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September 2025

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Message From Our C.E.O.

Dear Springs Family and Community Partners,

I am writing to share some remarkable achievements and heartwarming moments that truly exemplify what The Springs of Arkansas stands for—excellence in care, community partnership, and making a meaningful difference in the lives we serve.

First, I want to congratulate our team at The Springs of El Dorado on achieving the prestigious CMS 5-Star Quality Rating! This outstanding recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence that our staff demonstrates every single day. Similarly, The Springs of Harrison has earned zero tags on their annual survey—an achievement that reflects the exceptional standards of care our team consistently maintains.

We are also thrilled to welcome our newest CNA graduates to Team Searcy. Their fresh energy and dedication will undoubtedly contribute to the positive impact we continue to make in our residents’ lives.

Beyond our facilities, I’m deeply moved by the community connections we’ve fostered. From Bellfonte First Baptist Church’s generous donation of 17 handmade quilts to our Mount Vista residents, to our teams delivering backpacks to students across the great state
of Arkansas. Among the many schools we visited were, ACU Arkansas Children’s University and College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy. These acts of kindness demonstrate our commitment to supporting the broader community.

I was particularly touched by our Searcy team’s gesture of appreciation to the Searcy Fire Department, recognizing their daily sacrifices to keep our community safe. These moments remind us that we are all part of something larger—a network of care that extends far
beyond our walls.

Each of these accomplishments reflects the heart of who we are at The Springs of Arkansas: a family dedicated to excellence, compassion, and service. Thank you to our incredible staff, our community partners, and most importantly, our residents and their families who trust us with their care.

With gratitude and pride,

Chaim Herzberg

The Springs of Arkansas

Pictures of the Month

Employee of the Month - Rising Star

Days to Celebrate in September

September 1st

🇦🇺 Australia: National Wattle Day
🇨🇦 Canada: Alberta Day
🐱 Ginger Cat Appreciation Day
⚽ World Freestyle Day
💗 World PCOS Day
🇷🇺 Russia: Knowledge Day
🇺🇸 USA: Labor Day
🇺🇸 USA: National No Rhyme (Nor Reason) Day
🇺🇸 USA: CNS Week

September 2nd

🥥 World Coconut Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Another Look Unlimited Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Blueberry Popsicle Day

September 3rd

⚓ Merchant Navy Day
🇦🇺 Australia: National Flag Day
🇨🇳 China: Victory Day
🏗️ World Skyscraper Day
🇵🇭 Philippines: Yamashita Surrender
🇹🇼 Taiwan: Armed Forces Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Welsh Rarebit Day
🎳 USA: U.S. Bowling League Day
🥓 UK: International Bacon Day

September 4th

🥋 International Taekwondo Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Macadamia Nut Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Newspaper Carrier Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Wildlife Day
🍨 UK: Eat An Extra Dessert Day

September 5th

🇩🇰 Denmark: Veterans’ Flag Day
👨🏽🏫 India: Teachers’ Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Cheese Pizza Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Lazy Mom’s Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Food Bank Day
🌍 United Nations: International Day of Charity

September 6th

⏰ National Fight Procrastination Day
🧔 World Beard Day
🇵🇰 Pakistan: Defence Day
🇺🇸 USA: Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Coffee Ice Cream Day
📚 USA: National Read A Book Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Dog Walker Appreciation Day

September 7th

👨👧👦 Father’s Day
📽️ National Cinema Day
🇧🇾 Belarus: Belarusian Written Language Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Grandparent’s Day
🇺🇸 USA: Buy a Book Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Acorn Squash Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Grandma Moses Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Neither Snow Nor Rain Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Salami Day
🌍 United Nations: International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies

September 8th

📖 International Literacy Day
🏥 World Physical Therapy Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Boss/Employee Exchange Day

September 9th

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan: Komuz Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Ants on a Log Day
🧸 USA: National Teddy Bear Day
🇬🇧 UK: Emergency Services Day

September 10th

🇨🇳 China: Teacher’s Day
🇵🇱 Poland: National Day of Polish Children of War
🇺🇸 USA: National Swap Ideas Day
🇺🇸 USA: National TV Dinner Day
🌭 UK: National Hot Dog Day
🌍 United Nations: World Suicide Prevention Day

