Tudor Oaks Newsletter Winter 2014

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Make 2014 Your Adventure!

Tudor Oaks Sta Receive Recognition Shedding Light On Assisted Living

Winter 2014

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Celebrate 2013 and Anticipate

the 2014 Adventure!

ypically in January the headlines and articles in the media concentrate on: making resolutions, setting and accomplishing goals, living healthier and longer. We either jump on board with the ideas and give them a try or feel a little guilty for not really wanting to make any changes. The key word is “change”. Change is a constant in life.

Nothing is static.

Since change is a constant I have found embracing it makes life a little easier. Of course anyone who doesn’t want to, will have a difficult time with even small changes in life. Change usually means we need to put a little work into something and it’s seems so much easier to just let things ride as they are. The problem with that is the house starts to fall apart, our bodies begin to grow weary and we generally socialize less all bringing about a negative change because we didn’t want to make a positive change.

Interestingly, change will happen whether we want it to or not.

to be renovated, Dogwood, will begin this year. Plus the Francis Henry health center and rehabilitation wing will begin a total make over and add new space and additional private rooms for those seeking short term rehab.

Those looking to learn about the benefits of assisted living will be given the choice of larger 2 bedroom apartment styles with the new additions to that wing. This is an

Tudor Oaks Assisted Living areas pictured exciting time.

Remember to The changes we made recognize the changes at Tudor Oaks were in life and plan to be not always easy to part of the decisions work around, with that need to be made walls torn out and as new or refreshingly construction taking different experience place all over campus, comes along. If you or yet the resulting a loved one is Frances community is experiencing changes Henry amazing. We are Health that are making it Center counting our blessings. difficult for you to and Rehab accomplish the tasks During 2014 the of daily living come = Expansion or Redevelopment Adventure of the tour Tudor Oaks to Redevelopment at Tudor Oaks will continue. The last independent wing learn about all the options available to you.

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Recent Recognition for Tudor Oaks Staff Members

At Tudor Oaks we value those that serve the members of our Community. We are grateful for all of our dedicated, caring staff. In this newsletter, we want to give special recognition to the following individuals for recent accomplishments.

DegReeS AnD CeRTifiCATiOn: Amy Barry, Rn received her RN degree Jessica Wright, Rn received her RN degree Bojana Radinovic, LPn started as a C.N.A. and now received her LPN degree.

Amber Przybylka, LPn, started as a C.N.A. and now received her LPN degree.

Kelly Meyer, Rn, started as a C.N.A., then L.P.N. now received her RN degree.

Rachel Obernberger, LPn completed her RN program, graduates 12/18/13.

Jessika Young received her Masters in Business from Herzing University Lisa grimmer, Wellness Director, Arthritis Association certified aquatic instructor Rev. Michelle Peterson, Spiritual Services, certified Laughter Yoga instructor Jacob Szczepanski, Dining Services, received his associate degree from UW-Waukesha in Business. He is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Management.

Brittany edwards, Dining Services, received her Associates in Culinary Arts degree from MATC Belinda faulkner, Dining Services, graduates with a degree in Culinary Management from WCTC on December 18, 2013.

Steve gunderson, Environmental Services, received Certified Pool Operator certificate Juan espino Lopez, Environmental Services, received Certified Pool Operator certificate

AWARDS: Brenda Mitchell, Environmental Services – Received the Interfaith Personal Reinvention Award. This award recognizes a worker who embraces new skills, takes on new challenges and breaks worker stereotypes in the workplace.

nakia evans, Certified Nursing Assistant, is the 2013-2014 Harold W. Kleinpaste Endowed Nursing Scholarship Recipient at Tudor Oaks Retirement Community.

