What's New at Oakwood Terrace

New Health Management Software

In August 2010, Oakwood Terrace installed a state-of-the-art Community Health and Management Platform called ALMSA. This software is a valuable tool for our nursing staff in regards to charting medications, assessments, care plans, care tasking, and more.

Executive Director gains NCCDP certification

Janine Starinsky, Executive Director of Oakwood Terrace, recently completed the educational seminar entitled "Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care" sponsored by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) and has been appointed as a Certified Dementia Care Manager (CDCM). She will be listed as a practitioner on NCCDP.org website.

Car Wash Raises Money for Alzheimer's Association

On July 17, Oakwood Terrace hosted a car wash which raised money for the Alzheimer's Association through donations, a bake sale, and a basket raffle. The weather was good, and the shiny clean cars looked great!

Oakwood Terrace staff get ready to wash cars to support the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2010. "The Mighty Oaks" staff members assisting with the event are (front row, left to right): Resident Attendants Melinda Fisher and Amanda Lucas. Second row: Sylvia Kolosinsky, Community Relations Coordinator; Resident Attendants Monique Barnes and Amanda Walsh.

5th Grader Paints Murals in Pine House

Josh Wagner recently painted forest and ocean murals in Pine house. Josh is a 5th grade student at Old Forge Elementary School, a 1st year Boy Scout with Troop 160 in Clarks Summit, and the son of Sherri and Bob Wagner of Old Forge.

Oakwood Terrace residents Dea (left) and Judy present Josh Wagner with a Certificate of Appreciation for his volunteerism in beautifying their home. Also present is Janine Starinsky, Executive Director.

Family Adds Leaf to Memorial Tree

Family members and Oakwood Terrace staff attended a special memorial in honor of Richard Treible of Factoryville.

Lillian Treible, widow, (third from right) places an engraved memorial brass leaf on the oak tree in memory of her husband. Standing left to right are Trish Slusarczyk, RN/BSN, Health and Wellness Director; Janet Zaleski, Recreation Director; Susan Brown, Mr. Treible's daughter; Mrs. Lillian Treible; Janine Starinsky, Executive Director; and Sylvia Kolosinsky, Community Relations Coordinator.

Nurses Week: May 6–12, 2010

Oakwood Terrace's nursing staff were honored by Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty, who presented a special proclamation commending them on their many years of dedicated service to the residents of Oakwood Terrace.

Left to right: Janine Starinsky, Executive Director; Mayor Chris Doherty; Cassandra Whitlock and Cheryl Lee, LPN Charge Nurses; Janet Zaleski, Recreation Director; Sylvia Kolosinsky, Community Relations Coordinator; Amanda Walsh, Resident Attendant; and Trish Slusarczyk, RN/MSN, Health and Wellness Director.

Nursing assistants were also honored during this special event (sitting, left to right): Resident Attendants Melinda Fisher, Amanda Burke, and Mary Ellen Ritko. Standing: Tony Lumadue, Resident Attendant; Donna Siegrist, LPN Charge Nurse; Resident Attendants Monique Barnes and Tiffany Baum; and Trish Slusarczyk, RN/MSN, Health and Wellness Director.

National Volunteer Week: April 18–24, 2010

Oakwood Terrace honored their many dedicated volunteers
at a special gathering on Monday, April 19. Volunteer entertainers,
including volunteers from Moosic Alliance Church, attended this
special event.

Front row (left to right): Resident Jean; Walter Deliman, Volunteer Entertainer; and resident Molly. Standing: Claire Wagner, Recreation Assistant; Sylvia Kolosinsky, Community Relations Coordinator; Barbara Sito, Volunteer; and Janet Zaleski, Recreation Director.

Special Community Forum held on February 17

Oakwood Terrace hosted a Special Valentine's Community Forum on Wednesday, February 17 at 2:00 PM. Topics: Caregiver's tips, long term care insurance, reverse mortgages, Veterans Benefits, and estate planning.

Finalizing plans for the event are (seated left to right) guest speaker Rhondi Nachlis of Muskey Financial Services and Sylvia Kolosinsky, Oakwood Terrace Community Relations Coordinator. Standing: guest speakers Anissa Fetchen, Veterans Affairs Coordinator-Lackawanna County and Attorney Brenda Colbert of Marshall, Parker and Associates. (Also scheduled as guest speakers are Clay Jacobs of the Alzheimer's Association and Nancy Burns of Jacob Dean Mortgage, not in photo.)

Penn State Alumni

Oakwood Terrace hosted Penn State Worthington Scranton Alumni Society and the Nittany Lion. The alumni group distributed holiday greeting cards and had a sing-along with the residents.

Enjoying the festivities are: Seated PSU Nittany Lion and David S.l, resident. Standing (left to right): Resident John R., PSU Alumni; Sylvia Kolosinsky; Lisa Akulonis; Rick Piambianco; Mary Ellen Stevens;Anna Cancelli.

Left: Claire Wagner, Oakwood Terrace's Recreational Assistant, stops to get a holiday hug from the PSU Nittany Lion. Right: Oakwood Terrace resident Jacob J. enjoys a special holiday moment with the Penn State Nittany Lion.

Polka Fundraiser

Dupont VFW Post 4909 conducted a "Polka Fundraiser" to benefit 2010 Memory Walk's team "The Mighty Oaks" of Oakwood Terrace.

Alfreda S. dances the night away with her partner Ed H. Those in attendance enjoyed the great sounds of Eddie Derwin & The Polka Naturals and the great food and drinks prepared by the VFW and the "Polkaholics."

Standing (left to right): Tracy Nesgoda, Oakwood's Charge Nurse; Ron Godfrey, Dupont VFW; Theresa Janosov, Oakwood's Dietary Supervisor; Danny Howey, Dietary Assistant; Janine Starinsky, Executive Director; Eddie Derwin, "Polka Naturals" Band Leader; Dolly Kubasko, Chairperson; and John Kunicki, Dupont VFW.  Seated:  Oakwood Terrace Residents Anne G., Alfreda S., Toni M., John R.; and Sylvia Kolosinsky, Community Relations Coordinator. 

A basket raffle was held during the Polka Fundraising Event. Winners are (standing, left to right): Shirley Carey ofWilkes Barre, John Gurzynski of Hanover Township, Rose Carlin of Avoca, and Evelyn Tetlak of the Dupont/VFW Auxiliary. Seated: Oakwood Terrace Residents Anne G., Alfreda S., Toni M., and John R. Over $1,100 was raised for the cause.

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