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Explore one of the seven dimensions of wellbeing
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When talking about wellbeing, there is more to the topic than just physical activity and healthy eating. At Cedar Community, we strive to support the seven core areas of wellbeing: emotional, environmental, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational. We will explore these seven areas through education, programs, and resources.
Social wellbeing and you
At Cedar Community, being social is key to wellbeing! From the time you’re born, your relationships help you learn to navigate the world. You learn how to interact with others, express yourself, and be a part of di erent communities from those around you. Positive social habits can help you build support systems and stay healthier mentally and physically. Here are some tips to enhance your social wellbeing:
Make connections
Social connections help protect health and lengthen life. Scientists are nding that our links to others can have powerful e ects on our health. Statistics show that social connections increase longevity. Whether with family, friends, neighbors, romantic partners, or others, social connections are key to our wellbeing. Here are some examples to help you work on connecting: · Take a class or try something new. · Participate in community events. · Volunteer at a school, library, or other community business.
Take care of yourself while caring for others
Many of us will end up becoming a caregiver at some point in our lives. The stress and strain of caregiving can take a toll on your health. It’s important to nd ways to care for your health while caring for others. Depending on your circumstances, some self-care strategies may be di cult to carry out. Choose options that work for you. Some suggestions: · Keep up with your interests and hobbies when you can. · Ask for help from others to give yourself a break, even if it is to run a few errands. · Join a caregiver’s support group.
Get active together
Where you live or work can have a big impact on how much you move and even how much you weigh. Being active with others in your community can have a positive e ect on your health habits and create opportunities to connect. Here are some ways you can be active: · Walk with friends/family to pass the time and make social connections. · Consider joining an exercise group or try out a new one you are not in. · Participate in planning e orts toward community physical activity such as new sidewalks or equipment.
Build healthy relationships
Strong, healthy relationships are important throughout your life—they can impact your mental and physical wellbeing. At any age you can learn ways to improve your relationships. It’s important to know what a healthy relationship looks like and how to keep your connections supportive. Here are some ways to build those healthy relationships: · Listen to others without judgement or blame. · Be caring and empathetic.
Wishing you more social wellbeing this spring!
Source: nih.gov
Cedar Community named among the best nursing homes by U.S. News & World Report
Cedar Community is proud to announce they have received recognition as one of the Best Nursing Homes for 2021-2022 by U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in healthcare ranking. This is the fourth year Cedar Community has received this ranking. Out of over 15,000 nursing homes nationwide, in every state, Cedar Community earned the status of “High Performing,” the highest possible rating, for short-term rehabilitation.
U.S. News gives the designation of Best Nursing Home only to those organizations who satisfy U.S. News’ assessment of the appropriate use of key services and consistent performance in quality measures. Assessments of services include categories such as registered nurse sta ng, physical therapist sta ng, consistent nurse sta ng, prevention of falls, patients able to return home, and patient-centered rehabilitation therapy. This year’s methodology included an emphasis on safety and COVID-19, u, and pneumonia vaccination rates.
“We are proud of the quality of patient-centered care we provide at Cedar Community and the compassion, dedication, and skill of our team members. Continually monitoring and focusing on quality improvements allows for greater patient outcomes and successful rehabilitation,” says Kelli DeRuyter, RN, BSN, NHA, administrator/ vice president of clinical services. “To achieve such a standard during a global pandemic—with all of the regulatory changes, sta ng crises, and anxieties that accompanied it—is truly a testament to the professionalism of our excellent team.”
Now in its 12th year, the U.S. News Best Nursing Homes ratings and pro les o er comprehensive information about care, safety, health inspections, sta ng, and more for nearly all of the nation’s 15,000-plus nursing homes. The Best Nursing Homes ratings re ect U.S. News’ exclusive analysis of publicly available data using a methodology de ned by U.S. News that evaluates factors that it has determined most greatly impact patient and resident care, safety, and outcomes.
