2009-K1191
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending San Simeon by the Sound Center for
Nursing & Rehabilitation upon the occasion of opening its new Adult Day
Health Care program on April 7, 2010
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality of life in the communities across this great State of New York
is enriched by the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions of distinction whose singular purpose is the care and welfare of
others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation upon the
occasion of opening its new Adult Day Health Care program to be cele-
brated at a Pot Luck Supper on Wednesday, April 7, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The first of its kind in the region, San Simeon's Adult Day
Health Care is committed to bringing this much needed resource to the
community, enhancing the lives of the people they care for and keeping
families together; and
WHEREAS, This program will be available Monday - Friday from 9am to
4:30pm and will provide an array of services to meet the needs of each
of its clients; on duty professional nurses will oversee the care and
needs of the patients and medical care will also be given as prescribed
by each individual's doctor(s) including medication administration and
skin care; and
WHEREAS, In addition, a registered dietitian will be on staff to
manage the nutritional needs of the patients and their basic daily care
needs will be met by the program's experienced certified nurse assist-
ants; case management will also be provided by a social worker to help
each individual access the resources available in their community to
best handle their healthcare; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, health education will be available to help patients
manage their health care needs in a holistic manner; a recreation
program will be offered as well as both physical and occupational thera-
py; a beautician will also be on site and the program will provide a
continental breakfast, hot lunch, and afternoon snack; and
WHEREAS, The opening of the Adult Day Health Care program is a signif-
icant milestone and an excellent opportunity to recognize the special
contributions of the San Simeon by the Sound Center and its dedicated
staff, administrators, and volunteers who strive to better the quality
of health care for the citizens of New York State; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation upon
the occasion of opening its new Adult Day Health Care program on April
7, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation.