A Community of Compassionate Care
FindingPeaceAmidsttheFestivities
Astheholidayseasonapproaches,it’s easytogetsweptupinthehustleand bustle.Fromshoppingforgiftstoplanning gatherings,thejoyoftheseasoncan sometimesfeelovershadowedbystress andchaos Thisyear,let’sprioritize mindfulnesstohelpussavorevery momentandreconnectwiththetrue spiritoftheholidays.
EmbracethePresentMoment
Mindfulnessisallaboutbeingfullypresent Startbytakingafewmomentseachday topauseandbreathe.Whetheryou’re wrappinggiftsorcookingdinner,focuson thetaskathand Noticethecolors,smells, andsensations.Thissimplepracticecan transformmundaneactivitiesinto momentsofjoy.
SetIntentions
Beforetheholidayrushbegins,takesome timetoreflectonwhatyoutrulywantto experiencethisseason.Isitconnection withlovedones?Asenseofgratitude? Writedownyourintentionsandrevisit themwheneveryoufeeloverwhelmed. Thiscanhelpsteeryouractionstoward whatmattersmost.
PracticeGratitude
Theholidaysareanaturaltimetoexpress gratitude Considerstartingagratitude journalwhereyoujotdownthingsyou’re thankfulforeachday.Sharingthese reflectionswithfamilyandfriendscanalso fosterdeeperconnectionsandremind everyoneoftheseason’struemeaning
SimplifyYourSchedule
Whileit’stemptingtosayyestoevery invitationandevent,rememberthatit’s okaytoprioritizeself-care Chooseafew meaningfulgatheringsandallowyourselfto declineothers.Thiswillcreatespacefor relaxationandreflectionamidstthe festivities
MindfulEating
Holidayfeastscanbeasourceofjoy,but theycanalsoleadtooverindulgence
Practicemindful
eatingbysavoringeachbite,paying attentiontoflavorsandtextures.Thisnot onlyenhancesyourenjoymentbutcanalso helpyoulistentoyourbody’shungercues
DigitalDetox
Amidsttheholidayplanning,consider unpluggingfromscreensforabit
Designatespecifictimestocheckemails andsocialmedia,thenstepaway Use thistimetoconnectwithlovedones face-to-face,engageinactivitiesyou love,orsimplyenjoysomequiettime.
CreateMindfulTraditions
Incorporatemindfulnessintoyour holidaytraditions.Thiscouldbeas simpleasafamilywalkafterdinner,a groupmeditation,orlightingcandles whilereflectingonwhattheseason meanstoyou Thesepracticescan createamoremeaningfuland connectedholidayexperience.
Conclusion
Thisholidayseason,let’sstriveto cultivatemindfulnessandcreate momentsofpeaceamidstthechaos. Byfocusingonthepresent,setting intentions,andembracinggratitude, wecantransformourcelebrationsinto atimeofjoy,connection,andreflection.
Wishing you a mindful and heartwarming holiday season!
JodyLennon| DirectorofNursing
“DoyouhaveanyquestionsaboutMedicaidorwonderwhen therighttimeistostartapplying?Ourgeneralruleofthumb istostartapplyingwhenallassetstotalabouttheamountof 3monthsofprivatepay Atthattime,itwouldbeagoodidea togetwithMaryLundberg,ourSocialWorker,andstartthe Medicaidprocess.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutanyassets, alwaysfeelfreetoreachouttoMaryormyselfandwecan answerthemtothebestofourabilityorwecanreachout tosomeoneelsetogettheaccurateinformation”
Celebrating All Saints Day and Thanksgiving November1stwecelebrateAllSaintsDay.AllSaintsDayis asolemnholydayoftheCatholicChurchcelebratedannually. ThedaywasformallystartedbyPopeBonifaceIV,who consecratedthePantheonatRometotheVirginMaryand alltheMartyrsonMay13thin609AD Thedayisdedicatedto thesaintsoftheChurch,thatis,allthosewhohaveattained heaven.