The Best Nursing Home nder features ratings on both long-term and short-term care. To learn more, visit https://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes. These ratings provide guidance to help residents, families, and caregivers when they are researching the quality of nursing homes.
Becoming a champion for others
In March, Cedar Community hosted nearly 200 Washington County and greater Milwaukee-area business owners and professionals at a leadership event featuring seven-time U.S. National Boxing team member and champion, Héctor Colón. Colón chronicled his journey from the troubled streets of Southside Milwaukee, to the boxing ring and international stage, and now, to the boardroom—leading one of the region’s largest not-for-pro t corporations as president and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. His story reminded attendees that we can excel, inspire, and serve those in our community who need us. To be added to future leadership events, contact Sarah Malchow, vice president of development, 262.306.2104.
Trails team wins Volunteer Center Award
Congratulations to our Cedar Community trails team who received the Team Spirit Award as part of the Champions of Change Awards program presented by the Volunteer Center of Washington County. Winners were honored at a ceremony in February. We greatly appreciate all you do to maintain the trails on our 245-acre Cedar Lake Campus for all residents and guests to enjoy! Your dedication and commitment, even in the worst of weather, does not go unnoticed. You are a blessing to all who live and work at Cedar Community!
Cedar Community receives 2022 Customer Experience Award from Pinnacle Quality Insight
Cedar Community is proud to announce they are the recipient of Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2022 Customer Experience Award™. Qualifying for the award in the category of independent living, Cedar Community displays a continued dedication to providing best-in-class senior lifestyle services.
Amy Meyer, vice president of operations, describes receiving the award as an honor, stating, “We truly appreciate our team of Cedar Community Champions who are the heart of all we do—making a di erence in the lives of our residents every day by helping them fully enjoy, explore, and embrace life.”
Throughout its more than 68-year history of serving the community, Cedar Community has placed a strong emphasis on ensuring that the individual needs of every resident are met. Over the course of 2021, a sampling of Cedar Community’s residents and their families participated in monthly telephone interviews that included open-ended questions, as well the opportunity to rate Cedar Community in speci c categories.
Each month, Cedar Community gathered these real-time survey results to gain a better understanding of the residents’ needs and make improvements when necessary. By qualifying for the Pinnacle Customer Experience Award, Cedar Community has satis ed the rigorous demand of scoring in the top 15 percent of the nation across a 12-month average. To learn more, visit pinnacleqi.com/awards/the-recipients.
Choosing to take the next step
As a junior in high school, Jeanne Wood witnessed rsthand the generosity of William Koehl as he made a gift that would transform care of the aging in Washington County for generations to come. A bachelor farmer, Koehl generously donated over 80 acres to help establish Cedar Lake Home—a skilled nursing facility. From that inaugural gift, Cedar Community has grown to include four campuses, serving more than 900 residents.
Jeanne was impacted by the generosity, thoughtful planning, and the insight of Cedar Community to create a retirement community with multiple levels of care for seniors. Thirty-eight years after she married John, they moved her parents to Cedar Community—a place they both felt would be a good t someday for themselves. “We knew from experience Cedar Community was a great place to live, seeing it rsthand with my parents,” says Jeanne.
John and Jeanne Wood signed up for a Cedar Community independent living home in 1998 but were not planning to move until about 2007. “We had over 40 years’ worth of junk in our home in Milwaukee and we gured it would take that long to clear it out,” laughs John. In 2004, they began to think about moving sooner as homes were becoming more available at Cedar Community and they were close to nishing updates to their 86-year-old home in Milwaukee.
Life has been wonderful at Cedar Community for both John and Jeanne. They agree, “The neighbors are great. It’s like having a little family around you.” John and Jeanne are both musically gifted and have been actively involved in many musical activities—John lending his voice to the choir and Jeanne as an accomplished pianist. They also participate in the chimes group and even started a handbell choir when they moved in, with the assistance and guidance from Sherry McElhatton, Cedar Community musical therapist.
