August Newsletter

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The Pearl Path
August 2026
The Pearl at Fairview community entrance

Hello, Pearl Family!

Welcome to The Pearl Path, a monthly newsletter highlighting events, birthdays, Pearliversaries, and more. To protect resident privacy, minimal resident information will be shared.

However, if you or your loved one would like a spotlight or have something you wish to contribute, please email Shannon.Profitt@thepearlatfairview.com to have your contributions added to the newsletter.

Anniversary Celebration

A Three-esta!

For the past three years, The Pearl at Fairview has been honored to provide compassionate care, meaningful connections, and a place our residents are proud to call home. We look forward to many more years of serving our community with the same warmth, dignity, and dedication.

Join us today, Aug. 1st, from 11am - 1pm for a Three-esta! Come enjoy a taco/fajita bar and local vendors.

August 1stToday
11 AM – 1 PMCome hungry
A Note from the Director

Thank You for Celebrating

Hopefully, you are too busy celebrating with us at our third birthday party to be reading this newsletter! 😁 Thank you all for making The Pearl a special place and for helping us celebrate.

— Rebekah Tidwell
Executive Director

Safety and Education Corner

Privacy Safety

Privacy is important both online and in everyday life. Scammers are constantly finding new ways to take advantage of the vast amount of information shared online, making it essential to be cautious about what you click. These 8 simple steps can help safeguard your privacy and help protect your identity, finances, and peace of mind:

  • Shred documents you no longer need, especially if they include login information, passwords, social security numbers, etc.
  • Monitor bank statements and credit reports for fraud.
  • Do not give personal information out to unsolicited callers.
  • Create strong passwords for online activity. Use a separate password for each account and change them frequently.
  • Do not click on links.
  • Be aware of emails or websites that are close but not exact.
  • Limit the number of businesses you provide with personal information. (Do you really need to sign up for every store "reward" program?)
  • Do not use speaker phone in public, especially when sharing personal information.

We Want to Hear From You!

What educational events would you, as The Pearl family, like to see us offer? Do you want to hear insurance options as Medicare Open Enrollment approaches? Would you like to hear from an attorney about wills and trusts?

Let us know what topics you’d like to see covered in our Education Corner or as in-person educational/community events!

Critical Safety Alert

Preventing Deadly Chemical Ingestion

A Recent Tragedy We Must Learn From: In March 2023, a resident with dementia drank laundry detergent from an unlocked laundry room at another facility. He suffered fatal poisoning and died nine days later. The family filed a $9 million wrongful death lawsuit.

This was preventable. We refuse to let it happen here.

Why This Happens

  • Residents with dementia may wander and not recognize danger.
  • Cleaning products resemble familiar drinks — bright colors, familiar bottles.
  • Laundry rooms and supply closets are high-risk areas.
  • A broken lock or propped door can be deadly.

Our Non-Negotiable Rules

  • ALL laundry rooms, cabinets & closets MUST stay LOCKED.
  • Never prop doors open — not even for a minute.
  • Report broken locks or missing keys to maintenance immediately.
  • Store chemicals on high shelves or locked cabinets only.
  • Never leave cleaning carts unattended.

What to Do If You Suspect a Problem

  • Remove the resident safely from the area.
  • Call for nursing/medical help immediately — do NOT wait.
  • Notify your supervisor and complete an incident report within 5 minutes.
  • Do NOT try to induce vomiting or give anything by mouth.
REMEMBER: "If it’s not locked, it’s not safe."
Together, we keep our residents safe. Thank you for your commitment. Questions? Ask your supervisor today.
Lock it. Report it. Save a life.
Family Awareness

Chemical Safety at Home

Chemical safety is often overlooked in the home. Tragic deaths have occurred from drinking cleaning agents mistaken as punch, Kool-Aid, etc.

  • Lock up all cleaning products, particularly if your loved one has dementia.
  • Clearly label all cleaning products with ingredients.
  • Know the location of the nearest Emergency Services Provider.
Resource Room

Dementia Caregiver Support

Caring for someone with dementia and need a shoulder to lean on?

Join in on one of the monthly meetings hosted in The Pearl’s private dining room for caregivers of loved ones with dementia.

Partner Spotlight

Meet Devin Frost, NP & Iris Medical Group

Devin Frost is a Nurse Practitioner with Iris Medical Group. She visits with many of our residents here at The Pearl providing excellent care from the comfort of their home.

"Iris Medical Group is a physician owned medical company providing in-home primary care services. Our team is composed of Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners working together to deliver affordable, convenient, and efficient care to patients in the comfort of their own home." — Iris Medical Group

Iris Medical Group provides care to many of our residents. They allow for full-service medical care without ever having to leave the comfort of home. For family members outside The Pearl, IRIS makes house calls. Let the Nurse Practitioner come to you rather than fight traffic, parking garages, and crowded waiting rooms where you might pick up more germs than you dropped off. They can prescribe medications, order lab work, ultrasounds, and x-rays all from the comfort of your own home. They are in the process of adding mobile IV fluids for a quick refresh or to fight dehydration.

Some services provided by Iris include:

  • Annual Wellness Exam & Prescription Refills
  • Evaluation for Hospice
  • Wound Care & Post Hospital Discharge Follow-Up
  • Diagnostic Referrals (X-Ray, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and ANS Testing)
  • Laboratory Works
  • Community Placement Consultation
Contact Iris Medical Group
Phone: (615) 274-9767
Fax: (833) 450-4801
Email: info@irismedicalgroup.com
Mark Your Calendar

August Events & Celebrations

Aug 1st
Joe's Birthday
Pearl's Party!
Aug 2nd
Home Church 2 PM
Nia Lewis's Birthday
Aug 3rd
Chelsea Rochelle's Birthday
Aug 5th
Staff Meeting 8 AM & 2 PM
Aug 10th
Della Wick's Workiversary
Aug 12th
Chloe Stevens's Birthday
Aug 13th
Mackenzie Perez's Birthday
Aug 19th
Pat's Pearliversary
Aug 24th
Melissa Petty's Birthday
Aug 28th
Devin Frost's Birthday
Aug 30th
Brenda's Birthday
Aug 31st
Nila's Birthday

Looking Ahead to September:

  • Assisted Living Week (Sept 7-13): Join us as we celebrate our largest team, the caregivers, during that week.
  • Grandparent's Day (Sept 13): We will be celebrating the residents of The Pearl. Plan to join us!
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