ItshouldnotbeconfusedwithAllSoul’sDay,whichisobserved onNov2ndanddedicatedtothosewhohavediedandnotyet reachedheaven Althoughmillionsofpeoplemayalreadybe saints,AllSaintsDayisalsocommemoratedbymembers oftheEasternOrthodoxChurch,aswellassomeprotestant churches,suchasLutheranandAnglicanchurches.
Othercountrieshavedifferentrulesaccordingtotheirnational bishop’sconferences Thebishopsofeachconferencehavethe authoritytoamendtherulessurroundingtheobligationofthe day Somemayask,whatexactlyisaSaint?MotherAngelica said“SaintsareordinarypeoplewholoveJesus,trytobelike him,arefaithfultothedutiesoftheirstateinlife,sacrifice themselvesfortheirneighbor,andkeeptheirheartsand mindsfreeofthisworld.”Acanonizesaintissomeonewho aftercarefulconsiderationisformallyrecognizedbythe ChurchasbeingwithGodinHeaven Theseincludetheholy angels,holymenandwomenmentionedintheNew Testament,aswellasthoserecognizedintheearlyChurch byinsertingtheirnameintocanonoftheMass.Inthesecond millenniumthisprocessofcanonizationbecamemoreformal.
Thanksgivingisfastapproaching Taketimetorememberwhy thisdaycametobeandtakethistimetocelebratewithyour familyandfriends.Iwishallofyouahappyandhealthy November.
FamilyGameNights
Asthedaysgetshorterandcoolerandthenightsgetlonger anddarker,itistheperfecttimeofyeartogetoutthoseold boardgames,cards,cribbageboardsorbackgammonsets Makesomehotchocolate,popsomepopcorn,putthecell phonesinabasketinanotherroomandhavesomefun Playinggameswithyourfamilyorfriendsisagreatwayto relaxandgetbackintouchwitheachother.Ifyouare competitivelikemyfamilyisevenScrabblecanbecomea rousingevent–“isthatREALLYaword??”“Howcanyouget 50pointsoffthewordquay?”
Whetheryougetouttheoldclassics–Clue,Monopoly, Yahtzee,Connect4,Rummikub,Dominos,Sorry,Applesto Applesorsomeofnew-fangledgames–maketimefora cozy,funtimethismonthwithyourfamilyandfriends.
MARIAN HOME ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
Wearethrilledtoannouncetheupcomingopeningofournew assistedlivingcommunityinFebruary2025!Designedwiththe utmostcareandcomfortinmind,ourfacilitywillprovidea vibrant,supportiveenvironmentforseniorstothrive
Weinviteyoutoinquireaboutourservices,amenities,andthe personalizedcareweoffer Whetheryou’reexploringoptions foryourselforalovedone,we’reheretoansweryour questionsandprovidetheinformationyouneed.
HighlightsofOurCommunity:
Spacious,modernlivingspaces
Engagingsocialandrecreationalactivities
Nutritiousdiningoptionstailoredtodietaryneeds 24/7compassionatecarefromtrainedprofessionals
Beautifullylandscapedgroundsforrelaxationand enjoyment
Joinusonthisexcitingjourneyaswepreparetowelcome residentsintotheirnewhome!Ifyou’dlikemoreinformation ortoscheduleavisit,pleasedon’thesitatetoreachout.
TracyTrotter Executive Director
515-574-5900
ttrotter@marianhome.com
MarianHome,VillageandAssistedLiving marianhomecom
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Maintenance &Transportation |TravisFilloon
TheMaintenance/TransportationDepartmentstaff havebeenworkingdiligentlyoverthepastmonthor sotoservice,repair,andtestallheatingsystemsand vehiclesattheMarianHomeandVillage.
Ourgoalcontinuestobetoprovidedependable, uninterruptedtransportationandtemperature controlthroughouttheever-changingseasonsto ensurethecomfortofallourresidentsandtenants.
