Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community

Weatherford Arbor House Informer Teresa Brown

Executive Director

Samantha LaJone Administrative Assistant

Jana Brown Director of Nursing & Community Relations

Mary Roden Team Lead

Carrolyn Brawner Beautician

Amy Mason Dietary Manager

Jessica Reed Environmental Specialist

Eli Hale Maintenance

And a host of

wonderful caregivers and dietary staff.

Arbor House of Weatherford

1101 Jameson Street Weatherford, Tx 76086

817-599-5075 817-613-9230 fax

www.arborhouselivingcom License #128446

#134168

Spring Is Here!!!

I’m anxious to start spending more time outdoors with springs arrival. This is defi-nitely one of my favorite times of the year. With warmer weather, we will see addi-tional flowers, herbs and vegetables being added to our community. Everyone starts decorating their yards with hanging baskets, lawn decorations and planting their fa-vorite in the flower beds. Whether you live in a house, an apartment or anything in between, its always fun to have projects to bring spring to YOUR home. It’s a great feeling to make a project that helps your home be more inviting and make a great first impression. We want to invite all our residents here at Arbor House to join in and show off your excitement for spring. We look forward to seeing the colorful and creative décor around our community. We look forward to seeing everyone's great efforts!

Advice from a Tree

Stand Tall and Proud

Sink your roots deeply into the Earth

Reflect the light of a greater source

Think long term

Go out on a limb

Be flexible

Embrace with joy the changing seasons

For each yields its own abundance

The Energy and Birth of Spring

The Growth and Contentment of Summer

The Wisdom to let go of leaves in the Fall

The Rest and Quiet Renewal of Winter

Feel the wind and the sun and delight in their presence

Look up at the moon that shines down upon you and the mystery

of the stars at night.

Seek nourishment from the good things in life, Simple pleasures

Be content with your natural beauty

Drink plenty of water

Let your limbs sway and dance in the breezes

Remember your roots

Enjoy the view!

Giving New Meaning To Life

Nancy & Jessica Sometimes you just need a hug!

Joan, Sue & Margie enjoy some pet therapy

Joyce working hard on her Active Mind work.

Carrolyn makes sure Helen got her popcorn and cappuccino after getting her hair done!

Lorraine showing off her beautiful flowers from her

family!

Sharing fellowship and food at the Retirement Village pot luck!

Earl & Sue enjoy an afternoon treat

Kathryn clap along to the music!

Randy gets our toes a tappin’ and our hands a clappin’

Kathryn and Jackie enjoy some one on one time together!

Spring Into A Fun And Active Lifestyle!

It’s important to keep active mentally as well as physically, and now that winter is here, there is more to

look forward to warmer weather. Come get to know your neighbors at one of this month’s fun events.

Join us for one of our fun planned activities or just stop by for a cup of coffee and to visit!

Save The Date

*Monday Devotional * Monday @ 10:00 am Come learn about the bible *Wooden Spoon* Everyday @ 2:00 pm Enjoy cooking and a yummy snack! *Lets Stroll* Everyday @ 9:30 pm Come walk around the community *Hug A Friend Everyday @ 2:45 pm Everyone needs 10 hugs a day! Come get yours here with us!! *Randy Ingram* Every Thursday @ 10:00 am Come enjoy the music! *Memories In The Making* Every Friday @ 10:00 am Creating and Recalling! *Joy Singers* April 18, 2017 @ 10:00 am in MC Come sing hymns with the singers *Texas Wildflower s* April 18, 2017 2:30 am in MC Enjoy the ladies clog dancing *Saturday Church Service * Saturday @ 3:00 pm Come join in and praise the Lord

*Bible Study with Dale * Monday @ 1:00 pm Come learn and discuss the bible

*Sewing with Thea * Monday @ 3:00 pm Enjoy friendship and sewing some stitches

* Yoga with Kathy * Wednesdays @ 1:00 pm Join in, work on balance and strength. * Painting Circle* Wednesday @ #:00pm Lets learn some painting techniques

* Active Mind * Thursdays @ 9:45 am Mind teasing and strengthening your brain

*Game Night * Tuesday @ 6:00 pm Come play games from Dominoes to Poker

*Pot Luck * April 13, 2017 @ 5:00pm Bring a covered dish and enjoy fellowship with your neighbors!

