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St. Andrews Village main dining room was busy recently with the sounds of people enjoying the opportunity to have a healthful lunch and benefit the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. " We are so excited to be able to partner with other community groups, have folks come in, enjoy a great lunch in a wonderful setting and donate to a worthy organization," said Mark Lowell, Executive Director of St. Andrews Village. " This is part of our way to give back to the community that is always so generous when it comes to helping others" said Lowell. St. Andrews Village underwrites the cost of the meal, waitstaff and all publicity with one hundred percent of the proceeds going to the non-profit group. "Friends of the Lincoln County Animal Shelter were richly rewarded for their lunch, we raised $943.00 to help their program" concluded Lowell.
Boothbay Harbor Maine, A benefit luncheon, in support of the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, will take place Thursday April 10 at St. Andrews Village, 145 Emery Lane in Boothbay Harbor. " This is the third of our benefit luncheons in support of our community" said Mark Lowell, Executive Director. "In February we had over 100 people attend and we were able to give the Boothbay Region's Community Resources, Fuel Assistance Program over $1000 dollars. It's a great way for folks in the community to have a great lunch, take a look around at what we have to offer and support a community organization that is doing such good work. This time we are happy to support the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. Animals are such an important of the lives of those here at New England's premier retirement community and the shelter has been in the news recently with a large influx of animals and their corresponding needs. It is a pleasure ot be able to support the community with these luncheons, said Lowell. There will be two seatings for the luncheon and individuals are encouraged to make reservations at 633-0920 for either the 11:30 or the 12:30 seating. The menu includes:Cold Tomato and Cucumber or Cream of Asparagus and Chicken Soup;Veggie Wraps with sundried tomatoes, ham,onion,swiss sandwich with honey mustard or tarragon chicken on assorted rolls; bacon broccoli salad and wild berry shortcake. The cost of the luncheon is underwritten by St. Andrews Village with all proceeds going to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. Donations are appreciated with $7.00 suggested per person. ### Pictured in photo: Left to right: Cory Barter, Elissa Shaw and Amy Ronan, St. Andrews Village Dining Team and Kit Sherrill, coordinator, Boothbay Region Community Resources
Boothbay Harbor, ME,...St. Andrews Village, 145 Emery Lane, is sponsoring a Emergency Fuel Fund Benefit Luncheon, Valentine's Day. "We saw a very warm response to our Harvest Luncheon in the fall to benefit the area food pantry, and everyone knows how challenging this winter has been with high heating fuel and gasoline prices. The Emergency Fuel Fund just seemed to be a perfect opportunity for us to continue our efforts to support the community of which we are so very lucky to be a member" said Mark Lowell, Executive Director. " For a very modest donation, people can invite that special someone to join them or just get out and celebrate Valentine's Day with their co-workers. Our dining staff has put together a great menu and there are two seatings so we are very hopeful that the community will participate" concluded Lowell. The luncheon menu includes: Tomato Bisque or Cold Strawberry soup MesclanMix/Mandarin Oranges and Dried Cranberries Sandwiches to include; Roast Beef, Turkey Pesto or Roasted Veggies Black Forest Trifle Heartfelt Punch Donations appreciated ($7.00 suggested) Two seatings at 11:30 amd 12:30. Individuals need to reserve their seat by calling 633-0920.
The Heart to Heart Personal Care Program will be offering a PSS certification class. This class is open for anyone interested in becoming a State of Maine certified PSS. A PSS (Personal Support Specialist) course will be offered at St. Andrews Village starting January 16th. A PSS provides direct support to consumers in assisted living programs, residential care facilities, adult day service programs and home care settings. Supportive services provided by a PSS include helping older or disabled adults in their homes. A PSS helps with bathing, showering, ambulation, dressing, cooking, shopping and cleaning.
PSS instructor Debbie Siegel RN will be teaching this course to those interested in attending. Debbie is a Registered Nurse trained by the Department of Health and Human Services as a PSS instructor, Debbie is employed by St. Andrews Village as Health and Wellness Manager.
Students who successfully complete this training will be certified as a PSS and can work in the settings listed above. The training also qualifies successful students who want to start training as a Certified Nursing Assistant to use some of their class credit toward the CNA training program.
