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Sharyl Rodina

Sharyl Rodina was hired for the Ladysmith Care

Community for the new position of Human

Resources Generalist. She started her new

position on June 3, 2013. Sharyl has a varied

administrative background mainly in health and

human services. She is originally from the

Appleton area and has lived in Ladysmith for 20

years. Sharyl’s job functions will include adminis-

tering and ensuring compliance of various human

resources plans and procedures for all company

personnel. She will also assist with implementing

the facility’s Quality Management Plan and will

transition into participating and/or facilitating

Quality Teams.

Glenn Sokolowski

My name is Glenn Sokolowski and I am the new Director

of Maintenance at the Ladysmith Care Community. My

previous work experience includes working as a custom

cabinetmaker at a local store fixture company, a mechanical

design drafter/detailer in engineering in Ladysmith and Eau

Claire, and a Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

(WITC) Instructor in the Mechanical Design Technology

program at Rice Lake, WI. My wife, LuAnne, and I have

been blessed with a family of five children and have seven

grandchildren and in my spare time, I enjoy playing guitar

and singing with friends at Hope Lutheran Church and the

nursing home. I especially enjoy quiet evening walks with

my wife. Finally, I am continuing studies toward a Master

of Divinity degree, which will lead to ordained ministry.

Summer 2013

Certified Nursing Assistant II Program The second step in the Ladysmith Care Community’s Clinical Ladder Ladysmith Care Campus is committed to retaining certified nursing assistants by increasing

involvement, improving technical skills, and with monetary compensation.

A Clinical Ladder approach provides an advancement process to motivate and reward professional

CNAs in the clinical setting. A Certified Nursing Assistant becomes a CNA II upon successful

completion of the CNA Technical Training Program which takes place over a six-month period.

CNA IIs are held to a higher standard. CNA IIs are expected to utilize their C.N.A. training --

being able to deal with non-routine situations; master technical skills; be able to see the “bigger”

picture; be able to prioritize with minimal assistance; and have good organizational skills as well as

mentor future nursing assistants.

Qualifying staff members are invited to apply after six months of continued employment.

The following Ladysmith Care Community is proud to present staff members who completed the

program this spring:

Deb Arvidson, CNA II Katie Danielson, CNA II Dana Gudis, CNA II Rachel Moser, CNA II

Congratulations on your achievement!

Alzheimer’s Association Meetings Each program begins at 5:00PM

Wednesday, July 31st (1 hour) “Know the 10 Warning Signs”

Wednesday, August 28th (1 hour)

“The Basics”

Wednesday, September 25th (2 hours) “Caregiver Stress: Take Care of Yourself”

Wednesday, November 13th;

Wednesday, November 20th; and Wednesday, November 27th

“Living with Alzheimers - For Caregivers. Midstage”

(each session is 2 hours)

Ladysmith Care Community

Upcoming Activities

August 9 - Trip to the Rusk County Fair

September 7 - Grandparents' Day Celebration

Open House 1-3 PM in the Cameo Room

October 31 - Halloween

Trick or Treating 4-7PM

November 11 - Veteran's Day Program

2PM in the Cameo Room

December 5 - Holly Tea

1-3 PM Open house craft and bake sale

December 24 - Resident Christmas Party

1PM in the Cameo Room

Ladysmith Care Community Has New Altar The new chapel in the Ladysmith Care Community now has a new altar, built

by Jim Effertz. Jim is a talented craftsman and cabinetmaker who enjoys challenging and unique woodworking projects. He was asked by Fr. Chris Kemp to

make an altar for the new chapel. Jim designed the dimensions of the altar by consulting with administrator Mike Kelley and activity director Kara Douglass, to determine the specific needs and measurements of the altar. He developed the

plans and began to create. The altar is made of red oak and is built on casters for easy movement. Side altars were built off of the main altar to display memorial pictures to honor

residents of the Ladysmith Care Community who have passed away. Jim hand carved a cross made of black ash which is centered on the front of the main altar.