* Bingo * April 7, 2017 @ 11:00am - Tammy with Best Care April 14, 2017 @ 1:00pm - Emily with Kindred April 14, 2017 @ 11:00am - Tammy with Best Care April 28, 2017 @ 1:00pm - Emily with Kindred Join us for a fun game of Bingo

The following engagements are in our Main Community.

Wine Tasting with Kandra & Rob April 19, 2017 @ 4:30pm

We invited Kandra with Encompass Hospice and her friend Rob to teach us a thing or two about wine and

to let us sample a few!

Easter Egg Hunt April 13, 2017 @ 2:30pm

Why should the kids have all the fun…. Join us for an adult egg hunt with Tammy with

Best Care Home Health. All are welcomed to join in!

Spring

is in the air! And so are all of the airborne allergens that come with it. For allergy

sufferers, spring can be a constant struggle with symptoms ranging from sniffling

and sneezing to itchy eyes and overall malaise. To make matters worse, current

medications used to treat allergy symptoms usually contain antihistamines, which

can cause drowsiness and dizziness – side effects that can be especially dangerous

for seniors.

Here are a few tips from the American Academy of Allergy, to help minimize

symptoms this season:

1. Avoid allergens and molds as much as possible. Instead of walking outside in the park or on

hiking trails, try walking in the local shopping mall. Most malls have walking clubs with mall

businesses offering discounts. Plus you can enjoy the comfort of the air conditioning.

2. When you have to go outside try to avoid grassy areas (especially those areas with fresh mowed

grass) or areas with lots of foliage.

3. Keep windows closed at night to prevent pollens or molds from drifting into your home.

4. Use an air conditioner and dehumidifier to keep air clean, cool and dry.

5. Keep car windows closed while traveling.

6. Be aware of local pollen counts and avoid outdoor activity on days when it is high.

7. If you live in an area that has high smog levels, be aware of those levels and take appropriate

measures such as staying indoors .

8. Plan your vacation at the beach rather than the mountains, pollen counts are much lower at the

beach near the ocean.

9. If you must mow or rake – activities that stir up a lot of pollen and mold – wear a paper respira-

tory mask to lower your exposure.

10. Even though “line-dried” clothing and linens have a wonderful “fresh” scent, use the dryer, as

pollens and mold can collect on items drying on the clothesline.

11. Take medications as prescribed in the recommended dosage. Even if your symptoms are

severe, stick with the recommended amounts of medication.

12. Shower after being outdoors to remove any pollen and mold that may be left clinging to your

skin and hair.

We hope these tips will help keep you symptom-free this allergy season and able enjoy the

beautiful bloom of spring.

Nurses Notes Jana Brown, LVN

Ar-

bor House of Weatherford

1101 Jameson Street

Weatherford, Texas 76086

817-599-5075

www.arborhouseliving.com

Arbor House of Weatherford Communities

consist of Memory Care, Assisted Living,

and Independent Apartments. Our Independent Living Community offers privacy and

can be tailored to meet the needs of the residents with

services such as medication management, housekeeping,

home-cooked meals delivered or in our private dining

room as desired. The Assisted Living Communities

The Memory Care community has a secured and enclosed yard/patio where they can be closer to

nature. The smaller setting promotes a greater independence and dignity for those managing

dementia causing diseases. We practice “Social Dining,” a technique in which the care team dines

with our residents to promote conversation and provide socially appropriate cueing and assistance,

while offering home-cooked meals. Our engagement program offer a consistent routine to increase

independence and are designed to touch key areas of interest. These are structured and purpose-

filled programs to help reduces stress and sun downing. Our staff longevity and ratio allows more

personal care, while building a strong relationship with residents and family. Our home-like

environment lets our residents know they are loved and encourages visits from family and friends.

It provides the residents a strong sense of belonging.

The greatest compliment you can give us is your referral.

We’d love to give your friends a tour of our home-like community.