William Hill Manor – A Continuing Care Retirement Community

Virginia Burton, a resident of William Hill Manor received statewide recognition by being inducted into the Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame on October 20th at an awards luncheon hosted in Glen Burnie.

Mrs. Burton was nominated by the Board of Directors of the Residents Association of William Hill Manor. She has been a resident of William Hill Manor since 1996 and has been very active in many activities there. She has helped to organize a series of recitals and lectures which were well-attended and covered many subjects including piano recitals and descriptions of the Southwest countryside including details of the “Ghost Ranch” in Arizona, the long time home of the international artist painter Georgia O’Keefe. Another lecture concerned wolves, their controversial re-establishment in Yellowstone National Park, and a most popular lecture, Navajo Code Talkers of WWII. This code effort contributed heavily to our victory since it was never broken into by the enemy.

Mrs. Burton has received many awards and ribbons for her outstanding work in the arts of painting, photography, piano playing and Southwestern culture. Numerous paintings by Mrs. Burton are on display at William Hill Manor, museums, galleries and institutions.

This was the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. The Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame seeks to immortalize men and women and to record their names in the Archives of the Hall of Fame for all time because of their caring and volunteer efforts in improving the lives of others.

William Hill Manor is a full-service not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with 120 residential living apartments and cottages in addition to the assisted living, dementia care and Alzheimer’s resources and comprehensive nursing care programs. William Hill Manor has been serving the community since 1981 and is an EMA community. Other members of the EMA family not mentioned previously include Fairhaven, Copper Ridge and The Copper Ridge Institute, all located in Carroll County and Buckingham’s Choice in Frederick County.

Mr. Tyrone “Ty” Stanley CNA, CGNA, CMA, a caregiver at William Hill Manor was honored with the Cynthia Steele Caring Hands Award at the 8th Annual MD/DC Chapter National Gerontological Nurses Association meeting on November 9th.

This award was designed to honor Nursing Assistants who strive to provide excellent compassionate service to older adults each year, and highlight the importance of the role of the nursing assistant in the daily life of older adults with care needs.

The Cynthia Steele Caring Hands Award honors Cynthia Steele who is an assistant professor of psychiatry, a faculty associate at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, co-director of JHU’s neuropsychiatry clinic and senior consultant at Copper Ridge Institute. She is a tireless educator and advocate, helping caregivers better understand and provide care for the person with dementia.

The award recipient, Stanley, was nominated by William Hill Manor and The Copper Ridge Institute because of the exceptional care he gives as well as serving as a role model to others in the care he gives to William Hill Manor residents. “Tyrone is a true team player. He is calm and gentle in his approach and is more than willing to model his interventions in a positive way to other staff on the unit,” says Tammy Jones-Curry, RN, NHA for William Hill Manor. Curry who nominated Stanley for the award continues, “He genuinely cares about the residents and his ultimate goal is to address their individual needs and improve the overall quality of life for residents and their families.”

Along with a certificate of award, Stanley attended the awards dinner at Snyder’s Willow Grove where he was presented with a gift of $1,000 from the MD/DC Chapter of the NGNA.

William Hill Manor is a full-service not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with 120 residential living apartments and cottages in addition to the assisted living, dementia care and Alzheimer’s resources and comprehensive nursing care programs. William Hill Manor has been serving the community since 1981. Other members of the EMA family not mentioned previously include Fairhaven, Copper Ridge and The Copper Ridge Institute, all located in Carroll County and Buckingham’s Choice in Frederick County.

Dr. Mary DiBartolo has joined the William Hill Manor team and will serve as the Requard Nurse Educator for the Copper Ridge Institute.

Dr. DiBartolo holds a PhD from University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing, a MBA from Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, Salisbury University and a BSN from Towson State University. She is a faculty member at Salisbury University School of Nursing and has personal experience in caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. She has served in various leadership capacities for the Alzheimer’s Association, including organizing the annual caregiver’s conference on the Eastern Shore for 10 years.

In addition, she has been the host of “Focus on Health”, since 2002. Focus on Health is a series of educational programs highlighting current health issues and airs on Salisbury University’s public access channel.

