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Dear residents and families, Happy holidays to each and every
one of you! We wanted to take this opportunity to thank all our
residents and families – especially those who have recently filled
out our annual quality survey. As you know, this survey helps us
see what things we are doing well and what areas need some
improvement, both company-wide and here at the community level. Now
that we have all your responses, the real work begins! We will
gather your answers and analyze them, looking for trends that can
help us form a performance improvement plan for the upcoming year.
Once this plan is formulated, with concrete next steps on how we
can address any issues, we will present the plan to you and ask for
your feedback! Stay tuned for more information on this event, which
will take place early next year. In the meantime, if you have any
issues or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me or our
quality department at [email protected]. And thank you again
for helping us make our community an amazing place to live!
Sincerely,
3706 Damon St., Eau Claire, WI 54701| 715-831-9118 |
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Heritage Newsletter
Amanda Runnoe
Letter from the Director December 2018
Amanda Runnoe Executive Director
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Our Quality Promise to You
Our quality promise starts with commitment. Heritage Senior
Living is committed to listening to YOU. Got an idea? A suggestion?
We want to hear it. Quality matters so we appreciate your ideas and
input. Whether you are an employee, a resident, a family member or
a visitor, let us know. Email us at: [email protected]
A Message from the Wellness Nurse
A Message from Culinary
Pam Berg Culinary Director
Jaime Schwingel VP of Quality and
Clinical Operations
Stay Safe: Cold Weather and Fall Prevention
The holidays should be about togetherness and cheer, but an
unanticipated fall can quickly ruin this happy time of year. With
the cold weather and icy conditions outside, it’s especially
important to stay vigilant and do everything you can to prevent
falls – both inside and out. Make sure you have the proper shoes.
Good traction is essential, so check the heels and soles of your
boots and shoes to ensure they are in good condition. You may also
want to consider special anti-
skid shoes to further prevent slips and falls. When coming
inside, clean off your shoes to get rid of any excess snow or ice.
Be careful when getting into or out of vehicles. Hold securely to a
door or another person to avoid slipping. Stay active. Maintaining
strong muscles and bones is an important component of preventing
falls. Consider joining an indoor walking group or one of our
fitness classes.
Make sure you are getting enough vitamin D and calcium, which
are critical to keeping your bones and muscles healthy and
strong.
Going gluten-free doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy your
favorite baked goods this holiday season. Even if you are just
trying to limit your intake of white flour (which is heavily
processed and low in nutritional benefits), there are an array of
other options you can choose, depending on your needs. Nut-based
flours are some of the most popular alternative flours, and
they
Flour Alternatives for Holiday Baking
are great for Christmas cookies! Almond flour is a common
choice, but chestnut, walnut and filbert flours are also good
options. Legume flours, like soy, chickpea, fava bean and peanut,
are a good source of protein, iron, zinc and magnesium. Chickpea
flour, for instance, can be great in a chocolate chip cookie! Seed
flours are another great option. Buckwheat
can be used for things like crepes, pancakes and tarts, while
millet can be used in combination with regular flours for muffins
and breads.
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Upcoming Staff Training
We’re Looking for Volunteers! We are looking for people to
volunteer at our community. If you are interested in helping out,
please call us at 715-831-9118.
Welcome Barb, our new LPN
Staff Update
Staff Update
Welcome Alice, our new Resident Assistant
This month we would also like to welcome Barb, our new LPN! Barb
is from Ramsey, Minnesota, and moved to Chippewa Falls about a year
and a half ago. She has two sons and two granddaughters. She also
has a black lab named Scooby! In her free time Barb enjoys
gardening, shopping, and spending time with her family and
friends.
We are glad to have you on our caregiving team, Barb! Welcome to
the community.
Alice Meinke Resident Assistant
Please welcome Alice Meinke, our new resident assistant! Alice
is from Eau Claire and graduated high school in 2012. After high
school she got her studied as a dental assistant and medical office
receptionist, as well as getting her CNA license. She is thinking
about going back for her nursing degree! Alice is the youngest in
her family, with one older sister.
In her free time, she loves to spend time with family and
friends, as well as with her cat and dog. She also enjoys traveling
and camping in Barnes, WI. Alice also knows how to knit and enjoys
working on projects in her spare time. Please introduce yourself
and say “hi!” to Alice next time you see her!
Barb, LPN
Hospice Care: Managing Symptoms at the End of Life 12/14/18 Safe
Transferring and Repositioning Self-Paced 12/21/18
Transmission-Based Precautions 12/28/18
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wç Casino Night
Residents, family members and staff enjoyed our Casino Night on
November 13. We had roulette, blackjack, the wheel of chance, and
card bingo. We also enjoyed a delicious buffet which included “dice
brownies”.
Clockwise from top left: Residents place their bets at the
roulette table. Margaret, one of our big winners, shows off her hot
cocoa basket. Frankie deals blackjack. Norma tests her luck at the
“wheel of chance.”
Last Month in Pictures
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Honoring our Veterans
Bethany Shuda helped us honor our veterans with a patriotic
sing-along. It definitely brought back memories hearing the Battle
Hymn of the Republic and each military branch’s song.
Above: Bethany plays the harp while our residents listen. Left:
Enid gets a chance to play the harp.
Last Month in Pictures
Resident Birthdays Lu D. 12/11
Don A. 12/14 Earl K. 12/21
Arleen S. 12/21 Noreen H. 12/28
Casino Night (continued)
Left: Monica, the big winner of the night, with her wine and
cheese basket. (Notice all of her winning tickets!) Below: Dice
brownies made by our talented culinary staff.
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Joy Day on Thursday, December 6, at 1 p.m.
Heritage Holiday Bash on Friday, December 14, from 4:30-6:30
p.m.
Irvine Park Lights Outing on Monday, December 17, at 5:45
p.m.
Shopping Outing on Friday, December 28, at 2 p.m.
For more information or to RSVP to an event, contact Amanda
Runnoe, executive director,
at [email protected] or 715-831-9118.
Upcoming Events
Write us a Review! We want to hear from you! If you’re pleased
with your
experience at Heritage, let us know by writing us a review
online. You can find us on various websites,
including Facebook, Google, Yelp and more.
And don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter
(@Heritage_Senior)
to stay up to date on Heritage news and events.
NEW Friends and Family Referral Program! If you refer someone
who moves into one of our Assisted Living or Memory Care
communities, you’ll receive $500 toward your next month’s rent! If
you refer 2 people, you’ll receive $1,000 ($1,500 total) and if you
refer 3+ people, you’ll receive $1,500 ($3,000+ total)!
