Heritage Lake Country Heritage Newsletter

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1 z Dear residents, families and friends, Heritage Lake Country Heritage Newsletter February Village Square Drive, Hartland, WI heritagesenior.com Letter from the Director Did you know that there are several small ways that you can make a big impact on life here in our community? First of all, you can share your ideas with us at our regular family councils! These meetings focus on life enrichment, culinary and care topics and are a great way to give your thoughts, feedback and suggestions. Kim Bibb Executive Director Secondly, you can share your talents and time with our residents by volunteering, or by asking a family member or friend to volunteer. From calling bingo or reading to our residents to leading baking club or sharing your musical talents, there are so many ways you can help out in the community. Even giving just a few hours a week can make a real difference in residents lives! If you would like to join our wonderful group of volunteers, contact me or our life enrichment staff to find out more. And thank you for helping make our community great! Sincerely, Kim Bibb Resident Recognition: Sharon Ryczek Sharon moved here in December and has since made lots of new friends and memories! She grew up in Crivitz, where she raised three sons, and she s now been blessed with 10 grandchildren! Sharon went to Mount Marry and Carrol College, where she was Sigma Kapa. She worked as an accountant and in human resources. Her hobbies include playing cards, crocheting and traveling. So far, her favorite parts about Heritage are that all the people here are so nice, the food is good and the activities are great! The Heritage Senior Living Mission: To provide the highest standard while protecting, cherishing, and dignifying the knowledge, value, and joy of our respected residents.

2 w A Message from the Wellness Nurse Show Your Heart Some Love During American Heart Month February is American Heart Month, so it s a great time to make sure your heart is in tiptop shape. According to the CDC, half of all Americans have at least one of the top three risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a history of smoking. Obesity, diabetes, physical inactivity and unhealthy eating patterns (especially consuming too much salt) also increase the risk of heart disease. But there are many things you can do to keep your heart in fighting form. It s important to work with your health care team to identify and address conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, both through medications and lifestyle changes. A healthy diet is key: Aim for well-balanced meals that are low in salt, saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fresh fruits and vegetables. If you smoke, quit as soon as possible. (The website smokefree.gov has some excellent resources to help Erica Crigler Director of Nursing you quit.) And keep active as best you can. Even a brisk 10-minute walk three times a day can help you and your heart stay healthy. A Message from Culinary Getting the Most out of Winter Vegetables There are some great and often underutilized root veggies in season right now. Sweet potatoes may be the most common, but parsnips and beets can also make great additions to a meal. These vegetables are high in vitamin K, which is important in bone and heart health, as well as vitamins A and B. Parsnips, which taste like a nuttier version of carrots, are great when sautéed or roasted. They also work well when pureed as part of winter soup. Beets are commonly pickled, but there are so many more options for this versatile veggie. One of the simplest is roasted beets in tin foil. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, then simply coat the beets in oil, cover with foil and roast for minutes. Let cool, then peel and slice. Demetrius Hoskin Executive Chef While great on their own, these vegetables also work well together. Why not enjoy a warm winter veggie medley on a cold winter night? Our Quality Promise to You Our quality promise starts with commitment. Heritage Senior Living is committed to listening to YOU. Got an idea? A suggestion? We want to hear it. Quality matters so we appreciate your ideas and input. Whether you are an employee, a resident, a family member or a visitor, let us know. us at: quality@heritageal.com

3 Staff Updates Welcome Jackie, our new Life Enrichment Assistant We want to welcome Jackie, our new life enrichment assistant! She comes to Heritage with lots of experience and passion. To her, it s not just a job, but a desire to make a difference in the lives of others. Jackie says, It is an honor for me to be working with the residents and staff here. Everyone here has made me feel like part of the family! Jackie has two daughters: Marissa, an occupational therapist, and Kaitlyn, who is the executive director at another Heritage community! Jackie said, Nothing is more important to me than family and I try to spend as much time with them as possible. In her free time, she enjoys attending craft fairs and festivals during the summer. We are glad to have you on our team, Jackie! Jackie, Life Enrichment Assistant When you walk through the doors at Heritage Lake Country, you will be greeted by a big, beautiful smile from Denise, our concierge. Denise grew up in Phoenix and has two sons in high school. She moved to Wisconsin in When asked what she enjoys best about working here, she says, I love being able to help the residents and make them smile. When not at work, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and volunteering. Staff Member Spotlight Denise Emery, Concierge Denise Emery Concierge Denise has been married for 15 years and her husband was literally the boy next door! We are lucky to have you here, Denise! Upcoming Staff All-Staff 2/13/19 through Relias PointClickCare 2/13/19 A refresher on using our EHR software We re Looking for Volunteers! We are looking for people to volunteer at our community. If you are interested in helping out, please call us at

4 Last Month in Pictures w Game Time! We love games, so we try to incorporate as many diverse and diverting games into our activity calendar as possible. Top: Residents toast during our first ever think and drink trivia social. Left: Bob and Ethelou enjoy some time together at our games and snacks social. Residents hold up their bingo cards during a game.

5 Last Month in Pictures Game Time (continued) From bingo and cards to trivia and more, our residents sure do love their games! Above: Residents enjoy a game of cards. Right: Mary I. & Carol K. take part in a fun game! Baking up a Storm Jack F. helps make homemade cookies during our baking group. Sing-Along Songs Barb lends her voice to the crowd during the sing-along time last month. Our resident assistants also took part in the fun! Resident Birthdays Welcome to our New Resident! Carol S. 2/1 Robert W. 2/9 Carol K. 2/27 Carol T. 2/28 Donna Wiske

6 Upcoming Events Think & Drink Cocktails & Trivia on Friday, February 1, from 2-3 p.m. Sweetheart Social on Thursday, February 7, from 2-3 p.m. Family Game Night on Monday, February 19 at 6:15-7:15 p.m. Heart Health 101 on Thursday, February 21, from 2-3 p.m. Birthday Party with Rockin Randy on Friday, February 22, from 2-3 p.m. For more information or to RSVP to an event, contact our community at Write us a Review! We want to hear from you! If you re pleased with your experience at Heritage, let us know by writing us a review online. You can find us on various websites, including Facebook, Google, Yelp and more. And don t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@Heritage_Senior) to stay up to date on Heritage news and events. Friends and Family Referral Program If you refer someone who moves into one of our Assisted Living or Memory Care communities, you ll receive $500 toward your next month s rent! If you refer 2 people, you ll receive $1,000 ($1,500 total) and if you refer 3+ people, you ll receive $1,500 ($3,000+ total)!