The Villager | Summer 2022 by galerieliving

D I S C O V E R U N E X P E C T E D H A P P I N E S S The Villager S U M M E R 2 0 2 G2 A L E R I E L I V I N G Exploring how chapters old and new connect and shape our community. Telling Our Stories A toast to the future and commemorating those around us. Celebration The talents, interests, innovation, and goals that inspire us all. Giving Thanks

Summer 2022 #2 FROM THE EDITOR Media & Programs Manager, Kelsie Anderson, previews the stories you'll discover in the Summer edition of The Villager #3 MISSION, & VALUES our 'why' and the importance of Happiness, Excellence, Innovation, and Dignity #4 HAPPENINGS

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Celebrate this season's birthdays & anniversaries, reflect on the joyous moments from our communities, #36 your awarness of summer health tips to keep safe in thr summer heat #46

Discover

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A quick guide and how you can stay in touch. #13 FRIENDS with local community members who are making a difference with animals. #24 YOUR STORY

Hear the courageous story of scaping Ukranian oppression and creating a new life #32 FUTURE is pioneering the future of technology in the senior living industry

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It is truly an amazing feat to share with you the Summer edition of The Villager Magazine This edition is filled with our favorite stories from across all Galerie Living communities I have to thank all of our residents, team members, and community partners who graciously shared their stories with Gabrielle, Jack, and I This edition has been my favorite to come Summers have always been synonymous with freedom It is during this time of year families are able to connect, explore, relax, and truly enjoy each other’s company in the warm sunshine. My most cherished memories are filled with summer adventures at my grandparents' home. There was always something so sweet about fishing with my grandpa or gardening with my grandma Those moments are held very close to my heart However, I’m not the only one with amazing grandparents who filled my summers with complete joy It is with great pleasure, we were able to meet with the distinguished seniors in our community who volunteer with Zoo Atlanta, created a sanctuary for stray cats, worked with the famous Budweiser Clydesdale horses, or have given us the greatest advice about freedom We are so grateful for your incredible experiences and allowing us the opportunity to share them with your neighbors Your stories matter. Your voice matters. You are an integral part of this magazine and our community. Thank you for letting us share your glory. Cheers to the Summer!

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From the Editor

Kelsie Anderson Media & Programs Manager Kelsie Anderson

Vision, Mission, And Values MISSION Elevating the senior living experience VISION To create unexpected happiness in life for seniors, families, and communities VALUES Happiness We believe happiness is a feeling of belonging, purpose, comfort, independence, and security Our communities encourage connection, dignity, and joy for residents, families, and team members Excellence We are committed to quality in design, care, and service Our team achieves excellence daily through demonstrating high intention, integrity, intelligent direction, and skillful execution Innovation We lead through vision to find new ways of elevating the senior living experience Each day, we seek unique opportunities to achieve our vision of creating unexpected happiness in life Dignity Each member of our community honors and respects the independence, needs, and value of one another We are called to communicate openly, listen attentively, and care compassionately VISION, MISSION, & VALUES | 03

Issue 27 | 234 GALERIE LIVING REASONS TO CELEBRATE, 05 PAINTING THE TOWN, 08 TEAM MEMBER MVPS, 10HAPPENINGS HAPPENINGS | 04

COMMUNITY BIRTHDAYS SUMMER 2022 Reasons to Celebrate REASONS TO CELEBRATE | 05 Alimot Ademola Thomas Agnew Edosa Ajari Margaret Anderson Gladys Asemota Octavia Badger Lamonica Barnes Eugene Bartolich Patricia Barton Betty Bell Selam Betyohanse June Bobeng Kimberly Boudreaux Barry Brown Arthur Buescher Ron Burbank Andrew Burga Talavera Marlene Butteri, Peggy Byram Cary Carmichael Susan Casey Joan Cecil Chukwuebuka Fabiola Colas Jeanne Combs Alice Condo Natalie Crowley Carolyn Cunningham Robert Cunningham Hannah Dean Cynthia Deininger Suhrid Desai Yvanne Dorzena Margaret Doubt Fay Duff Marilyn Dumon Nakesha Edwards Paula English Barbara Enlow Judy Erhardt Riko Evans Peter Evanuik Hadiya Ezekiel Tafari Fitzgerald Barbara Flynn Bob Forster Bernie Friedman Brittney Galette Maury Gerson Ebone Goins Jean Gunter Austyn Harris Faith Hawes MaryLou Heastings Barbara Hendricks Jennifer Hernandez Cobina Higgins Ann Hilke Julie Hirsch Shirley Howard Elizabeth Ivey Wanda Jackson Gloria Johnson Kalia Johnson Loresha Johnson Lou Jones Marius Jordan Rebecca Kaikpo Lila Kates Sandra Kay Chesser Richard Kepner Krishna Khanna

