Resident´s Birthdays
Aug 4 – Nancy F
Aug 8 – Maggie S
Aug 14 – Agnes B
Aug 16 – Pat W
Aug 23 – Vivian R
Aug 26 – Bob T
Aug 28 – Billy N
Staff Birthdays
Aug 15 – Ebony H
Aug 16 – Dennis W
Aug 21 – Mourad S
Aug 26 – Tajannna W
Aug 28 – Grace S
Aug 29 – Vera G
Celebrations
Aug 1st – Yves Saint Laurent’s Birthday
Aug 5th – Neil Armstrong’s Birthday
Aug 12th – George Hamilton’s Birthday
Aug 18th – Rosalynn Carter’s Birthday
Aug 27th – Mother Teresa’s Birthday
We Also Celebrate
Aug 1 – Respect for Parents Day
Aug 2 – National Coloring Book Day
Aug 3 – Sandcastle Day
Aug 4 – National White Wine Day
Aug 6 – National Fresh Breath Day
Aug 7 – National Lighthouse Day
Aug 8 – Happiness Happens Day
Aug 9 – Book Lovers Day
Aug 10 – National Bowling Day
Aug 11 – National Raspberry Tart Day
Aug 12 – Vinyl Record Day
Aug 13 – International Left-Handers Day
Aug 14 – World Lizard Day
Aug 15 – National Relaxation Day
Aug 16 – National Tell a Joke Day
Aug 17 – Baby Boomers Recognition Day
Aug 18 – Serendipity Day
Aug 19 – National Aviation Day
Aug 20 – Nation Radio Day
Aug 21 – World Senior Citizen’s Day
Aug 22 – National Eat a Peach Day
Aug 23 – Find Your Inner Nerd Day
Aug 24 – National Peach Pie Day
Aug 25 – Founders Day, honoring the founding of the US National Park Service
Aug 26 – National Dog Day
Aug 28 – National Red Wine Day
Aug 30 – National Toasted Marshmallow Day
Aug 31 – National Trail Mix Day
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Photograph taken from varying overlooks along the edge of Kaluapele, the summit caldera of Kīlauea volcano, lava cascaded into Halemaʻumaʻu crater and began to form a deep lava lake.
Did you know that?:
August 2, 1776 – In Philadelphia, most of the 55 members of the Continental Congress signed the parchment copy of the Declaration of Independence.
August 3, 1492 – Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain, with three ships, Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. Seeking a westerly route to the Far East, he instead landed on October 12th in the Bahamas, thinking it was an outlying Japanese island.
August 5, 1861 – President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the first Federal income tax, a 3 percent tax on incomes over $800, as an emergency wartime measure during the Civil War. However, the tax was never actually put into effect.
August 9, 1974 – Effective at noon, Richard M. Nixon resigned the presidency as a result of the Watergate scandal. Nixon had appeared on television the night before and announced his decision to the American people. Facing possible impeachment by Congress, he became the only U.S. President ever to resign.
August 14, 1935 – President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act establishing the system which guarantees pensions to those who retire at age 65. The Social Security system also aids states in providing financial aid to dependent children, the blind and others, as well as administering a system of unemployment insurance.
August 18, 1920 – The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote.
August 21, 1959 – President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a proclamation admitting Hawaii to the Union as the 50th state.
August 28, 1963 – The March on Washington occurred as over 250,000 persons attended a Civil Rights rally in Washington, D.C., at which Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made his now-famous I Have a Dream speech.
USA, Hawaii, Mauna Kea volcano,
telescopes at Mauna Kea Observatories at sunset
Community Events
This month our community will be celebrating Hawaii’s statehood on August 14th with a Family Luau Night! Come join us for an evening of drinks, games, food, and fun! In addition to our Family Luau Night, we have rescheduled our Wheelchair and Walker Carwash for August 28th! This is another family fun night, so please come join your loved ones to beat the heat!
Pet Therapy
Pet therapy is a diverse type of therapy that involves facilitating human interactions with animals as part of a therapy approach. According to research, pet therapy can help patients recover from various health issues. In addition, for older adults, pet therapy has proven to be a beneficial practice. In addition to helping people with physical, mental, or emotional illnesses, pet therapy can also provide fun and entertainment for seniors. In addition, many people appreciate that pets are not judgmental and capable of immense love and affection. Pet therapy is associated with many different benefits. Here is a brief overview of how pet therapy may help the older adults in your life.
