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(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.)
Smiles are good medicine, especially when they are shared. A smile sometimes puts a person at ease. It creates a comfort zone that makes friendly interaction and communication possible.
Smiles have a positive effect on the chemicals in our brains, serve as a mental stimulant and improve our overall attitude. They reduce depression, insecurity, anger and shyness. A simple smile is contagious.
Another factor that is often overlooked is that smiling improves a person’s appearance. Life is far too serious and we all need a little time to lighten up. Wonderful things happen to the brain and body when we laugh. So smile and watch others smile back at you.
The staff of Heritage Manor welcomes Rita Leger and Murphy Thomas to the facility.
The staff of Heritage Manor sends get-well wishes to all of our loved ones in the hospital.
The staff of Heritage Manor wishes a Happy Birthday this week to Joseph Vidrine and Harry McGee.
Activities this week include bingo sponsored by Cabot, mass, group exercise, in-room visits, jingo, bedside rosary, outdoor visits, snack wagon, manicures, pokeno, hot dollar, fun bug and beauty shop.
Many thanks this week to Cabot Corporation, Grace Home Health, LaVille Funeral Home and the VVA for the generous donations for resident bingo games.
Heritage Manor resident shopping continues each week for those in need with no family available.
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