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The Heritage Senior Living Mission:

To provide the highest standards while protecting, cherishing, and dignifying the knowledge, value, and joy of our residents.

• February – Romance in Wisconsin • March – Famous People & Landmarks • April – Wisconsin Flora & Fauna

Resident Recognition: Lois Grangaard Meet Lois, the newest resident at Heritage Court! Lois, from Rochester, MN, was the fourth of twelve children. She attended beauty school and was a beautician for 55 years! In her spare time, Lois enjoys working a good puzzle and listening to Elvis Presley. (Ask her to show you her “Elvis fan wall”!) Lois has two children, Aaron and Lori, and five grandchildren. Please say hello and introduce yourself when you see Lois around the community! (Left, Lois poses next to the Elvis picture in our Music Shoppe.)

Letter from the Director Dear residents, families and friends, We love getting the chance to welcome new residents into our community. Each addition strengthens our culture, making it more diverse, vibrant and dynamic. And one of the most rewarding things is when our residents and their families go on to refer their friends and families to us! That’s why we want to take this chance to remind you of our Ambassador Program, where you can be rewarded for telling your loved ones about our community! For the first person you refer who moves into one of Heritage’s assisted living or memory care communities, you’ll receive a $500 credit on your next month’s rent. For the second person, you’ll receive a $1,000 credit ($1,500 total). And for three or more referrals, you’ll receive a $1,500 credit each ($3,000+ total). So the more friends you tell, the more you can earn! And thank you to all of you who have referred your loved ones to us over the years. Knowing that you are so happy here means a great deal to us! Sincerely, Thea Anduze-Bell

April 2019

Thea Anduze-Bell Assistant Director

Heritage Court Memory Care Community

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Our Quality Promise to You

Our quality promise starts with commitment. Heritage Senior Living is committed to listening to YOU. Got an idea? A suggestion? We want to hear it. Quality matters so we appreciate your ideas and input. Whether you are an employee, a resident, a family member or a visitor, let us know. Email us at: quality@heritageal.com

A Message from the Wellness Nurse

A Message from Culinary

Jennifer Rivers Director of Nursing

No Joke: Laughter Really is an Amazing Medicine

Did you know that April is National Humor Month? This lesser-known observance starts with April Fool’s Day and is intended to heighten awareness of the therapeutic benefits of humor. And while laughter can’t cure all ailments, it certainly has some great short- and long-term benefits for your health! In the short-term, laughter increases oxygen intake, which can stimulate your heart, lungs and muscles and release endorphins in the brain. It can also relieve tension by aiding

circulation and muscle relaxation. In the long-term, humor can improve your immune system and even help relieve pain, since it helps with the production of the body’s natural painkillers. Laughter can also help people cope with difficult situations, make it easier to connect with people, and lessen depression and anxiety. So take it as an excuse to bring more laughter into your life! Get some friends together

for a funny movie or comedy special – and come prepared with jokes and anecdotes to keep the mood high and laughter flowing!

Nate Bowe Executive Chef

The CDC currently recommends that those over 50 consume no more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day. (One teaspoon of salt contains roughly 2,325 milligrams.) For those with kidney disease, high blood pressure or diabetes, keeping sodium intake low is particularly important. But with the prevalence of processed and frozen foods, it can be difficult to

Shake your Salty Habits for a Healthier You

select products that are tasty yet low-sodium. Here are a few tips to make the process a little simpler: • Limit the amount of sodium-heavy foods like deli meats, canned soups, pasta, rice mixes and frozen meals. Avoid salty snacks like chips and pretzels or foods packed in salt water like pickles or olives. • Drain and rinse all canned beans and vegetables before using. Choose fresh vegetables whenever possible.

• Use herbs and spices for seasoning instead of salt. Check seasoning blends to ensure they are low in sodium.

We’re Looking for Volunteers! We are looking for people to volunteer at our community. If you are interested in helping out, please call us at 715-831-8200.

News

On April 1, we will be officially opening our enhanced care unit here at Heritage Court. Having both memory care and enhanced care together in one building will allow us to better meet the care needs of all of our residents, while providing their families with the peace of mind that comes with knowing their loved ones are receiving high-quality, individualized care. We would like to invite you to one of our open houses – on April 7 or 14 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – to learn more about the changes we’ve made. We appreciate your patience as we put the finishing touches on our quality improvements. If you have any questions or would like to know more about the changes, please contact our director of quality, Amanda Runnoe, at arunnoe@heritageal.com

You’re Invited to our Enhanced Care Open House

This month, we’re

celebrating Wisconsin film and dance. Check the

calendar for exciting themed

events and activities!

April Wisconsin Heritage Theme

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Last Month in Pictures

Clockwise from top left: Betty tries her hand at playing the harp, as the audience looks on; June grins with her green beer; Doris is pleased with her shamrock shake; the group enjoys their treats and good company; Shirley flexes her music muscles and plucks a harp string.

St. Patrick’s Day Revelry

Heritage Court residents celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by indulging in homemade mint-flavored shamrock shakes and green beer. We also took in Irish music on a harp, featuring Bethany Shuda. Residents even got to try playing the harp for themselves!

Last Month in Pictures

Evening with the Cub Scouts

On March 11, Heritage Court residents spent the evening with local Cub Scouts Pack 34. We enjoyed watching some of the boys being awarded badges, as well as crafting a fun “pot of gold” art project with the Scouts. What a fun night!

Clockwise from top left: A scout mentor assists Marion F. with applying glue to her craft pieces; a proud scout shows off his completed project as Betty looks on; a kindergarten-age scout proudly tells Joan that he knows what order the colors of the rainbow are.

Resident Birthdays Welcome to our New Residents!

Richard L. Lois G.

Evelyn B. - 04/12 Joan N. - 04/29

Enhanced Care Open House on Sundays, April 7 and 14, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Senior Center Line Dancers Performance on Thursday, April 11, at 1:30 p.m.

Robbins Elementary Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday, April 17, at 9:45 a.m.

Baby Chicks Pet Therapy on Sunday, April 28, at 1:30 p.m.

For more information or to RSVP to an event, contact our community at (715) 831-8200.

Upcoming Events

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to stay up to date on Heritage news and events.

Friends and Family Referral Program If you refer someone who moves into one of our Assisted Living or Memory Care communities, you’ll receive $500 toward your next month’s rent! If you refer 2 people, you’ll receive $1,000 ($1,500 total) and if you refer 3+ people, you’ll receive $1,500 ($3,000+ total)!

Heritage Core Value of the Month: Excellence Excellence is the ability to go above the standards and expectations of those we

serve and set the bar for ourselves, our residents and the industry.