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March 2, 2021
February was packed with lots of fun at Brightmore! This past month we celebrated National Heart Month.
Wear Red Day
Beginning with, Wear Red Day on Friday February 5th. Heart Healthy Sheets were passed out to all. The residents participate in a Heart Healthy Independent Scavenger Hunt that took place the following week. Each person that completed the hunt turned his or her sheets into Madeline. The prize, a chance to win a Heart Healthy Basket! The competition was fierce, but one lucky couple took home the heart!
Staff Challenge
After that, Madeline also started a Heart Healthy Staff challenge. For the entire month of February, staff turn in their Wellness Sheets to Madeline weekly. They have an opportunity to win a Staff Heart Basket as well! This is a great way to promote Heart Healthy Moving for all of our individuals at Brightmore.
Recreation Therapy Month
In addition, February also recognizes “Recreation Therapy Month.” Madeline Woodard is our Recreation Therapist/Wellness Coordinator for Brightmore of Wilmington. Recreation Therapists use five domains to assess and work with patients.
- Mental
- Cognitive Functioning
- Physical Functioning
- Psychological/Emotional Functioning
- Social Function
- Spiritual Function.
Currently, Madeline has been working with Brightmore as a Recreation Therapist going on six years. Her excitement is bringing in the new INSPIRE fitness program to Brightmore in March 2021. This program will allow more fitness and Aquatic opportunities for the residents, as well as individualized yearly fitness assessments. It’s all very exciting! In December 2020, Madeline also became ACE-CPT certified. This was an awesome additional certification for her and the Wellness Program.
Spirit Week
Finally, To celebrate this Recreation Therapy month, each year we have a Spirit week. this week brings recreation, fun, and lots of smiles. Who doesn’t love to dress up?! Residents and staff dressed up .We enjoyed:
- Hawaiian day on Tuesday
- Bright Colors on Wednesday
- Crazy and fun hat day on Thursday.
An afternoon pass out of yummy fruit cups followed Hawaiian Day, and the sun was shining bright!
“To keep the body in good health is a duty; otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”
February 19, 2021
Ms. Bettie Morrow was born April 6th, 1939, in Seneca, South Carolina. At 6 months of age she moved with her parents to Shelby, North Carolina where she lived for 50 years. She has one brother and three sons. She was married to her sweetheart for 54 years. Ms. Morrow worked with the SHIPP Medicare …Read More…
February 17, 2021
Robert along with his wife, Sylvia Weeks, have been residents of Brightmore for seven years. He continues to use his lifelong skills, hobbies and passion as a clock repair person into his senior years. As a result of his passion for clocks, it has directly affected his day-to-day activity during the pandemic. Can you believe …Read More…
As a result of COVID, we are doing things a little different this year. However, the much anticipated tradition of the residents voting for the Valentine’s King and Queen continued. Congratulations go to …the Queen – Nancy McConnell and King – Allen McConnell! Residents created Valentine’s Day pins, magnets and flowers. Cards were made by …Read More…
February 12, 2021
What better way to kick off the week of Valentine’s Day than to travel to the city of love? Venice is by far one of the most romantic places on earth. The Italian city of Venice surely makes it onto every travelers’ must-see list. The residents at The Commons spent the week experiencing the best …Read More…
Brightmore Independent Living had a Recognition Lunch for several well-deserving staff to celebrate a “Job Well Done!”. January 20th was Maintenance Day, and we recognized Frank Napoleon, Maintenance Director, and John Metzer, Maintenance Assistant. We thank them for keeping our community, building, and campus so beautiful and up-to-date. January 24-30th was National Activity Professionals’ Week. …Read More…
February 10, 2021
Shirley was born on August 18th, 1924, to Louis and Dora Pfeffer in Harlem, NY. Raised in the Bronx, Shirley enjoyed spending time with friends and family in the borough. Shirley attended Monroe High School and volunteered as a service assistant to one of her favorite teachers. In her spare time, Shirley enjoyed playing basketball …Read More…
February 9, 2021
As we continue to move forward, Brightmore makes sure education for our residents is still a very prominent part of our Life Enrichment program. The Great Courses has been essential for our community. It is an educational series taught by professional lecturers. The lectures can be streamed right on our community channel and into the …Read More…
February 5, 2021
We have a hero in our midst! Our own Beth Turner, Director of Services at The Commons of Brightmore, was awarded the honor of “Senior Care Hero of the Week” by Pam Palanza of Carefinderz, Mike Hartmann from Assisted Living Locators, and Sue Fryt from Cranville, Sumner & Hartzog Law Firm. Beth received this recognition …Read More…
January 13, 2021
“During the pandemic, Greg Forbes Siegman, Author and Storyteller has partnered with many senior communities to offer a “Community Read” of his book and personal story, “The Silhouette Man”, which earned an award for the Multicultural Relations Book of the Year. All participants have the opportunity to read the book individually and then pose any …Read More…
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