Weinberg Community Monthly Newsletter⁠—September 2019

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT WEINBERG COMMUNITY

By Jennifer Weininger, Executive Director

September 2019

A few reminders:

• Please sign in at the front desk, and sign out when leaving—we need to insist on this for the safety of our residents and staff.

• Please obtain a form at the front desk when going out of town, and indicate an emergency contact for when you are away.

• If your family member is in the hospital and will be going to a rehab facility, please advise us, to guarantee continuity of care.

• If you have a private caregiver working for you, please make sure we are aware of this. We must follow our procedures for the safety of our community. Additionally, we will be rolling out our updated Private Duty Caregiver Handbook so please be on the look out for that!

• Carts: New carts were purchased for your convenience. Please be respectful of returning them to the front desk in a timely manner for others to be able to use. Thank you!

Staffing Updates

Congratulations to Manuela Barraza, who just celebrated her 10th year of working at Weinberg Community as a Resident Assistant! She has been dedicated to providing care to our residents each and every day with compassion and empathy.

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What’s Happening at Weinberg Community September 2019 Cindy Rush also celebrated 10 years of service at the Weinberg Community. She is our Transportation Coordinator and as most of you know, goes above and beyond each and every day to help meet our residents’ transportation requests!

Gene Metellus just left CJE after working in our Dining Department as a dish washer for the past 23 years. He came to work every day, rain or shine and with a smile. Gene promises to come back and visit us. He will be missed!

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What’s Happening at Weinberg Community September 2019 September GEM Award: Wendy Melendez Dining Services Associate Let’s congratulate Wendy as the September GEM winner who has been with us for the past year. Her coworkers will tell you she is attentive, accommodating, and polite to both residents and staff. Wendy says her favorite part about working at Weinberg Community is being around the residents.

Interview with New Resident

We would like to give a warm welcome to our new resident, Muriel Berns! Muriel moved in early this month and is happy to be having such a smooth transition. She had a wonderful marriage for 60 years that gave her a son and daughter, 3 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren! Some of her favorite memories with her husband were spending the winter months relaxing and enjoying each other’s company in Florida. An interesting fact about Muriel is that she an artist. She loves to knit and over the years has made a collection of beautiful shawls and sweaters. Please say hello when you meet her!

High Holidays

We would love to have your participation in Dinner and Services for the High Holidays! Please call us ASAP for more information at 847.236.7855.

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What’s Happening at Weinberg Community September 2019 Celebrate CJE Fundraiser

Celebrate CJE Gala, our major annual fundraising event, was held at the Palmer House on September 8, 2019 featuring award winning actor and concert pianist Hershey Felder. Thank you to all those who came out to support us and our very special organization. Below is a picture of the Weinberg Team who attended the event.

State Fair Held on Wednesday, September 18

Thank you for those who came to our First Weinberg State Fair! It was a blast seeing the residents, families and staff interacting with food vendors, games, a manager pie contest and our own CEO Dan Fagin in the Dunk Tank! It was a resounding success!

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Friend Center Memory Café Join us every month for a variety of cultural programs!

Individuals with mild Alzheimer’s, related dementias and mild cognitive impairment are welcome. In order to attend, participants must be accompanied by a family member or care partner.

October’s program is Medication Management and Safety. Medication is used to keep us healthy, but can cause harm when taken incorrectly. Join us to learn the risks to watch out for and how to set up a medication protocol for you or your loved one. Presented by Lorena Nehring, LPN, Gentle Home Services.

Lorena has extensive experience working with older adults and their families, as a Geriatric Care Consultant/Manager providing assessments, case management and counseling. Additionally, she has worked as a nurse for over twenty-five years in hospitals, homecare nursing homes and at an assisted living facility.

When

Thursday, October 10, 2019 4–5 pm

Where

The Friend Center, 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield

Cost

Free! Space is limited.

Registration Required

by October 3 to Jaclyn.Abramson@cje.net or 847.236.7826

THE CJE ADVANTAGE: Our broad continuum of care offers people of all ages, faiths and incomes access to life-enriching opportunities, resources and healthcare. Our Jewish values make us the provider of choice for enhancing lives and navigating the positive aging process.

WEINBERG COMMUNITY FOR SENIOR LIVING | WeinbergCommunity.net | 847.374.0500 CJE SeniorLife® is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.

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What’s Happening at Weinberg Community September 2019 Weinberg Gives Back

Thank you to everyone who donated to PAWS Chicago over the summer! We collected items such as dog beds, leashes, canned foods, toys and more!

Let’s continue to make a difference by donating to The Cancer Federation.

The Cancer Federation is a non-profit organization incorporated and recognized as a tax-exempt organization since 1977. It is dedicated to funding cancer research and scholarships, including many in Illinois. They also provide information, referrals, and educational materials for cancer patients and their families. The funds raised from the sale of these goods helps fund their many programs.

Needed Items • Clothing for Men, Women, Children, and Infants—all types, sizes, and styles.

• Accessories including belts, purses, hats, jewelry, shoes, boots • Furniture • Kitchen Items • Housewares—anything that would make a house more like a home!

• Electrical Appliances smaller than a microwave • Bedding and Bedroom items • Toys, Bikes, Games • Sporting Goods • Books, Music, Movies • Tools and Hardware • Yard Tools and Equipment (except Riding Lawn Mowers) Please bring items to the front desk for pick up on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

WEINBERG COMMUNITY FOR SENIOR LIVING 1551 Lake Cook Road | Deerfield IL WeinbergCommunity.net | 847.374.0500 CJE SeniorLife® is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.

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