Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 2 • The Pinecone | March 2021 ON THE PINECONE COVER As we slowly move into Spring, now is an excellent time to start thinking about little things we can do to improve our overall health. While the Oasis easily comes to mind as the place to go to improve your health, there are many things that can be done in our own homes. I have listed a few tips below for you to consider. Stay socially involved - research shows that people who have an active social life are less likely to experience a decline in the ability to reason and remember. The Pinecone lists many activities that you can enjoy and later discuss with fellow residents. For example, the numerous in-house movies. Eat chocolate–anounceaday isnowdetermined to be as good as or better than, an apple a day. Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids which help the body’s cells resist damage. In addition to their antioxidant properties, flavonoids also help lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain and raise good (HDL) cholesterol levels. Eating chocolate at Kirby is easy. All you need to do is stop by the Blossom Shop for a chocolate bar, or ask for chocolate ice cream with your meal. If you drink coffee like I do, scientists have good news for us. Drinking coffee seems to lower the risk for heart disease and dying from chronic illnesses such as diabetes or pneumonia. Other research concludes that caffeinated coffee may Improving Overall Health a t K i r b y P i n e s Michael Escamilla, Executive Director, Kirby Pines March Has Sprung at Kirby Pines Kirby Pines Retirement LifeCare is managed by: BOARD OF D I R ECTOR S Dr. James Latimer, Chairman Mr. Rudy Herzke, President Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons Mr. Jim Ethridge Ms. Linda Harrington Ms. Mary Ann Hodges Mr. Rusty Linkous Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. RCA S TA F F Charlie Trammell President, RCA Michélle Vincent Senior Vice President, RCA Tim Cox Senior Vice President of Finance, RCA Laura Cornwell Vice President of Finance, RCA Stephanie Barrow Director of Sales & Marketing K I RBY P I NE S S TA F F Michael Escamilla Executive Director, Kirby Pines Annette Marlar Director of Medical Services and HR Mike Abutineh, M.D. Medical Director Anna Bradford Nursing Home/Assisted Living Administrator Linda Huston Director of Accounting Don Johnson Chaplain Chuck Neeley Director of Maintenance Mike Rayder Director of Grounds & Landscaping Jada Mullins Director of Environmental Services Calvin Sims Director of Security Alisa Stokes Director of Transportation This magazine is produced by RCA 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 Electronic version of The Pinecone is available at www.kirbypines.com The phrase March comes in like a lion, out like a lamb, could not be more true than in 2021. We had a rare week, full of snow and ice, but appears spring is “Marching” in. The nice weather could not come at a better time after the year we have had. It was exactly one year ago that all of our lives as we know it came screeching to a halt. But just like the beginning of spring, you can feel a sense of renewal in the air. Our residents and employees have adapted and are quickly being vaccinated in hopes of a fresh start. We know we have a way to go, but simply the thought of some normalcy along with having the sun shining and our campus beginning to bloom will put smiles on all of our faces. Speaking of smiles, our March cover is meant to do just that. Don Cook was the perfect model and with the luck of the Irish, things will keep getting better every day for all of us. protect against skin cancers, Parkinson’s and even delay the onset of Alzheimer’s. If caffeine doesn’t keep you up at night, enjoy a cup in the Bistro mid-afternoon. Living a long and healthy life has a lot to do with living an enjoyable life and researchers have determined that music helps to make everyday living more enjoyable. Listening to your favorite music may be good for your heart, as emotions aroused by joyful music cause tissue in the inner lining of blood vessels to expand, increasing blood flow. Music also brings on sound sleep, boosts mood and reduces anxiety. While live performances remain limited during these challenging times, you can listen to many live performers on our in-house television station. So, take a close look at this months’ calendar and make plans now to improve your health. Our back cover folds out in celebration of women globally, but especially those at Kirby Pines. We have some amazing ladies in our midst, and March 8, is the day to celebrate them all. (see page 8). Enjoy and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Don Cook Warming Up for His Photoshoot