The interior is lined with shelves to store hymn books, music and spiritual artifacts used for services. It took Jim three weeks to complete the piece. He volunteered his time and used supplies that he had on hand. Lamperts and Dave

Lane donated some plywood for the project. Other materials needed were purchased by the facility.

Fr. Chris Kemp led the dedication ceremony for the new altar at the Knights of Columbus meeting in July. Members of the Knights of Columbus and residents of the Ladysmith Care Community attended the ceremony. Jim was honored for his

dedication and support to our community by volunteering his time and talents and giving of himself where he sees the need. Joe Baye recognized Jim as a “top notch community member in every way”. He is a retired teacher and has been a

member of the Knights of Columbus for over 30 years. Jim is creative and has designed other unique and admired pieces where there was a need. He built the

tabernacle for the Adoration room and designed a stain glass window decoration that is lit at all times for Our

Lady of Sorrows Church. He has

built furniture and made board games for family

and friends. The Knights of Columbus hold

their monthly meetings in the

Cameo room of the Ladysmith Care Community

so that members who are residents of the Ladysmith

Care Community can attend meet-

ings.

Esther Rands trying to find life. Pearl Sampson planting and watering.

Ray Wetterling showing off what

he planted.

Clara Teele watering plants with a coffee cup.

Romney Brown and Sandy Brand work in the

background.

Doris Erickson planting pansies.

RECOGNITION PROGRAM -By Cathy Haupert, TDC

On July 23rd, 2013, Ladysmith Care Community held their quarterly staff recognition. All employees were

invited to share the achievement of the certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and caregivers in achieving the

facility’s educational goals.

The maintenance of vital care-giving skills as well as the promotion of personal and professional growth is part of

the mission of the Skills Lab Program. This Program for continuing education and evaluation began in 2001 at

Ladysmith Nursing Home and Lake Manor.

Today it has reached over 60 certified nursing assistants and caregiver staff members on a one-on-one basis

during the testing/evaluation months held three times a year. The scheduled hour-long Skills Lab In-Services

are educational, interactive and sometimes very entertaining. Make-up for those employees remaining in the

resident areas include: written material covering skills to be maintained, enhanced or new ones, a quiz to verify

material is understood, and written comments from the Training and Development Coordinator.

Through this process of education and evaluation, staff members are encouraged to grow. As an educator with

many years of experience working with elderly residents and working alongside many fantastic, very caring

nursing assistants, I have seen that support and guidance improve care.

The final goal is being a very competent and professional caregiving group of staff members.

Mike and Cheryl Kelley, Administrators of the Campus facilities, helped to recognize all staff members for their

individual and unique contribution to the care of the residents in the various households of Ladysmith Care

Campus.

Skills Lab Topics covered included: “Prevent Abuse/Workplace Violence”, “ Care of Skin and It’s Issues”, “ Dental

Hygiene”, and Fire /Disaster and Safety”. The CNAs that have met the Skills Lab Program requirements for

Excellence received a “Commitment to Excellence” pin, a certificate, and a monetary reward with a rose (if

eligible).

SKILLS LABS Excellence Ladysmith Care Community

Excellence Lake Manor

A Five Year Recognition Shadow Box –for displaying the numerous Recognition pins she has earned - was given

to Stacy Krajewski, CNA II, who provides cares at the Minor Manor Adult Home. Congratulations!