REASONS TO CELEBRATE | 06 Kimberly Newland Delos Knight Margaret Knight Dixie Kurtz Eileen Laudadio Melita Lawson Judith Leet Dorothy Leone Ching Li Hsu Mary Lou Schenken Martha Lower Mary Lund Julia Matchett Anita Mathews Jean McGraw Barbara Mcquiston Lewis Medoff Audrey Moncrieff Donna Munson Carunguli Natarajan Ann Noel Dorothy "Dot" Olver Angie Pacetti Ralph Pelaia John Ramsay jr Bob Rice Annette Richards Melinda Richardson Donald Rigot Barbara Roberts Janet "Fritz" Rohrer Katila Ron Dolores Ross Phyllis Ryerse Rosemary Samuel Sarah Henderson Rosalie Saxon Dorothy Schroeder Jaquelyn Scott Karen Seymour Flett Jasmine Sherman Sydelle Silberman Stanley Skokoski Doris Small Betty Smalley Alexander Smith Mary "Linda" Smith Patricia Smith Linda Sperber Alicia Stanton Carole Steffensen Malika Stephens Pat Stephenson Christa Stone Mary Tagler Nancy Terry Maryann Thomas Irene Tzianabos Joyce Vance Miriam Vayle John Watkins Mathilda Weist Sybil White Dorothy Wickersham Eleanor Wilson Bobby Womble Charles Wysong Betty Yarbrough Murray Yarbrough Nala Yates

Our very own artists took over the Alpharetta Arts Center to showcase their finest works Painting the Town PAINTING THE TOWN | 08

A look back at some of our favorite friends, moments, and summertime adventures SUMMERTIME CLASSICS | 09 Summertime Classics

Most Valuable Players T H E B E S T O F T H E B E S T

Cameron's been recognized by our residents and their families as one of Village Park Milton's best team members His work in Flourish has turned the program into something our seniors are truly

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Lesley Brown is the first person people meet when walking into Village Park Milton Her team members and community residents recognize her welcoming attitude, warm spirit, and positive mindset

"Wesley is incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and the most cheerful person I know. He always has a smile for everyone," one resident wrote about Wesley. Wesley welcomes everyone into Corso Atlanta, and his warmth is felt in the entire community

CHERYLSIMPSON Cheryl Simpson has received countless nominations touching on her kind attitude and love for her job. One nominator wrote, “Cheryl is very caring and goes the extra mile to serve us ”

aura's received countless nominations speaking n how attentive she is in the dining room and ow delicious he t t ! Di i ith L i nother thing ou very day.

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AROUND THE COMMUNITY

RASHEDIABUFORD LAURATRIBOU

Rashedia’s kind heart has created a welcoming environment for residents and team members across all of Village Park Peachtree Corners. She also curates delicious food for everyone to enjoy

Tafari's kind heart and open attitude was recognized by his peers and those in his care. He's been a reliable member of our team, lending a helping hand wherever he can.

CREATING CONNECTIONS HELPING HANDS (AND PAWS), 14 SAVING STRAYS, 17 UT VETS PULL WITH CLYDESDALES, 19 FURRY FRIENDS FURRY FRIENDS | 13

Resident and Zoo Atlanta Volunteer HELPING HANDS (AND PAWS) RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT HELPING HANDS (AND PAWS) | 14

Zoo Atlanta volunteer and Corso

Atlanta resident, Peggy Rogers is an inspiration to those around her. She enjoys giving back to her community, staying active and engaged wherever she can. Her years of volunteering shine through in her willingness to help her community and in her encouragement of others to do the same

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

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You go in thinking, okay, I'll give back,” Peggy says “But then you end up saying, actually, I'm getting back too” The zoo gives Peggy another sense of purpose and a way to engage with a community that values her effort Through her time with Zoo Atlanta, Peggy has gained knowledge, camaraderie , and countless memories of joyous guests and families. Peggy encourages everyone to get involved in volunteering and to take the opportunity to help out wherever they can “I would love to see more people find some way to volunteer and give back,” she adds “Surely, somebody volunteered and helped them along the way somewhere”

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HELPING HANDS (AND PAWS)

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

Peggy Rogers

It's gratifying to know that you ' re doing something that they really need.

