May 2013 News and Events

News:

Referral Program
Pick your own neighbor! Refer a friend or family member to move into Park Regency.

If you refer a new private pay resident that moves into Park Regency, after that resident has been living here for three months, Park Regency will pay you a $500 Referral Bonus. In order to qualify for the bonus, the new resident must mention your name at the time of their first tour at Park Regency. All residents, family members of residents, and staff members are eligible to participate in the referral program.

Changes to Medicaid Re-determination Paperwork
There has been some confusion with the Medicaid Re-determination paperwork due to the directions on the forms themselves. In an attempt to scale back the paperwork, the new forms say, "If there are no changes, do nothing." But that is not a correct statement. If there are no changes, you still need to sign the paperwork and return it to Medicaid along with a current bank statement, so that they can verify that nothing has changed. If you receive Medicaid re-determination paperwork and are in need of assistance in completing it or just have questions, both Rebecca and Carol are available to help you.

Events:

Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 12th is Mother's Day, and we're having our annual Mother's Day Brunch, now bigger and better than ever. You can read our Mother's Day Brunch blog post for all the details.

Memorial Day Barbecue
Monday, May 27th is Memorial Day, and we would love for you to join us for our annual Memorial Day BBQ from 11:30am to 1:00pm. We will be serving ribs, chicken, brats, potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans, fruit, and assorted desserts. Make plans to join us by signing up at the front desk or calling our receptionist. Residents and children under 5yrs are free, children 6 to 11yrs are $5, children 12 to 18 and adults are $12, and seniors are $10.

Senior Prom
Once again Park Regency is proud to have some students from Loveland High School coming to help us celebrate our Senior Prom. The Senior Prom this year will be on Friday, May 10, in the activity room at 2pm and will have a Roaring 20's theme. Playing for us will be Ragtime Rhythm performing hits from the 1920's to help with the celebration. We will be serving food as they did in the 20's, drink, costumes, and rip-roaring good time for one and all. You won't want to miss this special event. It is back by popular demand as voted by our residents who attended last year's celebration. All family and friends are welcome and should attend this wonderful fun-filled event. All family and friends are welcome.

Monthly Birthday Party
Come and join us on Friday, May 31, at 2pm in the activity room for our monthly birthday party with the performance of Sue Stormo and Todd Hosman performing the show TRAVELING AROUND THE WORLD together for the first time. This is a show you won't want to miss. There will be songs that are your favorites and very interesting costumes for everyone to see and enjoy. Traveling around the world can be fun when you don't have to leave your seats and can enjoy the ride. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

Other Events:

5-3 Allan will sing his famous Western music
5-24 Charco Broiler for lunch
5-24 Been There, Done That performs for us

Mother's Day Celebration

Mother's Day is coming up soon, on Sunday, May 12th, and we hope that you are making plans to join us for our annual Mother's Day Brunch.

We recently hired a new Executive Chef, Dirk Bliss. We are looking forward to showing off his culinary talents with an expanded Mother's Day Brunch.

Your food selections will be set up in separate display areas to include:

A Bread and Sweets display with homemade breads and sweet rolls.

An Egg Station where omelets can be made to order with your choice of ham, bacon, sausage, cheese, green onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and peppers. Other hot breakfast items offered will include quiche, bacon, sausage links, hashbrowns, or breakfast potatoes.

An Ante-Pasto display with salmon and shrimp and a nice array of veggies.

A Craving Station where you can choose from prime rib, ham, or turkey breast. Hot lunch items to choose from include baked tilapia with shrimp cream sauce, fried chicken, rice pilaf, sweet potato casserole, and grilled asparagus with lemon butter.

There will also be a Fruit Display featuring watermelon, melons, strawberries, pineapple, and oranges.

No brunch is complete without dessert.
Our Dessert Display will have homemade plain cheese cakes with your choice of chocolate, strawberry, or cherry topping, chocolate cake, and pecan, peach, or chocolate cream pie.

Your choice of white or red wine will be served.

The ladies will be receiving carnations.