Deb Arvidson Kristen Beck Erin Becket Heidi Birdsill Jasmine Blair

Sandra Brand Judy Briggs Katie Danielson Christiann Droese Dawn Fifield

Daryll Frankforth Dana Gudis Connie Gudis Kayla Gudis Greg Huftel

Jessica Huftel Tracy Johnson Michele Mataczynski Sam Minder Sheryll Moffitt

Kim Mogensen Rachel Moser Debbie Nelson Peggy Nelson Margie Novak

Becky Olsen Monica Resop Patty Reynolds Tina Russell Lisa Schwaller

Leeann Stevens Kathy Tipsin Danielle Maier Emily Jiskra Alyssa Nelson

Shelby Prince Bethany Schumacher Haley Stamper

Jami Eldridge Kitty Franck-Abel Brittany Hess Tricia Johnson Beth Jones

Stacy Krajewski Pam McGinn Mary Russell Michelle Sanderson Katrina Smith

Jessica Wisniewski

Darlene Ford Volunteer Spotlight

Darlene began volunteering at Ladysmith Care Community in February of 2012. During our first conversation, she shared that she had a close relationship with her godmother who resides in a nursing home. Visiting her godmother was a joy in her life. After her godmother passed away at age 100, there was a void in Darlene's heart that she wanted to fill. She wondered if there was a resident in our facility who would enjoy having a visitor. Darlene quickly developed friendships with many residents during her visits. Her warm, welcoming smile & conversation are uplifting to many. Two of our residents, Clara & Bev, have developed very close friendships with her. Clara shares "we're so close, we feel related! I enjoy being with Darlene, even if we just talk. We share the same interests, baking & flowers. She helps me write letters & organize my things." Bev shares, "Darlene is super nice, I took a liking to her right away. I can talk to her about anything; she's a very close friend. We hug when we see each other and when we say good bye".

Darlene & her husband Al moved to the Tony area in 2007 after retiring in 2006. Darlene lived in Milwaukee all of her life & worked for Delphi under General Motors. She was a "miscellaneous assembler" & worked in avionics, because of her soldering skills. Darlene worked under a microscope stringing wires (similar to a strand of hair) through memory cores, which were the size of specks of pepper in your hand. These memory circuit cards were used in F16 fighter planes, C4 military planes & commercial airlines for pilots to punch in data for flight destinations. After the avionic plant closed, she transferred to the automotive plant, assembling circuit cards for the electronic systems in cars & for NASCARs.

When she was working, Darlene had thoughts of volunteering in a nursing home or grade school when she retired. "The elderly have so much to offer. I enjoy listening to their stories & experiences & learn so much from them. A simple visit will put a smile on someone's face. Since I was little, it’s been natural for me to want to help others. It makes me feel that I'm needed & have a purpose. I feel that's what life is about. If we all would offer a simple gesture to help one another, life would be more pleas-ant for everyone".

Darlene enjoys helping in any way she can. Some of her past projects with resident friends have been: making cookies, planting flowers, going shopping, letter writing, laminating games, selling raffle tickets, making decorations, sorting and organizing, & fixing jewelry. She even thinks of little projects that her husband can do at home, like refinishing furniture.

Darlene's friendships have changed lives in a positive way for our residents at Ladysmith Care Community. Thank you Darlene for sharing your time with us!

(l-r) Clara Teele, Darlene Ford, and Bev Burkman

Ladysmith Care Community Training Workshop - Principle Centered Leadership and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Ladysmith Care Community presented a seven-hour workshop on Principle Centered Leadership and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The interactive workshop was held May 13, 2013 in the Cameo Room at Ladysmith Care Community’s main north entrance complex. Dr. Stephen R. Covey was a leading business consultant and co-chairman of the Franklin Covey Company and author of the books “Principle Centered Leadership” and “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”. These books were the basis from which this workshop was developed and were presented in alignment with the Mission and Vision of Ladysmith Care Community campus. The 7 Habits were presented individually along with principles, values/processes, character and personality/competence, three- person teaching, P/PC balance/effectiveness, and the emotional bank account. Some added fun and humor was had with PCL Jeopardy in both the morning and afternoon session, testing the knowledge learned. Fourteen team members from the Ladysmith Care Community completed the workshop conducted by Cheryl Kelley, Administrator and Catherine Haupert, RN, Training and Development Coordinator. Certificates will be awarded in the near future to the following team members: Nancy Anderson Tiffany Guthrie Noelle Prochaska Jessica Wisniewski Kristen Beck Tricia Johnson Leann Sauter-Johnson Rick Zahalka Jasmine Blair Samantha Minder LeeAnn Stevens Pam Gunderson Julie Olsen Becky Wallin

