Village News April

April 2012 • Issue 525

CARING IS OUR JOY

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Daryl L. Martin, Executive Director

How does Swiss Village continue to provide for those who need our services, but who through no fault of their own do not have the financial resources to pay for that care? That is the question that Swiss Village is answering with the fund

development campaign to raise money for the S a m a r i t a n s ’ Endowment. The goal is to grow the Samaritans’ Endowment principal so that the income generated will be sufficient to cover the cost of uncompensated care.

Spring is Here

Every month Swiss Village provides care services to between 60 and 70 residents who cannot pay the full cost of their care. The shortfall to provide this uncompensated care averages about $375,000 per year.

Some of these persons lived with a severe handicap that limited their earnings capability, some were missionaries with marginal income, and some experienced illnesses that used up their rainy day funds. As a C h r i s t i a n organization, Swiss Village desires to continue to serve those who need our services but who do not have the financial resources to pay for that care. This is a ministry that Swiss V il l ag e em b r aces joyfully.

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SWISS VILLAGE EXECUTIVE TEAM AND BOARD MEMBERS Executive Team: Daryl L. Martin Executive Director Derick Bailey Director of Resident Services Joe Burkhead Director of Information Services Linda Arnold Director of Healthcare Services Margie Dougherty Director of Human Resources Michelle McIntosh Director of Marketing Roger Young Controller

Board of Directors: Paul Zuercher, President Tom Muselman, Vice-President Mark Settlemyre, Secretary Ted Lautzenheiser, Treasurer Andrew Briggs Linda Eicher Kent Liechty, Immediate Past President Matt Lehman Sharon Sprunger Wulliman Kristina Zurcher Greg Meyer

Inside this issue: New Residents

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Wellness Pavilion

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Saturday Night at the 4 Village-Jeff Higgenbottom Residential & Healthcare Activities

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South Campus Wellness

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Kinder Haus

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Staff News

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Swiss Village Mission Statement: Swiss Village Retirement Community is a not-for-profit corporation, committed to providing quality and affordable retirement living facilities and services in a Christian environment that enhances life with dignity, meaning and appropriate care for the senior adults from the surrounding community without regard to race, religion, sex, or handicaps that can be accommodated within our delivery system.

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS HEALTHCARE Norma Price is a new resident to Swiss Village since February 25. She has been a Portland resident and is a member of the Banner Christian Assembly of God Church.

Harriet Seaman is a new resident to Swiss Village since March 4. She has been a Decatur resident and is a member of the St. Mark’s Methodist Church.

Mary Pusey is a new resident to Swiss Village since March 5.

She has been a Geneva resident and is a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Lucille Trentham is a new resident to Swiss Village since March 6. She has been a Decatur resident and is a member of the Mt. Hope Nazarene Church.

Kathy Pfeifer is a new resident to Swiss Village since March 7. She has been a Portland resident and is a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Maxine Caffee is a new resident to Swiss Village since March 8. She has been a Decatur resident and is a member of the St. Mark’s Methodist Church.

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RESIDENTIAL Swiss Village Staff and Residents welcomed Reba Eckrote on March 15, 2012. Reba likes to work on word puzzles, crochet, and spend time outdoors. Reba likes to play euchre. “I am looking forward to having people available to help me if something happens,” said Reba Eckrote Reba.

Geneva, Indiana

CARING…

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In Matthew 25:44-46 Jesus tells a parable saying, "They also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?' He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'” A parallel parable that illustrates the above teaching is the story of the Good Samaritan’s generosity toward a stranger who had been left alongside the road to die. The Samaritan saw a person who could not survive without his help. With compassion he made a difference by providing the money for the care of this st r an g er . The Samaritans’ Endowment is a modern day application of Jesus’ command to care for one’s neighbor in need. This is a worthy ministry and deserves generous support. Please let us know if you wish to discuss giving to the Samaritans’ Endowment.

IN MEMORY Swiss Village experienced the loss of several residents who called Swiss Village home. Condolences go out to the family and friends of Meta Rickner who passed away February 26 at the age of 82. Meta came to Swiss Village in February 1998. Beatrice Daniels was at the age of 86 when she passed away on February 29. March 2011 was when she came to Swiss Village. We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Beatrice. On March 1 Russell Oyer passed away at the age of 73. Russell had been at Swiss Village since August 2011. Our condolences are with Russell’s friends and family.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES APRIL 1

Robert & Kathy Pfeifer (45 Years)

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Bill & Agnes Habegger (71 Years)

12 George & Rose Buhler (65 Years) 22 Clifton & Betty Habegger (67 Years)

April 2012

CONTRIBUTIONS Marieda Neuenschwander Memorials: Milton & Judy Fricke, Thomas & Kristi Nissalke, Ann Sagnes, Keith, Cindy, & Matt Rupp.