Lynda’s volunteering started with a few strays that she took care of in her barn After seeing how much she could help, she realized she wanted to do more.

Lynda reorganized her garage and transformed it into a kitty proof safe haven for any strays that needed to be cared for Over the years, a team of volunteers came together to aid Lynda’s mission, and Cats in the Cradle was founded. Since then, she’s recovered more than 1000 cats

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SAVING STRAYS

As a self described ‘Cat Lady’, Lynda Brinkley’s organization, Cats in the Cradle, has helped more than a thousand cats across the Alpharetta area and abroad Lynda’s mission is to improve the quality of life for felines as the stray cat population greatly exceeds the amount of homes that are able to care for them The Cats in the Cradle team assists in providing services that will help, heal, and control the cat population.

Alpharetta's kitty superhero is a best kept secret among locals

The cat population is expanding too quickly for all the cats to find loving homes Lynda explains that many stray cats and kittens are subject to being killed or seriously injured by other animals, automobiles, or other outside forces By fixing stray cats, Cats in the Cradle ensures that the stray cat population can be limited in a humane manner. In the case of finding a stray cat, Lynda says the best thing you can do is get them fixed! There are plenty of local vets and nonprofits that are willing to help including Cats in the Cradle. If you’d like to support Lynda and Cats in the Cradle, you can donate cat food, toys, scratching posts, or other donations in person and on her website at catsinthecradlerescueorg

SAVING STRAYS | 18 AROUND ALPHARETTA In this last year, the Cats in the Cradle crew had almost 200 cats spayed or neutered As of June 2022, Lynda has 45 cats that she and her team take care of. Lynda wakes up at 7:00 am daily to feed the cats and clean up after them This process can take up to two hours Lynda’s group of volunteers and team members from Cats in the Cradle are often available to lend a helping hand. Many of the volunteers at Cats in the Cradle assist in feeding the cats, cleaning out the litterboxes, and assist in helping the cats become social with humans and other felines. “It takes more than me, ” Lynda adds. “It takes a whole bunch of us. ” Lynda reinforces that the most important thing Cats in the Cradle is doing for the community is helping cats and kittens get spayed and neutered.

Originally published in the University of Tennessee: Tennessee Alumnus by Margot. L. Emory

When Super Bowl 51 dominates TV ratings on Feb 5, many viewers will be alert for the arrival of their favorite team of eight in addition to the two teams of 11 on the field These eight stars, however, won't be in pads, helmets and cleats, but are recognized by their tossing manes, glossy coats, feathery feet and gentle faces Fans will be watching for the beloved Clydesdale horses that stay front and center each year in the Bowl’s iconic Budweiser commercials. And, as the gorgeous horses pass by on your screen, you might give a thought to the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, because behind each of those huge animal performers is top notch care by the college's specialized veterinarians 35 years of it, in fact, that date back to Knoxville's 1982 World's Fair and a UT grad

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Bob Brandon (Chattanooga '61) was there that year. He was director of beer brand marketing services for Anheuser Busch Companies. A year and a half after arriving at the corporation in 1978, Brandon was surprised to find that his position included leadership of Anheuser Busch's nationwide Clydesdales program His responsibilities included oversight and setting priorities for three eight horse hitches stationed in the east, middle and western United States as well as a two horse specialty wagon kept in St Louis As Brandon seized up the opportunity that the World’s Fair offered to reach thousands of families Bud’s target audience that specialty wagon cake to his mind Bringing a pair of the horses to attract attention to the Anheuser Busch pavilion struck him as a can’t miss. And, boy, did it prove to be a winner. Twice a day, the pair of Clydesdales hitched to the specialty wagon circled the fair, evoking oohs and ahhs The team then would lead its stream of admirers straight back to the Anheuser Busch pavilion where the horses were stabled The Clydesdales were so successful in drawing visitors to the pavilion that the fair's official beer sponsor launched a legal effort to remove them, but to no avail. No one, besides the rival brewery, wanted to see the Clydesdales exit the fair

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While in Knoxville that year, it also occurred to Brandon that the horses needed a more systematic regimen of care than the patchwork oversight they received from local veterinarians across the nation With that idea, he approached the dean of the UT College of Veterinary Medicine. Negotiations for equipment and budget occurred, particularly the former necessary for such large patients, weighing 2,000 pounds or more. Anheuser Busch agreed to UT's requests, and the partnership, known as the National Health and Preventative Medicine for Clydesdales, was born Now, twice yearly, veterinary faculty from the college travel to each of the Clydesdale stables in the U.S. to conduct thorough physical examinations on nearly 200 horses

When his son, August Busch III, transferred the horse program to Brandon, expectations were high "It struck me that I would be the first person outside the Busch family to head up Clydesdale Operations, and I was both excited and proud," Brandon says

When Brandon joined Anheuser Busch, the marketing value of the horses was already immense Their appearance in a local wholesaler's area would spike sales by 25 percent, and the increase would last for months. Anheuser Busch receives some 4,000 requests for appearances each year, but the operations themselves had been conducted informally/aper the direction of August Busch Jr , who created the eight horse hitch in 1933.

