Jewish Senior Living Newsletter JANUARY 2016 - VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1 Keeping you connected to our communities.
Celebrating Life with the JHCC Activities Department Activities enrich the lives of residents Liz Brach, Donor Stewardship Coordinator
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hen thinking about the activities and hobbies that keep you engaged and fulfilled, what comes to mind?
Home and Care Center including: Pieces of History, Happy Hour, Men’s Club, Ceramics, Book Club, Russian Club, Restaurant Club, Tuesday Tea, At Knit’s End, Discovery Hour, Shake n’ Bake, Art History and Sports Talk. The small groups are an excellent opportunity for staff to spend one-on-one time with residents, and have the opportunity to personalize the activities to fit the interests of residents. During Art History, residents study a painting and then recreate the painting themselves, using their own artistic skills. Afterwards, residents have a stimulating discussion, sharing their thoughts and ideas about their pieces with the group.
Perhaps it’s cooking or baking, listening to music, or maybe it’s going to a Brewer’s game or taking an autumn walk. Whatever the activity is, many people would say that these activities sustain us, challenge us, and bring joy to our lives. For a moment, imagine that you have moved into a Skilled Nursing Facility and that participating in your favorite activities Activity Coordinator Ellen Becker leads the Shabbat party on is no longer easy due to the loss of the second floor at 10 a.m. on your independence and mobility. Fridays. Residents eat challah, This challenge, faced by residents at drink grape juice, sing along to the Jewish Home and Care Center, is music and read prayers. overcome by the vibrant and growing Activity Department through the Large Groups more than 110 activities they put on per week. Large group activities are designed to bring many of our residents together to socialize and interact. Take a look. Here’s what our dedicated activities staff “With the larger-scale parties, we’re getting all of our is doing on a daily basis to provide the best possible residents together and giving them a really fun and quality of life for residents. memorable experience,” explained Carol Lukaszewicz, Jewish Home and Care Center activities director. Small Groups Many of the weekly activities are small group activities, with fifteen or fewer residents in attendance. There are more than twelve small groups at the Jewish see “JHCC Activities” page 4
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Celebrating Life with the JHCC Activities Department The Surlow Winners Are In!
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Resources on Aging
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Upcoming Events
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The Winter 2015 Surlow Winners Are In! Tri-annual awards presented in early December Liz Brach, Donor Stewardship Coordinator
Congratulations to the winners of the Maurice Surlow Award for Employee Excellence! This award, which takes place three times a year at the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point Senior Living and Sarah Chudnow Community, recognizes staff members who provide superior quality of care to our Residents and their families. Staff members who receive the award are nominated by their peers, residents and families and are honored at a celebration where they receive a monetary gift as well as a plaque distinguishing their accomplishments.
Jewish Home and Care Center Lea Bopeya, CNA Jean Dupree, Unit Clerk Laura Freels, RN Supervisor Daniela Iannello, Activity Coordinator
Here are the winners from our communities who were presented with their awards on Tuesday, December 8, at Sarah Chudnow Community and Wednesday, December 9, at Jewish Home and Care Center and Chai Point.
To find out more about how you can help continue this legacy and recognize staff for their outstanding care, visit our website at http://www.jewishseniorliving.org/ donation-form or call the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation at 414-721-9260. n
Jewish Home and Care Center Award winners (from left to right): Daniela Iannello, activity coordinator; Jean Dupree, unit clerk; and Lea Bopeya, CNA. Not pictured: Laura Freels, RN supervisor.
Chai Point Carmillita Collins, CNA Sarah Chudnow Community Malia Fischer, Activity Coordinator
Chai Point Senior Living Director Debbie Zemel and President & CEO Michael Sattell present a Surlow Award to Carmillita Collins, CNA.
Sarah Chudnow Community Paul Schultz, administrator, Sarah Chudnow Community, and Michael Sattell, president & CEO, present the Surlow Award to Malia Fischer, activity coordinator.
Did you know the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation has more than 40 Donor Designated Funds? Monies from these funds provide for specific needs within our communities. For a full listing and description visit http://goo.gl/QXZr54. Thank you for your continued support!
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Visit our website and donate online at www.jewishseniorliving.org. Questions? Call the JHCC Foundation Office at 414.721.9255.
Resources on Aging Everything you need to know, right at your fingertips. Liz Brach, Donor Stewardship Coordinator
Knowing what resources are out there for you, or for a loved one, is very important for when a crisis happens, and for planning purposes. Listed here are a few regional organizations that offer information as well as assistance for our community’s seniors.
The Aging Resource Center of Milwaukee County Provides information and assistance to help people 60 years of age and older to remain active, independent and connected to their communities. 1220 W. Vliet St. Suite 302 Milwaukee, WI 53205 http://county.milwaukee.gov/ aging/resourcecenter 414-289-6874 or 866-229-9695 Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin This chapter serves 11 county regions, where an estimated 50,000 people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Not only does this organization have facts and figures about the disease, it also can help families and individual people challenged by Alzheimer’s to locate adult day centers, community based residential facilities, medical professionals who can help diagnose and assess, in-home respite care, and/or skilled nursing facilities. 620 South 76th Street, Suite 160 Milwaukee, WI 53214 http://www.alz.org/sewi 800-272-3900 (24/7 helpline) contact-sewi@alz.org
Jewish Family Services, Milwaukee JFS is a leading provider of social services in greater Milwaukee for individuals, families, and children of every age, race, religion, income, or lifestyle. A wide range of programs and services are offered for older adults to empower them to live in comfort and dignity while maintaining independence as long as possible. Care managers are able to develop unique plans tailored to individual situations. 1300 North Jackson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202 http://www.jfsmilw.org 414-390-580 see “Resources” page 5
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The Jewish Home and Care Center residents enjoyed a Campfire Party in October during Autumn Weeks. “The residents really responded to the sensory experience of the Campfire Party,” said Carol. “We had homemade fire pits, ate s’mores, had a very soulful singer perform, and even brought in real autumn leaves from the outdoors. We also had schoolchildren visiting that day, through our intergenerational programming, and we had residents playing in the leaves with the kids! They loved it!”