William Hill Manor is a full-service not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with 120 residential living apartments and cottages in addition to the assisted living, dementia care and Alzheimer’s resources and comprehensive nursing care programs. William Hill Manor has been serving the community since 1981. Other members of the EMA family not mentioned previously include Fairhaven, Copper Ridge and The Copper Ridge Institute, all located in Carroll County and Buckingham’s Choice in Frederick County.

Susan Garbett, author of “Susie and Me Days” a book that chronicles her experiences of having a father with dementia, spoke to residents and guests of William Hill Manor on June 16th. Garbett presented “Joy in the Shadow of Dementia” which was a candid and intimate account of the relationship between a father and daughter as they journey through the progression of dementia. The presentation provided practical strategies that allow for rewarding experiences tat preserve dignity and enhance quality of life for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia and for their caregivers as well.

A native of Baltimore, Garbett developed a better understanding of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease after witnessing her father’s cognitive decline.

The presentation was very well received. “Susan brought a personal touch to our understanding of Alzheimer's Disease and its effect on families as she discussed excerpts from her book "Susie and Me Days" at the presentation at The Gardens of William Hill Manor. She offered many personal anecdotes that provided the audience with a better understanding of her knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease to facility life.” Said Dr. Allan Anderson, Medical Director of the Samuel and Alexia Bratton Memory Clinic”

A total of 30 people were in attendance for this event.

Belonging to the EMA faith-based family of retirement communities and resources, William Hill Manor is a full-service not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with 120 residential living apartments and cottages in addition to the assisted living, dementia care and Alzheimer’s resources and comprehensive nursing care programs. William Hill Manor has been serving the community since 1981. Other members of the EMA family not mentioned previously include Fairhaven, Copper Ridge and The Copper Ridge Institute, all located in Carroll County and Buckingham’s Choice in Frederick County.

Chris Worm, RN, CDONA/LTC, COS-C, Director of Nursing for William Hill Manor’s Marvel Hall, has achieved certification as a certified Director of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care. Chris joined William Hill Manor just over one year ago.

Completing one year of service as a Director of Nursing in a Long Term Care community is required to sit for the certification, which is achieved by successful completion of a two hundred question exam. The certification is sponsored by the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (NADONA), which is the leading advocate and educational organization for Directors of Nursing, Assistant Directors of Nursing, and Registered Nurses working in the field of long term care. NADONA offers education and collaboration in the areas of workforce and leadership, quality nursing practice, and public policy.

With the largest population of society projected to be over 65 years of age for the next several years, and the strained national and local financial budgets for skilled nursing care in the post acute and long term care continuum, effective nursing leadership requires unique skills to manage and lead a diverse work force, interpret and execute regulatory policy and identify efficient and effective operational practices.

William Hill Manor congratulates Chris on this significant achievement. Tammy Curry, RN, CDONA/LTC, NHA, Administrator at William Hill Manor, states, “Chris is a welcome addition to the senior management team at William Hill Manor.” “His work towards building a skilled, dedicated nursing team, collaborating with the professional community, and providing an environment where residents achieve meaningful living are evident.”

Belonging to the EMA faith-based family of retirement communities and resources, William Hill Manor is a full-service not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with 120 residential living apartments and cottages in addition to the assisted living, dementia care and Alzheimer’s resources and comprehensive nursing care programs. William Hill Manor has been serving the community since 1981. Other members of the EMA family not mentioned previously include Fairhaven, Copper Ridge and The Copper Ridge Institute, all located in Carroll County and Buckingham’s Choice in Frederick County.

In a survey conducted from September to December 2010 by the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHHC), William Hill Manor’s Marvel Hall received an 8.9 out of 10 in the overall rating of care received, higher than the state average. In the five specific domains surveyed, Marvel Hall either met or exceeded the state average. The domains included Care Provided, Food and Meals, and Physical Aspects, with the highest scores received in Staff and Administration, and Autonomy and Residents’ Rights.

Christopher Worm, RN, Director of Nursing at William Hill Manor attributes the impressive results to “the dedication of the staff to providing quality care, meaningful living and building collaborative relationships throughout our organization.”