Edith Martin Memorial: Phil & Cindy Eicher.

Meta Rickner Memorials: Lower Steingarten Residents.

Beatrice Daniels Memorials: Daryl & Karen Martin, Mark & Michelle McIntosh.

Russell Oyer Memorials: Stephen & Shirley Oyer, V. E. & Ann Curley, Jerrold & Shirley Neuenschwander, Shirley Habegger, Jay & Maribeth Smitley, Jimmie & Rebekah Sprunger, Thomas Burke, Donna Harrold, Iona Amspaugh, Larry & Victoria Gibson, Floyd & Renee Liechty, Paul & Carol Cahill, Daryl & Karen Martin.

Art & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion —

Dan Hunley

The Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion/Swiss Village Inc. and the Berne Tri-Weekly News partnered up to offer the Fourth Annual Village Meltdown, a contest awarding prizes to the top three teams and a cash donation given to a charity chosen by the overall winning team.

The contest began with an initial weigh-in on Monday, January 9th and concluded with a final weighin on Friday, March 16th. Teams of two competed to log the highest percentage of weight loss.

Father/Son Team Double K—Pat and Nick Kohne, won first place in the contest for the second year in a row, with a total team weight loss of 15.23%. “I lost a total of 24 pounds, and my son lost a total of 52 pounds,” said Pat. “It really was a team effort,” said Nick. “We held each other accountable; my mom even did the challenge with us.”

The first place team received a six month membership to the Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion. They also gave a cash donation to the charity of their choice. Pat and Nick Kohne chose to donate money to the Adams County Community Foundation for the Clayton Shuck Foundation. A total of $350 will be presented to the foundation.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY RESIDENTS April 3 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 13 15 16 16 19 20 20 20 20 21 24 24 25 25 26

Devona Amstutz Edna Gillespie Millard Schwartz Eva Pannabecker Eva Houser Lucile Trentham Maurice Miller LeRoy Kinzer Helen Buckingham Keith Class Rose Matthew Betta Murdick Loretta Brooks Reba Eckrote Laverne Gilliom John Kirchhofer Howard Luginbill Jaculin Torkelson Nancy Hampson Gladys Strong Gerald Gerig Omar Reusser Jerry Flueckiger

April 2012

SENIOR BREAKFAST —

Michelle McIntosh

In recognition of May as National Older Americans Month, Swiss Village and the Berne Rotary Club will be co-sponsoring their 22nd annual Senior Breakfast on Friday, May 4 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Last year, over 300 area seniors attended the free breakfast at Swiss Village, located at 1350 West Main Street in Berne. The hardy breakfast will consist of scrambled eggs, biscuits, pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. All seniors

are welcome, so please plan to join us for a time of good food and fellowship. Plus, sign up for door prize drawings and take advantage of health screenings that will be provided, including free blood pressure checks, Chem 30 Screens for $30, Chem 30 + TSH Screens for $40, PSA Screens for $20, and CRP Screens for $20. Parking will be available at the main circle drive entrance or in the north parking lot by the Social Corner. For more

information, please contact Michelle McIntosh, Swiss Village Marketing Director, at (260) 589-3173.

Saturday Night at The Village Swiss Village presents Saturday Night at the Village. Fun free entertainment will be provided the second Saturday of every month from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012, Jeff Higgenbottom and his family will be performing a variety of songs ranging from traditional hymns, classical pop and folk songs, as well as contemporary Christian praise. Jeff’s band includes members of his family who will be featured on the keyboard, base guitar, and vocals. Saturday Night at the Village is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. For more information about Saturday Night at the Village contact Michelle McIntosh, Marketing Director at 260.589.3173 or visit www.swissvillage.org. See you at Saturday Night at the Village, April 14, in Swiss Village’s Auditorium.

EXERCISE AND THE AGING BRAIN —

Tara Farlow Aging and brain health is a topic of great interest as the older-adult population continues to grow. Neuroscientists are gaining valuable information about the brain & body connection. With dramatic new imaging techniques - MRI, NMRI, PET, and SPECT has allowed researchers to study the working of the human brain in action. This has opened a vast frontier of knowledge on cognition, memory, and learning throughout life.