John was also involved, at one time, with the trails and prairie committee, helping control invasive plant species. “When we rst moved in I became chief exterminator,” laughs John. After his vision began to deteriorate, John’s focus turned more to music. He is deeply appreciative to those willing to help him, “Thanks to the amazing talents of the music therapists who were able to point at my hands to play either the ‘C’ or ‘D’ in the bell and chime choirs. I was also helped by very talented friends in the singing choirs, who had good pitch and diction, so that I could learn the music that I no longer could see.” Being the outdoorsy type, you can still nd John walking every morning around campus, getting his daily exercise. John and Jeanne both appreciate the picturesque view from their home, “It’s wonderful to wake up and look out to see the beautiful changing colors of each season,” says Jeanne. John agrees, “It’s a one-of-a-kind place in the country. There’s no other retirement community that I know of that has this amount of land available to enjoy the great outdoors and wildlife.”
Check out our website to hear John and Jeanne’s full interview!
Cedar Community has brought the Woods many new, lifelong friendships. Their neighbors in Milwaukee could never understand how they could just move and give up their friends. “Within a week of the move we immediately met so many wonderful people. I truly believe that’s one of the bene ts of a not-for-pro t, church-oriented organization,” says John. Now the time has come for the Woods to make the next transition in their life—a move to assisted living. “We are still sharp mentally and physically, and we can still get around, so we can actively participate in all the wonderful activities o ered. I know we will be just as busy. I get to bring my own furniture and I don’t have to cook or clean,” say Jeanne. Cooking is one thing Jeanne cannot wait to leave behind.
“We are moving on our timeframe and our choice—not driven by a crisis. The decision is not being made for us and we would never want to put that burden on our family,” says John. Assisted living provides peace of mind for not only their family, but for each other. John says, “If something happens to either one of us, we have a Cedar Community team who will look out and care for us.” Jeanne concurs wholeheartedly, “I feel very comfortable moving to assisted living, especially if I need more help someday. I am going to see some of my old friends and make a lot of new ones. I am looking forward to remaining independent, but having the security of additional care if I need it,” says Jeanne.
Moving to assisted living is just another part of the adventure for the Woods. “It’s another step in the story of my life where I can move forward and continue to be active and involved, rather than cutting back,” says John.
For John and Jeanne, this transition means they continue moving forward. They plan to be actively engaged in the many opportunities available at Cedar Community while maintaining their independence—con dent that there is help available as they need it. It de nitely means they will have more time to enjoy, explore, and embrace their best life—especially for Jeanne, who can nally stop worrying about what’s for dinner!
From restaurants and food trucks to Cedar Community
The kitchen is his calling.
The enjoyment of food and wanting to learn more about the culinary arts is what inspired Tristan Twitty—Chef T, as he likes to be called—to pursue his dream of becoming a chef. Like other chefs before him, Tristan worked his way through the trenches of the kitchen. He started as a prep cook at 24 years old and went on to the fryers, sauté and sous chef, and nally his ultimate goal and dream—executive chef. He spent several years perfecting his skills at two West Bend area restaurants and then went on to the corporate world at Spaulding Clinical. “My youngest child was on the way and I wanted a more traditional 9-to-5 job, without late nights and weekends,” says Tristan. He worked there for eight years— ve as a sous chef and three as executive chef. Special clinical trial diets often limited his creativity. executive chef. Special clinical trial diets often limited his creativity.
While working full time, Tristan earned his culinary arts degree online from Auguste Esco er in Boulder, Colorado. Wanting to have more freedom for culinary creativity and desiring to hone his skills, Tristan started his own catering business while still working full time. Catering eventually led to the purchase of a food truck in 2020 called Taste—a name that popped in Tristan’s head one morning, “You are coming to my truck to ‘taste’ and just have a great overall experience.” He worked fulltime during the day and with his wife, traveled around West Bend, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, and Waukesha setting up in parking lots and selling handheld food items. The menu included burgers and chicken sandwiches, as well as cheesesteak and more. “The food truck was getting rave reviews and a lot of positive buzz so it became a full-time job,” says Tristan. Although Tristan enjoyed the time spent with his wife, it was time for them both to focus on their individual career paths. His wife, Melissa, has a degree in criminal justice.
