95 Radio Circle, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 • 914-241-0770 FAX: 914-242-5201 2014 MUSIC & MEMORYSM Certified Care Facility Partner

2013 Living with Alzheimer’s film, “My Little Friends”, http://livingwithalz.org/my-little-friends/ 2011 MindAlert Award from American Society on Aging and the MetLife Foundation 2010 Recognized by the Alliance for Children & Families for Innovation in Serving Older Adults 2008 Winner of National Best Practices Award by MetLife Foundation and Generations United 2007 Non-profit Agency of the Year, Mt. Kisco Chamber of Commerce

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JUNE 2014 DIRECTOR’S CORNER

My Second Home is funded in part by The US Dept of Health & Human Services, The New York State Office for Aging and Westchester County

Department of Senior Programs and Services.

My Second Home, a program of Family Services of Westchester, is a not-for-profit intergenerational adult day program offering stimulating activities with supervision, health monitoring, personal care, and nutrition services in a safe, secure, and home-like environment. We’re happy to give tours to all who are considering an adult day program for their loved one. Please call 914-241-0770 for an appointment.

INDEPENDENCE • DIGNITY • CHOICE

“All persons are puzzles until at last we find in some word or act

the key to the man, to the woman; straightway all their past

words and actions lie in light before us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

I know the end of the day is near when I can see our participants working

on puzzles in the dining room. Each puzzle piece is examined and

thoughtfully placed with anticipation for the end result, the final picture.

Recently, I attended a Memorial Service for a participant who was a

member of the MSH family. I knew pieces of her life history but was

moved to tears when her son added additional pieces to complete her

story. She was a Holocaust Survivor, a child and the only one in her group

to survive by running away and hiding in the woods, then protected by a

Christian family and given a Christian name. She married his father who

was also a survivor and they started a life together in America. Those

pieces of her early years gave me a greater understanding of the tenacity

and perseverance she showed while attending MSH. Her Rabbi said she

was committed to her Temple and her commitment to speak of the Holo-

caust gave me insight into her initial days at MSH when she was searching

for her Hadassah friends to continue her work in the community. Her son

completed the puzzle of his loving mother when he stated she was Jewish

and her caregiver who gave her comfort and love for the last five years

was Muslim.

I leave you with…

“There are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because

he or she has a place to fill and every piece must fit itself into the big

jigsaw puzzle.” Deepak Chopra

Baci, Rina

Nancy enjoys a quiet moment with baby Beatrice.

Above Left: Tony welcomes a Saturday volunteer. Above

Right: Mohani teaches Program Coordinator Margaret

DeRose how to drap a “chunni.”

Far left: Karen works on a birdhouse for the patio with a

volunteer. Left: The Saturday group enjoys a game out-

side on the patio.

Bert B. Ann D. Anna W. Larry J.

Medicare 1-800-633-4227 • Medicare Rights Center Consumer Hotline 1-800-333-4114 • Alzheimer’s 24-Hour Helpline 1-800-272-3900 • Alzheimer’s Association 914 253-6860 for free referral information and free paralegal guidance • A Place for Mom free referral service for elder care, 1-888-704-7786.

JULY 2014

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS

REGULAR EVENTS

The 5Rhythms — The 5Rhythms is a spontaneous movement practice led by Bob Grejdus every Monday morning. Breakfast Buddies — Toddlers join us early on Tuesday and Friday mornings to share breakfast. Singalong — Marilyn plays favorite songs on the piano every Monday. Literature in Review — Mt. Kisco librarian, Martha Iwan, reads out loud every Tuesday. Living Well — Donna Kane, R.N., gives a health lecture every Tuesday morning about living and staying well. Tai Qi — Christine Sotmary has been teaching Tai Qi, a series of connected, flowing movements, for over 30 years. This one hour class focuses on im-proving strength, balance, heart health and freedom of movement. Movement to Music — On Wednesday mornings, Gina Miller keeps everyone active with favorites from the ’30s and ‘40s. Arts & Crafts — Every Wednesday, Teri helps our participants bring out their creative juices. Music Therapy with the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function — Every Wednesday afternoon, music therapist Barbara brings her enthusiasm and talent from this ground-breaking and internationally recognized program that uses music therapy to assist in the awakening and healing of individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions. Yoga — Every Thursday morning Margaret teaches yoga and meditation. The Chicken Man — Live music by Mike Flynn most Fridays! This Week in History — This Friday class is an interactive group that shares local events as well as high points in world history. Caregiver’s Support Group — The meeting will be Tuesday July 22 at 3:45. We meet every third Tuesday unless MSH is closed. Call Margaret at 241-0770 to confirm. Podiatrist — Tuesday, August 19. Please call Melanie at 241-0770 to make an appointment with Dr. O’Hanlon. Haircare Services — Monday, July 28. Please call Melanie at 241-0770 to make an appointment.

WISH LIST My Second Home exists to improve the quality of life for our participants and their caregivers. Because we are not-for-profit, there are always needs for which money may not be available. This is why charitable donations are so gratefully received. We’re grateful that you help support this important and unique program. • Bingo prizes • Disinfectant Wipes • Personal Wipes • Swiffer WetJet cleaning pads and liquid cleaner

Monday Sept 1 - Labor Day Monday Oct 13 - Columbus Day Thurs Nov 27 & Fri Nov 28 - Thanksgiving Thurs, Dec 25 & Friday, Dec 26 - Christmas

My Second Home is open Saturdays from 8:00-4:00

2014 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

JULY BIRTHDAYS

Marguerite K. Siegfried M.

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Rina Bellamy, LMSW, QDCP, FSW’s Director of My

Second Home, was recently elected to serve on the Board

of Directors of the New York State Adult Day Services

Association. Ms. Bellamy brings a wealth of knowledge and

experience to her new position on the Board as she has been

the Director of My Second Home, FSW’s Intergenerational

Adult Day Program in Mt. Kisco, since 2007. Ms. Bellamy has a Master’s

Degree in Social Work from the Graduate School of Social Services of

Fordham University and is a Qualified Dementia Care Provider. She is a New

York licensed Geriatric Social Worker with a specialization in working with

older adults and their families and serves as an adjunct Professor for the

Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Services. She developed

and implemented a research study with the Ravazzin Center for Social Work

Research in Aging at Fordham University and the Helen Andrus Benedict

Foundation from 2005-2006. The study “Reconnections,” measured the

efficacy of using an environment rich with sensory stimulation and

socialization with frail isolated older adults in Westchester County.

Evening Edition continues to build relationships between older adults and children during the intergenerational portion of the program. A tradition has also begun at the end of each activity session to parade the art-work to all the participants and staff.