Jewish Senior Living Newsletter | Nov 2015

Jewish Senior Living Newsletter NOVEMBER 2015 - VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 Keeping you connected to our communities.

The 2015 Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation Annual Dinner Honoring Suzy Ettinger as a Resource to Our Community Liz Brach, Donor Stewardship Coordinator On Sunday, October 25, the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation held its Annual Dinner honoring Suzy Ettinger, a resource to our community. Suzy has supported our organization for more than twenty years, holding a position on every one of our boards and several committees along the way. She has been an active and positive member of our community, and a resource that so many have turned to for knowledge, support and friendship.

The 2015 Annual Dinner was an overwhelming success with over 220 community members in attendance. Mike and Jaye Joseph, chairs of the Annual Dinner Planning Committee, were the emcees of the event.

For more information about this and upcoming Foundation events, please contact Liz Brach at lbrach@jewishseniorliving.org or 414-721-9255. n

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Chairs Mike and Jaye Joseph present honoree Suzy Ettinger with her award.

Mike Sattell, President & CEO of the Jewish Home and Care Center and the Foundation, addresses Suzy during his remarks. more photos on page 4

In This Issue

The 2015 Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation Annual Dinner How to Choose a Long-Term Care Solution

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Yoga: An Exercise for the Mind and Body Upcoming Events

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How to Choose a Long-Term Care Solution Doing your homework in advance can aid in future decision making Marlene Heller, Director of Marketing/Communications

When I was young, people talked about being packed off to the “old folk’s home” or sent to a “nursing home” when they were too old to live on their own.

Terminology isn’t all that has changed since then.

Technology, regulations, and the education of our professionals have all contributed to our ability to care for aging parents and resulted in a variety of choices in the older adult market.

Complicating the choice of a skilled nursing facility, or SNF, can be the need to do so on short notice.

Quite often, trauma is the finger pointing the way to a decision. It is accompanied by stress, and leaves behind clarity and careful planning. Families or an aging spouse who have to make a decision in a hurry are usually under the pressure of expediency and more likely to make a decision based on insurance and location alone, not knowing what other things they should be looking for at such an important juncture.

So how do you go about the search intelligently? Think about it before you need it! Take a “just in case” tour of the rehabs and eldercare facilities that look the most interesting to you as your family begins to age, and take note of the things that matter most to you; the smells and the aesthetics, the friendliness of the staff and the way you were greeted at the door, etc.

Ask to see an activity calendar, and observe some of the activities if you can. Are there engaged staff and, perhaps, volunteers assisting the residents at the activity? Are the activities diverse and interesting, or is it the same old bingo and current events every day? Do residents get to do hands-on projects or just listen? At the Jewish Home, there are separate activity calendars

for each floor, geared to the specific physical and cognitive capabilities of the residents who live there.

The clinical details, of course, are the most important.

You want to know who is in charge. Is there a medical director on staff? What is that person’s specialty? Dr. Raul Mateo, the gerontologist who is the medical director of the Jewish Home, is on site two days a week, but available 24/7.

You want to know that the residents are being cared for by caring and compassionate staff with proven tenure and engagement. Will your loved ones have registered nurses taking care of them, or LPNs, who collect data and then need to wait for an RN to do the assessments? The Jewish Home is staffed by seasoned CNAs and RNs on all the floors and many have impressive specialties, making their ability to care for residents with critical needs unique.

Some residences mix their rehab or post-acute patients (who are there to continue their recovery after a hospital stay) in amongst their long-term residents.

Others, such as the Jewish Home and Care Center in Milwaukee have dedicated floors to short-term rehab. At the Sarah Chudnow Community in Mequon, short-term rehab is a separate area, with its own dining space, nursing station and lounge areas.

You will also want to know a little bit about the organization’s philosophies towards care. Are they “person centered?” Do they care about research and education for their staff and their residents? Is there research going on within the organization that will benefit the residents? Is there a continuing quality see “Choosing a Solution” page 4

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Visit our website and donate online at www.jewishseniorliving.org.

Questions? Call the JHCC Foundation Office at 414.721.9255.

Yoga benefits seniors in a variety of ways Liz Brach, Donor Stewardship Coordinator

Physical activity is beneficial for people no matter their age, but sometimes, certain limitations can prevent an older adult from taking part in more strenuous exercises such as lifting weights or running. Yoga provides an alternative to these exercises by offering low impact cardio, resistance training and stretching.

