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Covid Update 11/13
Dear OLA Residents, staff, and family,
Yesterday’s routine staff COVID testing resulted in 1 staff member testing positive for COVID 19. Over the next 24 hours, staff and residents were all tested. Unfortunately, our first round of staff/resident testing has resulted in 2 additional positive results thus far. Both are staff members and both are fully vaccinated. All staff and residents will be routinely COVID tested over the next 14 days. All visitation to OLA at this time will be paused. Residents on A1B1 will be on quarantine at this time pending further testing. We will keep you updated as we receive further guidance. Please contact Admin/Nursing administration with questions and concerns.
November Activity Calendar
We are always thankful for our residents, staff, administration and OLA community this time of year. This month, we have our regularly scheduled activities along with some fun and seasonal surprises.
Residents who enjoy cooking can participate in our, resident favorite, Non-Bake Snack Class on Wednesday’s at 10am. For Thanksgiving, we are offering Turkey Bingo at 10am and a Thanksgiving Movie Matinee from 1:30pm to 3pm.
Click here to view November’s Activity Calendar.
Covid Update 10/22
Dear OLA residents, staff and families,
We received the results from both of our most recent staff COVID testing and are pleased to report zero positives! We are thankful for all of your hard work, dedication and prayers. We thank you for your support in our efforts to keep the OLA Community as safe as possible!
July Activity Calendar
Sun, heat and beautiful flowers; this is July.
This month, residents are invited to enjoy regularly scheduled favorites such as Drum Ball, Farmer’s Market Tuesday, On The Go Happy Hour, Around the Room Bunco and more. A few special events such as Coffee and Donut socials, birthday parties and a Luau Party from 1:30PM – 3:30PM on July 29th will add to the fun.
A special thank you to our residents, their families and friends for your ongoing patience as we continue to update our Covid building protocols, allowing more family interaction and opportunities for summer fun.
Click here to view the July Activity Calendar.
Join Our Team – Now Hiring
Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home is committed to providing our residents with quality care, excellent services, amenities and opportunities to thrive throughout their senior years. We offer care services for many levels of resident needs such as short-term rehabilitation to long-term intermediate nursing care.
Join our team and apply your skills alongside other dedicated caregivers and staff members.
We are currently hiring for the positions of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), RN Supervisor, as well as Housekeeping staff.
Click here to view OLA’s employment opportunities.
Apply online or give us a call today!
February Activity Calendar Now Available
Welcome February! Love and fun-filled activities are in the air.
This month, residents can look forward to more Breathing Yoga, a Donut Coffee Social on the 18th and Mardi Gras Social on the 25th. New, simple cooking recipes in “What’s Cookin’,” will also continue every Monday. This month enjoy no-bake mini pies, chocolate covered strawberries, non-bake oatmeal cookies and Oreo snowballs.
For those looking for some Valentine’s Day fun, there will be a Valentine’s Day reflection in the Activity Room and Valentine Takeaways in the A1 Auditorium both running at 10:00am followed by a Valentine’s Day Social at 1:30pm.
To view this month’s full February calendar, click here.
January Activity Calendar Now Available
New year, new activities! Residents are really enjoying our regularly scheduled cooking class. This month we have a few new easy recipes such as banana pudding, cheeseballs, non-bake veggie dip and a return of the caramel apple (per resident request).
Residents looking to relax, meditate and challenge their flexibility can participate in a new, once a month Yoga class in OLA activity room. There will also be a Spa Day on the 31st.
A few more unique activities of interest this month include Designing your own Treasure Box, Winter Fest with Tim Wisley, and an Ice Cream Social.
Click Here to view the this month’s calendar.
Join Us on January 4th!
Join our OLA community on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. for Mass for the Epiphany followed by a Wine & Cheese Reception in our OLA Chapel and A-1 Auditorium. All are welcome!
During the Mass for the Epiphany we will also be celebrating the memories of all dedications made by donors. You can view these dedications on our PEACE Tree located in the OLA lobby. The names of friends and loved ones can be found on the backs of all keepsake ornaments. At the conclusion of the mass, donors can collect their keepsake ornament from the lobby.
Guests can look forward to wine, cheese, music and good company at the Wine & Cheese Reception. Mingle with OLA residents, their families, OLA board members, staff and friends. We hope to see you there.
For more information about making and donation and dedicating an ornament in honor or in memory of a loved one, please click here.
For questions about this event please call 815-725-6631.
December Activity Calendar Now Available
Ho Ho Hold up! December is here! We have an activity calendar jam-packed with activities this month for our residents to enjoy. Whether you enjoy holiday music, baking, arts and crafts or seasonal parties, we have a little something for everyone. Family members are welcome to accompany their loved ones to all activities as well! Below you will find a quick list of this month’s special Christmas activities.
To view this month’s full activity calendar, click here.
Dates to remember:
- 3rd 1:15 JCA Chime Choir
- 4th Hot Chocolate Bar
- 6th 1:30 Santa Hat (Spa Day) AR
- 13th Monthly Birthday Party with Karen
- 20th 1:30 Making Gingerbread house
- 27th 1:30 Paint & Sip
- 16th 2:00 2nd Floor Christmas Party with Roxanne
- 18th 2:00 2nd Floor Christmas Party with Ukulele Moonshiners
- 19th 2:00 Ring out Christmas OLA Chime Choir
- 24th Christmas Eve Party with Robinlee
- 24th Christmas Caroling
- 31 New Years Eve Party AR
Respite Care Services
Caring for a loved one full time is a large responsibility. Being available to take care of that person 24/7 is not always possible. Whether going on vacation this summer, having an unavoidably busy weekend or just needing a mental and physical break, Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home (OLA) provides respite care services for seniors. Have peace of mind in knowing your loved one’s well-being is in the best of hands while you are away.
OLA works hand-in-hand with families. Based on patient needs, OLA will determine what level of care is needed during respite stay. There is no minimum or maximum number of days required, but commonly seniors will stay anywhere between 3-14 days. Should a longer respite stay be desired, a prescreening and 10 day processing time will need to be arranged through senior services. “We like to encourage families to include a few personal items when packing for OLA, to make their loved one feel more comfortable and secure throughout their stay,” states OLA Admissions Coordinator, Paula Hargis.
Hargis also mentions, “Senior Services can help families help offset respite care costs through The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP).”
While away, the family can call OLA’s Nurses Station to get frequent updates. If the family is in the area and would like to stop in, it is nice to take a break from the caregiver role and return to son, daughter, spouse etc. and simply enjoy themselves while visiting. Enhance your quality of living and enjoy Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home, a resident-centered community providing high-quality care and rehabilitation services for seniors. A welcoming community awaits perspective seniors and their families. Call and schedule a tour today. To speak directly with OLA’s Admissions Coordinator regarding respite care services, call 815-725-6631 ext. 4113.