Issue #19 The Monarch News Nov. 2011
In This Issue
The Monarch Home
National Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Caregiver of the Month
Quick Links & Contact Information
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INTRODUCING.....
THE MONARCH HOME
IS NOW OPEN!
A Home Like setting made Just for YOU!
A Safe, happy, caring environment for your loved one guaranteed.
Respectfully,
Lisa McFarland RD NHA
Registered Dietitian & Nursing Home Administrator
Private Rooms are currently available! Call Lisa today to discuss your reservation!
(586) 247-3513x201
The Monarch Home is located in beautiful Otter Lake, Michigan.
~Three home-cooked meals & snacks daily
~Medication administration & assistance
~Incontinence Management
~Daily social functions, enriching physical & cognitive needs
~Daily housekeeping & linen services
~Personal laundry service
~24 Hour Staffing
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November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's, a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees. If you notice any of them, please see a doctor.
Signs of Alzheimer's Typical age-related changes
Poor judgment and decision making Making a bad decision once in a while
Inability to manage a budget Missing a monthly payment
Losing track of the date or the season Forgetting which day it is and remembering later
Difficulty having a conversation Sometimes forgetting which word to use
Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps to find them Losing things from time to time
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Caregiver of the Month
Lamika
Our Caregiver of the month is Lamika!
Congratulations Lamika, keep up the wonderful work!
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES!