The brain is a complex system, weighing approximately 3 to 4lbs and is responsible for all of our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The human brain accounts for nearly 2% of the body’s weight, yet consumes approximately 20% of its oxygen and 20% of its glucose. In addition, the brain needs about 8-12 glasses of water a day and 8 gallons of blood an hour for optimal functioning.

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April 2012

RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITIES —

Teri Sank

BLUMENGARTEN ACTIVITIES —

Tandra Billington

We started off the month with a donut and coffee gathering.

Everyone has been enjoying playing floor shuffleboard again.

For the bus ride, we drove to Van Wert County, Ohio to see the hundreds of windmills. The residents had fun filling out their NCAA brackets and keeping track of their teams. We had a “make a spring door arrangement” class one sunny afternoon. The residents had no trouble thinking of spring with all the warm temperatures outside. We had Noteworthy from Fort Wayne come and entertain us. The residents are enjoying the scrapbooking and card making class. Every week a new resident attends. We ended the month with a representative from the Fort Wayne League of the Blind who shared with residents how to manage on their own with deteriorating eyesight. The residents commented on how useful this information will be in their daily lives.

March has been a very busy month in Blumengarten! The March Madness Basketball tourney is in full swing and as you can already tell by our doors, many residents' are already out of the tourney. But it has been alot of fun! We have made some wonderful treats here including the "Lucky Punch", mint capped brownies, peanut butter blossoms, chocolate pretzels rods, pistachio bundt cake and oatmeal cake cookies in celebration of St. Patrick's day and March Madness! The Kinder Haus Kids haven't made it down yet this month because they have been ill but we have fun in store for them when they return. We have been enjoying the walks outside because of this great weather!

HEALTHCARE HAPPENINGS — Karen Rowell

Happy Easter March was a month for celebrating things green.

We have been watching the world around us leap into springtime at a phenomenal pace. In fact, we’ve enjoyed sitting in the courtyard and taking wheelchair rides outdoors as we marvel at how the trees and flowers look … and as we speculate about what kind of weather the rest of the year has in store for us!

We all became a little bit Irish as we delighted in a St. Patrick’s Day party full of singing, games, and fun snacks. We also enjoyed Sue Dubach’s piano music during our birthday party, as well as our regular visit from Chester Longenberger.

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April 2012

ALPENROSE —

Donna Stout

Spring has sprung! These last few weeks have been amazing. The residents have enjoyed walks outside in the courtyard. There has been flowers pushing through the mulch and some have even bloomed already. We have enjoyed nice relaxing talks in the swing too.

During the month of March, we celebrated St. Patrick's Day. Made no bake bars with Kellogg's cornflakes, celebrating Kellogg's cornflakes day. We also celebrated Coca-cola day with some short stories of how others might have shared a bottle of coca-cola and then we shared our own stories and each had some coca-cola from the cafe.

The children from the daycare came and we sang songs with them, while they danced. There was laughter and a good time.

SOUTH CAMPUS WELLNESS — “Life

is not merely to be alive, but to be well.” ~Marcus Valerius Martial On April 5th, our annual Wellness Fair will be held in the auditorium from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. All residents and employees are invited to attend and engage all dimensions of wellness!

Living on such a beautiful planet, one might consider everyday to be “Earth Day”! However, one particular day has been chosen to

Kinder Haus —

Emily Arnold & Rachel Rosswurm celebrate Earth; Sunday, April 22nd has been designated as Earth Day. Many activities surround this date, focusing on fostering appreciation and increasing awareness of the earth’s environment.

The International Council of Active Aging recognizes this awareness of the environment as one of the seven dimensions of wellness. At Swiss Village we actively address the environmental dimension of wellness in many ways. This year, we

will have an Earth Day presentation on Monday, April 23rd at 11:00, 11:30 or 12:30 in the Auditorium. All residents and employees are invited to attend this session.

Heidi Schoeneman

The infant room has been taking advantage of the nice warm days by going on buggy rides outside. They have painted with watercolors and made Easter pictures. The toddlers have been learning to recognize the color green for St. Patrick’s Day. Their little feet have made several trips up and down the slide as they have been able to let loose all their bundled up energy outside on these nice days! The 2 year olds have also been learning about St. Paddy’s day by making shimmering shamrocks, blended rainbows and eating Leprechaun pudding (pistachio pudding). The 3 year olds have enjoyed trying to catch Lucky the Leprechaun! He has been playing tricks on the kids! They have also enjoyed making pot o’ gold and rainbow cupcakes. The 4 & 5 year olds have been learning about the color green, shamrocks, and St. Paddy’s day. They made crafts using the color green and learned about the shamrock shape!