STAff ReCOgnizeD ThiS YeAR BY TuDOR OAKS fOR exCePTiOnAL SeRviCe: Curt Christensen, Transportation- for Christian Heritage and Respect & Dignity Annie Diedrich, Nursing- for Quality Cindy emer, Lifestyle- for Respect and Dignity Steve gunderson, Environmental Services- for Quality Regina harper, Nursing- for Quality and Diversity nick hincak, Nursing- for Respect & Dignity; Quality; Stewardship Chelsea huebner, Nursing- for Diversity Darenecia Jones, Nursing- for Quality and Diversity nancy Karizs, Business Office- for Quality and Respect and Dignity Stephanie Kilps, Nursing- for Stewardship and Diversity Debbie King, Environmental Services- for Quality Dani Mcfadden, Nursing- for Quality Jamie Patzke, Nursing- for Respect and Dignity Michelle Reeves, Nursing- for Christian Heritage Mallory Roberts, Environmental Services- for Quality Laquita Sanford, Nursing- for Truth, Quality, Stewardship, Respect & Dignity Becky Schnitzler, Nursing- for Respect & Dignity; Quality Jean Sedlar, Nursing- for Quality and Respect & Dignity Rich Sikorra, Environmental Services- for Quality Alicia Smitz, Nursing- for Stewardship Courtney Stephan, Dining Services- for Quality and Respect and Dignity Teri Thomson, Nursing- for Quality Jamie West, Nursing- for Quality

We congratulate you! You enable us to fulfill Tudor Oaks’ mission of “fostering the independence, dignity and self-worth” of those we serve. We’re proud of each of you! ~Chuck Lamson, Executive Director

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The following excerpts are from a guide produced by the Assisted Living Federation of America (AFLA).

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ssisted living is an excellent option for seniors seeking an independent and vibrant lifestyle, while also receiving the help they want and need with daily activities. Assisted living is the senior living option that combines housing, support services, and health care, as needed. Seniors who choose assisted living enjoy an independent lifestyle with assistance customized to meet their needs, benefits that enrich their lives, and an environment that promotes well-being and family connectedness. Staff is available to meet both scheduled and unscheduled needs. Communities typically offer dining, as well as social and wellness activities designed to support a well-rounded lifestyle. Assisted living is a housing and health-care option that combines independence and personal care in a residential setting.

A retirement community, like Tudor Oaks, provides a unique transition from independent living to assisted living for seniors who may need additional help. They can enjoy an improved quality of life with independence and care combined.

The Residents

More than one million Americans currently live in assisted living communities. Assisted living is appropriate for someone who wants and needs some level of assistance with everyday activities, such as meal preparation, medication management, transportation, and bathing, for example. Some residents may have Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impairments, or they may need assistance with mobility, incontinence, or other challenges.

The Communities

Assisted living communities offer the latest amenities,

privacy, comfort, and beautifully decorated home inspired environments for seniors. There is no single blueprint for assisted living because consumers’ preferences and needs vary widely. Most communities have suites varying in size from a single room to a full apartment. They may be operated by nonprofit or for-profit organizations.

Typical Costs

Costs vary with the community, apartment size, and types of services needed by residents; however, assisted living often is less expensive than home health services or nursing home care in the same geographic area. The basic rate may cover all amenities and personal services or there may be additional charges for special services.

Every community is unique. As you begin your search for an assisted living community, assess your current needs and be prepared to ask each provider how it might One-bedroom Assisted Living accommo-date any apartment.

Two bedroom Assisted changes in your Living homes also available. needs over time.

Through our redevelopment at Tudor Oaks, we have created spacious assisted living apartments with tea kitchens, separate living rooms and bedrooms, plus a private bath with walk-in shower. The common areas are an inviting gathering spot for social interaction and programs. Come tour and see for yourself the benefits of assisted living at Tudor Oaks.

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Use this checklist when visiting and evaluating a potential Assisted Living community:

Environment

❍ As you arrive at the community, do you like its location and outward appearance? ❍ As you enter the lobby and tour the community, is the décor attractive and homelike?

❍ Do you receive a warm greeting from staff welcoming you to the community? ❍ Does the executive director call residents by name and interact warmly with them as you tour the community?

❍ Do residents socialize with each other and appear happy and comfortable? ❍ Are you able to talk with residents about how they like the community and staff?

❍ Do the residents seem to be appropriate housemates for you or your loved one? ❍ Are staff members appropriately dressed, personable, and outgoing?

