July 2014 • Issue 551
YOUR HELP IS APPRECIATED! — Daryl L. Martin, Executive Director The Indiana Family & Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging in collaboration with the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning will again be conducting a satisfaction survey of all certified nursing facilities in the state,
Howard & Eleanor Flueckiger enjoy a game of shuffleboard.
including Swiss Village. As a part of this effort they will be reaching out for input from residents, resident families/friends and employees of Swiss Village. The information received from the survey will be used by the State to help determine M e d i c a i d reimbursement rate setting. Nursing facilities that score higher will receive incr eased reimbursement. This is part of the State’s effort to move towards a valued based reimbursement system.
In other words the State wants to pay more when more services and staffing are given and less when less is given. Swiss Village encourages you to participate in the survey process. Your input is critical to getting a valid sampling. Organizationally, Swiss Village works hard to provide quality care. Our staffing patterns are significantly higher than the average Indiana nursing provider and at the same time the skill level of our staffing personnel exceeds the norm. As a nursing care Cont. on page 2
SWISS VILLAGE EXECUTIVE TEAM AND BOARD MEMBERS Board of Directors:
Executive Team: Daryl L. Martin Executive Director Alma Ahmetovic Director of Healthcare Services
Kent Liechty, President Tom Muselman, Vice-President Linda Eicher, Secretary
Derick Bailey Director of Resident Services
Greg Meyer, Treasurer
Joe Burkhead Director of Information Services
Paul Zuercher, Immediate Past President
Margie Dougherty Director of Human Resources
Mark Settlemyre Sharon Sprunger Wulliman
Michelle McIntosh Director of Marketing
Nancy Subler
Roger Young Controller
Mary Fox Scott Bixler
Inside this issue:
New Residents
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Swiss Days Activities
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Watch Swiss Village on 21 Alive
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Kinder Haus
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Residential & Healthcare 5 Activities South Campus Wellness & Wellness Pavilion
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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
Lillian Gilruth LaGrange Park, Illinois
Swiss Village Staff and Residents welcomed Lillian Gilruth on May 31, 2014. Lillian is from the Chicago area, and is a former high school art teacher of 20 years. In her spare time she likes to weave, and swim. She also enjoys company, and likes spending time at her summer lake cottage in Michigan. "From the moment I first visited Swiss Village, I felt so welcomed by the staff and residents here," said Lillian.
IN MEMORY Swiss Village experienced the loss of a resident who called Swiss Village home. Condolences go out to the family and friends of Kathryn Disler who passed away June 11 at the age of 92. Kathryn came to Swiss Village in June 2014.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES JULY 16 Paul & Betty Zurcher (65 Years) 26 Dennis & Eva Pannabecker (56 Years) 31 Derryle & Neva Pharr (28 Years)
YOUR HELP….(Cont. From Page 1) provider we strive to give enhanced quality of care. This survey process provides an opportunity for Swiss Village to be recognized for excellence; however, it will take your participation to make that happen. Thank you in advance for participating!
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SWISS DAYS Every year the Berne community and people from throughout the surrounding area participate in a variety of enjoyable activities during Berne’s annual Swiss Days. This year, Swiss Village is pleased to participate in several events during Swiss Days. On Friday, July 25th the public is invited to take a closer look at Swiss Village’s Newly Remodeled Independent Living Apartments with a tour beginning at 11:00 a.m. from the main entrance. Informational materials, refreshments, and door prize items will be available for attendees. Prior to the tour on Friday, guests are welcomed to attend a free gospel concert by Gospel Singer, Frances Bond at 9:30 a.m. The performance will take place in the Swiss Village Auditorium and everyone is welcomed to attend. The Jay Fox Polka Band will entertain guest with polka music in the Swiss Village Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 25th. With over 43 years of experience, Jay Fox tours regularly with his Bavarian Band to the Midwest and South. Fox has performed in Europe and has even performed for the former Vice President Dan Quayle’s presidential campaign. Jay and Patrice Fox regale audiences with the accordion, vocals, yodeling, cowbells, and schuhplatting. Swiss Village’s Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion will host an Open House on Friday, July 25th, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The general public is invited to come and check out the new facility. Refreshments will be served throughout the day. Saturday, July 26th guest are invited to see a performance by the Fort Wayne Kinder Und Junge Bavarian Dancers at 2:00 p.m. The program will take place in the Swiss Village Auditorium. For more information on these events, please contact Michelle McIntosh at (260) 589-3173.