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The sizeable program consisted of a complement of 40 employees; 179 Clydesdales; 10 diesel tractor trailers and four vans, three horse drawn wagons, a training wagon and equipment; three stabling facilities on two coasts and in the middle of country; and an operations budget that, at the time, exceeded $3 million annually.

Complete individual and herd health records are computerized by the UT veterinarians, providing access to nutritional information, health care statistics and other data to keep the animals in the best possible health.

UT faculty also conduct regular seminars for the Anheuser Busch employees who provide the daily care for the Clydesdales. Last April, the company's eastern team of horses visited Knoxville for the Smoky Mountain Air Show, bedazzling fans and putting in impromptu appearances in the area. The Clydesdales' home base, naturally, was the college where they were cared for, exercised and examined

“Early on, I realized that with the enormous potential of the Clydesdales as a marketing tool came an equally, if not greater, potentially political ‘hot potato,’ that I’d been handed,” Brandon recalls. This relates to the loose system of scheduling the teams, in which members of the Busch family and many “influentially powerful special friends,” were unblocked. “I saw that I was important but also very vulnerable to these often conflicting forces” Brandon responded to the situation he found himself in by developing a Clydesdale Brand Image Request matrix, one that is used to this day. His matrix used a hierarchical point system for the amount of exposure each event would provide. Differing points also were assigned to Anheuser Busch officers and others who made requests for appearances. With careful selling of the system's value and even more careful implementation, the matrix system turned the Clydesdale Operation into a profitable, qualified marketing operation with quantifiable results Bringing a marketing professional's discipline to the operation was only part of Brandon's experiences "At the beginning, I could never have predicted that involvement with the horses would lead me onto movie sets with the likes of Jerry Lewis or into ballrooms with a Clydesdale in New York and Chicago with Lou Rawls," he says "My seven years with Anheuser Busch and the horses, in particular, was an experience like no other " Brandon was led to Anheuser Busch by a headhunter, who recruited him from Coca Cola, where he had risen to become national product promotion manager and then marketing manager in the Corporate New Products Department. "He left Anheuser Busch in 1984 to become president of an international marketing services division of Grey Advertising Worldwide in New York. After establishing 17 international offices and recruiting many major clients, including Coca Cola and Anheuser Busch, he left the corporate world to settle back into the Atlanta area.

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In retirement, he has been focusing on starting a major international licensing venture with his wife, Lanie, and a long term marketing associate in New York. He also rechanneled his creative side to painting landscapes and writing his memoir Brandon's autobiography, titled "Effervescence," relating to his experiences with Coke and Bud, will be published in early 2017 by Amazon. My career has been one of serendipity with all the related synonyms of that word," he says "I have thoroughly enjoyed every part of it, including the joy of creating things that help to sell products that consumers enjoy." Brandon recently returned to campus to give the college a replica eight horse pewter and gold hitch to commemorate VM's three plus decades of care. The hitch is displayed with a portrait he previously presented to the college of the Clydesdales, celebrating the 50th anniversary of their founding at Anheuser Busch.

A special thank you to Bob Brandon and the University of Tennessee for sharing this story with the Villager.

Issue 27 | 234 TELL YOUR STORY JACK RARER, 25 A NEW LENS, 26 MONUMENT OF FAITH, 29 TELL YOUR STORY | 24

Jack is a sophomore at Georgia Tech and is working towards a Bachelors of Science degree in Computational Media His studies will assist him in telling stories in new, exciting ways. When he’s not studying, he enjoys watching his favorite films and dozing off to classical music

“A society grows great when old men plant trees, the shade of which they know they'll never sit in." Proverb Bet You Didn't Know...

