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T HE H E A DVANCE D VA N C E
Arbor Day Pg. B5
WEDNESDAY
H MARCH 30, 2011
In God we trust
Life Care a favorite among nursing homes Beshear signs bills to protect seniors
“Protecting vulnerable seniors from exploitation and abuse must be a priority for all of us, and it is a priority of mine. With these new laws, we take a step forward in safeguarding our seniors.” .. Gov. Beshear by Kelly Paul Editor, Advance Yeoman
La Center- On March 23, Governor Steve Beshear signed into law two bills aimed at better protecting adults and seniors from abuse and exploitation. The bills were part of Gov. Beahear’s larger “Safeguarding our Seniors” initiative to keep at-risk adults and the elderly safe and healthy. The bills signed by Gov. Beshear were House Bill 52 and House Bill 164. HB 52 prevents people who abuse or neglect elderly or vulnerable
adults from benefiting from their deaths and bars people convicted of felony abuse or exploitation of an adult from serving as that victim’s guardian, executor or power of attorney. The measure also establishes a trust fund to provide funding for programs combating elder and vulnerable adult abuse. HB 164 will make it easier and more efficient for adults and senior needing a guardian when more than one state is involved. Of these bills, Gov. Beshear stated, “Protecting vulnerable seniors from exploitation and abuse must be a priority for all of us, and it is a priority of mine. With these new laws, we take a step forward in safeguarding our seniors.” Last year, Gov. Beshear ordered a multi-agency review, coordinated by CHFS (Cabinet for Health and Family Services) that resulted in a comprehensive report on the Protection of Nursing Home Residents. The Cabinet has since implemented many recommendations included in the report, and has revived the Elder Abuse Committee to continue the collaboration between agencies and stakehold-
ers to enhance efforts to protect Kentucky’s seniors. With Gov. Beshear’s multi-agency review and the passage of HB 52 and HB 164 in mind, it may encourage people in our community to step back and see just how well we take care of our elderly. A good place to look is at our local nursing home, which is Life Care of La Center. According to a January 27 Kentuckians for Nursing Home Reform press release, 18% of inspected nursing homes in Kentucky had 10 or more deficiencies. Life Center of La Center was not among the 18%. They are actually far from it. Kentuckians for Nursing Home Reform direct those wanting more specific information regarding deficiencies to visit www.Medicare.gov/NHCompare. It is at this site that information pertaining to specific nursing homes can be found. Basically, each nursing home is inspected routinely based on the following criteria: health inspections, nursing home staffing, quality measures, and overall rating. Life Care of La Center received a 3 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating. According to Ginger Atkins, director of Life Care of La Center, these ratings can sometimes be misleading since it only provides a snapshot of a much bigger picture. A one hour visit compared to an entire year only gives information for that small fraction of time. Atkins says the best way to see if a nursing home is running well is to visit it during off hours and make up one’s own mind. Life Center’s Overall Rating of 3 out of 5 is actually good. Based on the scores of 38 nursing homes within 50 miles of La Center, a rating of 3 is the median score. Atkins suggests visiting other nursing homes to make comparisons. She especially stressed the need for individuals to start visiting facilities before they are needed. This way, people can make informed decisions rather than making rash decisions during a time when the need to become a resident of a facility is absolutely necessary. Aktins says she is pleased with the great family support at Life Care of La Center. She views the family members of the residents as being part of a community. Atkins says local churches are also part of the community in that they regularly come on Sunday and on other days of the week. The churches also help when there are events such as the community picnic sponsored by Life Care of La Center. This is held on the first Monday of Nursing Home Week (2nd week in May). Residents from various nursing homes are invited to come to the event, which is held at the First Baptist Church of La Center. With the support of the community, the dedication of the staff of Life Care, and family support, Life Care of La Center really feels like home.