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CONTRIBUTIONS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RESIDENTS
Stuart Lehman, Howard Flueckiger. Evelyn Purdy Memorial: Catherine Sabatine. Rose Matthew Memorial: Thomas & Michale Copeland. Ray Feaster Memorial: Jackie Feaster. Kae Linnet Sprunger Memorial: Dan & Lori Sprunger. 46 Years… 46 Dollars: Bruce & Galen Sprunger. Walking Path: Garry & Elaine Mikesell, Ardena Lehman, Moser Moters. **All memorials and/or gifts given in honor of an individual(s) will go towards the Samaritan’s Endowment Fund unless otherwise designated.
WATCH SWISS VILLAGE ON 21 ALIVE Swiss Village will be featured on Indiana's NewsCenters Life's Better Here in Berne the week of July 23 – July 29. Swiss Village will be featuring the Westenfeld its Short Term Rehabilitation Wing. The five minute segment will air during the "Insight" program on 21 Alive during the noon hour. Be sure to tune in your televisions to 21 Alive (channel 4 at Swiss Village) during the noon hour July 23 – July 29. The segment will also be featured at a later date on Indiana's NewsCenters website at www.indianasnewscenter.com.
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Crystal Bailey, Ruth Sommer, & Kenneth VanEmon Darlean Schell Eloise Eddy Rebecca Werst Helen Fields James Yoder Coleen Allmandinger, Judy Gorrell, & Don Yager Phil Neuenschwander Annabelle Smith Arlene Sprunger George Buhler & Carol Janak William Allmandinger, Ada Frank, James Godfrey, & Annabelle Parrett Vernelle Yoder Janice Ross Joan Mason Delores Joray Mary Anne Davis Lloyd Lichtenberger Leona Neuenschwander
Swiss Village welcomes two new board members Scott Bixler and Mary Habegger Fox. Pictured is the entire Swiss Village Board of Directors. Front Row L to R: Tom Muselman, Vice President; Kent Liechty, President; Linda Eicher; Secretary, Greg Meyer, Treasurer. Back Row L to R: Scott Bixer, Mary Habegger Fox, Nancy Subler, Mark Settlemyre, Sharon Sprunger Wulliman, and Pual Zuercher.
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“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Mahatma Gannhi
July 2014
SWISS VILLAGE DONATES BIRDHOUSES TO CITY —
Michelle McIntosh
Recently Swiss Village Resident George Buhler made several birdhouses for the City of Berne. Berne is in the process of applying to be recognized as a bird town through the Indiana Audubon Society. The birdhouses made by George will be placed around town including Lehman Park. Pictured presenting the birdhouses with George Buhler to the Berne Chamber of Commerce are Swiss Village Staff members Michelle McIntosh and Jamie Kittle.
Kinder Haus —
Heidi Schoeneman
The infants have been really growing and changing each day! They love the buggy rides, enjoy painting with cotton balls, and clapping and singing. The toddlers have enjoyed playing outside on the playground making sandcastles and riding their bikes. They decorated father’s day cards. They have been entertained by the antics of the squirrels outside the fence. The 2 year olds have been learning about food we eat during the summer. They have enjoyed making ice-cold lemonade and ice cream sundaes. Making
tissue paper watermelons with the residents was also a highlight. The 3 year olds have been learning about team work. They have worked together to draw pictures, run a three legged race and to lead one another around blindfolded. They are learning important life skills and building friendships. The 4 & 5 year olds have been learning about frogs and also fishing. Since school is out, we are blessed to have our school age children with us for the summer. Several of the children have been with us
since they were infants and it is always great to have them return for the summer. They have been enjoying watering flowers, swimming at the wellness pavilion and fishing out in the pond.
NEW HIP HOP FITNESS CLASS TO BE OFFERED AT WELLNESS PAVILION — Join us on Wednesday evenings this summer at 5:15pm for an all new Hip Hop class at the Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion. These fun Hip Hop moves will keep you moving and grooving for 45 minutes. Such a blast you won't even know
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you are exercising. Hip Hop dance moves are repetitive - making it easy to learn routines. This is doable - even for those who may not consider themselves dancers. Come out for the fun!!! Class begins Wednesday July 2nd at 5:15pm. FREE to Members. Non-
Michelle McIntosh
members can attend with the purchase of a one-time day pass or with the purchase of a fitness class punch card. Class is lead by Jamie Moore from Studio 180. For more information contact the Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion at 260.589.4496.
