SOCIALIZATION
Penny and her son Chris celebrate Viva Italia Valen-Dine in 2015
VIVA ITALIA VALEN-DINE
An old favorite and tradition at the TRAVELING Stone Pear THE on WORLD Valentine ’ s Day is our Viva Italia Valen-Dine and we ’ re bringing it back ! Residents will enjoy homestyle dining amidst candle-light with a menu reminiscent of Old World Italy , including spaghetti and meatballs , garlic bread , fresh garden salad , and choice of dessert . Promises to be magnifico !
IMPORTANCE OF SOCIALIZATION Seniors are especially vulnerable to feelings of isolation and loneliness . Typically , we see isolated seniors at home alone . Older adults who live in nursing , assisted , or senior living communities are generally more active and more social because of the opportunities they have throughout the day to connect with neighbors and staff members .
Socialization is important for everyone , but especially for older adults . Benefits include :
• Decreased feelings of depression and anxiety
• Decreased health complications from obesity to heart disease
• Decreased cognitive loss
• Increased immune system response ( We can all use this right now !)
• Feeling connected and supported by peers
Social distancing within each senior living community is looking a bit different depending on where you are in the world right now . Fortunately , WVHCA , last month , began permitting socially distanced groups for communal dining , group activities , and group therapy in non-COVID units maintaining required precautions . This has been a welcomed and timely announcement for so many of our residents . We are reintroducing old friends and new faces to one another and are excited to implement a stimulating mix of new activities with old favorites to share in together .
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! Wishing you another year full of blessings !
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS Please welcome our new residents when you see them across campus !
Stone Pear Pavilion Judith C . Jessica D . Doris D . Geraldine F . William F . Beatrice M . Stephanie M . Sue O . Donna P . Timothy R . Sally W .
The Orchards of East Liverpool Marylyn B . 02 / 06 Judith B . 02 / 08 Marilyn H . 02 / 16
Pepperberry Suites Mary B . 02 / 20
Stone Pear Pavilion |
Eldora M . |
02 / 07 |
Sue O . |
02 / 07 |
Frances D . |
02 / 11 |
Doris D . |
02 / 15 |
William F . |
02 / 25 |
Bonnie R . |
02 / 27 |
Peachtree Inn |
William M . |
02 / 21 |
Elwood F . |
02 / 26 |
June R . |
02 / 26 |
The Orchards of |
Saxonburg |
Ruth C . |
02 / 02 |
Priscilla M . |
02 / 07 |
Barbara E . |
02 / 17 |
William C . |
02 / 19 |
Lauren D . |
02 / 22 |
Harley F . |
02 / 24 |
Patricia F . |
02 / 27 |