Spelling Bee is a great success
Front Row L to R: Kendall Dennis, Jacob Griffin, Ryan Rehkemper, Cassandra Pill, Sam Paul. Back row L to R:Vicki Hayden, Julie Thomas. The Sponsors for the event was Julie Thomas (Public Relations), Vicki Hayden County Attorney, BCES, BCEA (Ballard county Education Association). photo by Mary Dennis
by Kelly Paul Editor, Advance Yeoman
Barlow- The BCES Ultimate Spelling Championship was held on Friday, March 25. Grade winners from grades 1st through 5th competed against each other. These students were: Kendall Dennis, 1st
grade; Jacob Griffin, 2nd grade; Ryan Rehkemper, 3rd grade; Cassandra Pill, 4th grade; and Sam Paul, 5th grade. These grade winners originated from spelling bees that were held within each class throughout the month of March. Individual class winners advanced to compete against others in their respective grades cul-
minating in the naming of the overall winner for that particular grade. The overall-winner of the spelling bee on Friday was Cassandra Pill; runner-up was Ryan Rehkemper. All other over-all class winners won trophies. Room winners from each grade also won medals. The following were individual room winners for
each grade. First grade room winners: Reese Forrester, Mrs. Shrum; Kendall Dennis, Mrs. Bridges; Chloe Reed, Mrs. Claxton; Paige Treiling, Mrs. Chaykowsky; and Bryce O’Neill, Mrs. Shepherd. Second grade room winners: Seth Dowdy, Mrs. Chandler; Georgia Dunning, Mr. Holbrook; Emily Walker, Mrs. Leidecker; Robbie Johnson, Mrs. Kelly; and Jacob Griffin, Mrs. Hudson. Third grade room winners: Riley Rollins, Mrs. Hopper; Jacob Butrum, Mrs. Higgins; Brelen Rushing, Mrs. Denton; Faye O’Brien, Mrs. Taylor, and Ryan Rehkemper, Mrs. Rodgers. Fourth grade room winners: Preston Reno, Mrs. Feezor; Cassandra Pill, Mrs. Walker; Sydney Tharp, Mrs. Brewington; Sam Kaufman, Mrs. Wells-Farmer; and Alissa Kommer, Mrs. Kimbro. Fifth grade room winners: Lauren Wheeler, Mrs. Cooper; Amaia Crawford, Mrs. Bray; Tyler Smith, Mrs. Waldonis; and Sam Paul, Mrs. Donner. The Ballard County Education Association and Ballard County Attorney Vicki Hayden sponsored the school-wide spelling bee. Second Grade teacher Michele Chandler organized the event. See additional Spelling Bee Photo page A5
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VOL. 123 H H H #13
Ride for the Refuge
by Kelly Paul Editor, Advance Yeoman
The first-ever “Ride for the Refuge” will be held Saturday, April 30, beginning at the office of the Ballard Wildlife Management Area, about five miles west of Bandana and north on KY 473 on Wildlife Lodge Road. The 25- and 50-mile road rides will begin at 8 a.m., with a family ride on the paved road in front of the office beginning at 9. The family ride is free. Families are encouraged to come out and participate. The long rides are $20 for individuals and $35 for families, with a $5 discount in each category for registration by April 15. A limited number of inaugural tee shirts will be available for $10 each. “Ride for the Refuge” is being put on by the Ballard County COMPASS coalition, which is headed by Debbie C. Temple, Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. COMPASS is a coalition of individuals in Ballard County who are working together to help the residents of the county get healthier. Their motto is “A Healthy New Direction.” The bike event on April 30 is part of the coalition’s “Healthy Community” program designed to aid Ballard County citizens in creating more healthy and active lifestyles. This is in direct response to Ballard County having been identified by the Purchase Health Department as having a high rate of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. “Ride for the Refuge” is meant to bring people together with the common goal of getting fit while enjoying time with family and friends. Maps of the 25- and 50-mile routes can be found on Facebook at the “Ride for the Refuge” page. If you’d like a registration form emailed to you, please email Julie Thomas at [email protected].
PREPARING FOR 30-60 MILE BIKE RIDE by Mark Vance, PT, DPT Rehab Associates Physical Therapy/goPerformance & Fitness
Introduction: Mental preparation Training Equipment Mental Preparation Realize the benefit: cardio, stress reduction, weight reduction. Engage/encourage a friend: cross the river together Commit Training Cycling: Should ride 65-75% of distance within one week of event. Ride most days per week. Learn to ride at 60-90 rpm. Toughen your butt Squats See preparing page A5
T HE H E A DVANCE D VA N C E
Arbor Day Pg. B5
WEDNESDAY
H MARCH 30, 2011
In God we trust
Life Care a favorite among nursing homes Beshear signs bills to protect seniors
“Protecting vulnerable seniors from exploitation and abuse must be a priority for all of us, and it is a priority of mine. With these new laws, we take a step forward in safeguarding our seniors.” .. Gov. Beshear by Kelly Paul Editor, Advance Yeoman
La Center- On March 23, Governor Steve Beshear signed into law two bills aimed at better protecting adults and seniors from abuse and exploitation. The bills were part of Gov. Beahear’s larger “Safeguarding our Seniors” initiative to keep at-risk adults and the elderly safe and healthy. The bills signed by Gov. Beshear were House Bill 52 and House Bill 164. HB 52 prevents people who abuse or neglect elderly or vulnerable
adults from benefiting from their deaths and bars people convicted of felony abuse or exploitation of an adult from serving as that victim’s guardian, executor or power of attorney. The measure also establishes a trust fund to provide funding for programs combating elder and vulnerable adult abuse. HB 164 will make it easier and more efficient for adults and senior needing a guardian when more than one state is involved. Of these bills, Gov. Beshear stated, “Protecting vulnerable seniors from exploitation and abuse must be a priority for all of us, and it is a priority of mine. With these new laws, we take a step forward in safeguarding our seniors.” Last year, Gov. Beshear ordered a multi-agency review, coordinated by CHFS (Cabinet for Health and Family Services) that resulted in a comprehensive report on the Protection of Nursing Home Residents. The Cabinet has since implemented many recommendations included in the report, and has revived the Elder Abuse Committee to continue the collaboration between agencies and stakehold-
ers to enhance efforts to protect Kentucky’s seniors. With Gov. Beshear’s multi-agency review and the passage of HB 52 and HB 164 in mind, it may encourage people in our community to step back and see just how well we take care of our elderly. A good place to look is at our local nursing home, which is Life Care of La Center. According to a January 27 Kentuckians for Nursing Home Reform press release, 18% of inspected nursing homes in Kentucky had 10 or more deficiencies. Life Center of La Center was not among the 18%. They are actually far from it. Kentuckians for Nursing Home Reform direct those wanting more specific information regarding deficiencies to visit www.Medicare.gov/NHCompare. It is at this site that information pertaining to specific nursing homes can be found. Basically, each nursing home is inspected routinely based on the following criteria: health inspections, nursing home staffing, quality measures, and overall rating. Life Care of La Center received a 3 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating. According to Ginger Atkins, director of Life Care of La Center, these ratings can sometimes be misleading since it only provides a snapshot of a much bigger picture. A one hour visit compared to an entire year only gives information for that small fraction of time. Atkins says the best way to see if a nursing home is running well is to visit it during off hours and make up one’s own mind. Life Center’s Overall Rating of 3 out of 5 is actually good. Based on the scores of 38 nursing homes within 50 miles of La Center, a rating of 3 is the median score. Atkins suggests visiting other nursing homes to make comparisons. She especially stressed the need for individuals to start visiting facilities before they are needed. This way, people can make informed decisions rather than making rash decisions during a time when the need to become a resident of a facility is absolutely necessary. Aktins says she is pleased with the great family support at Life Care of La Center. She views the family members of the residents as being part of a community. Atkins says local churches are also part of the community in that they regularly come on Sunday and on other days of the week. The churches also help when there are events such as the community picnic sponsored by Life Care of La Center. This is held on the first Monday of Nursing Home Week (2nd week in May). Residents from various nursing homes are invited to come to the event, which is held at the First Baptist Church of La Center. With the support of the community, the dedication of the staff of Life Care, and family support, Life Care of La Center really feels like home.