Provide mental stimulation: Playing with pets is a mentally stimulating activity. In addition, interacting with animals is a great way to improve verbalization. Even non-verbal seniors can enjoy the benefits of silent communication with animals.
Decrease anxiety: There is a reason dogs are emotional support animals. They know how to recognize signs of anxiety humans can’t detect in others. In addition, well-trained and well-mannered dogs have a calming presence that can help people with anxiety feel more relaxed and at ease.
Help people with memory disorders recall specific memories: Animal-assisted therapy for cognitive and memory skills may involve helping the patient remember the pet’s breed or name and give basic commands to it.
Reduce loneliness: It is not uncommon for seniors to feel lonely once their children are grown and living in their own homes. Pets make excellent companion animals because they can fill a need for emotional connection and support.
Lower blood pressure: Pet therapy can lower blood pressure, perhaps because it helps alleviate excessive stress and anxiety.
Trigger the release of endorphins (feel-good chemicals) that boost mood: Interacting with animals can stimulate the release of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that boost mood.
Reduce overall physical pain: The exact cause isn’t fully understood, but research shows that pet therapy can reduce physical pain.
Improved motor skills: Giving animals treats, petting them, and interacting with them can help to improve motor skills in seniors. Additionally, walking a pet involves using larger muscles in the torso, arms, and legs and can strengthen and improve coordination.
These are all the potential benefits your loved one can experience with exposure to pet therapy. Though some people don’t like pets and wouldn’t respond well to this therapy, many people look forward to their pet therapy treatments excitedly. In addition, different forms of pet therapy can be tailored to the needs of your loved one.
Sometimes it may take unconventional methods to help your senior loved one enjoy the highest quality of life possible.
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Recipe Spotlight:
Summer Vegetable Frittata
Ingredients:
1 cup zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut in ¼-inch slices
1 cup diced potatoes, cooked completely
½ cup halved grape tomatoes
2 tbsps sliced black olives
6 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
¼ tsp chopped fresh basil
pinch cayenne pepper
2 tbsps olive oil
½ cup minced onions
¼ cup minced yellow bell peppers
¼ cup minced red bell peppers
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
½ cup shredded mozzarella
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450°F. Beat eggs with salt, pepper, basil, and cayenne in a bowl. In an ovenproof non-stick pan, heat oil and sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until tender. Add zucchini and cook until al dente. Stir in potatoes, heating thoroughly, then add grape tomatoes and black olives. Turn off the heat and pour eggs over the vegetables. Top with sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 10–15 minutes until the frittata is firm and cheese is slightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve.
Resident of the Month
Robert Colonna
Our Resident of the Month for August 2024 is Robert Colonna! Robert is the only child of the one and only Jerry Colonna and his beautiful wife, Florence. Having his father be friends with big names of the 30s, 40s, and 50s, such as Walt Disney and Bob Hope, Robert spent a lot of time in California. Robert’s life led him to Rhode Island where he followed his father’s footsteps into the entertainment industry. Robert Colonna involved in theater for nearly 60 years. He was a member of the famed Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, Rhode Island and the founder and director of the Rhode Island Shakespeare Theater. He has also directed many productions at Rhode Island College, and in 2007, published a biography of his father’s life, Greetings, Gate!: The Story of Professor Jerry Colonna. We truly can’t get enough of Robert’s story!
Kerrin Franklin
Associate of the Month
We are truly blessed with the best caregivers, Kerrin Franklin happens to be one of them and is our Associate of the Month for August 2024! Kerrin always has a smile on her face and says a friendly “Hello!” to everyone she sees. She has been a caregiver for over 10 years! While she enjoys just being of service, her favorite part of the job is spending time with our residents and getting to know their stories. When not at Legacy Ridge, Kerrin enjoys spending time with her family and being in nature. We’re looking forward to being a part of and watching her achieve her goals as she continues her education and moves further into the nursing world!
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Baby Boomner
The generation born in the years 1946-1964 after World War II as the world stabilized and birth rates soared.
The largest generation in U.S. history, baby boomers are currently shifting from being part of the workforce to being part of the retired population.
Collaborators
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