Project aims to help ease frustration
Members of the Brooksville Girl Scout Troop 24302 earned their sewing badges by creating Fidget Mats for the Alzheimer’s Family Organization. The mats may help sooth the agitated fidgeting of those with dementia. The West Hernando Branch of the Hernando County Library donated the space and provided free introductory sewing lessons for the project, and the scouts completed 10 fidget mats. Members of the troop are Alexa Brook, Isabel Shelby, Madeline Grob, Hannah Opyoke and Ami Rodriguez, under the leadership of Sarah Shelby and Angela Brook.
Adult day center honored
Jaime’s Adult Day Centers, of Lutz, has been recognized by the National Adult Day Services Association as an Adult Day Services Center of Distinction for its outstanding service and unique activities for its members.
The center’s monthly programming is developed by a certified recreation therapist and encompasses social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and physical activities.
Social wellness considers satisfaction in personal relationships with family and friends, and participation in the community
Emotional wellness considers one’s ability to recognize, accept and manage feelings, strengths and limitations.
Spiritual health considers the connection with a higher being.
Intellectual wellness looks at skills and knowledge within the individual.
And, physical well-being considers activities, such as exercise and a balanced diet.
Activities at Jaime’s range from themed parties to pet therapy with teacup goats. There also are Zumba Gold classes, resistance training and yoga; expressive arts and music therapy; daily prayer, and more.
For information, call (813) 527-6315.
Hospital adds new ER department
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital has completed the final phase of its emergency department, continuing to improve care for the West Pasco community.
Morton Plant’s new emergency department opened last December for patient care, featuring private treatment rooms, a spacious waiting area, nature-inspired artwork and contemporary design touches.
The final phase added a 15-bed unit for those requiring more observation or monitoring and four additional treatment rooms, bring the total to 28 private treatment rooms.
The permanent ambulance entrance also has opened.
The hospital is at 6600 Madison St., in New Port Richey.
