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It’s Summer Concert Time!
Summer is nearly here which means that the staff at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman has been busy planning an exciting summer of lawn concerts. Three concerts, all free and open to the public, are scheduled.
- Tuesday, June 18th : The Steve Fazzini Band
- Thursday, July 18th: The Calypso Gypsies Trio
- Tuesday, August 20th: The Jim Frank Trio
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and plan to have a toe tappin’ time. All concerts start at 7pm.
In the case of inclement weather, the concerts will move indoors (due to space limitations, indoor concerts must be restricted to residents only).
Click here or on the image below for a poster.
Drive Safer, Drive Better, Drive Longer
Shepherd of the Valley is inviting mature drivers age 60 or better to sign-up for the AAA Safe Driving for Mature Operators Course. The state-certified course, which can qualify attendees for auto insurance discounts, is being offered in three locations over the summer. Click here for a flyer.
- June 10 & 12
Shepherd of the Valley-Niles
1500 McKinley Ave., Niles
To register call Kristen Taylor
330-544-0771, ext. 2817 - July 22 & 24
Shepherd of the Valley-Howland
4100 North River Road, NE, Warren
To register call Dawn Olson
330-856-9232, ext. 2618 - August 5 & 7
Shepherd of the Valley-Poland
301 W. Western Reserve Road, Poland
To register call Elida Cowles, LPN
330-726-7110, ext. 2318
The State certified AAA instructor will share, through interactive classroom-based instruction, the most up-to-date information on mature driver’s education. Focus areas include vision, adjusting speed, road rage, drowsy driving, prescription medications, driving emergencies, and more.
The course runs from 10am – 3pm both days with an hour for lunch. Lunch is available each day for an additional cost or participants may take advantage of the numerous dining locations nearby. Lunch reservations must be made when signing up for the class.
Class size is limited to 15 participants, so registration is REQUIRED. The cost is $10 for AAA members and $15 for non-members. The course is approved for insurance discounts by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles under Ohio’s Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Course for Drivers age 60+. Participants must be at least 60 years old to qualify for an insurance discount and meet any other any other criteria required by the insurance carrier. The insurance company determines the amount of the discount, which is good for three years.
For more information or to register, call the Shepherd community offering the class in which you are interested.
The Gardens at SOV-Niles May Life Enrichment Calendar
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Boardman Life Enrichment Calendar
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May Life Enrichment Calandar for The Greens at Howland
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The Gardens at Niles April Life Enrichment Calendar
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The Greens at Howland April Life Enrichment Calendar
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Boardman April Life Enrichment Calendar
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The Gardens at SOV-Niles Life Enrichment Calendar
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March Life Enrichment Calendar for The Greens
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Boardman Life Enrichment Calendar for March
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2nd Wind Dream Showcases Inner and Outer Beauty
The Dream Team at Shepherd of the Valley-Niles and Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture, Inc. recently teamed up to give Judy Bittner a well-deserved day of pampering.
As a homemaker and stay at home mom, Judy, a resident at Shepherd of the Valley-Niles, loved taking care of her family. However, with all those responsibilities she never had the time to pamper herself. On February 6, she finally got that pampering thanks to the instructors and students at Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture.
Judy with Bridgette and Brandy at Raphael's School of Beauty Culture
Judy’s day started at breakfast with the surprise news that her dream of going to a spa was coming true. At Rafael’s, she received a new modern hair style and a glittery blue manicure from student Brandy and new make-up from Bridgette.
“They aren’t going to let me back in at Shepherd of the Valley,” Judy said when her new look was revealed. “I am too beautiful!”
Judy’s outgoing personality touched everyone, and a few tears were shed and lots of pictures taken to capture the day. “Its days like today and people like Judy,” Brandy exclaimed, “that make me realize this is exactly what I am supposed to do.”
With her new ‘do and make-up, Judy was off to lunch with daughter Pam at their favorite place, the Olive Garden. Their arrival was like a reunion with wait staff visiting the table and bringing Judy her favorite meal; linguine marinara, salad, and Diet Coke. Dessert was on the house thanks to the generosity of manager Joe Bezilla.