September 11th

🇺🇸 USA: National Hot Cross Bun Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Make Your Bed Day
🇺🇸 USA: Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
🇺🇸 USA: Emergency Number Day
🇺🇸 USA: National School Pictures Day

September 12th

🧶 International Crochet Day
🇷🇺 Russia: Day of Conception
🇺🇸 USA: National Chocolate Milkshake Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Day of Encouragement
🇺🇸 USA: National Video Games Day
🌍 United Nations: Day for South-South Cooperation

September 13th

🇺🇸 USA: National Programmers Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Peanut Day
🇺🇸 USA: Uncle Sam Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Hug Your Boss Day

September 14th

🇮🇳 India: Hindi Day
👶 World Childless Week
🇺🇸 USA: National Hug Your Hound Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Pet Memorial Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Cream Filled Donut Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Eat a Hoagie Day
🇺🇸 USA: Gobstopper Day

September 15th

🌍 World Afro Day
🇳🇿 New Zealand: Māori Language Week
🇷🇸 Serbia: Serbian Unity, Freedom and National Flag Day
🇸🇮 Slovenia: Return of Primorska to the Motherland
🇺🇸 USA: Google.com Day
🇺🇸 USA: Greenpeace Day
🇺🇸 USA: International Dot Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Creme de Menthe Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Double Cheeseburger Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Felt Hat Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Linguine Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Online Learning Day
🌍 United Nations: International Day of Democracy

September 16th

🥑 National Guacamole Day
🇺🇸 USA: Anne Bradstreet Day
🇺🇸 USA: Mayflower Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
🇺🇸 USA: World Play-Doh Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Step Family Day
🇺🇸 USA: Trail of Tears Commemoration Day
🌍 United Nations: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

September 17th

🇧🇾 Belarus: Day of People’s Unity
👩🏫 Honduras: Teachers Day
🏥 World Patient Safety Day
🇺🇸 USA: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Apple Dumpling Day

September 18th

🎋 World Bamboo Day
🍔 USA: National Cheeseburger Day
🇺🇸 USA: National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day

September 19th

🍷 Grenache Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Trademen Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Butterscotch Pudding Day
🏴☠️ USA: Talk Like A Pirate Day
🇺🇸 USA: National POW/MIA Recognition Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Woman Road Warrior Day

September 20th

🌍 World Cleanup Day
🍻 Germany: Oktoberfest
🐼 International Red Panda Day
🏃♂️ International Day of University Sport
🇺🇸 USA: National Dance Day
🇺🇸 USA: Big Whopper Liar Day
🇺🇸 USA: Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids
🇺🇸 USA: International Coastal Cleanup Day
🇺🇸 USA: International Eat An Apple Day
🇺🇸 USA: Puppy Mill Awareness Day
🇺🇸 USA: Responsible Dog Ownership Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Punch Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Gibberish Day
🍕 USA: National Pepperoni Pizza Day
🧀 USA: National Queso Day

September 21st

🇺🇸 USA: Wife Appreciation Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Pecan Cookie Day
🇺🇸 USA: World Alzheimer’s Day
🙏 USA: National Gratitude Day
🇬🇧 UK: Telegraph Pole Appreciation Day
🌍 United Nations: International Day of Peace

September 22nd

🚗 World Car Free Day
🇺🇸 USA: AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
🇺🇸 USA: American Business Women’s Day
🇺🇸 USA: Dear Diary Day
🐘 USA: Elephant Appreciation Day
🇺🇸 USA: Hobbit Day
🇺🇸 USA: International Day of Radiant Peace
💯 USA: National Centenarian’s Day
🇺🇸 USA: National White Chocolate Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Ice Cream Cone Day

September 23rd

🍂 Mabon (Autumnal Equinox)
🕎 Rosh Hashanah
🇸🇮 Slovenia: Day of Slovenian Sport
🇺🇸 USA: Celebrate Bi-sexuality Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Checkers/Dogs in Politics Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Great American Pot Pie Day
🇺🇸 USA: Restless Legs Awareness Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Voter Registration Day
🌍 United Nations: International Day of Sign Languages

September 24th

🎬 World Bollywood Day
🇺🇸 USA: Innergize Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Cherries Jubilee Day
🇺🇸 USA: Punctuation Day
🇺🇸 USA: Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving
🇺🇸 USA: National Women’s Health & Fitness Day
🇬🇧 UK: National Fitness Day

