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Greetings!
The Baptist Home of South Jersey opened its doors for ministry for 10 residents on March 10, 1954. The original construction purchased for this purpose in 1952 was known as the Lippincott Mansion, built in 1864. Only two years later, there was need for expansion. Board members searched out the opportunity to purchase the surrounding land to meet this need. The Baptist Home of South Jersey, now known as Riverview Estates, has grown to accommodate 122 residents, and has been called home by 940 residents through 58 years of service. Riverview Estates has close bonds with American Baptist Churches and has been supported through good times and bad to continue our mission of serving a diverse aging population and their families by providing a continuum of care with respect, acceptance, dignity and joy. Generous donations have made it possible for us to continue to care for residents who have little or no funds to pay for the care they need.
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me."
Matthew 25:35-36
Founder's Day celebration and Ice Cream Social!
Join us on March 10, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate our 58 years of service
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| Founders Day |
Founder's Day, March 10th at 1:30 p.m., is a celebration of Worship in order to express our appreciation to God for His guidance and the blessing Riverview Estates has been in the lives of residents since our opening in 1954. This year's guest speaker will be Rev. Jay Rambo, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Bordentown and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Riverview Estates. All are welcome to attend. A free will offering will be taken for our Benevolent Care Fund. Following the ceremony will be the Annual Ice Cream Social featuring Sundaes and Root Beer Floats.
Visit the website for more information: www.riverviewestates.org
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"Ask Jane" Director of Social Services
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Dear Jane,
I have emphysema and need an oxygen tank. My doctor said Medicare covers oxygen tanks because they are durable medical equipment. What is durable medical equipment?
Signed,
Steve
Dear Steve,
Your doctor is right. Medicare does cover durable medical equipment (DME) such as oxygen tanks. Durable medical equipment is equipment that primarily serves a medical purpose, that can withstand repeated use, and that's appropriate for use in the home.
In addition to home oxygen equipment, durable medical equipment also includes things like walkers, wheelchairs, power scooters, hospital beds, diabetes self-testing equipment and supplies, and certain nebulizers. Durable medical equipment is covered under Medicare Part B.
In most cases, Medicare won't cover medical supplies, such as catheters, that are disposable and thrown away after use. An exception to this is that Part B does cover lancets and test strips for diabetes. Part D, the Medicare drug benefit, covers some other diabetes supplies. Another exception to this rule is that if you qualify for Medicare-covered home health care, Medicare may cover certain disposable supplies, such as intravenous supplies, gauze or catheters.
Medicare also won't cover items that aren't appropriate for use in a home, such as paraffin baths or oscillating beds, which are usually used under supervision in an institutional setting.
Items used for convenience rather than medical necessity also aren't covered. These include stairway elevators, grab bars, and bathtub and toilet seats-anything that can technically be used by people who have no medical condition. Finally, Medicare won't cover home modifications, such as installing ramps or widening doors to improve wheelchair access.
Sometimes, durable medical equipment is called DMEPOS, which stands for Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics/Orthotics and Supplies. This is because Medicare also covers prosthetics, orthotics and certain supplies (like diabetes lancets). Prosthetics are devices that can replace a missing body part, such as a hand or leg. Orthotics are equipment like braces that help support or correct the malfunction of a limb or torso.
This information is republished with permission from the Medicare Rights Center. For more info visit www.medicarerights.org.
For additional information please see www.medicareinteractive.org.
If you or someone you know has a question you would like to ask Jane please email you questions to jane@riverviewestates.org and put "ask Jane" in the subject line. I will post a question and its response in each month's newsletter.
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| Riverview Estates Cookbook |
The "Riverview Estates Cookbook From our Home to Yours" is available at the front desk. This is a wonderful hardback cookbook consisting of treasured recipes passed down through generations to resident, families, staff and friends. This would make a wonderful addition to any collection. The price of the book is $15.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those who contributed their precious and remembered favorite recipes. Thank you for sharing them with all of us!
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Reuben Dip
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What happens when you mix the ingredients for a Reuben sandwich in a casserole? You wind up with this yummy hot dip. Serve the appetizer with rye crackers or party rye bread.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound diced corned beef
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained well
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
- Rye crackers or rye bread
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 F. Grease a 1-quart casserole dish.
- In a medium-size bowl, mix corned beef, cream cheese, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, sour cream, ketchup and mustard. Spoon into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Serve warm with rye crackers or bread.
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| Alzheimer's Support Group |
Riverview Estates offers a support group for caregivers and family of those affected by Alzheimer's disease. This is an informal group that meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. This group is free and provides information about the disease process, support, and services that are available. Please join us. For more information please contact Jane Bohn at (856)829-2274 ext.113 or via email at jane@riverviewestates.org
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March Events
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3/2 Piano w/ Rev. James Correnti
3/3 Ceramics
3/3 Finian's St. Patty's Show
3/5 Ice-Cream Social
3/7 The Singing Angels
3/9 Olympic Practice
3/10 Founder's Day
3/ 14 The Senior Olympics
3/17 Auxiliary Spring Sale
3/17 Memorial Service
3/20 Catholic Mass
3/20 Birthday Party
3/21 Sing/w Freyda Thomas
3/23 Bell Concert from Masonic Home
3/24 Kindred Spirit
3/26-3/28 Chicks hatching in the Nursing Unit Lobby
3/28 Music w/ Denise Bruckno
3/31 Music w/ Larry Brody
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| Eileen's Idioms | |
"Tickled Pink"
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"Rosie was tickled pink when she saw her friend Daisy."
Meaning: To be amused or pleased; to be delighted, entertained and extremely happy.
Origin: If you tickle someone, his or her face often turns pink. So, if someone is tickling you by doing or saying something so that you're giggling and your skin is getting reddish, then you're probably having a good time being "tickled pink".
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If you use Amazon.com to purchase text books for the winter or spring semesters of school, please help Riverview Estates while you shop. Enter Amazon.com by clicking on the link on our website, www.riverviewestates.org. Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase to Riverview Estates any time you complete a purchase from them after entering through our link. |
| United Way |
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If you give to the United Way, please consider designating Baptist Home of South Jersey as your recipient. Our designation code is 1831. | |
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