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RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITIES —
Jamie Kittle
During June, we enjoyed celebrating Father's Day by hosting a Men's Mini Car Show and s e r v e d rootbeer floats. During Saturday Night at the Village, we were entertained by the cheer camp from the Wellness Pavilion, as well as Still Blessed, a women's gospel trio from Ohio. We also enjoyed making, and of course eating, strawberry sturm with the expertise of Shirley Neuenschwander in carrying on this tradition! We also enjoyed being out and about enjoying the beautiful weather with golf cart rides and drives to places, such as the Dunkirk Glass Museum, Peebles, and of course to Willshire for ice cream! The Dunnemans performing their gospel music was another huge hit on a rainy day! We also enjoyed hearing from missionary Elizabeth Smith and her experiences in Vietnam.
HEALTHCARE HAPPENINGS — Karen Rowell This month we've been enjoying getting into the swing of the summer season. Our courtyard is getting more beautiful by the day, and we have spent time sitting and visiting out there, as well as going on golf cart rides and bus rides. We also celebrated Fathers' Day with an afternoon of music and root beer floats. Our residents have had a great time each week playing games with a number of student volunteers. We also really appreciated having John Hebine entertain at our birthday party with his repertoire of easy listening classics. Finally, we again enjoyed one of our favorite activities of the year – the annual 4-H Dog Show!
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BLUMENGARTEN ACTIVITIES —
Cole Rupp
As we approach Independence Day we have a lot to be thankful for. We all enjoy the fireworks, food, and time with family and friends, but most of all we are grateful to the many service men and women who have fought for our freedom. Recently Swiss Village resident Bonnie Habegger attended the May 28th Honor Flight to Washington D.C. with her daughter Cynthia. When they arrived in Washington D.C., they were greeted by hundreds of flags and supporters. They toured the World War II Monument, the Lincoln and Korean War Memorial, the Arlington National Cemetery, saw the Pentagon, and toured the Women’s Memorial. “It was a wonderful privilege to go on this trip and to be honored in so many ways,” said Bonnie. We thank all of our residents' who have served our country in so many places around the globe! You are a blessing to all of us!! Happy 4th of July!
ALPENROSE —
Donna Stout
The weather has not cooperated with us for golf cart rides lately, but we made due with many other activities. We had our special luncheon with the children from the daycare. We heard the Dunnemans sing many gospel songs that the residents know. We have been studying the parable of the prodigal son and no matter how badly we act it’s never too late to turn our lives around. Mike is so good about teaching us about the foundation of Christ. After Bible Study the Daycare children and Chaplain Mike built a tower taller than him.
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SOUTH CAMPUS WELLNESS —
Emily Arnold & Rachel Rosswurm
We did our annual assessments on residents and senior class participants in May. Most of our residents on South Campus are 90 years or older. They still participate two to three times per week in exercise class and/or on machines. One such resident is Evelyn Beitler. She is 94 years old and has been participating for ten years! She is in the above normal range for upper body strength (measured by the arm curl test) and endurance (measure by the two minute step test). She was also above normal for lower body strength (measured by the chair stand test). Evelyn says “After a session with Rachel and Emily, I feel better. Even if I don't want to go, I will because I know it is good for me!”
Art & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion — The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion will be touring DeBrand’s Fine Chocolate in Fort Wayne on Friday, July 11 at 9:00 a.m. The cost per person is $10 which includes the cost of the tour w/ samples and transportation. Following the tour will be
THERAPY —
lunch on your own at Don Halls Triangle Park in Fort Wayne. All Seniors 55+ are invited to attend. Non Members and Members of the Wellness Pavilion are welcome. Please sign up by Monday, July 7 at the Wellness Pavilion front desk. Payment will be due at
the time of sign up. Departure will take place promptly 9 a.m. from the Wellness Pavilion. For more information contact Sarah Conrad, Wellness Pavilion Director at 26.589.4496 or visit www.swissvillage.org.
important warning signs that should alert you: 1. Pain: pain from arthritis can be constant or it may come and go. It may occur when at rest or while moving. Pain may be in one part of the body or in many different parts. 2. Swelling: some types of arthritis cause the skin over the affected joints to become red and swollen, feeling warm to the touch. 3.
Stiffness: especially when waking up in the morning, after sitting at a desk or riding in a car for a long time. 4. Difficulty moving a joint. Therapy can help address the pain, swelling, teach you how to exercise without further damaging the joint, and teach compensatory strategies to assist with activities of daily living.