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Georgia Tech · Sophomore Multimedia Journalist

JACK RARER

Born and raised in the greater Atlanta area, Jack’s always called Georgia home. While he’s never left the country, he’s challenged himself to find new stories and experiences in his own city When he graduates, he hopes to use his knowledge of writing and publishing to give a voice to the members of his community Writing was actually Jack's least favorite subject through middle school. It was his ninth grade language arts teacher who inspired his change of heart, and he's loved it ever since

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Jack joined Galerie’s media team in May 2022 As a multimedia journalist intern, Jack is excited to uncover stories and connect to a community with rich histories from all over the world.

Jack Rarer GALERIE SPOTLIGHT

TELL YOUR STORY A New Lens

Oleg Karataiev is a documentary filmmaker who found refuge in the United States. Oleg flew to the U.S. on February 14, 2022, less than two weeks before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He hopes to change lives through the lens of his camera His upcoming documentary explores the inspiring story of Village Park Peachtree Corners resident, Jim Moye. Growing up in Ukraine, Oleg spent much of his childhood watching Hollywood films. Through this, he gained an appreciation for the medium and American culture Today, he gives back to the artform that he grew up on through his own masterful films. Oleg was born in Moldova, though he spent most of his early life in Crimea before moving to Kyiv. Having bounced between orphanages, Oleg saw many sides of his country and the people who grew up there

As a child, Oleg watched Hollywood films which offered him a glimpse into an America that looked like “Disneyland,” with its infectious optimism When humanitarian aid from the West would bring food and treats to the orphanages, Oleg imagined coming to the United States to experience it firsthand

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THE POWER OF FILMMAKING

“I grew up in that post Soviet Union country,” Oleg recounts “I see people who’ve grown up there, and they have no hope”

As his encounters with Western influence continued, Oleg was introduced to what would later become his life’s passion: filmmaking When an American filmmaker came into one of the orphanages, Oleg was fascinated by the medium. At the time, it was something he knew little of, but it sparked an interest in him nonetheless. After discovering Windows Movie Maker on his orphanage’s only computer, a young Oleg began toying with his own videos. There was a Windows computer that had Movie Maker and then they had a

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As his skills improved and his portfolio expanded, he received attention from American companies Oleg used his talents in filmmaking to shoot documentaries in the States Through his work, the dream he had of exploring life in the West became a reality. He remembers when he first visited an American grocery store and saw fully stocked shelves, he thought it “looked like a movie set” Even when experiencing America firsthand, he was drawn back to the impression left on him by the films he grew up on. They shaped his view of the world, and, in many ways, his place in it Oleg’s experience as someone who grew up on American media before moving here gives him a unique understanding of the impact filmmaking has. Today, he uses his talents to spread optimism and inspire people around the world and is acclaimed by his peers as an artist with a great eye for capturing the emotion and beauty of his surroundings. Stay up to date with Oleg and his story with Jim Moye by visiting www.MoyeRest.org

Jim Moye's inspiring story of religion, love, and giving back MONUMENT OF FAITH TELL YOUR STORY MONUMENT OF FAITH | 29 Village Park Peachtree Corners resident Jim Moye is an astounding business leader and philanthropist who used his resources and connections to spread support, wisdom, and his Christian faith around the world. Mr. Moye’s story is one of great triumph as he overcame his own workaholism and dissatisfaction, and in turn, led a better life for himself, his family, and all those he helped

Jim was a workaholic, always pushing himself and those around him to achieve more Instead of embracing his vulnerability, he adopted a crippling drive for perfection which created tension with his family. “It wounded his wife and kids pretty badly,” Barry explained “They never felt like they were good enough”

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ATLANTA Jim was raised in the midst of World War II. Shortly after he lost his uncle to the war, his father joined the forces The fear of losing his father weighed heavily on Jim’s mind

Barry Sutlive

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The walls Jim built for himself carried through into his adolescence He avoided vulnerability as he strove for a life of success He was the captain of his highschool football team, he took his basketball team to the championship, he was voted most intelligent, he was the class president, he attended Georgia Tech, and he went on to marry the homecoming queen He checked all of the boxes of someone who could do no wrong. Out of college, he grew an insurance business that became incredibly successful, hiring some of the best and brightest out of Georgia Tech This marked the start of his long and incredibly successful career, but in spite of this, he still felt empty.

His childhood annual said 'always forward never backwards.' That's his senior quote. He was just driven, driven, driven. Still is. Long story short, it wounded his wife and kids pretty bad.

Jim’s close friend, Barry Sutlive cites that the fear and trauma changed Jim and molded his lifestyle. “He lived those years of his life, those formative years, really shutting himself down emotionally. He was just hardening himself, being tough.”