Donothesitatetocontactmeoranymemberofour maintenanceteamshouldaheatingquestion,issue, orconcernarise
SocialWorker |MaryLundberg
Novemberbringsthoughtsofthankfulnessaswe celebrateThanksgivingthismonth.Iamthankfulfor themanythingsthatIhaveinmylifeincludingmy healthandthehealthofmyfamily Iamalsothankful thatIworkinajobthatIcangivetoothersdaily
Ascolderweatherreturns,icemeltbarrels/shovels willbemaintainedatentrydoorsforour maintenance/transportationstaff(andothers) touseasneededtoensuresafeaccess/egress.
TheMarianHomeAssistedLivingprojectisontrack tobecompletedearlyin2025.
Whilerecentexteriorworklooksnearlycomplete; interiorworksuchasdrywall,plumbing/HVACand electricalcontinuesatarapidpace.
Asalways,ourteamoffriendly,professional maintenancemenandtransportationdriversare alwaysreadytogotheextramiletomakesureour residentshavethebestpossibleexperiencehereat “Home”
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully everyone is blessed.” -Maya Angelou
Itisablessingtogivecheerfullydailytotheresidents herea me beapa ery blesse
RACHELPEDERSON DIETICIAN
Cranberriesareavibrant,nutrient-packedfruit thatplaysaspecialroleinbothhealthandholiday traditions.Knownfortheirtartflavor,cranberriesare packedwithantioxidants,vitaminsC,A,andK,and phytochemicalsthatpromoteoverallwellness From supportingheartandimmunehealthtohelpingprevent urinarytractinfections,cranberriesofferavarietyof healthbenefits Whilethey’reoftentoosourtoeat alone,theyareastapleinholidaymeals,particularly inNovember,whentheyareusedinfestivedisheslike cranberrysauceanddesserts,addingapopofcolor andflavortoThanksgivingfeasts.
Craving Cranberries: TheSuperfood StarofNovember Feasts!
Herearethekeyhighlightsofcranberries: UTIPrevention:Proanthocyanidinsincranberries helppreventbacteriafromattachingtothebladder wall,reducingtheriskofUTIs,particularlyfor childrenandwomenwithrecurrentinfections.
GutHealth:Cranberries'antioxidantsmayprevent harmfulbacteriafromstickingtotheintestines,and theirfibercontentsupportsguthealthandregular digestion.
ImmuneSupport:HighinvitaminC,cranberries boostimmunehealthbysupportingwoundhealing andproducingimmunecells.
HeartHealth:Cranberriesimprovehearthealthby reducinginflammation,increasingHDLcholesterol, andimprovingbloodflow
OralHealth:Cranberries'polyphenolsinhibit bacteriathatcausetoothdecayandgum inflammation
Nutritionally,cranberriesarelow-calorie,highinfiber, andcontainseveralantioxidantsthatprotectagainst oxidativestress
How are you using cranberries this holiday season?
FromYourActivityDirectors
WelcometoNovember,themonthofgivingthanks Thisyearseemstohavejustflownbyandnowit’stimetoenjoysome coolerweatherandsomehotdrinks.Applecider,hotchocolate,s’moresinsideareonthecalendar.Standardtimereturns onSundaythe3rdsoremembertosetyourclocksbackonehour.WearehappytoannounceProtestantChurchServicesare onceagainweekly!ItiseveryMondayat2:00p.m.inourbeautifulchapel.WewillhaveCDABingoonthefirstWednesdayof themonth.WewillrecognizeourVeteransonthe11th.KarenHansonfromWebsterCountyConservationwillbeherewitha presentationonthe14th.MauriceJuleswillbeheretosingforusonthe20th.AFriendsgivingDinnerwithresidentsand staffisplannedforthe21st.ThePrizeStoreisonthe26th.HappyThanksgivingtooneandallonthe28th.Asalways,ifyou haveanyquestions,suggestionsorwanttoreserveaspotforgettingtogetherwithyourlovedonepleasegiveusacallor sendanemail.
Please feel free to contact us in the Activity Department at any time. Our direct line is 515-5745906 or email either of us with questions or suggestions.
Email: photz@marianhome.com or lstein@marianhome.com
