Still Waters Adult Day Center News & Updates |
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Still Waters Adult Day Center is a person centered, faith based, and activity rich center for our seniors. We provide a safe place Monday - Friday for seniors to engage with other seniors to encourage social, emotional, and physical well-being. |
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Preparing for Growing Old Series FREE @ Still Waters Adult Day Center |
Join us May 6th, 10am-noon, to learn more about healthy bladder and bowel habits. Did you know incontinence is NOT a normal part of aging? It is costly and embarrassing. Come learn how the bladder and bowel function, the importance of pelvic floor muscles, and how your diet affects your bladder and bowel health. Then join us from 11am-noon as we build an upcycled bird feeder just in time for summer!
Check out the other exciting Saturday topics that will be available over the next few months:
May 6 10am-noon- Healthy Bladder and Bowels and Nature Center Bird Feeders by Creative Nature.
June 3 10am-noon- Options for in home care, respite care, assisted living, long term care, hospice care, and more with Majestic Care and Wickshire Senior Living and Fun with Paints.
July 1 10am-noon- Basics of Elder Law- important documents, trust, probate court, medical benefits with Indiana Estate and Elder Law and cookie decorating with Sugar Chic.
August 5 10am-noon- Money Management with Rebecca Muller, CFP, CFS from Circle Financial Planning, Inc. - Learn how to be prepared with an ICE box (in case of emergency where is your electronic ice box) and when was the last time you had a financial fire drill to know where all your documents are located. Then join us to make wind chimes with Creative Nature from 11am-noon.
Each Saturday we will provide doughnuts and coffee/tea. Come out and meet new people.
OPEN TO ANYONE. Space is limited sign up now.
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Big Strides for Day Centers |
Don't ever tell our nurse, Deb, something can't be done. For anyone that knows Deb she is a force to be reckoned with! As we encourage our staff to take on additional trainings and classes that will benefit them and the center, we discovered in the state of Indiana day centers certified nursing assistants' clinical hours do not count for any advanced trainings and/or classes.
So, Deb spent countless hours to get this changed. She didn't stop when she hit a roadblock. She took this issue to the top at the health department. Needless to say, she succeeded! She got our center approved to have their CNA hours count towards additional trainings.
Not only does this feat support and appreciate our staff but it allows the health department and other training sites to recognize the benefits and successes of day centers.
This not only will allow our staff to gain additional trainings, but this will allow us to be a site to support our local schools with their CNA program. We can now offer to be a site for CNA's to get service learning with us!
Way to go Deb, Still Waters is blessed to have you on our team.
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Caregiver Spotlight- Patsy and family
Ms. Patsy turned 90 years old on April 29. Throughout her entire life, she has always demonstrated a joy for life, happiness, humor, and music. Her compassion for others including serving others has been her guiding light. In July 2022, Patsy’s life was turned upside down when her best friend and husband of 66 years passed away unexpectedly. She went from living independently with her husband in her own home to suddenly living with her youngest daughter and her family. Life changed quickly for everyone. As Patsy's disease progressed, her need for oversight has increased. Through participation in Still Waters Adult Day program, Patsy has been able to gain some independence back in a safe environment that allows for socialization and participation in many activities. While she still has her support and strength at home with her family, she is able to meet and make new friends at Still Waters experiencing joy once again through music, pet therapy and socialization.
Still Waters was blessed to celebrate her 90th birthday with her at the center. It was a fun birthday celebration from a catered meal to a live jazz band! Patsy has developed some amazing friendships at the center, and it is always fun to see the smiles on everyone's face as we celebrate our guests' birthdays!
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From Dementia Guests to Chicken Caretakers: The benefits of chickpower |
It is never too late to add "chicken rancher" to your resume.
Welcome to the Still Waters chicks!
The director raises chickens at home and needed a warm place until they could be moved outside with the other adult hens. It has been fun to watch the guests and even CUMNS kids interact with them daily.
Many people believe animals are good for our emotional health, alleviating anxiety and depression. Studies have shown that pets may have a physical effect on us, including reduced blood pressure, reduced heart rate, reduced cortisol, and increased serotonin.