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Great Grandma Sally & Great Grandaughter Madalyn.

April 2012

FROM THE DESK OF MARGIE — I am one of the lucky people at Swiss Village who frequently gets to walk through the building with guests – sometimes someone who wants to sell a product or service to Swiss Village, and sometimes job applicants. It is always a joy to hear the visitor express positive comments about the Village.

As employees and residents of

Margie Dougherty

Swiss Village we take our environment for granted. On an everyday basis we quit noticing the nice carpeting and how that makes the environment quieter, the decorations, the flowers around the building and throughout the grounds of the campus, the children from Kinder Haus in the building who interact with staff and

residents, the new units that offer new services, etc., etc. But visitors – particularly those who have never been here before – do notice those things. I love to hear their comments about the quality of the buildings and the interactions they see between staff and residents.

Thanks to every person that works here that makes this so!

NEW EMPLOYEES

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STAFF

Swiss Village welcomes several new staff members this month. Melissa Stith is a new RN in Healthcare.

Katrina Hawkins, Heather Boone, Dana Hines, McKenna Murphy, Aaron Macklin, and Andrea Bills are all new CNAs in Healthcare.

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Author and Illustrator, N a o m i Wiederkehr, a resident of Swiss Village signed books for Kinder Haus. The following b o o k s written by Wiederkehr and were purchased for the Kinder Haus Library; Cherry Sue, Ginger, James, Cookies Cookies, Cookies Leaves, and What Does A Pastor Do?. Wiederkehr has been published over 550 times in Sunday school papers, devotionals, and collected works. Pictured with Wiederkehr is Lukas Bauman, Megan Yoder, Piper Akins, and Emerson Wanner of Kinder Haus.

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Franklin S. Shaffer Karen S. Poling Annie M. Tankersley Craig R. Bailey Carson P. Tumbleson, Emma M. Stoller, & Erin E. Zimmerman Jessica D. Sharp Ashlynn N. Jennings Taylor B. Miller Susan A. Rogers, Lindsey P. Irwin, & Michelle L. McIntosh Kayla E. Cline & Anita P. Rediger Pamela L. Molthan Heidi J. Geisel & Paul J. Abnet, & Tiffany Y. Moser Sarah E. Muselman Jesse Daniel Hunley II, Scott S. Hoeppner, & Ellen N. Stauffer Lindsay R. Batt, Mary Ann Ford, & Amanda M. James Jody L. Neuenschwander Dawn L. Martin Nakoah Puterbaugh Lynsey A. Schwartz Kate S. Lairson, Geraldine M. Morrical, & Aaron J. Lehman

Village News compiled by: Tammy Seffernick

April 2012

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UPCOMING EVENTS Apr. Event Saturday Night at the 14 Village-Jeff Higgenbottom & family 7 pm May Event 4 Senior Breakfast-7-9 am

Be sure to check the Swiss Village Website at www.swissvillage.org for the complete listing of this months Residential and Healthcare Activities.

CHARITABLE GIVING NEWS — Guest Contributor Richard Gerig, Principal, Advancement Associates, LLC Not long ago, a survey of retirement community leaders produced this startling fact: While 84 percent of the retirement communities studied had established benevolent funds to support qualified residents who had exhausted their financial resources, fully half of those surveyed estimated their funds must at least double in size in order to meet anticipated costs of uncompensated care!

Many factors have contributed to this situation. Clearly, it is a pressing priority and concern, a particular threat to retirement communities that are not well managed or don’t enjoy the active support of their constituents.

As a consultant who helps retirement communities around the country with fundraising projects, I know that Swiss Village has often been “ahead of

the curve” in providing quality care, services, and activities that promote life with dignity. So I’m not surprised that, nearly 40 years ago, the Board of Directors established the Samaritans’ Endowment with a generous gift from Lucy Gilliom to assist Village residents who could not fully pay for the care they needed.

And it does not surprise me that a concerted effort is now underway to enlarge the S a m a r it a n s’ E n d o w m en t substantially over the next several years.

In pursuing this goal, Swiss Village’s board and staff continue a tradition of visionary leadership. They are still “ahead of the curve!” The quality of life for current and future residents, their families, and the greater Berne community are the better for it!