The survey measures the experience and satisfaction of family members and other designated responsible parties of residents in Maryland’s nursing homes. Full results are available for the public via the MHCC Consumer Guide to Long Term Care, an interactive web tool at HYPERLINK "http://www.mhcc.maryland.gov/longtermcare/index.html" www.mhcc.maryland.gov/longtermcare/index.html . Consumers are encouraged to utilize the data in order to make informed decisions when selecting a nursing home for themselves or a loved one.

Belonging to the EMA faith-based family of retirement communities and resources, William Hill Manor is a full-service not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with 121 residential living apartments and cottages in addition to the assisted living, dementia care and Alzheimer’s resources and comprehensive nursing care programs. William Hill Manor has been serving the community since 1981. Other members of the EMA family not mentioned previously include Fairhaven, Copper Ridge and The Copper Ridge Institute, all located in Carroll County and Buckingham’s Choice in Frederick County.

William Hill Manor celebrated National Doctor’s Day, by presenting Dr. Paul Reinbold, William Hill Manor Medical Director and Dr. Allan Anderson, Samuel and Alexia Bratton Memory Clinic Medical Director and William Hill Manor Assistant Medical Director gift baskets to recognize and thank them for their service.  Local physicians were also presented with gift baskets from the William Hill Manor Leadership Team so show appreciation of the care they provide to the residents of William Hill Manor.

National Doctor's Day was created to show appreciation to your doctors. Doctors perform vital diagnosis, treatment and care for yourself and your family. When you are well, your doctor keeps you well. When you are sick, there is no other person more important to you than your doctor.

Doctors' Day observances date back to March 30, 1933. The idea of setting aside a day to honor physicians was conceived by Eudora Brown Almond of Winder, Georgia, wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond. The day marks the anniversary of the first use of general anesthesia in surgery by Dr. Crawford W. Long in Barrow County, Georgia in 1842. The first National Doctor's Day was celebrated in 1991. The red carnation is commonly used as the symbolic flower for National Doctor’s Day.

On March 30, 1958, the United States House of Representatives adopted a resolution commemorating Doctors' Day. In 1990, the congress and the senate approved legislation establishing National Doctors Day. The resolution designating March 30 as National Doctors' Day was signed by President George Bush on October 30, 1990

Belonging to the EMA faith-based family of retirement communities and resources, William Hill Manor is a full-service not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with 120 residential living apartments and cottages in addition to the assisted living, dementia care and Alzheimer’s resources and comprehensive nursing care programs. William Hill Manor has been serving the community since 1981. Other members of the EMA family not mentioned previously include Fairhaven, Copper Ridge and The Copper Ridge Institute, all located in Carroll County and Buckingham’s Choice in Frederick County.

A gift from two William Hill Manor residents, Fred and Linda Tompkins, has funded a piece of rehabilitation equipment that will prove invaluable to William Hill Manor residents and the community at-large for years to come. After learning that William Hill Manor was in need of a machine that would serve residents with lower extremity weakness and endurance problems, Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins decided to purchase the equipment for the community.

Not only will this equipment benefit clients of William Hill Manor but it will also benefit others from the greater community. . Executive Director, Donna Taylor explains, ?William Hill Manor has been serving the Eastern Shore community for over 29 years. It is through the community enrichment fund and generosity of our residents that we are able to enhance our programs and services. We are grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins for their generous contribution to our rehabilitation department. Their interest in helping others regain their independence and resume their lifestyle is heartwarming.

The Easy Stand Evolv? Glider will provide residents with state-of-the-art Active Standing technology that can be found in no other standing frame. This equipment provides lower body range of motion and upper body strengthening. Numerous studies suggest that use of this machine can positively affect the user?s health by:

• Preventing contractures
• Improving range of motion
• Preventing or reversing osteoporosis
• Improving renal function
• Preventing pressure ulcers
• Improving circulation
• Maintaining bone density

?The best for me is seeing the psychological benefit of standing which includes improved self-image, enhanced social interactions, look others in the eye and give & get hugs easier,? says Director of Rehabilitation for William Hill Manor, Jingo C. Sambrano, PT, PD II. ?This is just an amazing gift from Mr and Mrs Tompkins that is allowing us to help more residents in the community and we will be forever grateful."