It has been fun to watch the guests interact with them. One of the guests had a chicken farm so she was a natural with holding them. Another guest has taken on the responsibility to help feed them when he notices their feed needs replaced. One time a chick escaped the cage and all the guests tried to help catch it to put it back in the cage!
It is something we forget about, not just with the elderly but those with dementia, their purpose and meaning in life. The chicks give them a responsibility and a purpose. We all need that meaning and purpose in life.
The smiles are contagious from both the guests and youth from CUMNS!
Feel free to stop by over the next few weeks to hold one if you haven't already.
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Pajama Day at Still Waters |
At Still Waters we wore our pajamas to work on April 19 in appreciation of National Pajama Day. At Still Waters our staff love to engage in fun with our guests. This fun helps establish a strong rapport with the guests. Their job is far more than just taking care of them while at the center and helping them with their health care and activities of daily living.
Bringing laughter and fun both with staff and guests significantly improves our guest's quality of life. Our staff build a foundation with the guests while showing compassion, trust, interest, respect, and transparency.
Still Waters is a combined family of guests, staff, and their families.
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Helpful Guide to Understanding Dementia
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The Dementia Society of America has an excellent guide for understanding dementia and enhancing your brain’s health. This colorful, easy to read 16-page resource titled, The Big Umbrella, is available for free online - click here.
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Healthy Bladder and Bowel, May 6th
10am-noon
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Join us May 6th, 10am-noon, to learn more about healthy bladder and bowel habits. Did you know incontinence is NOT a normal part of aging? It is costly and embarrassing. Come learn how the bladder and bowel function, the importance of pelvic floor muscle, and how your diet affects your bladder and bowel health. Then join us from 11am-noon as we build an upcycled bird feeder just in time for summer!
Nurses Appreciation, May 12
12:45-1pm
Help us recognize Deb and Dorothy for being the most amazing nurses ever! We want to thank them for all their love and compassion they show to the guests and families.
Mother's Day Celebration, May 15
Monday we will celebrate our women with a tea party. Help us celebrate motherhood and appreciate our mother figures!
Caregiver Support Group, May 10th and 24th, Castleton United Methodist Church
9:30-10:30am OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
A Caregiver support group for those providing care to loved ones with age-related disorders/diagnosis. It is a safe and confidential place to share experiences, listen, learn, and reflect. This is open to anyone providing support to an aged loved one. Anyone is welcome to attend at no cost.
This beautiful gift of devotion to another human being often results in self-neglect. When we can access and honor our own feelings and needs, share similar experiences with others, and discover the lessons along our paths, we return to our loved ones strengthened and replenished.
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Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers! |
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Community Supporters
Clearvista Lake
Second Helpings
Indiana University School of Medicine
Alzheimer's Association
Creative Nature
Majestic Care
Wickshire Senior Living
Indiana Estate and Elder Law
Circle Financial Planning, Inc
Worthy by Nature
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Program Supporters
Indiana Flute Circle
Crafty Foxes with Faith Presbyterian Church
Reminiscence with Meredith
Love on a Leash
Reynolds - Milcinovic musicians
Butler Psychology and Neuroscience students
IUPUI Art Therapy graduate student
McKenzie Career Center CNA students
WGU Nursing students
ATT Pioneers
Kendra's Florist
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If you have a special skill and/or talent, we would love to have you at Still Waters! We are always looking for volunteers to assist with fun and innovative programming! Find out more about how you can make a difference in the lives of a senior! Contact Diana at diana@stillwatersadc.org.
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Other ways to support the center: |
If you shop at Kroger, please link Still Waters Adult Day Center to your Kroger card. We will get annual donations to support our center through your shopping at Kroger. Thanks for your continued support! It is easy to do. Just use the link provided. Registration link
Another way to support the center is through our Amazon wish list. We appreciate any help! Registration Link
We are searching for a used smart board
Make sure you follow us on social media! We love to highlight our guests and activities daily.
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