Activity Director of Nursing and Master Gardener, Pauline Stout and Activity Director of Personal Care, Barb McCloskey, along with the AG teacher, Chris Carney of Tyrone High School and Tyrone 9th grade cheerleader, Adrienne Ray, are beginning substantial progress on the planting of the Wander Garden at Epworth Manor.
\n\u201cOne of the priorities when the Alzheimer\u2019s unit was the Wander Garden so residents could go outside without eloping,\u201d Pauline summarized. Residents will be able to wander freely because of the high scurity wall already in place.
\nThe Wander Garden is being created adjacent to the new, forthcoming Alzheimer\u2019s wing, with large, open windows for residents to be able to see a colorful view all year round. Barb McCloskey was glad to finally, \u201chave a nice day to plant.\u201d \u201cWe\u2019re not sure how far we\u2019ll get today,…but Pauline is a good ringleader,\u201d McCloskey also added.
\nCarney is highly involved in community activities, many with Epworth Manor. Chris Carney states, \u201cWe do a lot of community service projects and have done other projects with Epworth Manor…it builds the student\u2019s personal character and it\u2019s a good thing to do.\u201d While helping Epworth immensely with her time, experience, and knowledge, Carney also says, \u201cthis gives the students some hands-on opportunities and that always helps in the future for them.\u201d
\nThe Wander Garden will also be accessible for residents to participate in gardening, including planting and upkeep, to keep them active.
\nMany nurseries were \u201cquite generous\u201d Stout states to contribute. This list includes Wagner\u2019s, The Growing Thing, Lowes, Engleman\u2019s, Rovicks, Wertz\u2019s, and Gulishes.
\nParts of the Wander Garden contain two park benches, two bird baths on opposite sides, and a wandering path for residents to stroll along enjoy different aspects of the Garden at their leisure. Perennials are being planted now to bloom colorfully in the spring and annuals will be planted in the spring for a beautiful summer Garden. This is definitely an ongoing, active project.
\nThe Alzheimer\u2019s Unit is hoping to open in November, but a sooner date for the Open House of the Wander Garden will be announced soon.
\nIt was also quite pleasing to note that Adrienne Ray volunteered, \u201c\u2026to help because I thought it was good for the community\u2026I\u2019m going to be a landscape designer when I grow up.\u201d
\nThe dedication is expected to be sometime in November.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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