702-888-3480

TAKING CARE FROM YOUR AIDES /FLOOR STAFF:

Warm weather is approaching us, that means air conditioning ! If loved ones get chilly,

you might bring a jacket or sweater. Please write your loved-ones’ name in their coats,

sweaters, jackets, pants, shirts and hats.

LV—Dorothy, Hope, Maria, Byron, Alice, Anna, Kha-Shan, and DeAndre

Henderson—Betty, Veniana, Sabrina, Rose Marie, Shelby & Ferdinand

CARING WORDS FROM SOCIAL WORK & CASE MANAGEMENT:

Contact us anytime for information and support . Remember we can assist you with respite care voucher

applications through Helping Hands of Vegas Valley and the Alzheimer’s Association.

Marcy Cherek, LSW, MSW 702-333-1538

Nora Kraidman MS, GCM 702-333-1548 & 702-888-3561 (Henderson- Tues. or Thursdays)

CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES:

Please watch for letters sent home with loved-ones. These are typically follow-up

requests for bus fees, personal supply needs, etc. Thanks!

Jamie, Maria & Marisela—Las Vegas 702-648-3425

& Linda—Henderson 702-368-2273

NEVADA SENIOR SERVICES Caregiver Programs & Groups

Caregiver Support Groups

Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas 901 N. Jones, Las Vegas

1st & 3rd Wednesdays 10:00 am—11:00 am

Adult Day Care Center of Henderson 1201 Nevada State Drive, Henderson

2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Bereavement Group for Caregivers

2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas

Contact Marcy Cherek, LSW, MSW 702-333-1538

Senior Wellness Programs

GAP Geriatric Assessment Program-a free medical assessment program for senior adults 60 years of age and

older. The 2 hour assessment includes memory screening and mood scale, medication review, nutrition review, eye

sight screening, function/fall risk assessment and medical assessment. GAP clinic includes a Geriatric Physician,

Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and Nurse. GAP addresses Caregiver concerns and can also provide/renew

adult day care annual physicals. To schedule, Call 702-368-2273 or for detailed information 702-333-1546

Be Well Series are free lunch and learn programs for senior adults 60+ presented throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

There are 3 modules of the Be Well Series covering information on Nutrition, “Chasing the Blues Away” and Sleep.

Each program has a seated activity including yoga, chi kung, laughing yoga, dance, mindfulness and relaxation

techniques. 702-333-1546

Aging Mastery Program This NCOA program is designed to empower older adults to make and maintain small but

impactful changes in their lives. The ten classes, facilitated by experts in their field, explore navigating longer lives,

physical activity, sleep, healthy eating and hydration, financial fitness, medication management, advanced

planning, healthy relationships, falls prevention, and community engagement. 702-333-1546

This 10-hour workshop, CARING FOR YOU,CARING FOR ME addresses the needs

of family and professional caregivers (10 CEU for social workers available) by

bringing them together in a relaxed setting to discuss common issues, share

ideas, and gain a better understanding of each other’s perspective on what it

means to be a caregiver. Covers coping skills, resources & common concerns.

Info/RSVP Dominique 702-331-2145 dseck@nevadaseniorservices.org

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

•Two sessions: Monday’s June 3 and 10

9:00 am to 1:30 pm

Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas

901 N. Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89108

CARING for YOU, CARING for ME FREE CAREGIVING WORKSHOPS

NEVADA SENIOR SERVICES Care Partner Institute: 702-364-2273

Toll free 844-850-5113

ccrc@nevadaseniorservices.org

FREE PROGRAMS FOR CAREGIVERS:

RCI REACH A program with one-on-one coaching and support for individuals

who care for someone with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Facilitated with a

social worker.

Skills 2 Care A program with occupational therapy strategies for individuals

who care for someone with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Care Consultation Telephone support for ALL caregivers across the lifespan

Caring for You, Caring for Me A ten-hour workshop with professional and family caregivers working together

to reduce barriers and improve the caregiving experience

Care Transitions Supports adults with memory loss and their caregivers for care transitions from hospital

to home.

ONE

STOP

ACCESS

NEVADA CARE CONNECTION RESOURCE CENTER

A free program providing one-on-one decision support for older adults,

caregivers and individuals with

disabilities

Call 702-364-2273 or Toll Free 844-850-5113

Services Include:

Advocacy

Benefits Counseling

Care Planning

Access to Services

Medicare Savings &

Extra Help with

prescriptions

SNAP food program

Ramp Home Safety Modifications For senior adults 60+ grab bars, threshold ramps, raised toilet

seats, tub modifications, etc. 702-538-8743.

Respite Care & Support Services In home respite services 702-333-1599

Care Partner Institute

HENDERSON

Mondays

Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

* Call to set up an

appointment

Many Thanks to our Generous Donors and Supporters:

At Sun City Anthem

ish List:

Items we ALWAYS NEED:

Bingo gift items

Art Supplies—acrylic paint, brushes, colored paper, markers, canvas boards, Mod

Podge, etc.

Decaf coffee

Incontinence items

Baby dolls– Washable stuffed animals

Gift cards—Grocery, Michaels Craft Store, 99¢ only Stores, Amazon, etc.

Want to Volunteer? Office, Outreach Programs, Newsletter, Fundraising, etc. Call Ellen 702-333-1546