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Nursing Home Week is May 11 - May 17
It was established in 1987 by the American Health Care Association to recognize the residents who live in nursing homes, their families and those who provide care. The theme this year is “Love is Ageless.” This theme appropriately addresses the idea of love being at the center of action and that it is not limited by age.
To commemorate this special event, the Long Island State Veterans Home is planning a week of activities designed to acknowledge the compassion and dedication that are at the heart of nursing home care.
A Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11 th , will set in motion the festivities. Monday afternoon the residents will experience photographic makeovers in the MPR. Tuesday will highlight a wandering minstrel on the units. The veterans’ canine friends will visit on Wednesday in the MPR.
This will be followed by an art show in the atrium that will reveal creativity as well as individual style. On this same day, for those adventurous residents, a trip to Belmont Racetrack will favor another animal of choice. The Suffolk County VFW Auxiliary will sponsor Bonus Bingo on Thursday.
The Friday Bingo, sponsored by the Suffolk County American Legion Auxiliary, will be followed by a slide show of our innovative community. Because growth and mobility are thematic of life at the Veterans’ Home, Saturday concludes the week’s events with an antique car show that symbolizes the enduring beauty of age.
Since this is a community event, there will be a little surprise for those who extend an extra helping hand. Thank you for helping to make this week a success. A specific calendar of events will follow.
National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 27 - May 3
The Long Island State Veterans Home always takes this opportunity to show our appreciation to our valued volunteers. We will be holding special activities and contests during the week. Thank you volunteers!!!!!!! You make the Veterans Home a very special place.
We will be holding special activities and contests during the week. Thank you volunteers!!!!!!! You make the Veterans Home a very special place.
April is Occupational Therapy Month
April is Occupational Therapy Month and we are having an open house on the 29th in the Solarium at 2pm. All are welcome to come down and learn about what OT has to offer to our residents.
Also, we want to welcome Michelle Barresi, OTR, our newest staff member. And, we just received a new functional electrical stimulation orthosis system for the upper and lower extremities.
Operation Rejuvenation Continues
Construction Update! With our resident demonstration rooms complete,
we are working on our lobby with renovation of the restrooms in the lobby.
Our other completed projects include facility furniture, dining room chairs,
resident room chairs, lifts, tub room renovation, fire protection system upgrade,
HVAC upgrade, elevator renovations, upgrade of cable television wiring,
replacement of facility washers and dryers.
Habitat for Humanity / The House That Stony Brook Built
2008 Golf Outing Coming Up!
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Stony Brook University Habitat for Humanity Build
The L.I. State Veterans Home together
with the Stony Brook U. H. Clinical Education Dept
will conduct a 6 week Nurses Aide Training Program.
To apply, our next Open House is February 21st
from 4-6pm in the East Pavilion Classroom
The next class starts March 17, 2008.
Find out how you, or someone you know, can have a rewarding career in Nursing!
For more information call (631) 444-8712.
LISVH Volunteers Adopt a Soldier
The LISVH Volunteers have adopted a soldier serving in Afghanistan, through A Soldiers Wish List.
The volunteers brought donations of needed items to the Volunteer Holiday Party.
Items will be put in bundles and sent to Afghanistan monthly. The soldier will be sharing the items with his unit.
The Veterans Home volunteers give freely of their time and spirit to the veterans at the Home, they felt it was also important to support our troops who are currently serving.
LISVH Founder Being Celebrated
The founder of the Long Island State Veterans Home, Mr. John (Jack) Flatley, is being inducted, posthumously, into the 2007 Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame for his hard work and dedication starting up the Veterans Home.
The Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame celebrates the humanitarian spirit by inducting volunteer founders of nonprofit organizations whose vision, dedication and drive addressed a community need and began a legacy of service to improve the quality of life on Long Island. The induction ceremony is being held on Sunday, February 3 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Carlyle on the Green, Bethpage State Park.
Tickets are $55 per person. For more information contact Susan Helmus at the Veterans Home, call: 444-8590 or e-mail: Susan.Helmus@StonyBrook.edu
2008 Calendars Available
The new 2008 Long Island Veterans Monuments Calendar is now available! To request your copy now, call (631) 444-8615 or e-mail to jonathan.spier@stonybrook.edu
Frank Gerard Cervo is a member of Boy Scout Troop 301, Saint James, New York. In the early part of 2007, Frank decided to construct a fish pond at the LISVH as his Eagle Scout Project. He submitted a plan for the building of the pond to Mr. Fred Sganga and Mr. Jack Dell'Orto of the Veterans Home and to his Eagle Scout Advisor and Troup 301 Scoutmaster. After receiving enthusiastic support for the project, Frank raised funds by organizing two Car Washes and purchased the necessary materials for the pond. With the help of Mr. Dell'Orto, fellow scouts, adult volunteers and Vets Home employees, Frank completed the project this summer. In the fish pond dedication ceremony held in early September, Frank thanked all those who supported and contributed to the project and hoped that the residents, families and staff of the LISVH would enjoy the pond for many years to come.
LONG ISLAND BLOOD SUPPLY DANGEROUSLY LOW
Westbury, NY, July 23, 2007 — Long Island Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center (NYBC),
has reached a critically low inventory today of all blood types.
Eligible donors are urged to call 1-800-933-BLOOD
or go to www.nybloodcenter.org and schedule
an appointment to donate blood immediately.
Golden Games - Congratulations to All Participants
See the Newsday Video "Nursing Homes Complete In Golden Games: Click here to go to Newsday
