Pines of Sarasota Foundation

Newsletter

January Edition2013

Pines…65 years of Caring for our Community's seniorsHow do you do it? I never knew!

These are the 2 comments I hear most frequently when people talk about Pines.

So, we are rolling out this newsletter, as we enter our 65th year of serving our community, as a means to better communicate and respond to those two remarks …

I never knew…Pines provides pre-school childcare right on our campus. From 6 weeks to 4-5 years old, 50 plus little ones, children and grandchildren of our staff and those of families in our community, are here five days a week. And the intergenerational activities…you've got to see for yourself the expressions on both our residents and little ones to appreciate the impact of offering this unique service…

From short term and outpatient rehabilitation to an outstanding Educational Institute DVDs on Alzheimer caregiving, through this newsletter we hope to share some of the day-to-day services offered to the families in our community.

How do you do it?How is Pines able to offer the same level of quality, compassionate assisted living, skilled nursing and Alzheimer's/dementia care to residents, even to those who have outlived their financial resources, at a time of dramatic reduction of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements?

Through the generosity of our community; through gifts to our Pines Foundation.Whether it's through a bequest or a donation, your annual support makes all the difference in the world.

As you read this newsletter, please, let us know what you think. I invite you to offer suggestions, share stories and ask questions relating to senior care issues.

Even if you don't have questions today, please, share your email address so we can reduce the cost of printing/mailing and simply email our newsletter to you.

Email me at: ecrawford@pinesfoundtion.orgThank you for caringEstelle

Pines’ First $1m DonorTaking the Lead In Alzheimer’s Care5 Questions for JOEL

Wit & WisdomOur Two Virginia’sMedicare Dilemma

Pines' First Outright $1m DonorIn 2005, George Manser was introduced to Pines of Sarasota by a friend who happened to be on the Board of Directors. After touring the facility and learning what we do, George was so impressed he too became a board member. Since that time, George and his wife Jeanne have become benefactors, helping Pines to accomplish much in the way of serving our residents and our community. Last year, they decided

When asked why they continue to support Pines of Sarasota, George said, “Everyone has to make their own decision as to where their prime philanthropic efforts will be channeled. For our gift, we wanted to set an example — to support this rehab center — but also to make a statement that would inspire others to do the same. This was money well spent. Though we support many causes, this is a much higher priority for us — it saves lives. It changes lives.”

FACTOIDS

50/5 - More than 50% of Pines staff have worked here for 5 years or more; 20% for 10 or more years; Pines has dedicated staff

Taking The Lead In Alzheimer's CareLosing someone to Alzheimer's is like taking pieces away from a beautiful and complex puzzle. Remove one or two pieces and it doesn't spoil the overall image. Removing piece after piece over a prolonged period and the beautiful picture, the beautiful life, becomes unrecognizable.People are living longer and the number of people with Alzheimer's is on the rise.

For families, the result is an emotional and financial burden that is difficult to bear.

Pines is here to help! If Alzheimer's strikes someone you love, you can turn

to us, for care, advice and even training. It's why community support — your support — is so vital to us and to those in our care.

Throughout our campus, and especially in our 42-bed secured Garden Memory Unit, residents are cared for by professionals who offer comfort and dignity while providing therapies that help minds and bodies continue to work.

JoAnn Westbrook, Director of our Pines Education Insti tute, partners with international Alzheimer's trainer, Teepa Snow, to produce specialty Alzheimer's caregiving DVDs. These videos are being sold worldwide, teaching at-home and professional caregivers.

Pines is making a real difference in Alzheimer's care, not just here in Sarasota, but all over the world. To learn more about how Pines is leading the way in Alzheimer's care, and how you can help, call us today at 955 -6293 o r v i s i t us on l i ne a t www.pinesofsarasota.org.

to make Pine's first $1 million outright gift!

“There are many worthy causes that enhance our quality of life and are important to our community,” George said, in a recent interview, “but Pines of Sarasota is different. Pines literally saves lives. When we saw the kind of wonderful work they do, Jeanne and I made Pines of Sarasota a priority.”

