Aberdeen Village Community Matters January 2020

Aberdeen Village

JANUARY 2020

Try this family favorite to power through the winter

As the cold settles in, it’s time to dig out some hearty family recipes that warm both the body and soul.

Aberdeen Village social worker Elizabeth Miller submitted a recipe that is a go-to Miller family favorite. It can be served as an entrée or a hearty side. Enjoy!

Bruce Shogren, PMMA president and CEO, left, and Bill Taylor, PMMA COO, right, present Tim Allin, executive director, with a certificate of recognition at the Emerald Award banquet Nov. 13.

Aberdeen Village honored for achievements

“Bean Mash” Vegetable Medley Serves 4

Aberdeen Village received a certificate of recognition from PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America) for reaching goals in fiscal year 2019, July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, at a banquet Nov. 13 in Wichita, Kan.

Ingredients:

The recognition came through PMMA’s Emerald Awards Program, designed to encourage its 16 locations to achieve high levels of resident and employee satisfaction, meet financial goals, build philanthropic support for the organization’s mission and meet marketing goals. There are 11 areas measured for the Emerald Awards.

½ onion, diced

1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 carrot, chopped

To receive an Emerald, a community has to meet its goals in all 11 areas.

Certificates of recognition were given out to communities that reached their goals in one or more category.

3 mushrooms, diced 1 green pepper, diced Can black beans, drained and rinsed Can diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed

Aberdeen Village was recognized for meeting independent living and skilled nursing resident satisfaction goals.

1 medium head of broccoli, florets chopped

“This recognition is a visible sign of Aberdeen Village’s commitment to the mission of PMMA of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values,” said Bruce Shogren, chief executive officer for PMMA.

1 teaspoon soy sauce

PMMA has been providing quality senior services in Kansas and Missouri for more than 70 years. ◆

Optional: 1 teaspoon mirin (Japanese sweet cooking wine) RECIPE - continued on page 2

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New program uses therapy to ‘rebuild’ residents Residents looking for techniques to improve and sustain strength, balance and mobility now have a new tool, thanks to Rebuild Me. The program, which is relatively new to Aberdeen Village, consists of progressive exercises to restore muscle strength. We asked Sandra Barnes, life enrichment director, to offer insight into this exciting new program.

Can you explain the new fitness program?

The Rebuild Me programs we offer for skilled nursing and assisted living residents are yearlong programs with monthly video exercises that focus on strengthening, stretching, range of motion and muscle memory.

Much like physical therapy, the exercise portion is progressive and varied in order to continue the muscle strengthening process.

The program includes fun RECIPE - continued from page 1

Directions: Heat coconut oil over medium high heat in large skillet.

When oil is hot, add carrot and onion. Cover and cook for 3 – 5 minutes. Stir often to prevent sticking.

Add green pepper and broccoli

quarterly activities that increase neuromuscular communication and resident interaction. We have also included monthly topical conversations in the form of videos with coordinating handouts. These conversations cover topics relevant to seniors and help us cultivate a culture of wellness.

Because Rebuild Me can be implemented by existing activity staff and the curriculum is reusable, we can offer a comprehensive wellness program without the expense of additional staff.

What are your reasons for introducing the program? Our sister community successfully implemented Rebuild Me, so we decided to try it. We offer the program in collaboration with our AEGIS therapy department. Their restorative aide does the exercise part and my staff is responsible for the brain-health and fun parts.

neighborhood to another, so it has been hard to track. We hope that after the first of the year everything will slow down so we can see if this is the right format for our community. We have definitely seen an increase in participation, which is a positive sign. For more information, contact Stephanie Ohlert at 913-599-6100. ◆

to mixture. Continue to cook, covered, another five minutes or until all vegetables are soft. Stir as needed to prevent sticking.

Stir bean mash and diced tomatoes into skillet until heated through, for 1 or 2 minutes.

How will Rebuild Me help residents of Aberdeen Village? We hope to see residents increase their A program participant actually gave agility and day-to-day memory.

