Heritage West Allis Assisted Living and Memory Care Community Heritage Newsletter

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1 Heritage West Allis Assisted Living and Memory Care Community Heritage Newsletter 7901 W. National Ave., West Allis, WI (414) heritagesenior.com June 2018 Letter from the Director Dear residents and families, June 21 marks the first day of summer, and hopefully we ll be seeing some great summer weather over the next couple months! Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy the outdoors, but we want to make sure that all of our residents and their families stay safe and healthy! Remember to drink plenty of fluids preferably around 6-8 glasses of water a day. The feeling of thirst can decrease as we age, so make water intake a regular part of your day. Michael Dietrich Executive Director If you re heading outside, make sure to wear sunscreen. One that blocks both UVA and UVB rays and has an SPF of 15 or more is best. Apply it minutes before sun exposure. You should also stay alert for signs of heat stroke. These include confusion and disorientation, dry skin, excessive tiredness, headache, nausea and a rapid pulse. With these tips, we wish all a happy and health summer! Sincerely, Michael Dietrich Resident Recognition Tess R. Tess was born in Milwaukee and lived in Cudahy for a little while. She was married for 68 years. She has five kids three girls and two boys. Tess loved to sew and sewed all of her children s clothes, even their wedding dresses. At Heritage, she loves to exercise, go to church services and socialize. Her favorite thing about Heritage is the staff because they are so caring and loving and the food is 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 A Message from the Wellness Nurse Alzheimer s and Brain Awareness Month June is Alzheimer s and Brain Awareness Month so it s the perfect time to talk about this common, yet difficult disease. Alzheimer s is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. In fact, Alzheimer s kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Early diagnosis is key, both for obtaining treatment and planning for the future. Here are a few signs to watch for: You forget recently learned information and increasingly need to rely on memory aids like Post-It notes. You have trouble with tasks like paying monthly bills, following a familiar recipe or driving to a familiar location. You forget where you are or how you got there. You have trouble following or joining conversations or often repeat yourself. You experience mood or personality changes and become confused or anxious. Jaime Schwingel VP of Quality and Clinical Operations If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, don t ignore them. See a doctor for a full evaluation. A Message from Culinary Finding Protein in Unlikely Places Getting your daily value of protein doesn t have to include eating meat. In fact, plant-based proteins are becoming more and more common (take, for instance, plant-based burgers), and they re a great option for both vegetarians and those seeking a healthier or more sustainable diet. Here are some high-protein foods you may want to work into your diet instead of (or in addition to) meat: Soy products are a great source of protein. This includes tofu, tempeh (fermented soy beans) and edamame, which each contain over 8 grams of protein per ½ cup. Lentils contain plenty of protein, as well as fiber, iron and potassium. Chickpeas contain around 7.25 grams per ½ cup and are great roasted or as hummus (which is a great alternative to butter on sandwiches). Jeremy Lewandowski Culinary Director Peanuts and almonds are a great source, as are peanut and almond butters. But be careful to avoid butters with added sugars. 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 S Welcome Ty, our new Resident Assistant Ty, one of our resident assistants, started here at Heritage West Allis about three months ago. She primarily works first and second shift in Memory Care. Ty decided to pursue opportunities in healthcare after taking care of her grandmother. She has two little girls at home who are ages 5 and 8. She enjoys painting, music, and family time when she is not here at work. Tokyo, Japan would be her favorite place to visit! When asked why she likes working at Heritage, Ty told us it is because she enjoys put smiles on the faces of our wonderful residents! Ty R. Resident Assistant Jose is our second shift Memory Care supervisor. He was born and raised in Milwaukee with his four brothers. Jose enjoys traveling to Mexico and Guadalajara. He plans to visit Tuscany someday, as well. Joking around and making people laugh is something that makes Jose special! Staff Member Spotlight Jose, RA Supervisor A few random facts about Jose are that he has a Pomeranian named Buddy, his Jose, RA Supervisor favorite color is red, and his favorite number is 35. Working at Heritage, allows him to make sure everyone feels happy and is having fun! Upcoming Staff Training 101 Activities 6/8/18 Learn about some unique activity ideas. Catheter Care 6/15/18 A refresher course on how to properly clean catheters. Denture Care 6/22/18 Learn how to better help residents who utilize dentures. 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 Mother s w Day Luncheon On May 14, we held a Mother s Day Monday to celebrate all the wonderful mothers here at Heritage West Allis. The ladies were treated to a special luncheon and received pretty pink fans as part of the celebration. Pictured above and left: Our Assisted Living and Memory Care ladies enjoy the wonderful luncheon complete with fans for a lovely and fun accessory!

5 Last Month in Pictures Gille s Ice Cream Trip To celebrate one of the first very warm days of the season, our Memory Care residents took a trip to Gille s Custard stand for a sweet treat in the middle of a very hot day! Above: Betty and Rosie opted for chocolate and vanilla ice cream from Gille s! Right: Kathy stops eating for a moment for a picture break! Resident Birthdays 6/8 Ann T. 6/29 Jeffery K. 6/14 Marlene H. 6/20 Betty B. Welcome to our New Residents! Susan T. Bruce B.

6 Upcoming Events Grandma & Me, Princess & Tea on Friday, June 15, at 2 bp.m. National Sushi Day Open House on Day, Monday, June 18, at 11:30 a.m. Fun & Frolic by the Fountain on Wednesday, June 20, at 6 p.m. For more information or to RSVP to an event, contact Jennifer Hanley, community relations coordinator, at jhanley@heritageal.com or 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)!