❍ Do the staff members treat each other in a professional manner? ❍ Are the staff members that you pass during your tour friendly to you? ❍ Are visits with the resident welcome at any time?

Physical Features

❍ Is the community well-designed for your needs?

Needs Assessments, Residency Agreements, Costs & Finances

❍ Is a residency agreement available that discloses personal care and supportive services, all fees, as well as move-in and move-out provisions?

❍ What are the policies for refunds and transfers?

❍ Is there a written plan of care for each resident? How frequently is it reviewed and updated?

❍ Does the community have a process for assessing a resident’s need for services, and are those needs addressed periodically?

❍ Does this periodic assessment process include the resident, his or her family, and community staff, along with the resident’s physician?

❍ Are there any government, private, or corporate programs available to help cover the cost of services to the resident?

❍ Are additional services available if the resident’s needs change?

❍ Are there different costs for various levels or categories of personal care?

❍ Do billing, payment, and credit policies seem fair and reasonable?

❍ Are residents required to purchase renters’ insurance for personal property in their units?

❍ Is the floor plan easy to follow?

❍ Is there an appeals process for dissatisfied residents?

❍ Are elevators available for those unable to use stairways?

❍ Does the community have specific policies regarding storage of medication, assistance with medications, training and supervision of staff, and record keeping?

❍ Are doorways, hallways, and rooms accommodating to wheelchairs and walkers?

❍ Are handrails available to aid in walking?

❍ Are cupboards and shelves easy to reach?

❍ Are floors of a non-skid material and carpets firm to ease walking?

❍ Does the community have good natural and artificial lighting?

❍ Is the community clean, free of odors, and appropriately heated/cooled? ❍ Does the community have sprinklers, smoke detectors, and clearly marked exits?

❍ Does the community have a means of security if a resident wanders?

Medication & Health Care

❍ Is self-administration of medication allowed?

❍ Is there a staff person to coordinate home healthcare visits from a nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, etc., if needed?

❍ Does the community have a clearly stated procedure for responding to a resident’s medical emergency?

❍ To what extent are ancillary services available, and how are these services provided? Ask if there is an additional charge for any of these services.

Services & Amenities

❍ Can the community provide a list of personal care services available?

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Assisted Living Evaluation Checklist (Side 2)

❍ Is staff available to provide 24-hour assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) if needed? ADLs include dressing, eating, mobility, hygiene and grooming, bathing, and toileting. ❍ Does the community provide housekeeping services in personal living spaces?

❍ Are residents’ pets allowed in the community? Who is responsible for their care?

❍ Do volunteers, including family members, come into the community to help with or to conduct programs? ❍ Does the community create a sense of inclusion by encouraging residents to participate in activities?

❍ Can residents arrange for transportation on fairly short notice?

Food Service

❍ Does the community provide scheduled transportation to doctors’ offices, the hairdresser, shopping, and other activities desired by residents?

❍ Does the community provide three nutritionally balanced meals a day, seven days a week?

❍ Are barber/beautician services offered on-site?

Individual Apartment Features

❍ Are different sizes and types of apartments available? ❍ Are apartments for single and double occupancy available? ❍ Do residents have their own lockable doors?

❍ Is a 24-hour emergency response system accessible from the apartment? ❍ Are bathrooms private and designed to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers?

❍ Are residents able to bring their own furnishings for their apartment? What may they bring? What is provided? ❍ Do all apartments have a telephone, cable TV, and internet access? How is billing handled?

❍ Do dining room menus vary from day to day and meal to meal? ❍ Are snacks available?

❍ May a resident request special foods, and can the community accommodate special dietary needs? ❍ Are common dining areas available?

❍ May residents eat meals in their apartment or suite?

❍ May meals be provided at a time a resident would like, or are there set times for meals?

Additional Questions

❍ Does the community conduct criminal background checks on employees?

❍ Does the community train staff on elder abuse and neglect? Is there a policy for reporting suspected abuse?

❍ Is a kitchen area provided with a refrigerator, sink, and cooking element?