Tara Farlow
Over 50 million people are diagnosed with arthritis by a doctor. So its not surprising that arthritis is the number one cause of disability and the second most frequently reported chronic condition in the United States. How do you know if you have arthritis? Only a health care professional can tell you for sure if it is arthritis, but here are four
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Andrea Miller
July 2014
FROM THE DESK OF MARGIE —
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STAFF
Margie Dougherty
Have you ever wondered how Swiss Village’s staffing statistics compare to other long-term care facilities? The University of Indianapolis asked long-term care facilities in Indiana to provide turnover data. The university did a comprehensive comparison of facilities based on size of the facility, region of the state, and forprofit versus not-for-profit organizations. For the last 4 years: Swiss Village’s turnover of healthcare staff has been: RNs and LPNs – between 5.5% - 12.8% CNAs - between 22.6% - 29.5%. State-wide average turnover is: RNs – 74.1% LPNs – 67.0% CNAs – 98.1% For-Profit facilities: RNs – 78.2% LPNs – 67.1% CNAs – 111.0% Not-for-profit facilities: RNs - 71.0% LPNs – 64.1% CNAs – 84.6% Swiss Village compares well to our peers!
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1 Brianna Murray 3 Loren Jutte & Jill Akins 5 Stacey Fiechter, David Bauman, & 5 Roger Young 6 Heidi Schoeneman 7 Wanda Ross 9 Nancy Garlinger 10 Amy Ward, Jessica Mouser, & 10 Amber Smith 12 Barbara Steiner 14 Kathy Zerby 15 Terry Lehman 16 Amanda Zerby 17 John Kaeser & Shirley Blalock 18 Jacob Werst
Saturday Night at The Village
19 Rebecca Grandlinard 20 Madison Kloepper & Tamara Seffernick
Swiss Village presents Saturday Night at the Village. Fun free entertainment is provided the second Saturday of every month from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. July 12, 2014 residents and guests will enjoy entertainment by Family Ties. Family Ties is a trio from Kokomo, Indiana, sings a variety of Southern Gospel favorites. Their goal is to spread the message of Christian love through song. 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, July 12 in Swiss Village’s Auditorium.
22 Shelby Rector 24 Michelle Taylor 26 Amber Isch & Zachery Eicher 27 Samantha Scherrer & Lois Elaine Boze 28 Katherine Kershner 29 Yuleeza McCullough Claudia Dyment, & 29 Frances Brinneman 30 Carrie Nichols & Keirstyn Grimm 31 Marie Nussbaum
NEW EMPLOYEES Swiss Village welcomes several new employees this month. Megan Hreha is a new employee in Kinder Haus. Isaac Luginbill is a new employee in the Groundskeeping crew. Brianna Murray and Michaela Rupp are new CNAs in Healthcare. Village News compiled by: Tammy Seffernick
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CHARITABLE GIVING NEWS — Jennifer Lehman
As I was thinking about what to write this month I found myself humming songs from UPCOMING EVENTS church camp. I particularly noticed when I got to the song Jul. Event “God Loves a Cheerful Giver” DeBrand’s Fine Chocolate based on 2 Corinthians 9:7. So 11 Tour-9 am I looked a little deeper into Saturday Night at the Biblically cheerful giving. I was 12 Village - Family Ties 7 pm amazed, but shouldn’t have been surprised, that according Swiss Days Activities 25-26 to the National Christian (See page 2) Foundation the word “give” is mentioned 921 times in the Bible. A small four letter word that contains so much hope Be sure to check the Swiss Village and love, which those words Website at www.swissvillage.org added together, are only for the complete listing of this mentioned 706 times in the months Residential and Healthcare Activities. Bible. At Swiss Village we have been blessed by many cheerful givers who have helped us to live out our Christian faith in many ways, but especially through the Samaritan’s Endowment Fund. This fund ensures that individuals will
receive the high quality care they need regardless of their ability to pay. We see individuals who saved their whole lives but have outlived their funds or those who have experienced circumstance beyond their control are now needing assistance to cover medical costs. Thanks to everyone who has supported the Samaritan’s Endowment we have been able to give almost $5 million in charitable care over the past 41 years. Almost $3 million of that has been paid out over the past 10 years. On average it costs $19 per day or $7,000 per year to provide one resident with needed care through the Samaritan’s Endowment. Your support of this Endowment helps us to live out our Christian faith on a daily basis. Thank you to all of our cheerful givers!