The conversation never stopped and everyone learned about Judy’s competitiveness and her love of motorcycles, fringe and Ford Mustangs.
This day was a perfect 2nd Wind Dream and will make Judy and everyone who had a part in it smile for long time.
5 Tips For Helping Parents Make Good Health Care Decisions
Part of being the child of aging parents involves helping with health care decisions. This can be challenging, particularly when we are out of the area. We often think we know exactly what our parents need and should be doing, but they don’t seem to be getting with the program!
The reality is no one wants to admit they are getting old and need assistance. Our parents want to maintain their independence and be in control of their own lives. Unfortunately, this can lead to unsafe living arrangements and arguments about what to do.
Here are five tips for helping the older members of our families make the decisions and get the level of care they need.
Be patient. Remember an aging family member will make decisions based on their life experiences — which are frequently quite different from yours.
Break big decisions into several smaller ones. If they’re overwhelmed, help them break a big decision down into several smaller steps. For example, a decision about moving to an assisted living apartment can start with a short respite stay. There is no commitment to make the move permanent and you both can “try on” the retirement community.
Be prepared for some initial confusion and distress. Change is hard. Most people want to “age in place” if possible. When they must move to a new environment, change can initially be distressing. This is especially true if they are grappling with dementia. So be prepared and be patient.
Have a plan when coming home from the hospital. Your family member may come home from the hospital requiring quite a bit of care. While you may want to provide care yourself, that may not be practical. Check your health insurance to see if it includes home health services, such as At Home With Shepherd, Shepherd of the Valley’s home health agency.
If changes need to be made at home, such as ramps or grab-bars in the bathroom, or there is frail spouse at home…or no one to help, Shepherd also offers Almost Home at the Poland and Howland communities. These fully furnished condos provide a safe place to stay while home is being readied. Download a brochure
Your presence and involvement is important. All individuals, especially the elderly, who have an actively involved family member, get better care. Your presence and involvement in a family member’s care should be welcomed by health care providers and signals that you are concerned and want them well cared for.
The Gardens at Niles February Life Enrichment Calendar
Interested in activities and outings planned for The Gardens at SOV-Niles?
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Boardman February Life Enrichment Calendar
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Howland February Greens Life Enrichment Calendar
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At Home With Shepherd Nationally Recognized
At Home With Shepherd, Shepherd of the Valley’s home health agency, has been nationally recognized by the 2012 HomeCare Elite™ as one of the Top 500 home health agencies, scoring higher than 96% of the Medicare certified agencies nationwide. The HomeCare Elite™ identifies the top home health agencies in the United States. Agencies are ranked through analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement, and financial performance.
Kris Siciliano, RN, and Victoria Brown, display the Certificate of Recognition received by At Home With Shepherd for being among the top 500 Home Care Agencies in the United States.
“The 2012 HomeCare Elite™ winners demonstrate a commitment to providing patient-centered care and serving as leaders in the home health community. Their success offers data-driven proof of being well-managed and high quality care providers to hospitals, managed care organizations, ACOs, and other potential referral partners across the healthcare continuum,” said Susan L. Henricks, President and COO of National Research Corporation, the parent company of OCS HomeCare. “Again, this year, we updated our methodology to reflect the rapidly evolving quality-focused healthcare landscape and national value-based purchasing trends. We congratulate At Home With Shepherd on being one of the top 500 home care agencies in the country.”
Victoria Brown, Shepherd of the Valley Associate Director and CFO, credits Kris Siciliano, RN, At Home With Shepherd Director, and all of At Home With Shepherd’s staff with the company’s ability to rank as one of the HomeCare Elite™. She said, “It is through Kris’s leadership and the dedication of our staff that At Home With Shepherd is able to provide premier home health services to the residents of Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties.”
Follow the link to the Vindicator story.
Niles January Leisure Activity for The Gardens
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Niles Assisted Living LIfe Enrichment Calendar for January
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Howland Carefree Independent Social Calendar for January
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