Park Manor of McKinney

Everyone should strive to stay active, that goes for seniors too!

According to the CDC, seniors should exercise for at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity (such as brisk walking). Focusing on balance is also essential for healthy aging. For more information, check out this CDC article on physical activity for seniors.

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/older_adults/index.htm

Physical Activity for Healthy Aging Physical activity recommendations for adults age 65 and older.

As the summer gets hotter, it’s extremely important for seniors to stay hydrated! We recommend reading this CDC article to understand the symptoms of heat exhaustion and learn tips for staying cool during the hotter months.

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/emergency-preparedness/older-adults-extreme-heat/index.html

Older Adults and Extreme Heat Steps that older adults can take steps to stay cool during hot weather.

Do your part and give blood this World Blood Donor Day! Your donation helps save the lives of your neighbors and those closest to you!

More than 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, that number keeps growing every year and is projected to exceed 12 million Americans by 2050. That’s why it’s important to understand the severity and warning signs of this deadly disease.

Each year, Alz.org provides an annual report detailing facts and figures. This June, join the effort in spreading awareness for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and honor those who have been affected.

For more information on Alzheimer's disease, visit: www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures

With older Americans month coming to an end, we wanted to share part of our Diversity Newsletter. Such a great read on how this month came to be celebrated!

Do you know the warning signs of a stroke? Act FAST! This month is about spreading stroke awareness and informing others on what to look for.

To learn more about what to do if someone is having a stroke, visit: https://thestrokefoundation.org/home/stroke-facts/warning-signs/

Known as the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale is perhaps the most famous nurse in history.

During the height of the Crimean War in 1854, Florence, along with 30 other nurses provided life-saving medical care to hundreds of wounded British soldiers. Before her arrival, conditions and care at the base camp were horrid, with many soldiers dying of infection versus battle wounds.

Florence worked quickly, cleaning the facilities from top to bottom, establishing a laundry service so patients could have clean linens, and even purchasing medical supplies with her own money. Nightingale herself spent most of her waking hours tending to wounded patients. This extended late into the evenings, earning her the nickname “the Lady with the Lamp.” Her work helped reduce the mortality rate to just 2%. Nurses have been awesome from the very start!

Nurses Week is finally here! Our nurses are critical in providing compassionate and high-quality care for our patients and residents. Many of them are even considered “family” to our patients.

This Nurses Week we want to thank our extraordinary nurses for their continued passion and dedication. Their tireless work impacts the lives of every patient they touch!

Before you celebrate Cinco De Mayo with tacos (and your favorite beverage), here are 3 quick facts about the holiday!

May is a month to celebrate the seniors of America and their contributions to our society. With their lifetime of experiences, successes and struggles, they still have so much to give and teach our communities. They are your friend, loved one, neighbor! So join us in honoring the older americans this month and always.

For more information, check out this great read:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/04/29/a-proclamation-on-older-americans-month-2022/

At our community we treat you like family because to us, you are! Providing kind and compassionate care is of the upmost importance to us. No matter what level of care is needed, our caregivers are committed to providing exceptional, quality care for our residents and patients throughout their stay.

First held in 1970, Earth Day is a day to remind us all just how important our blue planet is. This year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet”, an urgent initiative to combat climate change and reduce our footprint.

To learn more about this important annual holiday, visit https://www.earthday.org/

Happy Easter Sunday! May you enjoy today surrounded by family, friends and all the peeps you can eat!

Every year the World Health Organization focuses on a new challenge for World Health Day. This year, their goal is keeping humans and the planet healthy by limiting pollution and climate change.

To learn more, visit: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2022

We generally don’t think much about our daily routine until there’s a disruption. From getting dressed, to getting out of bed, occupational tasks can be challenging for individuals after an injury, illness or setback. Occupational therapy is designed to help seniors perform functional activities they want and need to do.

This Occupational Therapy month, we’d like to thank all of the amazing and talented therapists at our community for making sure our patients stay healthy and productive as they age!

Today is National Doctors Day! We would like to thank all of our amazing physicians for their dedication and contributions to our wonderful communities. Thank you for everything you do!

Happy National Physicians Week. This week and every week, we honor and celebrate our amazing physicians for everything they do. Thank you for your commitment to creating a safe and loving environment for our residents.

Did you know that historians believe the real St. Patrick was actually born in Britain (not Ireland)?

This St. Patricks’ Day we’d like to wish everyone good luck and fortune! Just know your odds of finding a four-leafed clover is about 1 in 10,000! Happy St Pattys Day.

Happy 174 years McKinney! We love our city! ❤️

Today is National Vaccination Day! Although COVID numbers are getting better, we still encourage everyone to stay healthy by getting your vaccine. Whether it’s for COVID or the flu, do your part to protect yourself and the ones you love!

World Kidney Day may not sound glamorous, but it’s an important day to shine a light on kidney diseases and how to prevent or live with them. Little known fact, 1 in 10 people are affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), which comes with increased risk of heart disease and damage to your organs.

To learn more preventative measures to protect your kidneys, visit: https://www.worldkidneyday.org/.

Ms. Aaron admitted to Park Manor for additional rehab and nursing care following a hospital stay. She received extensive nursing and rehab services during her stay here. After a short stay of 14 days, she was able to return home with her daughter Ms. Aaron made excellent progress with her mobility and ADL’s from requiring assistance to perform tasks at admission to being independent upon her return home! Congrats!

Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to celebrate women throughout history. Fun fact, it actually began as Women’s History Week! Please join us in celebrating the women of the past, present and future, and honoring their contributions to our society.

For more info on what this month is all about, visit https://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history/womens-history-month.

Happy President’s Day! Always celebrated on the 3rd Monday of February, this holiday honors the birthdays of both George Washington (Feb 22) and Abraham Lincoln (Feb 12). In recent times, it’s become a day to celebrate the birthdays of all U.S. Presidents.

Today is Random Act of Kindness Day! We are taking moments throughout our day to spread joy in any way we can. Join us in celebrating such a fun day of being kind to one another.

Staff Spotlight: Laura is one of our amazing certified nursing assistants we can’t recognize enough! Thank you for everything you do for our residents!
Laura has been nominated by some of our patients for Star of the month as well!

On behalf of our loving caregivers, we’d like to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day!

We hope your day is spent with the ones you love most… and chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate!

The big game is finally upon us. While we love eating food, watching funny ads and cheering on our favorite team, we thought it’d be fun to do some football trivia!

Question: How many chicken wings are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday?

Answer: The National Chicken Council (yes they are real), estimates that 1.42 billion wings will be eaten by Americans during the Super Bowl. In fact the average fan consumes 6,000 calories throughout the day.

A thoughtful message or note can be a great way to stay in touch with your loved ones during the pandemic. If you’re unable to visit one of our facilities, we encourage you to send a card! What better time than on Send A Card Day?

February is American Heart Month, a time when we can all focus on cardiovascular health.

The Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is shining a light on hypertension (high blood pressure) which is a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

Visit the CDC site below for tools and resources on American Heart Month.

https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/american_heart_month.htm #:~:text=February%20is%20American%20Heart%20Month,for%20heart%20disease%20and%20stroke.