Pictured: (front l-r) Noelle Prochaska, LeeAnn Stevens, Jasmine Blair, Samantha Minder, Julie Olsen, Tiffany Guthrie, and

Kristen Beck. (back l-r) Richard Zahalka, Tricia Johnson, Leann Sauter-Johnson, Becky Wallin, Pam Gunderson, Jessica

Wisniewski, and Nancy Anderson.

Activity Programs: Seated (L-R) Juanita

DesJarlais, Elaine Armstrong, June Garstka,

Shirley Geier, and Jan Peterson.

Standing (L-R) Delores Busse, Janet Taylor,

Carol Lynne Arndt, Leonhard Kroll, Pat

Buchholz, and Darlene Ford.

Entertainment: Seated (L-R) Helen Gryga, Pat

Woeckener, Herbie Nordness, Gladys

Gunderson, and Georgi Anderson.

Standing (L-R) Frank Gryga, Al Woeckener,

John Terrill, Glenn Sokolowski, Don Busse,

Ken Lund, and Don Anderson.

Spiritual Needs: Seated (L-R) Janet Allard,

Helen Parker, Lewis Martin, Wilma Martin, and

Bonietta Bruner.

Middle Row: (L-R) Paula Bromley, Rita Stoll,

Pastor Les Parker, Bethyl Triplett, Mary Ann

Luplow, Linda Bandli, and Shirley Sorenson.

Back Row: (L-R) Pastor Jim Allard, Pastor Alvin

Stoll, Father Chris Kemp, Pastor Dwight Hanson,

Kelly Hanson, Pastor Leslie Schenk, and Pastor

David Smith.

LCC Family Council to Organize August 14

As the social worker at Ladysmith Care Community, one of my responsibilities is to promote

effective communication and stakeholder satisfaction. One way to open the door for both is through a

Family Council, which is comprised of families of our residents and coordinated by our staff. I will be

holding an organizational meeting for such a Council on Wednesday, August 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the

LCC Cameo Room, and I hope you will attend.

I foresee a Family Council as a means to share ways to improve our campus community for our

residents, whom I view as our primary stakeholders. I would also like to extend a Council’s purpose

to that of support for each other at times that can prove difficult in the life of a family. I view educa-

tion as a source of support and propose that we also use this Council as an avenue to learn from not

only each other but area resources. The topics are endless: dementia care, Medicaid applications, resi-

dent rights, and gradual dose reductions of medications, just to name a few.

Although I will be available to coordinate our Family Council, I would like it to be driven by

our families’ interests and issues of importance. Thus, I urge you to attend this first meeting so we can

get the ball rolling down an effective path.

As a family member of a resident, you give every day to assure that your loved one receives the

best care possible. Whether you think so or not, your input is always valuable, and I appreciate it.

Please know that your views will be just as important in a Family Council setting, and give this a try.

See you August 14th,

Nancy Anderson, LCC Social Worker

Admissions

Merle Blanchfield

Annmarie Darling

Victoria Kinnear

Eugene Lendl

Dorothy Miller

Harold Monson

Ruth Neisler

Dorothy Otto

Maurice Rands

Mildred Sidenbender

Adeline Sprang

Alyce Stine

Discharges

Sharon Freemire

Marion Hilten

Maurice Rands

Mildred Sidenbender

Adeline Sprang

Alyce Stine

Our Sympathy

Edna Duzy

Amy Fedde

Joseph Kroll

Bernice Parmley

Helen Potter

Betty Toutant

Clorus Valentine

John Wiemer

Ladysmith Care Community

Admissions

Sharon Freemire

Norman Wicke

Discharge

Brenda Mikkelsen

Dorothy Otto

Lake Manor

Resident Spotlight

Esther Larsen Rands

Esther Larsen Rands was born on June 9, 1923 in a house with a dirt floor in rural Ladysmith. Her mother, Elsine

Sorenson/Lundergard (name changed on the boat to America), came to America from Denmark. Her father, Frank Larsen, was

born in America after his parents came from Denmark. Her parents were dairy farmers.

