NEW RESIDENT

Marlys M.

WELCOME!

BIRTHDAYS

Diane N . 4/4

Keith M. 4/15

Betty R. 4/15

Joann S. 4/19

Sue Ann M. 4/23

Avonelle W. 4/27

QUOTE

No beauty shines brighter

than that of a good heart.

3 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Dementia In 2031, the baby boomer generation will begin turning 85 – and more than 3 mil-lion of them will have Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. Despite the best efforts of researchers around the globe there is still no cure, but there are things you can do today that may help reduce your risk of developing dementia.

Avoid stress Over the years there have been many studies that link high anxiety with the development of dementia. This is especially true of those who are already at high risk for the disease either genetically or because of certain physical conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. Examine your situation and determine what your main stressors are, and then develop a plan to eliminate as many of them as possible. Then, find ways to do more of the things you love. It could be anything from gardening to world travel, but the more time you spend on these things the better your overall health will be. Quit bad habits Put down the cigarettes! If you are a smoker, you have a 45% higher risk of

developing dementia than a non-smoker of the same age. Also, up to 14% of all dementia cases could possibly be attributed to smoking. Eat more fish and berries and less fast food. Fish, especially salmon, is high in omega-3 fatty acids which build new cell membranes in the brain, control blood clots, and slow Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Berries contain high levels of compounds that fight memory impairment and reduce plaque development in the brain. Stay connected Maintaining strong social connections with friends and family, and keeping your brain active, could lower the risk of dementia. This is an area that is still being studied, but experts think that social and mental stimulation strengthen the connections between the brain and nerve cells. If you or a loved one are thinking of making a move to a retirement community like Primrose, it is easy to stay connected. There is always something going on to keep our residents active, and new friendships and social opportunities abound. If you have questions about senior living, we would be honored to assist you. Just go to www.primroseretirement.com for additional information and to find the Primrose community closest to you.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Toni Wolfe

SALES DIRECTOR Kelly Alexander

NURSING DIRECTOR Kenna Spiehs

LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR Gaylin Washam

DINING SERVICES

Casey Cunningham

BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER Josefina Merryfield

MAINTENANCE TECH

Lonnie Austell

PRIMROSE COMPANY Primrose Retirement Communities,

LLC, provides high-quality independent

and assisted living communities in over

36 locations across the country. Home

Office in Aberdeen, South Dakota since

our founding in 1989, our mission is to

create a happy and healthy living

environment for seniors.

Our motto “this is living!” guides us in

every aspect of our work from

providing personalized attention and a

full and exciting activities calendar to

our friendly and welcoming

atmosphere.

For more information about Primrose

Retirement Communities, visit

www.primroseretirement.com

PLACE

STAMP

HERE

OUR MISSION Our focus is to develop and maintain

happy and healthy living environments

and provide a “person-centered” care

approach for a growing senior populace.

CORE VALUES

Accountability

Relentless Improvement

Passion

Respect

Embrace Change

www.PrimroseRetirement.com

823 S. RANGE RD | STILLWATER, OK 74075 | 405-533-3300 | APRIL 2018

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

HAPPENINGS AT PRIMROSE

TRIVIA

Sometimes

it takes

only one act of

Kindness to change a

person’s life.

Upcoming Events

• 4/3 Thrilling Tuesday in the Pub

• 4/4 Residents Council Meeting

• 4/5 Stillwater High School Visit

• 4/12 OSU Wind Ensemble

• 4/26 Dinner & A Show - Guthrie

• 4/30 Carol Headrick’s Book Review Mrs. Pat was the winner of the St. Paddy’s

Day cake decorating contest!

We went on a tour of the new St. Francis Xavier

Catholic Church.

Please remember to let the

kitchen know when you will

be having guests for lunch.

Thank You!