Spelling Bee is a great success
Front Row L to R: Kendall Dennis, Jacob Griffin, Ryan Rehkemper, Cassandra Pill, Sam Paul. Back row L to R:Vicki Hayden, Julie Thomas. The Sponsors for the event was Julie Thomas (Public Relations), Vicki Hayden County Attorney, BCES, BCEA (Ballard county Education Association). photo by Mary Dennis
by Kelly Paul Editor, Advance Yeoman
Barlow- The BCES Ultimate Spelling Championship was held on Friday, March 25. Grade winners from grades 1st through 5th competed against each other. These students were: Kendall Dennis, 1st
grade; Jacob Griffin, 2nd grade; Ryan Rehkemper, 3rd grade; Cassandra Pill, 4th grade; and Sam Paul, 5th grade. These grade winners originated from spelling bees that were held within each class throughout the month of March. Individual class winners advanced to compete against others in their respective grades cul-
minating in the naming of the overall winner for that particular grade. The overall-winner of the spelling bee on Friday was Cassandra Pill; runner-up was Ryan Rehkemper. All other over-all class winners won trophies. Room winners from each grade also won medals. The following were individual room winners for
each grade. First grade room winners: Reese Forrester, Mrs. Shrum; Kendall Dennis, Mrs. Bridges; Chloe Reed, Mrs. Claxton; Paige Treiling, Mrs. Chaykowsky; and Bryce O’Neill, Mrs. Shepherd. Second grade room winners: Seth Dowdy, Mrs. Chandler; Georgia Dunning, Mr. Holbrook; Emily Walker, Mrs. Leidecker; Robbie Johnson, Mrs. Kelly; and Jacob Griffin, Mrs. Hudson. Third grade room winners: Riley Rollins, Mrs. Hopper; Jacob Butrum, Mrs. Higgins; Brelen Rushing, Mrs. Denton; Faye O’Brien, Mrs. Taylor, and Ryan Rehkemper, Mrs. Rodgers. Fourth grade room winners: Preston Reno, Mrs. Feezor; Cassandra Pill, Mrs. Walker; Sydney Tharp, Mrs. Brewington; Sam Kaufman, Mrs. Wells-Farmer; and Alissa Kommer, Mrs. Kimbro. Fifth grade room winners: Lauren Wheeler, Mrs. Cooper; Amaia Crawford, Mrs. Bray; Tyler Smith, Mrs. Waldonis; and Sam Paul, Mrs. Donner. The Ballard County Education Association and Ballard County Attorney Vicki Hayden sponsored the school-wide spelling bee. Second Grade teacher Michele Chandler organized the event. See additional Spelling Bee Photo page A5
50 CENTS • THE ADVANCE YEOMAN • PUBLISHED WEEKLY • 50 CENTS
VOL. 123 H H H #13
Ride for the Refuge
by Kelly Paul Editor, Advance Yeoman
The first-ever “Ride for the Refuge” will be held Saturday, April 30, beginning at the office of the Ballard Wildlife Management Area, about five miles west of Bandana and north on KY 473 on Wildlife Lodge Road. The 25- and 50-mile road rides will begin at 8 a.m., with a family ride on the paved road in front of the office beginning at 9. The family ride is free. Families are encouraged to come out and participate. The long rides are $20 for individuals and $35 for families, with a $5 discount in each category for registration by April 15. A limited number of inaugural tee shirts will be available for $10 each. “Ride for the Refuge” is being put on by the Ballard County COMPASS coalition, which is headed by Debbie C. Temple, Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. COMPASS is a coalition of individuals in Ballard County who are working together to help the residents of the county get healthier. Their motto is “A Healthy New Direction.” The bike event on April 30 is part of the coalition’s “Healthy Community” program designed to aid Ballard County citizens in creating more healthy and active lifestyles. This is in direct response to Ballard County having been identified by the Purchase Health Department as having a high rate of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. “Ride for the Refuge” is meant to bring people together with the common goal of getting fit while enjoying time with family and friends. Maps of the 25- and 50-mile routes can be found on Facebook at the “Ride for the Refuge” page. If you’d like a registration form emailed to you, please email Julie Thomas at [email protected].
PREPARING FOR 30-60 MILE BIKE RIDE by Mark Vance, PT, DPT Rehab Associates Physical Therapy/goPerformance & Fitness
Introduction: Mental preparation Training Equipment Mental Preparation Realize the benefit: cardio, stress reduction, weight reduction. Engage/encourage a friend: cross the river together Commit Training Cycling: Should ride 65-75% of distance within one week of event. Ride most days per week. Learn to ride at 60-90 rpm. Toughen your butt Squats See preparing page A5