ideas to get our residents involved with something fun and new. We’ll have new recipes, new sensory experiences and fresh ideas to really help the themes come to life,” said Carol Lukaszewicz. Music-centered activities are important for residents. “Music affects nearly every part of the brain and truly reaches everyone,” said Angela, music specialist. “Even residents who are usually non-verbal will sing along and get involved. Music memory is the last part of the memory to go, and many of our residents whose memory has deteriorated will still light up when their favorite song is played. Music really speaks to our residents.” Residents have many music-centered activities to participate in including such as Jewish Music, Music Memories, dinner music and more.
Outings State requirements for outings are only mandated to happen two times per year. Residents at the Jewish Home and Care Center have the opportunity to go on outings about one time per month. They’re able to go to Brewer’s games, the zoo, Festa Italiana, and more. Resident Neil says, “I love going to the Brewer’s games, and I’m a Brewer’s fan. They are so fun!” Photos: And Much More… Other excellent activities provided to residents includes thematic and musical programming.
The Campfire Party’s roaring “campfire.” (top) A resident making a scarf at JHCC’s Winter Wonderland Party. (bottom)
To get ideas fresh and activities different and new, the activities department has themed weeks, about two weeks in duration, in which they tailor the activities to fit the theme. “We’re always coming up with creative
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“We’re here to be with our residents, get to know them and truly enrich their lives,” said Carol Lukaszewicz. “The activities are created to really dive beneath the surface and to get to the heart and soul of each and every resident.”
Are you interested in funding a special activity for our residents? Donate online today at http://www.jewishseniorliving.org/donation-form. n
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Senior Resources Senior Resources is a Wisconsin-based organization committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information on services available to older adults. One will find comprehensive information on adult day services, aging and disability resource centers, Alzheimer’s assistance, assisted living, benefit specialists, care coordinators, elder abuse, financial and legal assistance, home care information, hospice, insurance information including Medicaid and Medicare, medical equipment suppliers, senior move managers, meal providers, personal emergency response systems, senior centers, senior housing options, skilled nursing facilities, travel and leisure, and veterans services. PO Box 285, Germantown, WI 53022 www.seniorresourcesonline.com 262-253-0901 info@seniorresourcesonline.com
A Recipe Remembrance Dinner On World Holocaust Remembrance Day WeD., JAN. 27, 5 pM Join us for a seder-style meal led by Rabbi Steven Adams, featuring recipes by Holocaust survivors, including recipes from the Holocaust Survivor Cookbook. Music will be performed by violinist Joseph Ketchum and cellist Scott Cook. Choice of 2 entrees: Brisket or Chicken Paprikash $20 per person “We were starved in Auschwitz and to alleviate our numerous hunger pangs, we invented frequent ‘dream meals’…we were briefly transported to a normal world, a world that was so far from our miserable reality.” Lillian Berliner, New York Seating is limited, so RSVPs are required by Monday, January 18 by calling Bridget Moen at 262-478-1500. Cosponsors: Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center; Hand in Hand, Partners in Caring 10995 N. Market St., Mequon, WI 53092 262-478-1500 info@sarahchudnow.org SarahChudnow.org Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @jsliving
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center The medical center delivers primary, secondary, and tertiary medical care in 168 acute care operating beds and provides over $500,000 visits annually through an extensive outpatient program. Included on the campus is a 113-bed skilled nursing facility for geriatric programming. The VA medical center also offers a mobile clinic that provides primary care four days a week to veterans. 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 http://www.milwaukee.va.gov 414-284-2000 For questions or further assistance, the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point Senior Living and Sarah Chudnow Community staff are always here to help. You can call us at 414-276-2627 or visit us at www.jewishseniorliving.org. n The Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides financial support to the programs and services of the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point Senior Living and Sarah Chudnow Community. January 2016 | JSL News | 5
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Upcoming Events Author and speaker Reynold Kramer “The Plain People: Hutterites, Mennonites, and The Amish,” part 2 Monday, January 18, 2:00 pm Sarah Chudnow Community, Posner Town Square Bible Women with Rabbi Steven Adams Topic: “Our Matriarchs - Leah & Rachel” Monday, January 18, 3:00 pm Sarah Chudnow Community, Posner Town Square
Nu Jazz Duo Mrs. Fun with special guests John Schneider and Claire Morkin Wednesday, January 27, 6:45 pm Chai Point Senior Living, Rubenstein Pavilion Attorney Lori Kornblum, adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School Thursday, January 28, 10:30 Sarah Chudnow Community, Posner Town Square
James Slauson, professor of Art History and Humanities at MIAD Topic: Baroque Art Thursday, January 21, 1:30 pm Chai Point Senior Living, Rubenstein Pavilion Visit www.jewishseniorliving.org for updated activities.