The PSS course is a 50 hour course, 40 hours of classroom and 10 hours of skills training. The class will run Wednesday’s noon-4pm and Friday’s 8am-noon for 7 weeks. Successful completion of the class will provide participants with a certificate from the State of Maine Department of Human Services.
The Heart to Heart Program is a State of Maine Department of Human Services registered personal care program that is offered to residents of the Boothbay Peninsula. More and more seniors want to stay at home with assistance and having trained caregivers is key to providing excellent care.
Please contact Debbie Siegel RN at 633-4105 for questions or to sign up for the class, space is limited so call early.
Living Well Completed - Dec 04, 2007The First Living Well class is now completed.
Living Well is a 6 week program that emphasizes strategies to improve your health. Class was held once a week for 2 ½ hours at St. Andrews Village. Facilitated by Debbie Siegel and Barbara Marr employee’s of St. Andrews Village. Participants learned relaxation techniques, goal setting, managing stress, how to work in partnership with your health care team, eating for better health and managing medications. The Living Well Program was developed at Stanford University where studies were conducted and found that people who took the class had improved health and decreased hospitalizations. The next Living Well class is scheduled for later this winter, please call Debbie or Barbara for more information or to sign up for the next class 633-4105.A Matter of Balance - Nov 30, 2007Learn to Overcome the Fear of Falling
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance is a program for you.
St. Andrews Village is offering A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls, on Thursdays, January 10th through February 21st, from 1:30 pm to 3 p.m. at St. Andrews Village, 145 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor. This program, at St. Andrews Village, is sponsored by St. Andrews Village Health and Wellness in conjunction with the Boothbay Region YMCA.
A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program developed by the Roybal Center for Enhancement of Late-Life Function at Boston University. The program is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults who have concerns about falls. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance.
Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical deconditioning, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent.
Please call Debbie Siegel, RN at 633-4105 to register or for more information, space is limited.
St. Andrews Village to Hold Free Memory Screenings
National Event Stresses the Importance of Proper Detection and Treatment
Boothbay Harbor—If you keep forgetting such things as what you ate for breakfast or where you parked your car, consider participating in National Memory Screening Day on November 13.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) holds National Memory Screening Day each year, and urges anyone concerned about memory problems or interested in memory care to take a free screening that takes only about five to ten minutes to complete. A screening consists of a series of simple questions and tasks, and is administered by a qualified healthcare professional, such as a physician, nurse, psychologist or social worker.
Now in its fifth year, National Memory Screening Day coincides with National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, which takes place during November. This year, approximately 2,000 sites nationwide will provide free memory screenings and information about Alzheimer’s disease, successful aging and local resources.
On November 13, St. Andrews Village will hold memory screenings at the Main Inn, from 8:30-11:30am. For more information, call 633-4105.
“Last year we were able to provide this screening for several folks from the community and it provided them with valuable information that they could share with their doctor” said Debbie Siegel, RN, Health Services Manager.
The tests are noninvasive and completely confidential, and they do not represent a diagnosis. AFA advises those individuals who score poorly or who have normal scores but are still concerned to follow up with their physician or another qualified healthcare professional.
A subsequent medical exam may reveal that the person has a reversible condition such as a vitamin deficiency or thyroid problem, or an irreversible disorder like Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Warning signs of dementia include forgetting people’s names and events, asking repetitive questions, loss of verbal or written skills, confusion over daily routines, and erratic mood swings.
“I can’t stress enough how important it is to take action. Timing is critical. It is far better to know earlier on if you have Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia since available treatments and support services can help improve an individual’s quality of life,” said Eric J. Hall, AFA’s chief executive officer.
For more information about National Memory Screening Day, visit www.nationalmemoryscreening.org. This year, Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is the event’s presenting sponsor.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in New York and made up of hundreds of member organizations that provide hands-on programs to meet the educational, emotional, practical and social needs of families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses. AFA’s services include a toll-free hot line, counseling, educational materials, a free caregiver magazine, and professional training. For information, call (toll-free) 866-AFA-8484 or visit www.alzfdn.org.
St. Andrews Supports Boothbay Region Food Pantry - Nov 19, 2007
St. Andrews Village recently held a community luncheon to benefit the Boothbay Region Food Pantry. "We are so fortunate to be able to live and work in such a responsive community" said Mark Lowell, executive director of St. Andrews Village. " We know there is a need in the community and are lucky to be able to provide the resources so that the community can respond in kind. At our first annual Fall Luncheon we had over sixty people join us for a delicious hearty lunch and donate to support the needs of others through the Food Panty" concluded Lowell.