In September of 2021, Tristan became a Cedar Community champion when he was hired as executive chef at the Top of the Ridge Restaurant. With three children ages 8, 11, and 16, he wanted to go back to a more traditional schedule, and Cedar Community o ered that exibility. “Chef T is a fantastic addition to Top of the Ridge Restaurant. He is an award-winning chef—taking home the top prize of the Golden Ladle in the 2018 MKE Chili Bowl. We are very fortunate to have Tristan on board as he expresses his passion for food with a can-do attitude as well as o ering a creative in uence that energizes our culinary team,” says Amy Bellehumeur, director of restaurant, hospitality, and catering.
Chef T listens to what residents and guests like and adjusts the menu quarterly—keeping the traditional favorites while adding in a few new creative dishes. “The team I get to work with at the restaurant is experienced and amazing,” says Chef T.
Venturing out and trying new recipes inspires and motivates Tristan. He enjoys watching cooking shows for new ideas. Everything he brings to his cooking he does for the enjoyment of others. “I enjoy making people happy through food,” says Tristan. He is also very family oriented, “In the end it’s all about family—my own family, and my extended family at Cedar Community.”
Grilled Lamb Chops with Chimichurri
Ingredients:
Chimichurri · 1 cup Italian parsley leaves, minced · 1 cup fresh mint · 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar · 1 garlic clove, minced · Kosher salt · 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper · 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Lamb chops · 2 1/2 pounds lamb rib chops · Kosher salt · · Pepper · Thyme (dried) · Olive oil
Instructions:
To make the chimichurri In a medium bowl, mix together the minced Italian parsley, minced mint, red wine vinegar, garlic, a pinch of kosher salt, crushed red pepper, and olive oil. Give it a taste and adjust the salt to taste. (You can prepare this up to one day in advance.)
To cook lamb rib chops 1. Bring the lamb rib chops to room temperature. I like to leave them on my kitchen counter for about 30 minutes. Rub olive oil on both sides of lamb. Sprinkle both sides with kosher salt , thyme, and pepper. 2. Preheat your grill to mediumhigh heat. Spray or rub grill with oil so the lamb won’t stick. After a minute or so, put the lamb chops on the grill and cook on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 145° F (for mediumwell).
To serve:
Add the lamb chops to a plate. Drizzle lamb chops with chimichurri.
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Resident pro le: Ed Pruim
BY: Gladys Sachse Resident, Cedar Community Independent Living
Ed Pruim was born and raised in Chicago, along with his two sisters. Calling himself “a baseball wannabe!” he dreamed of playing professional baseball—someday. During his sophomore year in high school, his father’s job transferred the family to Milwaukee. In 1953, he graduated from Rufus King High School and went on to 1953, he graduated from Rufus King High School and went on to attend Wisconsin State Teachers College, which later became the attend Wisconsin State Teachers College, which later became the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His dreams began to become University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His dreams began to become reality when he worked out with the Milwaukee Braves and played reality when he worked out with the Milwaukee Braves and played semi-pro baseball throughout Wisconsin. Eventually he signed a semi-pro baseball throughout Wisconsin. Eventually he signed a contract with the Kansas City A’s and was assigned to their farm team contract with the Kansas City A’s and was assigned to their farm team in Seminole, Oklahoma.
Shortly after, the Korean War began and Ed was drafted by the Shortly after, the Korean War began and Ed was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1955. He was assigned to go to Korea, but at the last U.S. Army in 1955. He was assigned to go to Korea, but at the last minute was sent to Detroit to work in criminal investigation instead. minute was sent to Detroit to work in criminal investigation instead. While in the service, Ed was o ered a chance to reenlist for six more While in the service, Ed was o ered a chance to reenlist for six more years along with the opportunity to attend West Point Military years along with the opportunity to attend West Point Military Academy. Six years of additional service was not in his plans. He Academy. Six years of additional service was not in his plans. He chose baseball instead.
