Heritage Middleton Heritage Newsletter

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1 Heritage Middleton Heritage Newsletter 6234 Maywood Ave., Middleton, WI 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. Chad Weis 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 healthy summer! Sincerely, Chad Weis Resident Recognition Lloyd Cohen Lloyd is an Assisted Living resident. He was born in Berkeley California and has also lived in Maine. Lloyd joined the Air Force at age 18 for 5 years and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan for a time. After serving, Lloyd sold cars for 40 years at Zimbrick, Smart Motors and he ran his own Ford dealership in Lake Mills! Lloyd loves Clifford the Big Red Dog and has a 4-foot-tall stuffed Clifford in his room! 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 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. Kristina Schelive, LPN Wellness Director 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). Heidi Richardson 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 Welcome Sandy, our new Receptionist This month, we would like to welcome our newest receptionist, Sandy Evans! Sandy is from Sauk City, but loves travelling out West. She has lived in Utah and likes to visit Montana every year. Sandy really enjoys getting involved with activities through her church. She is a big country music fan and loves seeing live music. Her favorite artist is George Strait, who she is hoping to see later this year! At home, Sandy has two cats and a pug named Andrea. When she is not at the front desk, Sandy likes to crochet and spend time with her two grandchildren. Welcome to Heritage, Sandy! We are excited to have you with us! Sandy Evans Receptionist Staff Member Spotlight Laken Frost, Clinical Supervisor Laken works with our Memory Care residents and just graduated from nursing school at South West Tech! Laken is originally from Ridgeway and enjoys collecting snow globes. Her favorite is an Easterthemed globe full of bunnies. Her favorite food is sausage pizza, which she likes to dip in nacho cheese sauce. She also enjoys painting, primarily with acrylic on canvas and her favorite things to paint are Laken Frost Clinical Supervisor animals. Laken s favorite animal is a donkey! We re glad to have you working here, Laken. Thanks for all your hard work! Upcoming Staff Training Outdoor Safety 6/1/18 Recognizing the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Dementia Communication 6/15/18 Learning how best to talk to residents with dementia. Stop and Watch Review 6/29/18 Taking time to observe changes in resident behaviors. 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 Music with Kim Our Memory Care residents had a visit from Kim with Rhapsody Music on May 2. Each month they get the opportunity to sing, dance, and play musical instruments. This month they got to learn how to do the hand jive and play drums while they listened to Kim play her guitar. Above: Memory Care residents get active and show their dancing skills with Kim. Left: Jerry and Dorothy listen and sing along to You are My Sunshine Right: Residents learn how to do the hand jive,

5 Last Month in Pictures Bus Outing to Chazen Museum of Art On May 15, 5 of our residents took a trip to Chazen Museum of Art in downtown Madison. Residents got to see a wide variety of art including sculptures, photos, drawings and paintings. Along the ride they got a chance to see many of the Bucky statues that are on display for the Bucky on Parade event taking pace all around Madison this summer. Clockwise from top left: Claudia, Mary Lou, Kathleen, Martha and Helen pose in front of the Picasso Bucky Statue. Claudia and Mary Lou explore the Waisman Center exhibit. Helen and Kathleen study a colorful picture of the capitol. Martha and Mary Lou examine a photo diorama Resident Birthdays Keith C 6/12 Joyce C 6/9 Karen S 6/1 Duane R 6/13 Anne H 6/10 Vincent F 6/3 Sandy W 6/14 Kay O 6/11 John T 6/4 Janet S 6/7 Mary Ann H 6/12 Andy A 6/16 Chuck C 6/19 Pam S 6/20 Meryl 6/27 Donna P 6/29 Welcome to our New Resident! Marcela Greiber Pat C 6/30

6 Upcoming Events Central Midwest Ballet Academy Performance on Saturday, June 2, at 2 p.m. Summerfest on Saturday on Saturday, June 9, from 2-4 p.m. Railroading in Wisconsin Presentation on Wednesday, June 13, at 2 p.m. Father s Day Celebration on Sunday, June 17, at 2 p.m. Haven s Petting Zoo on Tuesday, June 19, from 2-4 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. 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)!