If Pines is saving lives, George and Jeanne are certainly changing lives. When our staff saw the need for a new and advanced rehabilitation facility, the Mansers generously donated the funds needed to create the Manser Rehabilitation Center.“Not only does the Manser Rehab Center provide amazing care, but it helps Pines of Sarasota with income that is not Medicare or Medicaid related,” George said. The Manser Rehab Center accepts private patients that could go anywhere, but opt to come here. Many more people are referred to us by physicians who choose the Manser Rehab Center for their patients.

Pines of Sarasota 2013 Board of DirectorsGeorge R. Manser, ChairmanKraig H. Koach, Esq.,Vice ChairmanJpan S. Geyer, 2nd Vice ChairmanBruce G. Glazener, SecretaryJohn B. Davidson, Assistant SecretaryCarl G. Smith, CPA, TreasurerJ.R. Wells Purmort, Immediate Past ChairJohn Overton, CEO

Board MembersPeter AbbottKimberly BleachMarjorie BroughtonHoward G. Crowell, Jr Todd K. Horiuchi, MDJoyce A. Johnson, RNJohn LaCivitaMelissa Lerner, RNLarry Schaper

5 Questions For A Rehabilitation Staff Super Star - JOEL AMISTOSO

BACK IN THE GAME: Anyone who has ever suffered an injury or required surgery can tell you how important rehabilitation is to getting back in the game. Here at Pines, we help hundreds of people get back on their feet — literally! Pines offers residential and outpatient rehabilitation services through two on-campus centers. The

newest is a state-of-the-art, 4,000 sq. ft. facility opened just last year.

Question 1. What kind of injuries do you typically treat?Here at Pines, we typically care for people who have had some kind of mobility, speech or orthopedic injury or impairment resulting from falls, joint replacements, auto accidents or stroke. We also treat neurologic and cardio-pulmonary cases.

FACTOIDS

400 - Pines is one of the County's largest nonprofit employers with nearly 400 staff

Wit & WisdomOn the afternoon of October 30th, Pines of Sarasota Foundation put on its 3rd Annual Wit & Wisdom of Aging Luncheon at Michael's on East. It was a day when philanthropists, Pines family members and a concerned community dined together and shared a little food for thought regarding ongoing care for our seniors.

Sharing their thoughts on the Wit and Wisdom of Aging was a panel of celebrity guests, including: Tony Jacklin, Champion of the US Open and British Open; Jack Perkins, award-winning journalist; and Sandra Washington, TV host. Teri Hansen, CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation, moderated the event with great eloquence.

The event opened with a newly produced

video, The Magic of Pines, which featured a Bogie “like” detective helping a concerned daughter find the right place for her mother in the early stages of dementia.

The 2011, Wit & Wisdom luncheon was recognized by the Sarasota Herald Tribune's Readers' Choice Awards as a Finalist for “Best Local Fundraising Event” of the year. This year's event was an even greater success! There were 350 attendees and 179 donors who contributed to our match.

Question 2. Tell us about the Pines Rehab staff?Our staff is amazing. We have 10 full-time physical, occupational and speech therepist as well as a number of highly trained therapy assistants and technicians. The most important thing to know about our staff is they all care deeply about the patients we serve.

Question 3. Does Pines assist patients with transportation?At Pines, we do everything possible to make rehab accessible and beneficial for our patients. That includes providing FREE transportation to and from our two Therapy Centers. As long as patients reside within our geographic service area, we will pick them up and take them home.

Question 4. You help people everyday, but can you tell us about a specific case where you truly made a difference in someone's quality of life?We received a patient that other rehab facilities had turned down, because the person's rehab potential was poor and because of the complexity of treatment. The patient needed 4-5 people to assist with bed to chair transfer. Pines therapists worked with the patient daily and encouraged him to work through his therapies. That patient is now living at home and walking independently with bilateral forearm crutch. This patient is enjoying life again with families and friends.