In the interim Ed met his future wife while visiting his mother in a In the interim Ed met his future wife while visiting his mother in a Milwaukee hospital. His mother’s hospital roommate introduced Ed to Milwaukee hospital. His mother’s hospital roommate introduced Ed to her daughter, Nancy. They were eventually married on September 22, her daughter, Nancy. They were eventually married on September 22, 1955. Ed and Nancy settled in the Milwaukee area and bought a home 1955. Ed and Nancy settled in the Milwaukee area and bought a home in Brook eld. Nancy graduated from Milwaukee Girls Tech and worked in Brook eld. Nancy graduated from Milwaukee Girls Tech and worked as a secretary and stenographer for various attorneys in Milwaukee. as a secretary and stenographer for various attorneys in Milwaukee. She nished her working career managing a wholesale diamond store. She nished her working career managing a wholesale diamond store.
After his discharge from the Army, Ed joined Cutler-Hammer After his discharge from the Army, Ed joined Cutler-Hammer (now Eaton Corp). While working, he earned his bachelor’s degree at (now Eaton Corp). While working, he earned his bachelor’s degree at UW-Milwaukee, where he studied business administration, industrial UW-Milwaukee, where he studied business administration, industrial engineering, personnel management, and business nance. He engineering, personnel management, and business nance. He eventually earned a master’s degree in management, sales, and eventually earned a master’s degree in management, sales, and marketing. At Cutler-Hammer he negotiated government marketing. At Cutler-Hammer he negotiated government contracts with ship builders and then moved on to be a contracts with ship builders and then moved on to be a comptroller for the special products division.
He changed jobs, moving to Pressed Steel Tank in West Allis. As vice president of nance and in West Allis. As vice president of nance and comptroller, he was responsible for their nonmachine tool business and later became the company president and CEO. Eventually, Pressed Steel was bought by Giddings & Lewis and Ed was transferred to the new headquarters in Fond du Lac.
At age 55, Ed decided to quit his job at Giddings & Lewis. He had decided that since he did well running other people’s companies, he could be successful with his own manufacturing company. So he purchased his own company—Wrought Washer Mfg. Co., which employed 450 people. It was featured in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story as one of the 75 largest companies in the state. After 15 years of service, he sold the company.
Life wasn’t all work for Ed and Nancy. After moving to Fond du Lac, they purchased a horse farm near Campbellsport. As a small child Ed always had an interest in horses. It was a successful horse farm where they raised and showed world champion registered quarter horses. They traveled to every state showing and searching for quality show horses. They owned the farm for 35 years, raising and training more than 200 horses. His nickname in the horse industry was “Mr. Ed” (from the old TV show Mister Ed, the famous talking horse). “But, don’t you dare call me Wilbur,” he says, with a smile.
Business travel for Ed included Germany, France, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Together, Ed and Nancy enjoyed traveling to Hawaii.
Ed and Nancy became familiar with Cedar
Community after Nancy broke her hip and had a stay in Cedar Community’s rehab. Five years ago, as their health declined, they sold the farm and moved to
West Bend. Nancy recently passed away after 64 years of marriage and Ed moved to Cedar Community’s independent living, where he enjoys the friendliness of team members and residents. He believes it was a good move!
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We o er excellent bene ts, including:
· Competitive wages · Annual wage increases · Recognition and rewards programs · Tuition reimbursement · Advancement opportunities · Team building, leadership, and training programs · Flexible schedules · Shift di erentials · 401k plan/match · Referral bonuses · On-site clinic for team members · On-site pharmacy
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Our team members are the champions and heart of our community! We o er more than a paycheck. We o er opportunities for growth and development, while making a di erence in someone’s life—every day!
