Mulberry Square Olympics

For National Nursing Home Week (May 9th - May 15th, 2010) Mulberry Square will be hosting the Mulberry Square Olympics. All week we will be having exciting events at Mulberry Square and the public is invited. To decorate the facility each wing and department is being decorated in a country theme. Each country will be able to compete during the Olympic Week. Here is a schedule of events:

Monday May 10th - Opening Ceremony

At 10:45AM The Torch Relay will begin. The Parade of Nations will travel throughout the facility will be lead by Marianne Dougherty, Administrator and Deb Alabran, Director of Nursing. Once the torch is lit then the activities begin. There will be cake available for all to enjoy.

At 2:00 PM The first event of the Olympics will take place, Ring Toss. Each country will compete for the gold.

Tuesday May 11th

Back by popular demand at 1:30 PM we will be having Dancing with the Residents. Each country will compete to win the judges over. Judges will be Lena Van Dyke, Mary Ann Kernich, Donna Anderson.

Wednesday May 12th

Make sure you bring your autograph books at 3:45PM because Howie and the Banker will be here for Meal or No Meal. This wonderful event gives employees the opportunity play. Any employee that has gone above and beyond will be eligible to play. The models will be played by the wonderful residents at Mulberry Square.

Thursday May 13th

Dress appropriately at 1:30 because you will be entering an ice arena for Employee Curling. Each country will compete at the skillful game of curling. An employee from each country will be taking the place of the puck during this event.

Friday May 14th

The Longview Elementary 3rd Grade Class will be spending the day at the facility. At noon the Mulberry Square PEER Group and the Longview students will be enjoying a picnic style lunch in the gorgeous Mulberry Square courtyard.

All week we will be holding an event for the community of Punxsutawney. This way you can get involved with the Mulberry Square Olymics.Find The "Hidden Mulberry Square" When you come in we will have a quiz for you to take throughout the facility and find the answers. Each answer to the question will be on a "Hidden Mulberry Square" scattered throughout the facility. Each correct entry will be entered to win the grand prize at the end of the week.

We look forward to seeing you at the Mulberry Square Olympics. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Vickie Amundson at 814-938-6020

Our Activities Department is made up of highly qualified and specially trained personnel. It is the goal of our Activities Department to provide entertaining and stimulating therapeutic activities that meet the unique physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of each resident.

Recreational activity is more than just arts and crafts. It is a skilled discipline that helps residents recover memory and physical functions through specially designed activities and recreational programs.

Residents can participate in a variety of group or individual activities. Activities, such as art, gardening, music therapy, and pet therapy, are designed to meet residents' interests and needs. Our activities personnel are trained to understand the special limitations of the elderly, and to encourage all residents to participate at some level.

Individuals who are withdrawn, disoriented or anxious can be helped by remotivation therapy, which uses visual, auditory and olfactory cues to trigger emotions or memories. Reality orientation helps residents confirm basic facts, such as the current date and place. By establishing simple, positive goals, we can help many residents become more independent.

Our entire staff and dedicated volunteers work together to ensure each resident is provided the most meaningful and enjoyable experience possible.