Belonging to the EMA faith-based family of retirement communities and resources, William Hill Manor is a full-service not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with 120 residential living apartments and cottages in addition to the assisted living, dementia care and Alzheimer?s resources and comprehensive nursing care programs. William Hill Manor has been serving the community since 1981. Other members of the EMA family not mentioned previously include Fairhaven, Copper Ridge and The Copper Ridge Institute, all located in Carroll County and Buckingham?s Choice in Frederick County.

William Hill Manor, is proud to announce Paul Reinbold, MD as their new Medical Director. Dr. Reinbold joins their team after 15 years of practicing medicine.

In addition to his Medical Director responsibilities at William Hill Manor, Dr. Reinbold serves as the Medical Director for Shore Works- Occupational Medicine/Employee Health. Dr. Reinbold has a private Internal Medicine Practice, Mid-Shore Internal Medicine. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is an Associate Member of the American College of Physicians, his American Medical Directors Association Certificate in Medical Direction is currently pending. Belonging to the EMA faith-based family of retirement communities and resources, William Hill Manor is a full-service not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with 121 residential living apartments and cottages in addition to the assisted living, dementia care and Alzheimer?s resources and comprehensive nursing care programs. William Hill Manor has been serving the community since 1981. Other members of the EMA family not mentioned previously include Fairhaven, Copper Ridge and The Copper Ridge Institute, all located in Carroll County and Buckingham?s Choice in Frederick County.

On April 19th, Pauline Omhart celebrated her 102nd birthday at William Hill Manor. The celebration was shared with family, friends and residents and staff of William Hill Manor. Born in Oklahoma in 1908, Mrs. Omhart taught and played the piano for many years. As of today, she enjoys attending musicals, birthday parties and coffee socials. She has resided at William Hill Manor for approximately six months.

Belonging to the EMA faith-based family of retirement communities and resources, William Hill Manor is a full-service not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with 120 residential living apartments and cottages in addition to the assisted living, dementia care and comprehensive nursing care programs. William Hill Manor has been serving the community for 28 years. Other members of the EMA family include Fairhaven, Copper Ridge and The Copper Ridge Institute, all located in Carroll County and Buckingham?s Choice in Frederick County.

Dr. Allan A. Anderson has been elected to the position of President-Elect of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP). This is a national organization of psychiatrist members as well as affiliate members who practice in the field of geriatric mental health. It is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late-life mental disorders. AAGP?s mission is to enhance the knowledge base and standard of practice in geriatric psychiatry through education and research and to advocate for meeting the mental health needs of older Americans.

At the 2011 Annual Meeting of AAGP Dr. Anderson will transition into the position of President of the organization. Dr. Anderson has been active in the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry. He has previously served as chair of several committees, chaired the association?s Reimbursement Task Force, served on the AAGP board of directors, and recently held the office of Secretary/Treasurer.

Dr. Allan Anderson is a board certified geriatric psychiatrist practicing on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He holds a position of Assistant Professor at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry. He is the newly appointed medical director of The Samuel and Alexia Bratton Memory Clinic at William Hill Manor. The Samuel and Alexia Bratton Memory Clinic is an onsite Outpatient Assessment Clinic which serves clients by providing an accurate diagnosis using the latest diagnostic advances by a team consisting of a geriatric psychiatrist, social workers, and nurses. The program also provides clinical trials in Alzheimer?s disease.

He has been active in the American Psychiatric Association and is a Distinguished Fellow of this national organization of psychiatrists. In the past he served as chair of the Committee on Access and Effectiveness of Psychiatric Care in the Elderly. He currently is a member of the RBRVS committee and currently serves as the alternate representative to the American Medical Association?s Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC). At the Maryland Psychiatric Society he has served as a member of the council and chaired the Geriatric Psychiatry Committee.

Belonging to the EMA faith-based family of retirement communities and resources, William Hill Manor is a full-service not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with 120 residential living apartments and cottages in addition to the assisted living, dementia care and comprehensive nursing care programs. William Hill Manor has been serving the community for 28 years. Other members of the EMA family include Fairhaven, Copper Ridge and The Copper Ridge Institute, all located in Carroll County and Buckingham?s Choice in Frederick County.