HAMPSHIRE HOUSE NEWS Hampshire House, 1846 County Hwy 48, Oneonta, NY Volume 12, Issue 7 July 2017 Inside this issue: Resident Profile 2 Around the House 2 Things We Do 3 Get Involved! 4 Hampshire House Staff Executive Director Jennifer Holbert Case Manager Courtney Sage Business Manager Angel Intorre Wellness Director Christy Yore, RN Dietary Manager Helen Alexander Maintenance Director Matt Wahl Life Enrichment Coordinator Chrissy Ward NATIONAL UV SAFETY MONTH It’s no surprise that UV Safety Month is in July – a month filled with hot days and plenty of outdoor activities. The skin is the body's largest organ. It protects against heat, sunlight, injury, and infection. Yet, some of us don't consider the necessity of protecting our skin. The need to protect your skin from the sun has become very clear over the years, supported by several studies linking overexposure to the sun with skin cancer. The harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause other complications besides skin cancer - such as eye problems and a weakened immune system. UV rays are their strongest from 10 am to 4 pm. Seek shade during those times to ensure the least amount of harmful UV radiation exposure. When applying sunscreen be sure to reapply to all exposed skin at least 20 minutes before going outside. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. There are simple, everyday steps you can take to safeguard your skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation from the sun. Wearing clothing that will protect your skin from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays is very important. Protective clothing like long-sleeved shirts and pants are good examples. Also, remember to protect your head and eyes with a hat and UV-resistant sunglasses. You can fall victim to sun damage on a cloudy day as well as in the winter, so dress accordingly all year round. To protect your vision, wear a wide-brimmed hat that keeps your face and eyes shaded from the sun at most angles. Effective sunglasses should block glare, block 99 to 100% of UV rays, and have a wraparound shape to protect eyes from most angles. REMINDER!!!: Our 7th Annual Summer Picnic will be held Friday, July 7th, beginning at 12pm. Brooks BBQ will be served at 1pm. There is no cost, but we will accept donations. This years theme is Fabulous 50’s! There will be musical guests as well as Rosie the Polka Dotted Clown. If you plan to attend, please RSVP. Contact Chrissy Ward in Life Enrichment Email: [email protected]Phone: (607) 432-6171
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HAMPSHIRE HOUSE NEWS Hampshire House, 1846 County Hwy 48, Oneonta, NY
Volume 12, Issue 7
July 2017
Inside this issue:
Resident Profile 2
Around the House 2
Things We Do 3
Get Involved! 4
Hampshire House
Staff
Executive Director
Jennifer Holbert
Case Manager
Courtney Sage
Business Manager
Angel Intorre
Wellness Director
Christy Yore, RN
Dietary Manager
Helen Alexander
Maintenance Director
Matt Wahl
Life Enrichment
Coordinator
Chrissy Ward
NATIONAL UV SAFETY MONTH
It’s no surprise that UV Safety Month is in July – a month filled with hot days and
plenty of outdoor activities. The skin is the body's largest organ. It protects against
heat, sunlight, injury, and infection. Yet, some of us don't consider the necessity of
protecting our skin. The need to protect your skin from the sun has become very
clear over the years, supported by several studies linking overexposure to the sun
with skin cancer. The harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause other
complications besides skin cancer - such as eye problems and a weakened immune
system. UV rays are their strongest from 10 am to 4 pm. Seek shade during those
times to ensure the least amount of harmful UV radiation exposure. When
applying sunscreen be sure to reapply to all exposed skin at least 20 minutes before
going outside. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after
swimming or sweating.
There are simple, everyday steps you can take to safeguard your skin from the
harmful effects of UV radiation from the sun. Wearing clothing that will protect
your skin from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays is very important. Protective
clothing like long-sleeved shirts and pants are good examples. Also, remember to
protect your head and eyes with a hat and UV-resistant sunglasses. You can fall
victim to sun damage on a cloudy day as well as in the winter, so dress accordingly
all year round. To protect your vision, wear a wide-brimmed hat that keeps your
face and eyes shaded from the sun at most angles. Effective sunglasses should
block glare, block 99 to 100% of UV rays, and have a wraparound shape to protect
eyes from most angles.
REMINDER!!!:
Our 7th Annual Summer Picnic will be held Friday, July 7th, beginning at 12pm. Brooks BBQ will be served at 1pm. There is no cost, but we
will accept donations. This years theme is Fabulous 50’s!
There will be musical guests as well as Rosie the Polka Dotted Clown. If you plan to attend, please RSVP.
Assisted Living - Memory Care - Day Services - Respite PSL
Community
A Premier Senior Living
Come visit us at Hampshire House, a state-of-the art community overlooking beautiful, rolling
mountains and lush green valleys. Our comfort-able atmosphere is coupled with excellent care pro-
vided by dedicated, compassionate staff. We promote independence and enhance the quality of life with a variety of activities including physical therapy on-site and our own heated indoor pool!
July 4th– Happy Independence Day! Residents are invited to attend the 4th Festival in
Neahwa Park at 3:30pm.
July 7th– Today marks our annual Summer Picnic open to friends and family of all
residents. The festivities will begin at noon.
July 17th- At 1:30pm in the Main Dining Room, we will be having our Resident Council
Meeting, including Food Council. This is an open forum that gives our residents the
opportunity to let us know how our facility is running. This meeting is open to ALL
RESIDENTS!
(FREE) Concerts in the Park
The City of Oneonta sponsors a summer music series in Neahwa Park. For 2017,
concerts will be held every Thursday evening at 7pm We will be leaving Hampshire
House around 6:30pm and returning at 8pm. Stay tuned for the posted schedule!