Over time, his wife developed depression Regardless of their success, his children grew distant Jim became lonely, and eventually found himself in talks for a divorce. It was at this time, in 1976, that Jim was challenged by a man to attend a Christian conference and accept a path that he wholeheartedly believed would turn Jim’s life around. Reluctantly, Jim attended and pledged himself to his newfound faith. He believed he had been called upon by God to reorient his life for the betterment of his wife, his family, and those around him Jim spent the following years with a different attitude. His interest in business wasn't monetary; instead, he wanted to help as many people as he could It was at this time that he began buying land along the Appalachian trail When the government claimed eminent domain on the property, Jim sold the land to the US Forest Service, but he stipulated that the land should offer a purpose to its visitors, beyond its beauty After negotiations with the government, an arrangement was made to have a monument placed on the trail for all to see. The monument, aptly named the Moye Rest, serves as a beacon of Jim’s faith, but more importantly to Jim, it serves as a guide for its visitors towards Christianity He elaborates that many travelers on the Appalachian Trail are hiking the trail to find something. For many, it’s purpose. For other’s, it's clarity. For some, it’s faith Jim hopes that the monument will be there to inspire people in the same way he was inspired, for decades and decades to come.

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Galerie Living Founder and CEO, Tim Gary envisioned systems in place in the Village Park and Corso communities that talked to each other to support and streamline the work of staff and enhance the overall experience of residents within communities There were technology platforms from third parties that offered support for patient well being, community performance, daily activities and team member workloads but each had their own specialty and the platforms often did not communicate with each other. With different systems, getting those tools and that information in the hands of community operators, caregivers, residents would be clunky and inconsistent Tim and his team wanted those systems to work hand in hand There was a need for a customized in house solution: enter Fynn Fynn differentiates itself by being a “ one stop shop.” The Fynn team took the various tools that existed in third parties and brought them into one platform. Within a single, intuitive ecosystem, Fynn’s systems monitor asset performance for stakeholders, offer a portal for caregivers to monitor residents’ daily activities, manage team member workloads, and build an informative dialogue between caregivers, residents and their family members.

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THE INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTIONIZING SENIOR LIVING

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Emerging from an experienced owner/operator’s decade long search for an effective operating system, Fynn’s comprehensive solution is designed specifically for successful senior living Our technology is user informed, built, and tested to meet the unique needs of senior living stakeholders.

PIONEERING

Fynn, envisioned and developed by Galerie Living, brings innovative technology solutions to support and promote health, offering data management and information sharing platforms for caregivers, community operators, residents and resident families Driven by a focus on information and homogenous design, Fynn aims to revolutionize the application and benefits of technology in the senior living industry.

This improves the wellbeing of team members who can then have workloads that are designed to be more efficient, and it improves the quality of care for residents because their schedules are optimally aligned

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One of the main goals is to develop systems that promote seniors’ activities of daily living (ADLs). For seniors who may need various levels of daily living support, to caregivers performing certain tasks, managing the “who, what, when, and where” can be difficult, especially as senior living communities are expanding. With the senior population growing faster than ever, creating efficiency in the monitoring and support of ADL’s is an important issue

For residents, Fynn provides a platform for collecting data on activities and general health throughout their communities

Fynn aims to achieve this through a process known as load balancing. Load balancing efficiently spreads out the work of caregivers and team members One caregiver may work with a handful of residents, so making sure schedules don't overlap and that each caregiver’s workload is planned out is extremely important. Fynn’s focus on gathering and proactively using information to support all levels of care is key Galerie Living’s COO, Kari Samuelson, had this to say about Fynn’s place in Galerie’s communities: “If we can recognize the work that our employees are engaging in and the level of that effort and then help load balance that work, that makes a big difference for how happy caregivers are. ”

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Fynn’s information systems work behind the scenes to inform the workloads of team members, but also acts to inform community members directly With information consolidated into one ecosystem, everyone can stay in the loop Caregivers can monitor how residents participate in social events, family members see how their loved ones are doing through the family portal, and residents have better insights into their schedules and daily activities. “Really it's empowering them to have more access to their own information,” Kari says “They know they’re scheduled for these things at these times, and that’s really important” Outside of blanketed data consolidation, Fynn also utilizes data analytics to promote proactive strategies Creating strategies for senior living communities can be challenging, especially for communities looking to expand Fynn’s emphasis on data analysis aims to support that important work. Systems that can see through the mass influx of information and provide useful takeaways for caregivers is pivotal. Fynn’s technology represents a unique and powerful support platform in senior living innovation By 2030, over 71 million Americans will be over the age of 65 With the population aging and the need for senior living communities expanding, promoting proactive and innovative solutions in the senior living space is a critical need. Fynn shares Galerie Living’s emphasis on dignity, both for residents and caregivers. By informing stakeholders, supporting caregivers, and offering residents access to more meaningful information, Fynn seeks to set a new standard for senior living

