Dear residents and families, May is National Older Americans Month, and this year the theme is Engage at Every Age. According to the Administration on Aging, the theme emphasizes the importance of taking part in activities that can enrich your physical mental and emotional well-being. It’s also a reminder that older adults can truly make a difference throughout our community! This month – and every other month – we hope you take advantage of all the engaging activities Heritage has to offer, from the exercise programs that promote physical wellness and the outings that encourage social connectedness to the intergenerational activities that allow you to share your wisdom with the next generation. You’re never too old (or too young) to get involved, get active and get engaged! Check the May calendar for opportunities! Sincerely,

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The Heritage Senior Living Mission: To provide the highest standard while protecting, cherishing, and dignifying the knowledge, value, and joy of

our respected residents.

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Heritage Newsletter

Letter from the Director

Resident Recognition Cludia Tusler

Claudia is a Memory Care resident at Heritage. When she was in high school, she came first in the state for playing piano! Claudia also exercises regularly and loves to lift weights to stay healthy. She used to be a nurse and was part of the team that completed Madison’s first cardiac transplant. She has 3 children and also enjoys doing the Jitterbug and sewing.

Adrianne Stupar

May 2018

Adrianne Stupar Interim Executive Director

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Our Quality Promise to You

Kristina Schelive, LPN Wellness Director

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: quality@heritageal.com

A Message from the Wellness Nurse

A Message from Culinary

Heidi Richardson Culinary Director

Inflammation is a primary component of many diseases – from arthritis and cancer to heart disease and depression. Reducing inflammation can dramatically improve quality of life – and may be as simple as a change in diet. Avoid foods that contain refined carbohydrates (like white bread and pastries), as well as fried foods, red meat and soda. These foods can make inflammation worse.

Take a Stand Against Arthritis

Reduce Inflammation through a Healthy Diet

Eat plenty of fruits. Berries are a great option for reducing inflammation, as are oranges and cherries. Grab some leafy greens. Add some spinach, kale or collard greens to your diet to help protect the body from inflammatory proteins. Spice things up with garlic, turmeric and rosemary. These seasonings have strong anti-inflammatory properties, in addition to boosting flavor.

Opt for low-sugar yogurt. Yogurt promotes good gut bacteria, which, in turn, helps decrease inflammation.

May is National Arthritis Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to take a look at this painful condition, which affects 1 in every 5 adults. Arthritis isn’t a single disease, but actually includes over 100 types of joint conditions. Osteoarthritis is the most common type and involves a loss of cartilage, meaning bone rubs against bone, causing pain and stiffness. In addition to medications from your doctor, there are a variety of ways to manage your

condition on your own. Stay active. Although it may be painful, moderate activity is important for strengthening the muscles that support your joints and helping maintain range of motion. Walking and yoga are two good options because they’re low-impact. (Check with your doctor before starting any new exercise regime.) Make sure you’re getting enough sleep. Not getting enough rest can worsen pain and fatigue.

Use hot or cold therapy to control pain. Cold reduces swelling and numbs nerves, while heat relaxes muscles and increases circulation.

Katina Shoates Resident Assistant

Welcome Katina Shoates, our new Resident Assistant

This month, we are pleased to introduce Katina, our newest Assisted Living resident assistant. Katina has four children, aged 26, 20 and twin 13-year-olds! One of Katina’s favorite things to do outside of work is sing. She sings gospel music with End Time Ministries International. Katina says she loves working with both residents and her co-

workers here! She likes hearing our residents’ stories and seeing all their different personalities. Katina appreciates the teamwork that her job requires and likes working alongside and being able to rely upon her fellow resident assistants. Welcome to Heritage, Middleton Katina! We’re happy to have you here.

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 608-831-7004.

Lucky Goode Resident Assistant

Supervisor

If you don’t already know Lucky, she is one of our resident assistant supervisors here. She’s been at Heritage for five years and currently works with our Memory Care residents. Lucky’s favorite part of her job is spending time with the residents. She is expecting her second child this month! She has a daughter, who is 8, and is eagerly anticipating her first son.

Lucky Goode, Resident Assistant Supervisor

Staff Updates

Staff Member Spotlight

Body Mechanics 5/1/18 Ways to promote proper body mechanics. Infection Prevention 5/15/18 How to prevent infections in our residents. Peri Care 5/29/18 Proper bathing procedures.

In her free time, she enjoys shopping for clothes and shoes as well as eating her favorite food, tacos!

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Our residents enjoyed a special visit from the Monona Senior Chorus on May 21. The large chorus had over 25 members, including musicians who played the fiddle, flute, piano and saxophone. The chorus sang some old favorites, some classics, and some songs that were just plain fun for our residents to start their weekend with.

Above: The Monona Senior Chorus serenades Mary, Vic, and Richard with a hilarious song from the show “Hee Haw”.

Above: Veronica, Ken, Gail and Claudia dance with roving members of the chorus. Right: Residents enjoy a song accompanied by piano, flute and fiddle players.

Last Month in Pictures

Story Time with Coral

On March 24, residents got to experience some emphatic storytelling with Coral. Everyone was dancing and laughing before they made bird feeders together.

Left: Residents and families listen intently to Coral’s story. Above: Coral dances as she tells a story about a bunny.

Last Month in Pictures

Resident Birthdays Welcome to our New Residents!

William Walker Carol Fogarty

Beverly K. 5/5 Shirley Rauch 5/7 Florence S. 5/10 Rosita Cid 5/11

Rob Gibson 5/11

Deb S. 5/19 Julie A. 5/21 Dan B. 5/22 Alice T. 5/24

Terri Wegerle 5/25

Pet Therapy Visit

We love our regular visits with pet therapy dog Harper Lee and area children!

Right: Jean, Artha Jean and Veronica watch as some children rub Harper Lee’s belly. Far right: Karen is excited to see Harper Lee.

Gallery Night on Friday, May 4, from 4-7 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Saturday, May 5, from 2-4 p.m.

Mother’s Day Memories on Sunday, May 13, from 2-4 p.m.

Culinary Meeting on Wednesday, May 23, at 6 p.m.

Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 28, from 2-4 p.m.

For more information or to RSVP to an event, contact our community at 608-831-7004.

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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)!