Heritage Court Memory Care Community Heritage Newsletter

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1 Heritage Court Memory Care Community Heritage Newsletter January 2019 Dear residents and families, Happy 2019! To all our residents, old and new, we hope this year brings new inspiration, new goals, new achievements and plenty of happiness to your life. The staff here is already hard at work on our own goals and game plans for This year, as part of our ongoing efforts, we are focused on hiring and training even more amazing caregivers, upgrading our equipment and technologies and making improvements throughout the community. Our ultimate goal for 2019 and beyond is to provide you and your loved ones with a consistently high quality of service and a true feeling of community here. As always, if there is something we can do that would improve your experience with us don t hesitate to let us know. Enjoy the new year! We are excited to spend it with you! Sincerely, W. Hampton Ave., Menomonee Falls, WI heritagesenior.com Kaitlyn Malek Letter from the Director Richard was born in Eldron, WI, and was one of eight children. He married his wife, Rita, in (Richard has fond memories of his beautiful Polish wedding with 300 guests, a breakfast following the ceremony and a big polish supper.) Together, the couple raised three children. Welcome Richard K. Kaitlyn Malek Executive Director Richard worked at Briggs and Stratton for 32 years. He is also a veteran, having served in the Army for two years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, stamp collecting, yard work, spending time with his grandkids at Menomonee Park, watching the Weather Channel and traveling. Welcome to Heritage, Richard! 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 One of the most common New Year s resolutions is to become more active, which is a great goal! But this year, why not also resolve to keep your brain more active, as well? Keep learning. Challenging your brain with mental exercises helps stimulate brain cells, thereby keeping your memory sharp. Read a new book, join a different club, take an online class or even just challenge yourself to a new crossword or jigsaw puzzle. Use all your senses. The more A Message from the Wellness Nurse Give your Brain a Workout this New Year sense you involve, the more your brain will be involved in a particular process or activity. Try joining a baking club or working with ceramics, noting the feel and scent of the materials as go. Tidy up your life. Reduce clutter around your home and take advantage of calendars, planners, maps and lists to keep track of everyday information. Spending less mental energy on remembering birthdays or appointments frees your mind up to better learn new things. A Message from Culinary Winter Greens for a Healthier You Cheryl Bond Wellness Director Take up journaling or write your life story. Writing can improve both your memory and your ability to communicate. Winter is a great time to grab some greens, since these leafy veggies are currently in season. Stocking up on them is also a great way to help you stick to your New Year s resolution of living a healthier lifestyle! Kale and spinach are probably the most common of the leafy greens, but there are plenty more options to choose from. Why not add a little protein to your diet with a serving of collard greens? Or supercharge your body with a dose of vitamins A, C and K from Swiss chard. If you re thinking of cooking with any of these greens, don t be intimidated; all you really need is a little bit of oil, garlic and some sea salt to cut the bitterness. I recommend flash sautéing them in the oil and garlic, then sprinkling your desired Our Quality Promise to You Antonio Evans Regional Director of Hospitality and Culinary amount of sea salt on top. It s a great side dish or a healthy and filling snack between meals. 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 Ashleigh, our new LPN We would like to welcome Ashleigh, our newest LPN, who began working with Heritage at the end of November. Ashleigh obtained her nursing degree from Waukesha County Technical College and has been a nurse for 2 ½ years. Prior to becoming a nurse, she worked as a CNA for 7 years. She brings a lot of great experience to our community. Ashleigh was excited to join our team because she heard great things about the company and she loves caring for residents. She especially enjoys the residents different, unique personalities. I take care of the resident as a whole, she says, while being compassionate, caring, respectful, and honest. Ashleigh is married with two dogs a Yorkie and a Puggle. She loves watching movies, taking her dogs for walks, listening to music, and reading. Welcome, Ashleigh! Ashleigh License Practical Nurse Staff Member Spotlight Upcoming Staff Training Alethea, Caregiver Alethea joined our team in February 2017 as a caregiver. She said she chose to work for Heritage Court because she loves to learn about the residents and their life stories, and also because of our love and compassion for residents. Alethea strives to ensure that every resident feels welcome and experiences the same love they would in the comfort of their own home. Her favorite part of her job is providing quality care for her residents. She truly does strive to meet their every need! Alethea, Caregiver Alethea s hobbies include singing, cleaning, and cooking. Thank you, Alethea, for your service to our residents. We value your hard work and big heart! Handwashing during the cold and flu season Proper handwashing procedures. Deep Cleaning What it means to deep clean a resident apartment. When Is Someone Hospice Appropriate? Signs that a resident would benefit from hospice services. Staff Communication with Residents 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 w Last Month in Pictures Preparing for the Holidays Our residents were spent plenty of time preparing for the holiday season this December! They frosted and decorated cookies, bedecked our trees with ornaments, wrapped decorative presents for under the tree, decorated resident apartment doors, and designed hand-made Christmas cards. Left: Jeff T. frosts and decorates Christmas cookies with residents on December 5. Residents enjoyed eating the cookies that afternoon while watching the holiday movie Elf. Below: Moises spreads out the branches out on the tree. Left: Beverly L., Carol H., and Evelyn S. wrap decorative boxes to go under the Christmas trees.

5 Last Month in Pictures Holiday Party Fun Residents and family gathered together to celebrate the holiday season on December 14 with a holiday party! Everyone enjoyed the great food, music, a visit from Santa, and the spirit of the holiday season. Clockwise from top left: Janet F. and her daughters, Kim and Mary, pose for a picture. Richard K. and his wife, Rita, enjoy the festivities. Santa poses with Doug J. and his daughter as Dan Naumann performs in the background. Santa says Ho Ho Ho as he poses for a picture with Leona M. and her family. Resident Birthdays Richard H. 1/27 Janet F. 1/29 Linda S. 1/31 Welcome to our New Resident! Pamela S.

6 Upcoming Events Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, January 4, from 4:30-6 p.m. Law Enforcement Day: Providing Box Lunches for Police on Wednesday, January 9, from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Virtual Dementia Tour on Tuesday, January 15, at 4 p.m. Blueberry Pancake on Saturday, January 26, from 9:30-11:30 am. 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. NEW 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)!