Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center

This month, the Port of Call at participating affiliated communities is La Plata, Argentina! The Port of Call program occurs once a month and gives participating residents the opportunity to learn more about a different country through games, fun facts, and cuisine. Stay tuned for more on this month's Port of Call!

We had a picnic on Friday to celebrate Labor Day with great food. Thank you to our dietary department & all the staff who helped serve. You girls rock!

On Saturday our residents enjoyed the Altoona Labor Day parade. It is great to be located in the parade route. They enjoyed the marching band, emergency vehicles and floats. The weather was perfect!

Happy Labor Day!

Today marks the beginning of National Waffle Week! Do you like toppings on your waffles, or just maple syrup?

August is Peach month! Peaches can be a tasty snack or added to pastries, salads, and drinks. Peaches can also benefit your health in many ways. To learn more about how peaches can improve your health, check out our blog:

https://www.saberhealth.com/news/blog/health-benefits-of-peaches

Today is National Lemon Juice Day! Did you know that Lemon Juice has lots of benefits, from lowering your blood pressure to being a good source of vitamin C? Check out this lemon juice blog to learn more: https://www.saberhealth.com/news/blog/lemon-juice-health-benefits

Happy National Cherry Turnover Day!

We can’t think of a better way to cool off on a 90+ degree day than to have milkshakes. Mmmm Good!

This month for the Port of Call program, we are celebrating the culture of Chile! Here are some fun facts about this country:

• The only way to get to Easter island to take a 5.5 hour flight from the Santiago airline
• In Chile, they eat Humitas as an appetizer or main dish; other countries will eat them for breakfast
• Tea is more popular than coffee in Chile

Check out some more fun facts in our blog: https://www.saberhealth.com/news/blog/san-vicente-chile

Happy National Dog Day! Dogs can be wonderful companions and provide love to their families and strangers alike. They can also be trained as therapy dogs and provide psychological and physiological support. To learn more about how therapy dogs can help seniors, check out our blog:

https://www.saberhealth.com/news/blog/how-therapy-dogs-help-seniors

Our residents reminisced about the good old days of freezing corn while husking it. This afternoon, they got to enjoy eating it in a boil; it was delicious!!

Happy National Banana Split Day!

Happy National Waffle Day!

In art club this week, our residents painted sunflower canvases! Some even created their own designs. Great job!!

Happy National Bao Day! Did you know that Bao Day is always on August 22nd? Bao dumplings can come in a variety of tastes and fillings, such as pork, veggies, sweet custard, chocolate, Chinese sausage, and more. Let us know what your favorite restaurant to order bao dumplings is!

Happy National Senior Citizens Day!

This week, we are celebrating the food of Chile! Chilean food has a rich history, beginning with the Amerindians. They primarily used corn in many of their staple dishes. Eventually, the Spanish came to Chile in 1541, bringing a variety of foods with them, including grapes, walnuts, olives, rice, wheat, citrus fruits, garlic, and spices. Check out more on our blog: https://www.saberhealth.com/news/blog/san-vicente-chile

There is still plenty of time left in the summer to get outside and do fun activities such as hiking. Hiking is a fun way to exercise, see nature, and enjoy quality time with friends and family. With so many options to explore, your loved one is sure to find a trail that's right for them! Check out our hiking guide for seniors:

https://www.saberhealth.com/news/blog/hiking-guide-for-seniors

Today is World Breast Cancer Research Day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 255,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States.

While breast cancer can’t be prevented, there are steps that you can take to receive the proper care if diagnosed. It’s important to discuss breast cancer with your doctor to learn about possible lifesaving steps early on. Here are some early warning signs of breast cancer:

Happy World Honey Bee Day! 🐝

On Tuesday, August 13th we had a blast at our “MTO” Waterpark Party! The residents & staff walked/rode through our Waterpark that had a “Car Wash”, rainbow tunnel, sprinkler and kiddie pools to splash in. We also had water balloon and sq**rt gun battles. Music played while the residents & staffed enjoyed the beautiful day (the event was postponed from its original date due to bad weather). We couldn’t have asked for a better day. Thank you to all the staff who helped get residents out! You Rock!

Do you find yourself too busy to prepare better meals for lunch and dinner? You might be eating an unhealthier diet than you think. Here are 10 ways that you can eat healthier: https://www.saberhealth.com/news/blog/eat-healthier

Yesterday we had a Purse Silent Auction. There were 41 purses donated by staff & family members. Residents and staff had the opportunity to place their bids throughout the day. It was quite the bidding war! Thanks to all who participated!

Happy National Creamsicle Day!

Did you know that human eyes can see over one million different colors? Our eyes are very remarkable and give us the ability to see the world around us, which is why it is important to have good vision health. Check out our list of foods that can improve your vision:

https://www.saberhealth.com/news/blog/foods-that-can-improve-vision

This month, the Port of Call theme is San Vicente, Chile! Chile has so many fun things to do, from visiting the beaches to exploring history at the museums. The residents will be enjoying games and food based on the culture of Chile this month. Check out this blog to learn more about Chile and our Port of Call: https://www.saberhealth.com/news/blog/san-vicente-chile

Happy National Melon Day! Melons can be a healthy and tasty snack to enjoy. What is your favorite type of melon?

Happy National S'mores Day! How do you like to make your s'mores?

Happy National Book Lovers Day! 📚 Did you know that there are some scientific benefits to reading, such as relieving stress and lowering your blood pressure? Find out how picking up a good book can give you health benefits: https://www.saberhealth.com/news/blog/benefits-of-reading