St. Andrews Village Presents Financial Series
St. Andrews Village and Adam Maguire, The Financial Coach, present an informative three-part series on your financial health. Throughout the month of September, community members will have the opportunity to learn more about long-term care insurance, investing as a retiree and the coming retirement boom.
"Everyday, in healthcare we speak with individuals who are unsure about significant decisions they need to make. The complexity of what we each face when presented with a crisis or as we consider our futures can be overwhelming and debilitating both mentally and physically" said Patrick Forestell, Marketing Director, St. Andrews Village.
"We have tried to adjust our schedule to fit the needs of different groups of people because we realize that these topics are important to these folks and that they might not always be available to hear them if we were to schedule them all in the evening, for instance" said Maguire.
Long term Care Insurance- Protecting your Freedom of Choice and Your Assets will take place in the main dining room of the main inn at St. Andrews Village on Septembe12th from 2-3 pm.
On September 19th from 10-11am the topic will be Investing as a Retiree- Protecting Your Nest Egg and Ensuring Your Financial Longevity will take place in the main dining room.
The Coming Retirement Boom- The Challenges to Boomers: Are You Prepared to Retire in Maine? Will be the final program in the series, September 26 from 7-8 pm in the Private Dining
Each session is about an hour in length and while the program is free seating is limited.
Call today to reserve your space. 633-0920.
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Strategies to Improve your Health Offered at St. Andrews Village
Boothbay Harbor, Maine-- Living Well, a program for chronic disease self management is being offered at St. Andrews Village.
This six-week program emphasing strategies to improve your health-one step at a time, will begin October 4. Those individuals with arthritis, diabetes, emphysema, obesity, depression, or other long-term heatlh conditions should consider taking part in the program. Family members, friends or caregivers are also encouraged to participate.
By taking part in the Living Well program you will learn better ways of coping and managing your health by: setting goals that are doable, working with others, finding support and solutions to problems, making daily tasks easier, relaxing and managing stress and working in partnership with your health care team.
Living Well is a six-week workshop held once a week, for two and a half hours each session. Classes begin on October 4 from 11 am to 2 pm and continue at that time for the following six weeks.
A one time cost of $ 25.00 covers all materials and lunch for all six weeks.
Space is limited. For more information and to sign up contact Debbie Siegel or Barbara Marr at 633-4105.
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Enhance Wellness - Apr 23, 2007
St. Andrews Village Staff Helping Residents to Lead Healthier Lifestyle
Boothbay Harbor, Maine-Living healthy is a lifestyle that everyone strives for. Residents at St. Andrews Village will soon be making this a part of their everyday lifestyle thanks to a new program called Enhance Wellness. Enhance Wellness is a nationally recognized, evidence-based health promotion program now available to the residents at the Main Inn. "Enhance Wellness is a team approach to wellness. The team includes a registered nurse, a social worker, and a trained health mentor", said Debbie Siegel, RN, Wellness Coordinator for St. Andrews Village.
Siegel and Beth McKenna LSW, as representatives of St. Andrews Village, were one of three organizations state wide who attended education programs over the past eight weeks conducted by the Maine Partnership for Healthy Aging in Portland in concert with Senior Services of Seattle, Washington under a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging (AOA) in Washington, D.C. Both are now certified to lead Enhance Wellness programs at St. Andrews Village.
Enhance Wellness is designed to support the individual in making the changes they want to improve their health. “Change is always difficult. It takes time. The program helps to identify the readiness to change and then provides support and encouragement to help individuals reach the goals that they have set for themselves”, said Siegel.
“This new service is included with apartment home residency. We are taking our health promotion and wellness services to a higher level. We want to make healthy living part of the culture of residing at the Village. Programs like Enhance Wellness prove that making healthy choices can make a difference, no matter the age of the individual. Statistics provided by Senior Services of Seattle, Washington indicate that participants have improved their health by 57%, decreased hospitalizations by 38% and decreased hospital days by 72%”, stated Siegel.
In addition to the team, the program includes health screening and the development of an on-going personal health action plan, personal encouragement, problem solving, health education and monitoring, support groups and links to other community services.