Please see our receptionist to make your reservations. If possible, please pay for your meal(s) at the time you make your reservations.
Reservations times are:

10:00am

10:30am

11:00am

11:30am

12:00pm

12:30pm

1:00pm

Residents are always at no cost. Guests: Adults are $15 per meal, seniors and children age 12 to 18 are $12, children age 6 to 11 are $5, and children 5 and under are free.

Park Regency Thornton Progress--Video!

Park Regency Thornton is coming along nicely. The construction crew is ready to start putting rock on the outside of one side of the building, and they put part of the roof on yesterday! The building's looking good, and we're getting excited about replicating the quality of Park Regency Loveland in Thornton.

Below, we have a short video of the roof being placed.

Park Regency Thornton will have independent living, assisted living, and a new memory care wing. You can find out more about Park Regency Thornton by visiting the website, www.parkregencythornton.us

A Sweet Valentine's Day Surprise

Valentine's Day isn't just about romance. It's about love, family, and friends. This Valentine's Day, one of our residents received a very special, sweet, and unique Valentine's Day present from her family: an a cappela quartet come to sing for her.

You can enjoy the heartwarming video of the singers below.

Benefits for Veterans Info Meeting

Are you or someone you know a veteran?

Come to Park Regency to learn more about benefits you may be entitled to and don't even know about.

This helpful information will be presented by Greg W. Anderson with Government Benefits Analysts, LLC. Their motto is "Forgotten Income for Forgotten People."

This will be a brief but informative presentation. Refreshments will be provided.

There are two presentation days to choose from:

Monday, March 11, 2013

6:30pm

Saturday, March 16, 2013

4:00pm

Please call to RSVP: (970) 461-1100 ext. 31

February News and Events

FEBRUARY NEWS

Emergency Contact Information
Here we are, well on our way in to 2013. We would like to take this opportunity to update all of our emergency contact information. Sometimes family members move or get a new phone number or email address, and we want to be able to reach you if necessary. If you have a loved one at Park Regency, you should have received a form to fill out with your contact information in with your monthly statement. Please feel free to simply drop off your completed form at the front desk or mail it back or even scan it and email it to us. Our email address is parkregency@comcast.net. Thank you for your assistance.

Park Regency Thornton
We are so excited about the progress on Park Regency Thornton. We thought you might enjoy seeing how it is coming along. The construction workers are currently busy working on the third floor of the building. We have a bulletin board across from the elevator near the dining room for you to stop by and see photograph updates.

Training
Our entire staff will be attending all day ongoing training and learning how we can improve the quality of the care that we provide to residents. Half of the staff will attend Jan 26th, and the other half will attend on Feb. 4th. During this training, we will be reviewing all safety and emergency procedures, proper dining room service, infection control, medication administration, resident abuse, residents rights, fall prevention, skin care and wound prevention, etc. In addition, we will have several speakers in to teach us about rehab therapies, home health, and hospice. It will be a full day of inspiring information to help us do the best job we can possibly do to assist our residents and their families.

Shopping
Who wants to go shopping? We all do! Sadly, not everyone who wants to go shopping is available at the time that we have schedules trips to Wal-Mart or King Soopers, etc. Some people miss out on shopping trips due to doctor appointments. For almost all your shopping needs, you can sign up at the front desk to go on schedules trips with Sue. However, if you have a need to get to the store, and our driving is already going that direction and has room for you in the car, we can take you to the store and pick you up at the agree upon time.

Bus Trips
Shopping trips with Sue are every Monday at 12:30, and monthly restaurant trips are at 11:00. The bus holds 18 plus 2 wheelchairs. At the reception desk there is an activity sign up book. Sign up with Karla or the on-duty receptionist at the front desk if you want to go shopping or out to eat. The first 18 get to go but please sign up anyway as an alternate, because if someone can't make it, then you can go in their place. We determine if we can take alternates on the day of the shopping trip, so be in the lobby at 12:30 to see if there is room for you to go.

Carol Pegg, Administrator

Upcoming Events

Come and join us on Thursday, February 14, 2013, Valentine's Day, at 2pm in the activity room, as we celebrate Valentine's Day with music, food, gifts, and fun. Entertainment will be provided by Sandy, who plays the keyboard and sings, and we will have a great time. All family and friends are welcome.

Come and join us on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at 2pm in the activity room for our monthly birthday party with Ragtime Rhythm performing. They are always a treat and the residents love their music. Back by popular demand, this is a party you won't want to miss. Family and friends are welcome.

Other February events:

2-1 Chinese New Year Party hosted by Sue
2-8 Vannah Martin presents slide show on Israel Pt. 2
2-12 Wii Bowling League starts
2-15 Red Lobster for lunch
2-22 Been There Done That performs for us

December News and Events

EVENTS

Christmas Party

Come and join us on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at 2pm in the activity room, as Sue and Todd sing your favorite Christmas songs for the annual resident and family Christmas Party. We will have food, prizes, and gifts for everyone to enjoy at this wonderful time of the year. All family and friends are welcome to join us for this wonderful day.


New Year's Eve Party

Come and join us on Monday, December 31st, 2012, New Year's Eve, in the dining room, from 6:30-8:00pm for our New Year's Eve party. Jim Turner and his band and Sue Stormo will be your entertainment for the evening. Food, drinks, party favors, and good clean fun will highlight this wonderful night. Family and friends are welcome to join us for this fun special event.

Other December Events

12-7 Vannah Martin's show on Greece and Egypt

12-14 Christmas Happy Hour

12-14 Scenic drive to see Christmas lights

12-21 Silvergrill for lunch

12-28 Birthday party with Tom Yook performing

 NEWS & INFORMATION

Christmas and New Year's Holiday

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we now many of you will be spending time with loved ones. We ask that residents please let us know if they will be staying in the building, having family over to Park Regency, or going out with family for Christmas and New Year's, so we can plan how big of holiday dinners to make and, most importantly, who will be in the building to get their medications, and who we need to prepare medications for them to take with to their family's get-together. You can stop by the front desk or call (970) 461-1100 ex. 83 to let us know. Thank you.

Plans for the New Year

we are now five years old and it is time for a face lift. We are in the process of developing plans to be implemented in 2013 to include upgrade of the front lobby and lounge, add or change out pictures in common space areas, replace worn furniture, carpet, etc.

We are open to your input as we develop our 2013 plans. Please give us your ideas of what would make our environment more pleasant and user friendly. Write a note to Jerry, Carol, or Rebecca.

Staff Changes

Effective December 1st, Jerry will be the Park Regency Loveland Executive Director and the Park Regency Thornton Manager. Carol Pegg will be the new Park Regency Loveland Administrator.

On January 1, 2013, Rebecca Topscher will take over the position of Marketing/Admissions Director and Karla Romero will take over at the front desk as out new receptionist.

We expect our operations and service levels will continue or improve with these great employees in their new positions. They have been training for the new jobs for months.

Please feel free to congratulate these people on their promotions.

Transportation

Park Regency provides transportation for residents to and from medical appointments, local emergency rooms, and group outings. Transportation is available as follows: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. (Please keep in min that Park Regency provides transportation within 10 miles of Park Regency at no cost.)

Every resident has the right to be transported to the hospital emergency room 24 hours a day. This is done by calling 911 either by the resident or a staff member or by being taken to the emergency room by a relative or Park Regency transportation if available. Likewise, a resident can return from the emergency room by a relative or if an administrative person is available, then that person will come to pick you up. Should no one be available to pick you up, both MC and McKee will call Yellow Cab for you.

If residents need transportation on weekends or holidays they should have family or friends provide the transportation. If family or friends are unavailable, then the resident should be prepared to call a local cab company or senior transport. The local Yellow Cab number is: (970) 224-2222. A one mile trip would run $5.75 plus $2.25 for each additional mile. SAINT provides door to door transportation within Lovealnd only. The Loveland SAINT number is (970) 223-8653. They provide transportation within the hours of 8:15am until 4pm. You must make an appointment at least 2 days ahead of time. A donation of at least $1.00 would be appreciated. There is also a new free transport service called Connecting Health. The University of Colorado Health and Columbine health Systems are providing ambulatory van runs on a regular basis Monday through Friday between PVH, Harmony Campus, MCR, and the Greeley Medical Clinic. Their schedule is available on the table near the front desk.