December 2012
Emeritus at Tullahoma
801 Wilson Ave
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Telephone: (931) 455-2000
Letter From the
Executive Director
Emeritus at Tullahoma
“Our family is committed to yours!”
Executive Director
Angela Bowden
Life Enrichment Director
Molly Alford
Business Office Director
Dianna Hill
Resident Care Director
Robin Lyle
Dining Services Director
Christopher Lawrence
Maintenance Director
Michael Kerr
At Emeritus Senior Living, our
residents’ well-being is
our top priority. We know
that the number one reason
people select a senior living
community is the quality of
care they receive.
We are passionately
committed to making a
difference in people’s lives by
providing service of the highest
quality and value in a supportive
environment, promoting the
health, independence and social
interaction of seniors.
We’re dedicated to providing
this exceptional care for our
residents, and if there is ever
anything we can do for you,
please do not hesitate to ask.
As always, our family is
committed to yours.
Brain Health Tip
Motivational Tip
“Believe you can and you’re
halfway there.”
—Theodore Roosevelt
To ensure your lifestyle
promotes brain health,
participate in a minimum of
three Brain Health activities a
day. Determine whether an
activity is brain healthy by
considering the following
questions:
Christmas Dinner
Emeritus at Tullahoma will have
a Christmas Party with our
residents and their families on
Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. Please watch
the mail for your special
invitation to our Christmas
Party. Santa and the Emeritus
family look forward to seeing
you there!
Does the activity correlate to
one of the five key areas of brain
health: physical fitness, mental
stimulation, nutrition,
spirituality and socialization?
Is it complex or challenging
in nature?
Is it novel, new or different
from routine activities?
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All About Evergreens
While many trees shed their
leaves during the fall and winter
seasons, evergreen trees keep
their needles even through the
most dismal winters. They serve
as a symbol of new life and the
coming spring.
Many coniferous evergreens
have needles, and others have
leaves or palms. Coniferous
means cone-bearing. The tree’s
seeds develop inside a protective
cone, which can take up to three
years to mature.
Although the trees keep their
needles through the winter, they
do not keep them forever.
Evergreens periodically drop
older needles, which are closer
to the main trunk, while
retaining the younger needles
farther out on the branch. The
life span of a needle ranges from
two to 17 years, depending on
the type of tree.
Evergreens have been used in
landscaping for centuries. Early
European settlers in America
planted evergreens to block
wind and snow. Today, they are
also planted for privacy screens
and to provide year-round color
in landscapes.
Not all evergreens are green.
Some have foliage that is red,
silver, purple or yellow.
“The pine stays green
in winter ... wisdom
in hardship.”
—Norman Douglas
Welcome New Residents!
Trick-or-treaters from Belaire
Elementary and Tullahoma
Day Care
Resident Birthdays
Residents enjoying a performance by the
Saggy Bottom Band
Green Gift Wrap
Instead of buying new gift
wrap, use what you already
have. Consider wrapping
holiday presents with the comics
section of the newspaper. Fabric
scraps, construction paper and
other items may also double as
wrapping paper. Get creative!
2nd
17th
17th
18th
29th
31st
Marie Lowe
Frances Gilliam
Gertrude Moyers
Jeff Jefferson
Betty Mitchell
Bill Rutley
Employee Birthdays
3rd
10th
11th
20th
Lisa Beechum
Michael Kerr
Christopher Lawrence
Lisa Watkins
Reminiscing Is
Good for You
Resident
Spotlight
This month’s
Resident Spotlight
is Horace
Stephens. Horace
was born in Nashville, TN, and
served in the United States Navy.
He attended college at the Navy
Academy and Middle Tennessee
State University. He worked for
the Postal Service for 42 years.
We are very happy to have
Horace as a part of our Emeritus
Family.
Some of our ladies enjoying a lunch outing
at Cracker Barrel.
A Meaningful Message
’Tis better to give than to
receive.
Fifth graders from Belaire Elementary
performed a tribute to honor our Veterans.
Christmas Safety
Before decorating your tree this
holiday season, remember to
thoroughly examine Christmas
lights for cracked or frayed
wiring or defective bulb sockets.
Also, please don’t wait too long
to remove your Christmas tree
from your home once the
holidays are over. Dry trees are
extremely flammable.
Jason Bowden and resident Dorothy
singing God Bless the USA.
Memory loss is a challenge
many seniors face, affecting not
only their physical and mental
well-being, but also their
relationships with loved ones.
Fortunately, the common
exercise of reminiscing boasts
a variety of benefits for
memory loss sufferers and
caregivers alike.
There is a strong connection
between our past experiences
and our present selves.
Encouraging discussion about
early, personal events can
reassure seniors of their purpose
as well as boost their confidence
and self-esteem. Reminiscing
with friends and family increases
social skills and contributes to
positive conflict resolution and
problem-solving.
Reminiscing with loved ones
is valuable to the listener, too.
By talking about previous
experiences and feelings with
each other, the bond between
caregiver and care receiver is
strengthened, increasing the
level of trust and
companionship.
Some studies have shown that
reminiscing has positive physical
effects as well, reducing blood
pressure, stress and depression.
Perhaps one of its strongest
benefits is how actively sharing
stories and memories
strengthens current brain and
memory function, giving seniors
a powerful tool in the fight
against memory loss.
Holiday ABCs
Stay Social
S is for building a Snowman
N is for No school today
O is for cookies baking in
the Oven
W is for Wearing a stocking cap,
scarf and mittens
A study from Harvard reported
that older people with the highest
level of social integration had the
slowest rate of memory decline
over a six-year period. Experts
think the shared interaction with
community may play a role. Stay
connected with peers to not only
enjoy the friendship, but also
retain brain power.
3 Things You Need
to Know
1) Shred used wrapping paper
for party confetti or package
padding.
2) Holiday cards can be recut
and repurposed for next year’s
gift tags.
3) Pine needles from trees and
wreaths can fill sachets for a
seasonal scent.
801 Wilson Ave
Tullahoma, TN 37388
‘Sew’ Is One
How many words can you
come up with using the letters
in “snowflakes”?
She’s Flying
Star of “Peter Pan” and “South
Pacific,” Mary Martin was born on
Dec. 1, 1913.
Easy Way to Cut Calories
Looking for a fizzy treat? Skip
the sugary cola and reach for
sparkling water instead. Sweeten
the deal with sliced fruit or a
splash of 100 percent fruit juice.
The Giving Season
Coats and Toys For Kids Day is
one of the charitable holidays in
December. Consider what causes
you want to support and give
what you can. It will always
be appreciated.
Words to Live By
Samuel Smiles, a Scottish writer
born on Dec. 23, 1812, coined the
phrase, “A place for everything,
and everything in its place.”