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HEALTH & WELLNESS SUMMER HEAT & KEEPING COOL, 37 // STAYING FIT IN OUR GOLDEN YEARS, 40 // GRACIOUS INTERDEPENDENCE, 43 // ADVICE FOR FATHERS, 46 HEALTH & WELLNESS | 36

An Interview with Samantha Thomas, LPN

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Hydration: Your body loses water through sweat and evaporation, so proper hydration is vital In the morning, drink a glass of water at room temperature and continue to drink water throughout the day. Room temperature water is better than cold water because cold water can be known to tighten muscles.

Summer Heat and Keeping Cool

Summers are bringing in the extra heat. Although warm weather can be a delight, it can also be dangerous Village Park Milton’s Wellness Director, Samantha Thomas, LPN, is an expert on how to prevent heat exhaustion and other heat related illnesses. Here are her top five tips:

PREVENTATIVE TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS

Dress Appropriately:

Dressing appropriately does not always mean a tank top and shorts, it means taking into account plans for the day, and dressing for success. When going out in direct sunlight wear lightweight long sleeve tops to cover upper limbs and wear linen pants to cover lower limbs. Completing the outfit with a hat is a great way to look fashionable while covering the eyes, nose, chin, and ears, which are most prone to sunburn on fragile skin.

Health & Wellness

Our eyes are sensitive and the best way to protect them from the sun is with a cool pair of sunglasses Protect your skin through sunblock, no matter your skin color. A lack of sunblock can lead to burns, peeling, and skin cancer

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If you don’t enjoy drinking water, then dress it up! Samantha suggests infusing your water with various fruits and herbs such as lemons or mint. You can also add it to a fancy glass to give yourself an elevated experience. Herbal Tea and infused water is a good alternative to room temperature water

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Dermatologists recommend using sunblock with an SPF of at least 30

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Protecting Skin and Eyes:

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Know Your Medication:

Know Yourself Pay attention to your body because it will give you a sign if something is not right. If you begin to feel drowsy, go indoors and take time to rest, as this can be the first sign of a heatstroke

Remember to consult your doctor for more information on how you can take care of your body HEAT AND KEEPING COOL"

Before going outside, know what medications you're taking and how they impact your body. Some medications require people to avoid direct sunlight because it can increase the potency of the medication or hinder the efficacy of the medication

Additional signs of heatstroke include lightheadedness, heavy limbs, difficulty comprehending, and difficulty speaking. The best way to enjoy the sun and prevent heat stroke or other heat related illnesses is to take breaks when needed, remain hydrated and remember to always plan ahead

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How did you get started in the fitness industry?

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My exercise physiology program at Valdosta State was very clinical in nature. Consequently, my internship was at a community health center that was affiliated with a senior center. It was there that I created my first fitness program for seniors. After moving to Atlanta, I noticed that very few assisted & independent living communities had exercise physiologists or degreed fitness professionals conducting classes for seniors. I was and continue to be surprised by the number of senior living facilities that have “ non fitness” professionals advising & instructing seniors about exercise. This was the beginning of SeniorFit Atlanta!

What drew you to senior fitness specifically?

Bradford Bailey, Corso Atlanta's senior fitness expert, shares his tips for building and maintaining physical wellness well into our adulthood Bradford's built a career in helping seniors better understand their health and how they can take care of their bodies. We interviewed him to see how seniors should engage in physical activity.

Fit in Our Golden Years

Staying

STAYING FIT

After obtaining an Exercise Physiology degree from Valdosta State University, I decided to move from rural South Georgia to Atlanta for better career opportunities. To “ pay the bills”, I initially started out as a personal trainer in Buckhead.

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o population benefits more from exercise han seniors do Exercise helps to prevent and eat all of the major killers (hypertension, iabetes, certain cancers etc.). Moreover, active eniors typically live a safer & higher quality life. re seniors exercising enough? urrently, most seniors are not getting enough xercise. To begin with, seniors should start ut walking at least 20 minutes a day on most ays of the week, preferably every day. What kinds of exercises do you recommend for seniors and why?

