Aspire Senior Living Newsletter

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1 Aspire Senior Living Newsletter 825 Cobblestone Lane, Kimberly, WI (920) aspiresenior.com April 2018 Letter from the Director Dear residents and families, If you love being a part of the Aspire family, why not spread the word? We love when our residents and families refer their friends to our community. And to show you just how much we appreciate it, we ve created a new referral program, where the more friends you refer, the more you ll be rewarded! Here s how it works: For the first person you refer who moves into z Aspire s Assisted Living or Memory Care community, you ll receive a $500 credit on your next month s rent. For the second person, you ll receive a $1,000 credit ($1,500 total). And for three or more referrals, you ll receive a $1,500 credit each ($3,000+ total)! If you have any questions about this new program or the terms and conditions, don t hesitate to reach out to me. Become an Aspire ambassador by referring your friends today! Sincerely, Leslie Hyland Resident Recognition Leslie Hyland Executive Director Elizabeth Rattray Elizabeth Rattray has been a resident of Aspire since January. She enjoys living where there are always activities going on. I enjoy going on all the outings and being able to still be a part of the community, she says. There is always someplace to go, entertainment coming in, or children to interact with weekly. Living here I can be myself. I find myself as a funny lady and they get my humor. The Aspire 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 Spring into Action with a Walking Program With the weather gradually getting warmer and warmer, it s a great time to shake off the winter blues and start a new exercise program! And there s no better way to get some lowimpact exercise while enjoying nature than by starting a walking program. Whether it s just you and some friends or a larger organized group of walkers walking has some great benefits. Walking and being in nature are great mood-boosters. The more steps people take in a day, the better their moods are, since walking releases mood-boosting endorphins. Plus, being in nature can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, while also improving sleep and creativity. Walking helps the heart. It improves circulation, decreases your chance of heart disease and lowers blood pressure. It s also good for your joints and muscles. Walking helps lubricate joints, while also getting oxygen to the area. It also helps tone your leg and Karen Wellness Director abdominal muscles. Walking helps with weight loss. A 30- minute walk can burn about 200 calories. A Message from Culinary Fresh Spring Produce for a Healthy Diet Now that it s finally spring, we can start enjoying all the great produce that ripens this time of year. Here are a few of my favorite spring fruits and vegetables to pick up. Artichokes. Although difficult to prepare (steaming them is a good option), artichokes offer plenty of fiber, as well as being high in vitamin C. They re also one of the best sources of antioxidants. Apricots. This nutrient-packed fruit is low in calories, high in vitamin C and carries plenty of vitamin A, which helps improve vision and skin health, while also boosting the immune system. Spinach. This leafy green is a real superfood, providing vitamins A, C, E, K and B6, as well as antioxidants, calcium, iron, potassium and more. Pineapple. Although not locally grown, pineapples are a great springtime choice. Julia Niesen Culinary Director They can help reduce joint and muscle inflammation meaning they re great for those with arthritis. Our Quality Promise to You Our quality promise starts with commitment. Aspire 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 S Welcome Vickie VanderBloom, our New Housekeeper We would like to welcome Vickie VanderBloom, our new housekeeper, who started with Aspire in February. Vickie has been working in housekeeping for 30 years, so we re glad to have such an experienced team member! She is a mother of three and a grandmother of one little girl! She enjoys interacting with residents and making their day better in any way that she can. We re so happy to have Vickie as part of our team. Don t forget to say hi when you see her around! Vickie VandernBloomer Housekeeper Staff Member Spotlight Upcoming Staff Training Elizabeth, Caregiver This month, we d like you to get to know Elizabeth Bergholtz, a caregiver here at Aspire. I enjoy seeing residents smiles daily and knowing that I am one of the reasons for those smiles, she says. I always keep in mind that Aspire is their home and I am a guest in their home. Therefore, my goal is to treat them with the respect and dignity they deserve. Elizabeth has been working as Elizabeth Bergholtz, Caregiver a caregiver for a year. I like to come to work knowing I make a difference each day for these residents no matter how small. Customer Service 4/10/18 How to properly serve potential and existing residents and their families. First Aid and Fire Safety Refresher 4/17/18 How to administer first aid and what to do when there is a fire. Emergency Protocols for sever weather 4/17/18 How to keep residents safe and how to follow proper protocol. 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 (920)

4 Last Month in Pictures w Cooking Club As part of our monthly activities we hold a cooking club that meets every Tuesday and Thursday. Our residents (even the men) love to participate in making new and old recipes from all over the world and they love to show off their aprons! On March 1, our residents made banana and strawberry tortes with a graham cracker and walnut base. Top left: Our IL, AL, and EL residents work together to cut up fruit and roll walnuts for our torte. Above: Phyllis Weyers and Beverly Spaay are excited to dig in and eat! Below: Mary Ann Schmit, Patricia Kluge, Alan and Joyce Dietzler admire the finished product.

5 Last Month in Pictures Red Lobster for lunch! On March 14, our residents enjoyed an outing to Red Lobster. For some of our residents this was a first-time experience! We ordered king crab legs, lobster, and shrimp tacos. It was a moment we won t forget when crab legs went flying! Clockwise from top left: Doreen Dietz and her daughter enjoying the conversation. Lynn Will on the right sharing how many years it s been since she was here. Roy and Mary Schaefer ready to eat with big smiles! Resident Birthdays Robert B 4/24 Grace H 4/2 Carol H. 4/27 Gerald N. 4/16 Gordon V. 4/11 Kenneth W 4/9 Welcome to our New Residents! Donna Weyenberg Barbara Kuenzi Dolores Torkelson

6 Upcoming Events Green Bay Botantical Gardens on April 17 at 1 p.m. Family Council on April 9 at 2 p.m. Earth Day on April 22 at 1:30 p.m For more information or to RSVP to an event, contact our community at This month, we re celebrating Wisconsin flora and fauna! Check the calendar for some exciting themed activities! 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 Aspire news and events. NEW Friends and Family Referral Program! If you refer someone who moves into our Assisted Living or Memory Care community, 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)!