Here are some ways that yoga is beneficial to those who practice regularly.

1. Improved flexibility.

As people age, muscles become more rigid than they once were, and flexibility is decreased. Yoga has the ability to enhance flexibility and range of motion through stretches and poses. Limited range of motion can lead to more falls; the movement yoga provides keeps joints flexible, reduces pain, and improves strength and balance.

2. Improved sleep.

Yoga can improve sleep in a couple of ways. First, yoga helps to calm the central nervous system, which leads to an overall more restful sleep and less tossing and turning. Secondly, the meditation side of yoga helps to quiet racing thoughts that can be the cause of constant wakefulness.

3. Reduced blood pressure.

Studies have shown that yoga’s breathing techniques lead to decreased blood pressure, which means an overall reduction in hypertension and stress.

4. Provides chronic pain relief.

According to Psychology Today, “Chronic pain triggers changes in brain structure that are linked to depression, anxiety, and impaired cognitive function. New research shows that practicing yoga

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Thank you for your continued support!

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JSL in the News

Read about our new Art Committee, as well as programming and events at our communities, in the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle.

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Annual Dinner Photos

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Photos: 1 | Suzy Ettinger greets surprise guest, Lainie Weil, an out-of-town childhood friend who made the trip out from California for the special evening.

2 | The registration table was abuzz with anticipation and activity.

3 | We had a packed house in the Rubenstein Pavilion!

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assurance plan in place? Do they enhance the lives of residents through meaningful activities and events in a warm, safe and pleasing environment? Our organization is proud of its commitment to research and education, not just furthering the education of our staff with in-services, but with the addition of Dr. Christine Kovach, as the JHCC Research Professor on Aging, working through a grant from UWM.

when the time arises. At that time, the questions will revolve around “who takes our insurance?” and “who has an available bed?” You most likely won’t have the time to worry about all the other details.

Go forth with the confidence of knowing what you’re dealing with. n

Once you are armed with information about the skilled nursing residences that appeal to you, you will be ready to make a decision more quickly and appropriately

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has the opposite effect on the brain and can relieve chronic pain.� Catherine Bushnell is scientific director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health at the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Bushnell and her colleagues’ research have shown that chronic pain can be both prevented and reversed through mind-body practices. Yoga has been shown to reduce pain perception.

5. Increased mental acuity.

Yoga increases blood flow to the brain which leads to improved mental processes. Additionally, putting aside some quiet time each day helps to relieve stress, which keeps your mind sharp and energized.

Are you ready to get started with a yoga class? Classes are offered at Chai Point every Tuesday at 10:45 am with Madeline McGrath. n Sources: www.yogainternational.com www.psychologytoday.com

The Plain People: Hutterites, Mennonites and THE AMISH MoNdAy, NovEMbEr 23, 2 PM Mr. Kremer, author of Driving the Back Roads, will take us on a trip into the interesting world of the Anabaptists with special emphasis on the history, religion and heritage of the Amish people.

We are always looking for talented people to join our staff. Interested? Call 414.276.2627 for information!

Please drive past the Health Center to the Apartments.

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Upcoming Events Jewish History Journey with Rabbi Steven Adams Creation of a People: From Slavery to Promised Land Monday, November 16, 2:45 pm Chai Point Senior Living, Rubenstein Pavilion Musical Duo Groovy Sunday, November 22, 2:00 pm Sarah Chudnow Community, Posner Town Square Marta Bianchini, Co-Owner of Cubanitas Wednesday, November 18, 2:00 pm Chai Point Senior Living, Rubenstein Pavilion

Bible Women with Rabbi Steven Adams Topic: “Our Matriarchs - Sarah” Monday, November 23, 3:00 pm Sarah Chudnow Community, Posner Town Square “Behind the Headlines” with Alan Borsuk Tuesday, November 24, 3:00 pm Chai Point Senior Living, Chai Point Lobby Jewish History Journey with Rabbi Steven Adams Creating a Nation: Judges, Prophets & Early Kings Monday, November 30, 2:45 pm Chai Point Senior Living, Rubenstein Pavilion

Tony Spolar, Artist & Owner of Spolar Studios Friday, November 20, 1:30 pm Chai Point Senior Living, Rubenstein Pavilion Visit www.jewishseniorliving.org for updated activities.