Esther was one of five children. Her oldest sibling ("Our Darling") died at birth. Her older brother, Roy Larsen, passed

away in 1998. Esther has two younger sisters, Elsie Larson & Ione Stark.

Esther attended school through the 8th grade in Ladysmith. When she was 13 she moved to Chicago and worked as a

nanny for 3 months. She hitchhiked home! When she returned she worked in a factory making engine parts during the war. At

age 19, she enlisted in the Women's Army Corp (WAC). She went to boot camp in Georgia, and then off to Europe, serving in

France and England, chauffeuring a Colonel. This gave her access to a jeep that led to "many extra-circular outings". Esther

and her cohorts took a memorable adventure ride through the Stonehenge area one late evening and she remembers it being

"just beautiful". While she was there, she also toured Holland, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Italy & Austria. Later in life,

Esther brought her two sisters to Denmark to see their heritage as well. While they were there they also visited Norway and

Sweden.

Esther also worked for the railroad. Her job was switching out cars on the night shift. Thinking about the "hobo train

hoppers" kept her "scared spit-less"

Esther met her husband to be, Maurice "Knute" Rands when he came to her home with a group of girls. She "stole him

away" from one of the girls in the group. They married on November 2, 1946 when Esther was 23 years old. Unable to have

children of their own, Knute & Esther adopted a girl and & a boy, Susan & Mark. While Mark had mumps, Esther contracted

mumps from him. Amazingly, this effected her in such a way that she was now able to bear children. Thus Bill & Mary were

born. Esther & Knute were also foster parents to Mary Ann for 12 years. Esther now has 8 grandchildren & 3 great grandchil-

dren.

Esther can be described with many words: "Homemaker": loved to cook, bake, sew, entertain, always created "home" for

all; "Friend" of many: always had a meal, flowers & time to share; "Servant": served our country during WWII; "Faithful":

member of Hope Lutheran Church, active in "circle" & HLCW (Hope Lutheran Church Women), taught Sunday school for

many, many years; "Gardener": huge vegetable & flower gardens (always in competition with her older brother as to who had

the tallest corn!); "Artist": painted 100s of pictures (mostly oils, but some watercolors). Ester took 1 painting lesson, then she

was self-taught. She traveled the country looking for covered bridges, barns and nature/life scenery to get inspiration for a

picture to paint. Many of her paintings grace the hallways of Ladysmith Care Community, Lake Manor & area homes. Ester’s

other hobbies are hunting, fishing, and reading.

Esther with her granddaughters

Holly, Rachel, and Sara at the

Mothers’ Day Tea Party.

Stay Cool

Getting Too Hot Can Be Dangerous

Many people love the warm summer months. But hot and humid days can sometimes

be dangerous. It’s not good for the body to be too hot for too long. Too much heat can

damage your brain and other organs. It’s important to keep your cool when the days

are hot.

Your body has its own natural cooling system. Sweating is key to cooling when hot

weather or exercise causes your body temperature to climb. When sweat dries, it

carries heat away from your body’s surface and lowers your temperature. When

sweating isn’t enough to help you cool down, you’re at risk for a heat-related illness

called hyperthermia.

Hyperthermia can happen to anyone. Older people, infants and young children, and

people who are ill, obese or on certain medications are especially at risk. These

people may be more sensitive to the effects of extreme heat and less likely to sense or

respond to changes in temperature.

“High temperatures can cause various organs within the body not to function

optimally,” says Dr. Marie Bernard, deputy director of NIH’s National Institute on

Aging. Excess body heat can stress the heart and harm the brain. It might even lead to

a coma.