Rebuild Me its name when they Have you witnessed results with said, “I didn’t realize how far down Rebuild Me? We are still tweaking I had gone until I came here and the program so it works best for started your classes. It just feels like our community. We have had you are rebuilding me.” multiple residents move from one

Add mushrooms and cook another two minutes.

Pour black beans into a separate bowl and use a fork to lightly mash the beans to create a paste. Leave about a quarter of the beans intact.

Add soy sauce and mirin to taste (about one teaspoon each) and give the mixture one final stir.

This recipe can be easily adapted.

You can add or remove any vegetables as desired. ◆

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ABERDEEN VILLAGE A PMMA COMMUNITY

913-599-6100 ◆ Fax: 913-599-3810 17500 W. 119th St. Olathe, KS 66061-9524 AberdeenVillage.com

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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.

To submit or suggest articles: sroark@PMMA.org Tim Allin, executive director Sean Roark, director of sales and marketing

OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

Staff sets fresh goals for the new year We asked some of our staff if they had resolutions for the coming year. We hope you’ll be as inspired by their goals as we are.

Cassandra Everett, medical records coordinator Do you normally make New Year’s resolutions?

I did every year when I was younger, but the last few years I haven’t made any, since they are a repeat of things such as losing weight, saving money and paying off car and school loans.

Do you have one for this coming year? If so, what is it?

Since my cancer diagnosis in February, I want to keep a positive attitude, be better at my walk with God, make healthy choices and do something special for myself.

Do you find that resolutions change your behavior or do they not end up lasting very long?

I think it depends on the resolutions and the person.

Everyone starts out gung-ho, but over time things happen and you’re not as focused on your resolutions.

If your resolution is a simple and attainable task, you can reach your goal. The bigger the goal, the more time it takes, but you can prevail over time.

Sheryl Nelson, MDS coordinator Do you normally make New Year’s resolutions?

Heather Benney, director of nursing

I don’t usually do New Year’s resolutions because I can never keep them.

Do you have one for this coming year? If so, what is it?

I don’t for this coming year, but last year I set a goal to better organize my home. I started with a bookcase, then a drawer, etc. It gave me a sense of satisfaction to see the difference.

I have not decided what to do for this year, but am considering continuing on with the same goal since I did not get all the areas organized that I wanted to.

Do you find that resolutions change your behavior or do they not end up lasting very long?

This particular resolution helped me look at things in a new way when I bought something or was storing something so I would not have to go back and organize that item or area at a later time.

Do you normally make New Year’s resolutions?

I normally enjoy the thought of a New Year’s resolution, but I try to not openly speak about them so I only disappoint myself when I don’t stick with it.

Do you have one for this coming year? If so, what is it?

Yes, in the coming year I want to challenge myself to do some formal exercise at least three days a week.

Do you find that resolutions change your behavior or do they not end up lasting very long?

My New Year’s resolution typically changes my behavior for a week or two.

My motivation to do new things and form new habits seems low this time of year because the days are short and the weather is cold. ◆

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ABERDEEN VILLAGE A PMMA COMMUNITY

17500 W. 119th St. Olathe, KS 66061-9524 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Our Mission: to provide quality senior services guided

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We welcome your feedback!

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We Score!

Source: Pinnacle Quality Insight (12 month ave. Aug. 2018 – Sept. 2019)

4.87

4.82

5.00

Dignity & Respect

Move-in Process

Safety & Security

As part of Aberdeen Village’s ongoing customer service initiative, residents and their representatives are randomly selected to participate in telephone satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. This company will conduct an interview regarding your impression of our service.

We use this feedback as a tool to continually improve our quality of care and enhance our relationships.

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

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

The graphic above features some of our best scores for health care, assisted living, independent living and PATH® (Post-Acute to Home)

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4.75

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ASSISTED LIVING

INDEPENDENT LIVING

PATH

Recommend to Others HEALTH CARE

short-term rehabilitation.

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

Thank you in advance for your participation. ◆