1 10:45 Chapel Service with the

Nodens - C

1:00 Rummikub - P

2:00 Movie Matinee - T

2:00 Coffee & News - B

3:00 Dominoes - P

2

9:30 Exercise Bands - WC

1:00 Bridge - P

3:00 Sundaes on Mondays -B

3:30 Current Events - B

6:00 Movie - T

3 9:00 Men's Coffee - B

9:30 Stretch DVD - WC

10:00 Walmart Trip - F

10:45 Womens Bible Study - B

1:30 Poker - B

2:00 Quarter Bingo - P

4:00 Thrilling Tuesdays

4

9:30 Chair Yoga - WC

10:30 Prize Bingo - P

1:30 Residents Council - P

3:00 Wii Bowling - WC

3:00 Dominoes & Beer - P

6:00 Movie - T

5 9:15 SHS Visit - F

9:30 Strength DVD - WC

10:30 Billiards - P

1:00 Games - P

3:00 Dominoes - P

6 9-4 Errands on the bus

9:30 Exercise Bands - WC

1:00 Pitch - P

3:00 Backgammon - P

4:00 Live Music Social - P

6:00 Movie - T

7 11:00 Dominoes - P

1:30 Poker - B

1:30 Ice Cream Social - B

2:00 Movie Matinee - T

8

10:45 Chapel Service with the

Nodens - C

1:00 Rummikub - P

2:00 Movie Matinee - T

2:00 Coffee & News - B

3:00 Dominoes - P

9

9:30 Exercise Bands - WC

1:00 Bridge - P

3:00 Sundaes on Mondays -B

3:30 Current Events - B

6:00 Movie - T

10 9:00 Men's Coffee - B

9:30 Stretch DVD - WC

10:00 Walmart Trip - F

10:45 Womens Bible Study - B

1:30 Poker - B

2:00 Quarter Bingo - P

4:00 Thrilling Tuesdays

11

9:30 Chair Yoga - WC

10:30 Prize Bingo - P

3:00 Wii Bowling - WC

3:00 Dominoes & Beer - P

6:00 Movie - T

12

9:30 Strength DVD - WC

10:30 Billiards - P

1:00 Games - P

2:30 The Piano Man - P

3:00 Dominoes - P

5:00 Wind Ensemble Concert

13

9-4 Errands on the bus

9:30 Exercise Bands - WC

1:00 Pitch - P

3:00 Backgammon - P

4:00 Live Music Social - P

6:00 Movie - T

14

11:00 Dominoes - P

1:30 Poker - B

1:30 Ice Cream Social - B

2:00 Movie Matinee - T

15

10:45 Chapel Service with the

Nodens - C

1:00 Rummikub - P

2:00 Movie Matinee - T

2:00 Coffee & News - B

3:00 Dominoes - P

16

9:30 Exercise Bands - WC

1:00 Bridge - P

3:00 Sundaes on Mondays -B

3:30 Current Events - B

6:00 Movie - T

17 9:00 Men's Coffee - B

9:30 Stretch DVD - WC

10:00 Walmart Trip - F

10:45 Womens Bible Study - B

1:30 Poker - B

2:00 Quarter Bingo - P

4:00 Thrilling Tuesdays

18

9:30 Chair Yoga - WC

10:30 Prize Bingo - P

3:00 Wii Bowling - WC

3:00 Dominoes & Beer - P

6:00 Movie - T

19

9:30 Strength DVD - WC

10:30 Billiards - P

1:00 Games - P

3:00 Dominoes - P

20

9-4 Errands on the bus

9:30 Exercise Bands - WC

1:00 Pitch - P

3:00 Backgammon - P

4:00 Birthday Social - P

6:00 Movie - T

21

11:00 Dominoes - P

1:30 Poker - B

1:30 Ice Cream Social - B

2:00 Movie Matinee - T

22

10:45 Chapel Service with the

Nodens - C

1:00 Rummikub - P

2:00 Movie Matinee - T

2:00 Coffee & News - B

3:00 Dominoes - P

23

9:30 Exercise Bands - WC

1:00 Bridge - P

3:00 Sundaes on Mondays -B

3:30 Current Events - B

6:00 Movie - T

24 9:00 Men's Coffee - B

9:30 Stretch DVD - WC

10:00 Walmart Trip - F 10:45 Womens Bible Study - B

1:30 Poker - B

2:00 Quarter Bingo - P

4:00 Thrilling Tuesdays

25

9:30 Chair Yoga - WC

10:30 Prize Bingo - P

3:00 Wii Bowling - WC

3:00 Dominoes & Beer - P

6:00 Movie - T

26

9:30 Strength DVD - WC

10:30 Billiards - P

1:00 Games - P

3:00 Dominoes - P

4:45 Dinner & A Show

27

9-4 Errands on the bus

9:30 Exercise Bands - WC

1:00 Pitch - P

3:00 Backgammon - P

4:00 Sing Along Social - P

6:00 Movie - T

28

11:00 Dominoes - P

1:30 Poker - B

1:30 Ice Cream Social - B

2:00 Movie Matinee - T

29

10:45 Chapel Service with the

Nodens - C

1:00 Rummikub - P

2:00 Movie Matinee - T

2:00 Coffee & News - B

3:00 Dominoes - P

30 9:30 Exercise Bands - WC

1:00 Bridge - P

3:00 Sundaes on Mondays -B

3:30 Current Events - B

6:00 Movie - T

6:00 Carol Headrick Book

Review - P

P = Pub

T = Theatre

WC = Wellness Center

B = Bistro

C = Chapel

EDR = East Dining Room

PDR = Private Dining Room

F = Front Doors

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