September 25th

🇮🇳 India: Antyodaya Diwas
💭 World Dream Day
💊 World Pharmacists Day
🦞 USA: National Lobster Day
🇺🇸 USA: Math Storytelling Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Comic Book Day
🇺🇸 USA: National One-Hit Wonder Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Tune-Up Day
⚓ United Nations: World Maritime Day

September 26th

🇪🇺 European Union: European Day of Languages
🇩🇪 Germany: German Butterbrot Day
🌍 World Contraception Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Johnny Appleseed Day
🥞 USA: National Pancake Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Shamu the Whale Day
🇺🇸 USA: Native American Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day
☕ UK: World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
🌍 United Nations: International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

September 27th

🌑 Astronomy Day
💻 International SEO Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Chocolate Milk Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Corned Beef Hash Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Crush a Can Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
🇺🇸 USA: Ancestor Appreciation Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Family Health and Fitness Day USA
🇺🇸 USA: National Hunting and Fishing Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Public Lands Day
🌍 United Nations: World Tourism Day

September 28th

🇦🇹 Austria: European Heritage Day
🌊 World Rivers Day
🇹🇼 Taiwan: Teacher’s Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Good Neighbor Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
🍺 USA: National Drink Beer Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Gold Star Mother’s Day
🇬🇧 UK: National Police Memorial Day
🌍 United Nations: International Day for Universal Access to Information
🌍 United Nations: World Rabies Day

September 29th

❤️ World Heart Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Attend Your Grandchild’s Birth Day
☕ USA: National Coffee Day
🇺🇸 USA: VFW Day
🌍 United Nations: International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction

September 30th

🇨🇦 Canada: Orange Shirt Day
🇨🇳 China: Martyr’s Day
🇺🇸 USA: Blasphemy Day
🇺🇸 USA: International Day of Podcasts
🇺🇸 USA: National Chewing Gum Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Hot Mulled Cider Day
🇺🇸 USA: National Mud Pack Day
🌍 United Nations: International Translation Day

Seniors' Guide to Transitioning from Summer to Fall

As autumn arrives with its colorful leaves and cooler temperatures, seniors face unique health and safety considerations during this seasonal transition. The shift from summer’s heat to fall’s crisp air requires thoughtful preparation to maintain wellness and prevent
common seasonal challenges.

Health and Nutrition Focus

With the drop in temperature, it’s vital for seniors to consume a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals. Foods high in Vitamin C and zinc, such as citrus fruits, leafy greens, and nuts, can help strengthen the immune system. Seasonal produce like squash, sweet
potatoes, and apples provide essential nutrients while supporting energy levels during shorter days.

Don’t overlook hydration needs just because the weather is cooler. Seniors often experience reduced thirst sensation, making warm soups and herbal teas excellent options for maintaining fluid intake throughout the day.

Staying Active Safely

Physical activity remains crucial as temperatures drop. Light to moderate exercise like indoor walking, gentle stretching, or chair exercises can boost immunity and maintain joint flexibility. Consider moving workout routines indoors or to heated spaces to avoid cold-
weather complications.

Adapting Your Living Environment

Fall weather for seniors can be unpredictable, with chilly mornings and warmer afternoons. Seniors should dress in layers to stay comfortable throughout the day. Keep lightweight sweaters, scarves, and comfortable shoes easily accessible.

Indoor air quality becomes more important as homes are sealed tighter. Use humidifiers to maintain proper moisture levels, and ensure regular cleaning to minimize allergens and bacteria that can affect respiratory health.

Mental and Social Wellness

Shorter days and longer nights can impact mood and mental health. Maintaining regular social connections through phone calls, video chats, or in-person visits helps combat seasonal blues. Establishing consistent sleep routines also supports both physical and
mental well-being during the transition.

Safety Considerations

Be mindful of fall risks as leaves accumulate and surfaces may become slippery. Ensure adequate lighting both indoors and outdoors, wear appropriate footwear with good traction, and consider using assistive devices if needed for stability.

The autumn transition offers opportunities for seniors to embrace cozy indoor activities, enjoy seasonal foods, and maintain health with proper preparation. Taking these proactive steps helps ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable fall season.

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