The Woodruff Manor Beat

Woodruff Manor Health & Rehab 1114 E. Georgia Rd Woodruff, SC 29388 P (864) 476 -7092 F (864 )476 -0753

JANUARY 2014
Volume 2, Issue 1
Please contact Angie Fisher or DeAnn Henderson to schedule your tour!

W W W. WO ODR UF F MA N OR.N E T

A TRIBUTE TO THE ACTIVITY PROFESSION

A Caring Breed, the Activity Professional Seed

by Bob McGowan, L.N.H.A.

Our nursing home is rich for sure But money plays no part For you see we serve both rich and poor And Activities provides the heart. While most in healthcare do their part sworn And provide residents good quality care, Activities thinks beyond the norm with magnificent experiences to share. With expertise and creativity they gauge and create unique events For all residents regardless of age They bring happiness and content. Regardless of medical condition This caring group maintains The desire to bring events to fruition with health and wellbeing sustained. What better way to serve mankind Then to serve those so in need A more caring group one could not find Then in the Activity seed. So if you ever need a perfect form Of unwavering desire and caring Instead of depending on the norm Look to only to Activities for bearing. A caring breed, the Activity Professional Seed!

National Activity Professionals Week [January 19th - 25th]

This week was created to celebrate the contributions of Activity Professionals in all senior living communities. Woodruff Manors Activity Department has a clear vision, unfailing enthusiasm, and dogged determination regarding our residents. They create; they support; they empower; they interact; they accept. Their relationship with our residents may start with affiliation but grows to affection, finally maturing into affirmation with each special individual resident. They give their hearts and souls to what they do, and, for that, we thank them!
Woodruff Manors Activity Department Team
Crystal Lewis, Activity Director Sarah Anthony, Licensed Cosmetologist Stephanie Ellason

Winter Safety Tips

When the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, including hypothermia, frostbite, and falls in ice and snow. Its important that they, and those that care for them, take certain precautions at this time of year. Know the warning signs of hypothermia. Stay indoors; stay dry; and wear layers. Mittens are warmer than gloves, and a scarf can be used to cover the mouth and nose to protect lungs from cold air. Know the warning signs of frostbite. Cover up all parts of your body when going outdoors, and go inside immediately if skin changes colors or starts hurting. If frostbite occurs, place frostbitten parts of the body in warm (not hot) water. Carefully shovel steps and walkways. Do not walk on icy or snowy sidewalks. Look for ones dry and clear. Wear boots with non-skid soles. If you use a cane, replace the rubber tip before it is worn smooth to keep it from slipping when you walk. Know the risks for carbon monoxide poisoning if you burn wood or use natural gas, kerosene, or other fuels. When using a kerosene heater, barely crack a window. Keep space heaters 3 ft away from anything to prevent a fire. Always keep fire extinguishers handy, ones that can be used for a variety of types of fires.

ICE, ICE, BABY!

Making homemade de-icing solutions for car windshields is fairly easy, cheap, and transportable so you can store them in your car, office, or garage. There are 2 proper formulas that you can make out of supplies commonly found in your home. The first involves 3:1 vinegar to cold water solution, which can be stored in a bottle to spray over your windshield. The other is 2:1 rubbing alcohol to cold water solution, which can also be sprayed over your windshield. Make sure the water is NEVER hot or even slightly warm, as this could crack your windshield.

Homemade De-Icers for Car Windshields