|
This Day
in History
Read
about historical events that took place today
Calendar of Events
The Inquirer Forum
A place to post
your opinions & suggestions!
New!
Free Online
Classifieds
2009 Mt.
Vernon
Monthly Column
QUICK
LINKS
Archives
 
     
|
|
|
|
08-18-09
New Rochelle, NY
Ludington Adult Day Registrants Learn from
Nursing Students
Recently students
in the accelerated BS in Nursing degree program
at the College of New Rochelle, along with their
instructor, Gloria Benhuri, visited the
Ludington Adult Day Services Program at Sound
Shore Medical Center. Their goal was to share
knowledge gleaned from their Fundamentals of
Nursing class on the importance of water and
fiber and the benefits of exercise with
Registrants of this dynamic Program.
 Students
offered valuable information on the amount of
water needed daily so the body continues to
function properly as well as signs of
dehydration and ways to avoid constipation. In
addition, they spoke about the fiber in our
diets and what are the best sources. For visual
reinforcement, the nursing students provided an
attractive display of fresh fruits and
vegetables and many colorful, informational
posters.
The presentation
concluded with a game of “Diet Jeopardy,”
including musical accompaniment, based on
questions  and
answers from the lesson. Since maintaining
proper dietary requirements, hydration and
exercise can prove difficult for the older
population, the audience was attentive and asked
a lot of questions. To help the registrants
remember to drink plenty of water and to eat
healthy, the College of New Rochelle nursing
students gave out water bottles and recipe
cards. They also left the instruction posters as
ongoing reminders.
Not only did the
Registrants benefit from the review of
information aimed at keeping them healthy, the
students benefited as well – they were able to
put their newly acquired knowledge to work with
a very receptive audience. This is just one
example of the positive impact community
partnerships can have on healthcare – and one
where everyone is a winner!
Ludington’s Adult
Day Services Program is a medical model that
provides comprehensive medical, therapeutic and
rehabilitation treatment. This provides rest
for caregivers and allows seniors and
individuals with chronic conditions, who need
some medical support – but not around the clock
– to remain in their home setting while
receiving daytime support. For more information
on Ludington, call the Director, Pearl Hacker,
LCSW at 914.365.4220 or email
phacker@sshsw.org
For visual reinforcement, the nursing students
provided an attractive display of fresh fruits
and vegetables and many colorful, informational
posters.
Registrants enjoyed playing "Diet Jeopardy" |
|
|