❍ Does the community have a special wing or floor for residents with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease? If so, is it secured?

❍ May residents smoke in their apartments? In public spaces?

❍ Does the community accept long-term care insurance?

❍ May residents keep food in their apartments?

❍ May residents decorate their own apartments?

Social & Recreational Activities

❍ Is there evidence of organized activities, such as a posted daily schedule, events in progress, reading materials, visitors, etc.?

❍ Do residents participate in activities outside of the community in the neighboring community? ❍ Does the community have its own pets?

❍ Does the community allow hospice to come in and care for residents? ❍ Does the community allow a loved one, such as a grandchild, to spend the night? Is there a charge?

❍ Does the community participate in the Veterans’Administration Aide and Attendance Program?

Will the community help complete the paperwork? ❍ Does the community accept Medicaid?

❍ What are the most common reasons why a resident may be asked to move out of the community?

Bring the list along when you come to learn about Tudor Oaks Assisted Living, you will be pleasantly surprised to discover that we are able to provide for your needs and exceed your expectations. Although our redevelopment shows us as a new community, Tudor Oaks has the reputation of providing quality care for over 30 years. Contact Lorri or Judy at Tudor Oaks Retirement Community to set up an appointment to learn about your options 414-525-6500.

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Dementia is a general term used to designate a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example. Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia.

Dementia is not a specific disease. It's an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases. Vascular dementia, which occurs after a stroke, is the second most common dementia type. But there are many other conditions that can cause symptoms of dementia, including some that are reversible, such as thyroid problems and vitamin deficiencies.

While symptoms of dementia can vary greatly, at least two of the following core mental functions must be significantly impaired to be considered dementia:

• Memory • Communication and language • Ability to focus and pay attention • Reasoning and judgment • Visual perception

Many dementias are progressive, meaning symptoms start out slowly and gradually get worse. If you or a loved one is experiencing memory difficulties or other changes in thinking skills, don't ignore them. See a doctor soon to determine the cause. Professional evaluation may detect a treatable condition. And even if symptoms suggest dementia, early diagnosis allows a person to get the maximum benefit from available

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treatments. It also provides time to plan for the future.

Different types of dementia are associated with particular types of brain cell damage in particular regions of the brain. For example, in Alzheimer's disease, high levels of certain proteins inside and outside brain cells make it hard for brain cells to stay healthy and to communicate with each other. The brain region called the hippocampus is the center of learning and memory in the brain, and the brain cells in this region are often the first to be damaged. That's why memory loss is often one of the earliest symptoms of Alzheimer's.

There is no one test to determine if someone has dementia. Doctors diagnose Alzheimer's and other types of dementia based on a careful medical history, a physical examination, laboratory tests, and the characteristic changes in thinking, day-to-day function and behavior associated with each type. Doctors can determine that a person has dementia with a high level of certainty. But it's harder to determine the exact type of dementia because the symptoms and brain changes of different dementias can overlap. In some cases, a doctor may simply diagnose "dementia" and not specify a type.

Treatment of dementia depends on its cause. In the case of most progressive dementias, including Alzheimer's disease, there is no cure and no treatment that slows or stops its progression. But there are drug treatments that may temporarily improve symptoms. The same medications used to treat Alzheimer's are among the drugs sometimes prescribed to help with symptoms of other types of dementias. Non-drug therapies can also alleviate some symptoms of dementia.

At Tudor Oaks, we provide a positive, encouraging lifestyle for those with dementia. Windsor Gardens is a separate dementia wing with private apartments for residents. A variety of engaging activities and dedicated staff create an atmosphere where residents can enjoy quality of life regardless of their diagnosis.

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Tudor Oaks Art Gallery

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Tudor Oaks Sta Receive Recognition Shedding Light On Assisted Living

Winter 2014

displays the creative works of artists from all over south eastern Wisconsin. Every six weeks a new artist exhibit is put up. The gallery is free and open to the public from 9 to 6 daily. Stop by from 9-3 weekdays or 10-2 on Saturday and you can enjoy refreshments and delicious goodies in the Butternut Bistro adjacent to the gallery.