The average age of my group fitness classes is about 90 yrs. Most of my personal training clients are 90 100 yrs of age. It’s never to late and the older your age, the more you reap the benefits! I currently have a client that’s 101 She still exercises daily and drinks whiskey regularly!!!! and up have great hearts and diets, but we need to emphasize the importance of maintaining their

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As we age, we lose muscle mass and bone density Doing resistance training helps to combat those two things Out of all of the components of fitness, resistance training is the most important for seniors and should be conducted at least two times p/week and working all of the major muscle groups (chest, back, shoulders, abs and legs) I always recommend that seniors keep it simple and remember that exercise doesn’t have to be formal to be effective. Every step counts. Just get moving! Are seniors ever too old to excercise?

Why should seniors exercise?

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The most accessible form of exercise is walking because you don’t need any equipment or a gym membership to walk. I would also suggest joining a senior group fitness class. Not only does this help fulfill fitness needs but also has positive social and mental health ramifications

A word from Bradford: The senior citizens are the jewels of our society and deserve the utmost respect and treatment Making professional fitness training accessible to all seniors is my goal and hope! This is one of the main reasons that I partnered with AIB Network and created SeniorFit By Bradford, a fitness show designed exclusively for seniors and is now available via YouTube.

Senior living communities must be more diligent in acquiring fitness professionals with degrees in exercise physiology that are competent and proficient in the arena of senior health and wellness!

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For a senior who hasn't exercised recently, how do you recommend they get back into it?

Clarissa Rice has a Master's degree and EDS in school counseling. Prior to retiring, she was the Counselor at Snellville Middle School for 27 years. Clarissa also taught English, Speech, and Drama.

GRACIOUS INTERDEPENDENCE

Clarissa's Corner

Gracious Interdependence

WRITTEN BY CLARISSA RICE

Many times we feel angry or ashamed to be burdens on others, especially family. If we are fiercely independent, it is even worse We have a very hard time accepting help graciously We fight against this acceptance because it makes us feel too vulnerable or too weak. We are afraid of losing control. We are used to being the strong ones or very proud and don't want to be burdens on others. No matter your age, let us all work on the ability to be interdependent or mutually dependent. There is strength in the ability to accept help or advice when needed and also to be able to stand alone as necessary It is a given that most of us who are lucky enough to reach our 80s and 90s will eventually need to accept more help We don't emphasize often enough how learning to trust others and seek assistance when needed are valuable life skills.

All of us are trying to become and to remain independent, which is the ability to control or govern ourselves to be self reliant We often think that dependence, relying on others for support or aid, is a sign of weakness or not admirable. There is another way of relating and that is to become interdependent: the ability to depend on one another or mutual dependence.

Interdependence assumes that each person can stand alone but at times can lean on others when needed or desired As seniors, we are aware that we are losing some of our independence, that we are having to rely or lean on others more often for help |

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

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It is also a sign of good mental health to realistically accept our place in life and make the necessary adaptations Moving to a senior center is one step in the continuous adjustment we make in life along the way Congratulations to us for seeking out a lifestyle where we can both remain as independent as possible and receive the assistance we eventually may need Our goal must be to remain as independent as we can for as long as we can in as many areas as we can before becoming burdens to our families. Then, our hope should be that we can lean on others graciously and gratefully receiving the assistance we may need and most certainly deserve

-Clarissa Rice

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Interdependence goes beyond symbiotic assistance during seasons of physical decline. As a millennial, I've witnessed how my interdependent relationship with my grandparents has guided me through life's challenges. They have truly become a vital role in setting the foundation and the trajectory of my life's pursuits. In a tactical sense, my grandfather taught me how to drive a car and my grandma taught me how to make the delicious dishes of our Polish heritage. In a mental and spiritual sense, they remind me daily on countless ways to be compassionate, strong, comforting, and loving in the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. As they grow older, it is my mission to assist them in any way I can. I hope to give back to them in the many ways they've given to me. It is important for generations, young and old, to recognize the value of our relationships In so many ways, we have meaning and purpose in each other's lives.

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Chuck’s father day advice is to hang in there and be in a father when you ’ re in the right position to be one, personally and financially If people do this, Chuck believes they can stack the deck in their favor.

Ed’s fatherly advice is to treat your job as a father like your marriage oath, take whatever comes for better or for worse Take time to talk to your children and get to know them Know what they’re doing, give them some good advice, and above all else, love them.

CHUCKM Wayne urges new fathers to be themselves. Parenting brings new challenges and changes to your life, and being true to yourself is the best way to navigate parenthood.

Advice for Fathers

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