Aberdeen Village Community Matters February 2019

Community Matters Aberdeen Village

February 2019

Art is Ageless® call for entries are underway Aberdeen Village has issued a call for entries for the Art is Ageless® juried exhibit to be held March 29– April 25, 2019. Entries of artistic works will be accepted from any area artist who is 65 years of age or older to exhibit and/or compete for an opportunity to be featured in the 2020 Art is Ageless calendar.

Artists may choose to enter the exhibit only. For the competition, works are to have been completed in the past five years (since January 2014). There are nine categories, as well as designations of amateur or professional. Works to be entered for judging need to be at Presbyterian Manor by March 25.

The Art is Ageless® Program encourages Presbyterian Manor residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic

Above left: Our “Bell-o-meter” keeps us up to date on how much we have received in donations. Above right: Our beautiful angel tree is on display with lovely angels all around it contributed by our residents.

Hallelujah for our Angel Appeal During the month of December, we conducted our annual Angel Appeal and were thrilled to raise $6,865 to support the Good Samaritan program. This program helps residents who have surpassed their financial resources through no fault of their own and serves as a safety net for those in need.

We had a successful event to kick-off the Angel Appeal with a screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life” with hot cocoa and cookies. Attendees were invited to earn their wings by making a donation. On that day we raised $1,700 and have continued to raise more since then by encouraging people to give.

We had a beautiful angel tree in our lobby with a display of angels from our residents, and a “bell-o-meter” on display which was updated with donations. We are so grateful to everyone who has donated and would like to thank them for helping to support our Good Samaritan program.

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events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout February is heart month and the year.

Dining Service Director Norma Kester explains how the kitchen Local competition winners will join team ensures that Aberdeen Village winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities residents have heart-healthy to be judged at the systemwide level. choices, while showing a little extra love with made-from-scratch food.

Entry forms and information can be picked up at Aberdeen Village, 17500 “We start with fresh, quality W. 119th St, Olathe or by contacting ingredients. We cut our own salads, and don’t use pre-packaged salad Sean Roark at 913-599-6100 or sroark@pmma.org. Or go online mixes. We make our own madeto ArtIsAgeless.org to view rules, from-scratch soup daily, offering a broth base at lunch and additional download an entry form or enter cream base in the evening. All online. our soups, sauces and gravies are made from scratch using flour or cornstarch, no prepackaged mixes.

We use extra virgin olive oil in our cooking. We also offer a ‘catch of the day’ fish item every day, as fish

is rich in Omega-3s, important for heart health. We use smoked turkey and ham for our sandwiches, instead of deli processed meats, which are high in sodium.

“We cut and trim our own steaks and tenderloins, and all our meats come in raw form and we season and cook—no precooked meats. We offer baked and grilled items on our daily menu and don’t use salt in our recipes. Scratch cooking gives more control over ingredients, providing a healthier choice on fat and sodium control.”

As residents and guests can tell you, the healthy choices the kitchen team makes don’t take anything away from the flavor of the food—it’s delicious!

Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Aberdeen Village by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at: PresbyterianManors.org.

Tim Allin, executive director Stephanie Oehlert, director of sales and marketing To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Stephanie Oehlert, director of sales and marketing, soehlert@pmma.org.

Telephone: 913-599-6100 Fax: 913-599-3810 Address: 17500 W. 119th St., Olathe, KS 66061-9524 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

In Presbyterian Manor’s ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction, we have partnered with Pinnacle Quality Insight. This company will periodically contact the people we serve via telephone to conduct an interview regarding their impression of our service. We use this feedback as a tool to continually improve our quality of care and enhance our relationships.

When you are contacted to participate in the survey, they will always identify themselves specifically as being with Pinnacle Quality Insight.

All state and federal confidentiality laws are met in Pinnacle’s service.

We greatly value your opinions and encourage you to be frank and honest when contacted.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

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Heart-healthy gift ideas for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and you’re probably thinking about what you’ll get your sweetheart.You want your Valentine to be around a lot longer, right?

Well, here’s a list of some fun, healthier gifts, other than the typical chocolate and candy.

shaped cutter to make watermelon hearts and skewer strawberries and other delicious fruit into a styrofoam block placed in a vase.

• “Cutie” oranges placed in a cellophane treat bag or a bowl with a tag that says “You’re a cutie! Will you be my Valentine?”

• Tomato tulip bouquet—Cut an X into the top of grape tomatoes, stuff with cottage cheese and attach a chive stem. Arrange all of your tomato “tulips” on a plate in the shape of a bouquet.

• Apples placed in a basket with a card that says, “You are the apple of my eye Valentine!”

• Fruit bouquet—Make your own fruit bouquet by using a heart

• Packages of healthy microwave popcorn with a card that says, “You make my heart ‘Pop!’”

• Heart healthy cookbooks—Make a meal together choosing a menu from the cookbook.

A delicious recipe for Winter Harvest Salad Sales and Marketing Director Stephanie Oehlert makes this Winter Harvest Salad as a delicious side dish in the fall and winter. It’s even heart healthy and uses seasonal vegetables.

· 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds

layer on a parchment paper lined

· 2 T coconut oil

baking sheet.

Dressing:

3. Roast for about 25-30 minutes, or

· 1/4 cup Olive Oil

until golden and tender. Set aside.

· 2 T Apple Cider Vinegar

4. Whisk together all ingredients for

· 1 T maple syrup

dressing.You can also use a mason jar

· Pinch of salt and pepper

to shake them until combined.

Directions

5. In a large bowl, add mixed

· 2 cups Butternut Squash, cubed

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees

butternut squash, avocado, pumpkin

· 1 cup pomegranate seeds

2. Toss butternut squash in 2 tablespoons coconut oil, salt and pepper. Then arrange in a single

seeds, and pomegranate seeds.

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6. Pour dressing over and toss.

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This is the perfect month to get heart smart February is “heart month,” and we asked Trisha Bahr, CPTA Director of Rehabilitation, a few common questions about how to keep your heart healthy at any age.

What heart-healthy activities do you recommend for seniors who aren’t already active?

activity would be any exercise or activity that elevates your heart rate from your normal heart rate. Some activities that would increase your heart rate would be brisk walking, riding a stationary bicycle or Nustep, swimming, lifting weights, aerobics classes or even dancing.

It is recommended that seniors age 65 and older get at least 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic activity weekly. That averages out to 30 minutes a day. Moderate aerobic

When someone comes to you with a pre-existing heart condition, what steps do you take to ensure that physical therapy is done in a safe way?

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When we work with patients who have a history of heart disease, we try to always get a baseline number for the patient’s normal blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and exertion levels at rest and with exercise. This allows us to monitor the patient while we are working with them to have a better idea of how their body is responding to the activities we are introducing, then we can adjust the activities/exercise accordingly.

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