Hyperthermia can cause several heat-related illnesses, ranging from mild to serious. These include heat cramps, heat edema, heat

exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat cramps are the painful tightening of muscles in your stomach, arms or legs. If you have heat cramps, find a way to cool your

body and be sure to drink plenty of fluids. Heat edema is a swelling in your ankles and feet when you get hot. Elevating your legs

should help. If that doesn’t work fairly quickly, check with a health professional.

Heat exhaustion is a warning that your body can no longer keep itself cool. You might feel dizzy, thirsty, weak, uncoordinated and

nauseated. Your skin might feel cold and clammy, and you may have a rapid pulse. If this happens, drink plenty of fluids and rest in

a cool place. If you’re not careful, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke.

Heat stroke is a life-threatening form of hyperthermia that occurs when your body temperature reaches 104° Fahrenheit or more.

Heat stroke can lead to confusion, fainting, staggering, strange behavior or dry, flushed skin. Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

“If you and a loved one are at a picnic, for example, and it’s very hot and humid that day, and they start complaining of being dizzy

or seem disoriented, you need to be very concerned,” says Bernard. “You need to get them into a cool place, put cool compresses on

their neck and wrists, and call 911.”

Air conditioning is the best way to protect against hyperthermia. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to places that are cool on hot

and humid days. Try community centers, shopping malls, movie theaters, libraries or the homes of friends and family.

Heat-related illness is preventable. Still,

hundreds of deaths from extreme heat events

occur in the United States each year. It’s

important to be aware of who’s at greatest risk

so you can take steps to help beat the heat.

Newsinhealth.nih.gov

Keeping Cool

Get out of the sun and into a cool place.

Drink plenty of liquids, especially water. Avoid drinks that contain alcohol.

Limit use of the oven if you don’t have air conditioning.

Dress for the weather. Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.

Shower, bathe or sponge off with cool water.

Cover windows with shades, blinds or curtains during the hottest part of the

day.

If you need help paying your electric bills to run an air conditioner, visit

www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/resource/liheap-brochures

Ladysmith Care Community

1001 East 11th Street North Ladysmith, WI 54848

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July 5 Norma Martt 17 Doris Mansky 19 Dorothy Miller 21 Ruth Burch 22 Melvin Theilig 27 Dorothy Andres 27 Lillian Klake 28 James Weisenberger

August 9 Wilma Kelley 18 Dewayne Galetka 23 Kathryn Kelly

September 4 Eugene Lendl 7 Roberta Fecteau 10 Sadie Gostovich 17 Lydia Martin 17 Devan Paul

July 1 Judy Briggs 1 Gene James 3 Kaitlyn Alberson 3 Daryll Frankforth 4 Theresa Makowski 5 June Fasbender 5 Michael Peggar 9 Jade Effertz 12 Nancy Anderson 14 Michael Denny 18 Betty DesJarlais 18 Tricia Johnson 18 Jack Zupan 24 Maria Fairbert

25 Michael Kelley 27 Glenn Sokolowski 31 Erin Beckett 31 Donald Redwine August 2 Michele Meyers 2 Miles Seymour 5 Heidi Birdsill 5 Jasmine Blair 11 Charles Hyde 12 Brittany Sokolowski 16 Anette Ludvigsen 18 Donna McGinn 18 Becky Wallin

20 Michelle Sanderson 22 Pamela Gunderson 22 Kimberly LaPorte 23 Heidi Gasior 25 Ashli Harbes 31 Rodney Becker 31 Georgia Bullard 31 Julie Olsen September 1 Debra Nelson 1 Tina Russell 3 Emily Jiskra 5 Patricia Reynolds 6 Jim Kahl

8 Marshall O’Leary 13 Donald Dutkiewicz 18 Gary Purgett 24 Kitty Franck-Abel 26 Erica Webster 28 Katrina Smith