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Kokoro Assisted L iv ing 1881 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94109 Phone: 415-776-8066
Fax: 415-674-5941 www.kokoroassistedliving.org
Margaret Harada Masako Inoue Mayumi Wada Noriko Kashiwabara Paul Chan Ruby Kawabata Sara Matsuzaki Sherri Hicks Shizue Mortensen Shizuko Ikeda Sumi Suda Sumiko Nakamura Sunny Otsuka Suzanne Yamada Tomoko Knaulft Tonami Fukuda Yae Ozaki Yoko Asano
Acknowledging Our Supporters Thank you very much!
Volume 16 Issue 2 Page 4
Volume 16 Issue 2
Sea Turtle
ウミガメ
Umigame
Contents:
Page 1
Topics of Interest
Animal of the Month
Page 2~3
Up-Coming Highlights
Events and Activities
Meetings with Senior Staff
Page 4
Employee of the Month
Acknowledging Our Supporters
November 2018
Animal of the Month
Kinro Kansha no Hi
Aiko Kitano Amy Hanamoto Cecilia Lam Chikako Nakandakari Claire Okuyama Clint Taura, DDS Diana Jang Elvie Owyang Emiko Ogawa Erika Shimahara Grace & Kenneth Nitta Hisako “Peko” Yamaguchi & Hamilton Singing Group Holly Zhang Jack Dairiki Japanese American Religious Federation Jerry Bolick Johnny Nagano Julie Takahashi June Pramualphol Kaeko Inori Katsunobu Yamabata Kayo Nagasawa Kiki Goforth Kokoro Family Council Larry Won Linda Yamane
Employee of the
Month
~ Kim Evardo
October 2018
Resident’s Got Talent !
Veterans Day is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United
States in all wars, particularly living veterans. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of
the 11th month of 1918 an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations came into effect. In 1954, November 11
became a day to honor American veterans of all wars, and thus became Veterans Day.
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“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank
God that such men lived.” George S. Patton
With 30+ years of quilting love, Mitsuko has hand made over 50 quilts large and small ! Through creative imagery, picking out fabrics to personify the end-product was one of the hi-lites
of the process. Each quilt took about 3 months to complete. She was initially inspired by her mother-in-law and later joined a quilting group where they made quilts to support fund-raising efforts for the local fire department in New Mexico ! Your talent is truly impressive Mitsuko-san !
With Thanksgiving fast approaching this month, everyone is excited and getting ready for family get-togethers. In
Japan, although people might not celebrate the same way as in the United States, they actually do have a similar national holiday called “Labor Thanksgiving Day”
(Kinro-Kansha-No-Hi, 勤労感謝の日). It’s a national
holiday in Japan which takes place annually on November 23rd. The law establishing the holiday cites it as an
occasion for commemorating labor and production and giving one another thanks. Although there is a long history behind the Japanese Labor Thanksgiving, the modern holiday was established after World War II in 1948 as a day
to mark some of the changes of the post war Constitution of Japan, including fundamental human rights and the expansion of workers’ rights.
“Otsukaresama” (お疲れ様)is one of those Japanese expressions that do not have an English equivalent expression. Some translate it as “Cheers/Thanks for the hard work!” and is mostly heard in offices and work places. During the Labor Thanksgiving Day is
the best time to use this expression to give one another thanks for your hard work.
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Kokoro is owned by KALI and managed by NCP Senior Ventures, LLC
Mobile Phone Hotline:
415-286-6764
(Direct to Lead Res. Asst.- Anytime)
Main Telephone Number
415-776-8066 or 415-674-4276
Executive Director
Kirk Miyake-Ext. 12
Director of Sales & Marketing
Jimmy Murota-Ext. 11
Director of Dining/Housekeeping
Vera Yamamoto-Ext. 13
Director of Activities
Grace Fujimoto-Ext. 15
Director of Resident Care
Naoko Jones-Ext. 16
Kokoro Updates
Meetings w/ the Directors
Nov 2 ….…. Activity Nov 5 ......... Food/Housekeeping Nov 8 ….…. Executive Director Nov 18 .……. Marketing Nov 30 ….…. Resident Care
Bus Trip to:
Stonestown Shopping Mall
Wednesday, November 21st 10:30am - 2:30pm
Please sign up at the Front Desk
Daniel Boone 11/2
Marie Currie 11/7
Grace Kelly 11/12
Charles Schulz 11/26
Mark Twain 11/30
Thanksgiving Day Lunch
Garden Salad Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce Steamed Veggies
ROAST TURKEY with
HONEY BAKED HAM
Mashed Potato and Gravy
Pumpkin Pie
Please remember to RSVP your guests
with Vera by November 19th !
Looking
For
Volunteer Front Desk
Receptionist
Saturday Mornings
Until 11:00 A.M.
Please Contact Jimmy
for details
Before you go to sleep on Saturday, November 3rd, turn your clock BACK by 1 HOUR… otherwise, you will be too early
for breakfast ! If you need help changing your
clocks, we can help.
Six Eating Changes to Cut Your Risk of Diabetes
These are based on long-term studies that track people’s habits and whether or not they develop diabetes.
Choose 1/4th of your plate to have whole
grains or whole grain noodles
Add a little seasonal fresh fruit to water
to make a fruit water drink, instead of
juice or sweetened beverages
Have simple variety of iron protein foods: lean meat, fish, poultry, and
nuts or a little cooked dried beans or peas
Try some unsweetened yogurt with seasonal fresh fruit as a snack
Have a daily cup of coffee or decaf coffee for flavonoids and
antioxidants
Add magnesium foods (leafy greens, beans, nuts and whole grains,
while simplifying your plate by reducing salt, sweetened pickles,
condiments, processed meats
Compiled by Vera Y amamoto, MS, RDN Director of Dining, Housekeeping & Maintenance
Sources: Nutrition and Diagnosis-Related Care by Sylvia Escott-Stump, 8th Ed Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 102: 1543, 2015; Diabetes Care 33: 2477, 2010; Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 94: 1088, 2011; BMC Med. 12: 215, 2014; Circulation 133: 1645, 2016; Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 97: 155, 2013; 16 Diabetes Care 37: 419, 2014.
Kokoro Family Council Meeting
The Kokoro Family Council will hold its meeting on Saturday, November 3rd at 1pm in Room 503.
The Kokoro Family Council offers a forum to discuss and address concerns about the care and quality of life of loved ones as well as
a means to provide family support.
Family members and residents are welcome - we hope to see you there!
For additional information, please contact Linda at [email protected] Erika at [email protected]
Holiday Staff Appreciation:
The holiday season is just about upon us and this is the time of year when we acknowledge our dedicated staff. Please consider a monetary
donation to be added to the Employee Holiday Fund. This fund serves as a means to help
recognize our entire staff who have worked so diligently throughout the year.
Your very kind generosity is much appreciated.
Keiko-san, how about letting me have a turn ???
Check out our brand new recumbent style exercise bikes…
Great for your heart, your circulation, and keeping your hips and legs strong
and flexible... If you need help getting started, come see Grace or Rebecca !!!
Quarterly Resident & Family Meeting
Please invite your family members to attend the Resident and Family Meeting on
Saturday, November 17th at 1:30pm.
Get the latest updates and ask questions you may have to the senior staff.
Meet Aida Rodriguez. Board certified, she has been your massage therapist for
the last 14 years! She feels very fortunate in being able to provide
wellness and healing through touch - this gives her a tremendously rewarding
feeling. Aida is here twice a month on Friday afternoons. She is also available to come to your room on an individual basis.
Come and visit Aida for some calm as well as rejuvenating energy !