Question 5. Why choose Pines for rehab?Pines rehabilitation services are rated #

___ and certified _______. Patient satisfaction surveys consistently put us ___% We accept Medicare, ____ etc. payments. As a charitable nonprofit organization, we are committed to getting you well ahead of making a profit! Ask your doctor how you could benefit from our superior care.

Pines of Sarasota Foundation 2013 Board of Trustees

Michael R. Pender, Jr., ChairmanSean McHale, SecretaryThomas Baker, TreasurerEstelle Crawford, Foundation President

Board MembersKim BaldStewart BittermanRichard Gans, Esq.Karin A. Grablin, CPA, CFPBerryman "Bus" T. LonginoEddie MortonGloria MossMarjorie A. Peter

FACTOIDS

$7 Million Pines Foundation's assets total $7 million due to g e n e r o u s a n n u a l a n d planned gifts

ART OF PINES - OUR TWO VIRGINIA'S

“Geraniums” by Virginia Peck

This vibrant expression of art entitled

“Geraniums” is a typical example of Virginia

Peck's amazing and vibrant style. She is

without doubt an amazing talent! Although

Virginia majored in painting at the University

of Illinois, she went on to pursue a career in

law and continued with painting as a hobby. Now,

she takes every opportunity at Pines to join

whatever forum medium of art we offer and brings

her colorful and effortless endeavors to the class.

Virginia has been a Pines family member since

2005 and lives in the Veranda skilled nursing

facility with peers that look up to her as a friend

and an example.

“Roses in Bloom” by Virginia Herbert

Painted with flare and beauty in the classic French

impressionist style, “Roses in Bloom” by Virginia

Herbert reflects the energy and vibrancy of the

artist. Virginia recently settled into life at our

Veranda skilled nursing facility. Virginia has been

encouraged by the Pines Rehabilitation and

nursing staff as well as by the Activities team to

pursue her talent for art and to try her hand at

other creative endeavors. Born in Little Falls, NY

and having a long career as an administrative

assistant, Virginia only realized her talents here at

Pines in the last few years. Not having painted

before, Virginia was delighted with the outcome

and the realization that her talents are very

much alive!

“Art is just one of the many ways our

Activities Team meets the social,

psychological, spiritual, and leisure needs

of all of our residents.”

Kimberly O'Toole, CTRS

Pines of Sarasota, Director of Activities

Solving The Medicare Dilemma.

In 1970, just five years after its

inception, Medicare had more than 20

million beneficiaries. Today, Medicare

insures more than 48 million, and that

number is expected to top 77 million

by 2030.

The problem is this: As people live

longer, the number of those who retire

and/or are eligible for Medicare

grows, leaving fewer younger workers

paying into the Medicare system.

(Specifically, by the year 2030, nearly

20% of all Americans will be eligible

for Medicare.) This imbalance is

leading the Federal Government to cut

reimbursements for nursing homes

such as Pines to keep Medicare from

going bankrupt. Certainly, Medicare

will continue to be provided for our

seniors, but to what extent is uncertain.

Here at Pines of Sarasota, we are feeling

the pinch of these cuts, but thanks to an

amazingly supportive and generous

community, we have been able to

continue caring for our seniors without

cutting services.

The solution is clear: Charitable support

through the Pines Foundation is critical to

keep our senior services strong.

Additionally, action has to be taken NOW

to protect this vital program and it's

going to require bipartisan support in

Washington to get it done.

Upon signing into law the legislation that

created Medicare in 1965, President

Lyndon B. Johnson was quoted as saying:

“No longer will older Americans be

denied the healing miracle of modern

medicine. No longer will illness crush

and destroy the savings they have so

carefully put away over a lifetime so

they might enjoy dignity in their later

years. No longer will young families

see their own incomes, and their own

hopes, eaten away simply because

they are carrying out their deep moral

obligations to their parents, and to

their uncles, and to their aunts . . . No

longer will this nation refuse the hand

of justice to those who have given a

lifetime of service and wisdom and

labor to the progress of this

progressive country.”

Your support of our Pines Foundation will help keep these words true!