Resident Life

Memory Care

INCORPORATING PAST HOBBIES

Our activity program strives to incorporate past likes and hobbies into daily activities. Naomi used to enjoy crocheting and knitting in her younger years. She isn’t able to create beautiful works of art, but she still gets joy from working with yarn. The feel of the yarn in her hands, and the memories she has of being crafty in her past, still puts a smile on her face.

SPIRITUAL WEDNESDAYS

Many of the residents enjoy practicing their religious beliefs and it is very important to them. The staff, Shawna and Caelee, shared bible verses and ended the activity in prayer.

SUN CATCHER CRAFTS

Summer is the time to talk about the sun, which we have done quite a bit around here lately. The residents enjoyed creating beautiful sun catchers that are now hanging in the windows. Fresh fl owers and various sequins were used to make the catchers glimmer and sparkle in the sun. Many of the residents enjoy practicing their religious beliefs and it is very important to them. The staff, Shawna and Caelee, shared bible verses and ended the activity in prayer.

Independent Living

MEMORIAL DAY PARTY

In honor of all those who have served, a celebration including live music took place on Memorial Day. It started with a BBQ for lunch. Edith had a Missing Man table set up and she recited “The Missing Soldier” poem by an unknown author followed by a toast to the missing soldier. Roberta and the Brothers played a broad mix of music and had everyone tapping their toes and even some dancers got to their feet. The residents really enjoyed being outside and celebrating and remembering the holiday with their fellow Crossroads friends. There were smiles all around.

Assisted Living

IMPROMPTU STAFF CONCERT

Sometimes our performers have unforeseen circumstances arise and have to reschedule their performance. On this particular day, the reschedule was very close to “go time,” so, instead of canceling the outdoor concert, the staff stepped up to the stage and sang some songs with and for the residents. It wasn’t quite the concert we were expecting, but we sure had a fantastic time. Sometimes you have the most fun with the unexpected, unplanned events. The morning and evening sun feels just perfect. The afternoon sun is a bit intense making afternoon soaking a bit short. Archie and Ida are good friends who enjoy each other’s company and are both fans of being outdoors. Sitting in the courtyard provides some shade, making the outdoors more comfortable.

AN ADDED TOUCH

Jeanie Ryan, Adult Nurse Practitioner, meets with all the assisted living and memory care residents when she is here a couple times a month. She is such a blessing and a great addition to our Crossroads team. The residents really enjoy their interactions with her and some of the families have had the pleasure of meeting her as well. Here, Jeanie is pictured with Betty after they have met for the fi rst time. IT’S HOT, HOT, HOT! Staying hydrated is always a top priority, but it is even harder to stay hydrated when the temperatures are high. Edith, the assisted living Activity Director, is pictured taking individual activities to the residents as well as a nice cold beverage. Every afternoon a hydration cart makes its way around both assisted living and memory care offering an assortment of beverages and sometimes, a nice cold treat like a popsicle.

SOAKING UP THE SUN

The morning and evening sun feels just perfect. The afternoon sun is a bit intense making afternoon soaking a bit short. Archie and Ida are good friends who enjoy each other’s company and are both fans of being outdoors. Sitting in the courtyard provides some shade, making the outdoors more comfortable.

IT’S HOT, HOT, HOT!

Staying hydrated is always a top priority, but it is even harder to stay hydrated when the temperatures are high. Edith, the assisted living Activity Director, is pictured taking individual activities to the residents as well as a nice cold beverage. Every afternoon a hydration cart makes its way around both assisted living and memory care offering an assortment of beverages and sometimes, a nice cold treat like a popsicle.