This is Rich and Dorothy Noelken dancing at one of our parties.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
BLOSSOM CITY BLOG
Garden Place, Red Bud was quite busy last week starting out Sunday with Devotional Music by Doris Cobb, Monday morning it was "Sing Along with Dorothy" and in the afternoon a program called "That Was then.." On Tuesday Don Stevenson entertained with music and songs. A group went out to eat lunch Wednesday at Eckerts in Belleville and came back with rave reviews about the delicious pies. Thursday was the big outing for the week with 10 of us traveling to St.Mary's, Missouri to shop at the Antique Mall. A delicious buffet lunch was waiting for us at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Perryville, MO. On the way back to Red Bud we toured the Randolph County Court House in Chester. Maintenance Supervisor, Roger Grefe, took us up to the 5th floor lookout tower, which was one of the highlights of this tour, where we had a commanding view of the great Mississipi River Bottoms. We arrived back at Red Bud just in time for supper. Our residents finished out the week with a Bingo on Friday afternoon and a Cheese & Dip party in the evening, and of course on Saturday afternoon they made Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. Hmm it tastes sooo good!
Richard A. Noelken
-Blog editor
Richard A. Noelken
-Blog editor
Sunday, July 19, 2009
BLOSSOM CITY BLOG
Need Mobility? -(This is a correction to last week's article) Since though no fault of our own, the July 14th ad was omitted from the local newspaper. A reworded copy of last week's article is going to them tomorrow. Also because of this, the Mobility Fair has been moved from Monday July 20 to Monday July 27.
The Terry Roberson show last week was a success and we highly recommend him.
If the "Booking Board" is any indication, Mary Wittenbrink picked a winner for this week's "Van Ride Day" on Thursday July 23rd, to the St. Mary's Antique Mall in St. Mary's Missouri. As of this writing we have 7 signed up with more to come, I'm sure as they won't want to miss out on a delicious lunch at the nearby Ponderosa Steak House.
Bob Tyler drew a good crowd for his monthly appearance last Wednesday with special rendition of two favorite songs for our birthday celebrants, Frances Schroeder and Ethel Fadler.
Check this site again for outstanding entertainment and trips that are coming up.
Richard A. Noelken
Blog Editor
Need Mobility? -(This is a correction to last week's article) Since though no fault of our own, the July 14th ad was omitted from the local newspaper. A reworded copy of last week's article is going to them tomorrow. Also because of this, the Mobility Fair has been moved from Monday July 20 to Monday July 27.
The Terry Roberson show last week was a success and we highly recommend him.
If the "Booking Board" is any indication, Mary Wittenbrink picked a winner for this week's "Van Ride Day" on Thursday July 23rd, to the St. Mary's Antique Mall in St. Mary's Missouri. As of this writing we have 7 signed up with more to come, I'm sure as they won't want to miss out on a delicious lunch at the nearby Ponderosa Steak House.
Bob Tyler drew a good crowd for his monthly appearance last Wednesday with special rendition of two favorite songs for our birthday celebrants, Frances Schroeder and Ethel Fadler.
Check this site again for outstanding entertainment and trips that are coming up.
Richard A. Noelken
Blog Editor
Thursday, July 16, 2009
The Senior Moment - As Seen in The Millstadt Messenger
Be sure to read the July 2009 issue of The Millstadt Messenger in which you will find the new column by our Millstadt Community Manager Tori Salladay. This month she wrote about the benefits of Adult Day Club. Here is the July column:
The Senior Moment
as seen in The Millstadt Messenger
by Tori Salladay
Garden Place Senior Living of Millstadt
The aging process is certainly not for sissies. Along with the health concerns and physical limitations that come with age, many seniors suffer from boredom or loneliness. One solution to such problems is to enroll older adults in an Adult Day Club.
The emerging phenomenon of adult-day services is an innovative approach to alleviating some of the mental and social strains that age brings. Since the mid-1970s, adult day centers are increasingly accessible with more than 3,400 nationwide.
Adult day services specialize in providing structured, social programs allowing elderly individuals and their caregivers the opportunity to enjoy a safe and nurturing environment during the day while returning to a loving home at night. Typically, adult day clubs are non-residential programs providing care and services for the elderly and disabled. More than 50 percent of all adult day center recipients nationwide have some cognitive impairment.
Most centers operate between four and 12 hours per day and often provide meals, transportation, social and recreational activities, outings and general supervision. On average, participants are 72 years old, with two-thirds being women.
In general, adult day centers operate under a social activities model, which focuses on increased interaction with peers through planned activities appropriate to participants’ health needs. However, some adult day services follow a medical model that includes nursing intervention and care-and-carry, an additional medical license.
Adult day services benefit participants and their caregivers by delaying admission into a skilled nursing facility and allowing participants to remain at home longer. For individuals who would otherwise stay at home alone during the day, the structure of social stimulation and recreational activities often improve, maintain or delay the decline of physical or cognitive functioning. For caregivers, adult day centers provide respite care enabling caregivers’ time to work or take a break from their care-giving responsibilities.
In general, 35 percent of the adult-day recipients live with an adult child, 20 percent with a spouse, 18 percent in an institutional setting, 13 percent with parents or other relatives and 11 percent live alone.
The average cost per day ranges from $55 to $75 per day. For financial assistance, check with your individual health insurance provider. Medicare does not cover adult day center costs, though if a senior qualifies financially, Medicaid will cover some or all costs for a licensed, medical-model program or an Alzheimer’s environment.
Some adult day programs offer need-based scholarships while others use sliding-fee scales based on income. Private medical insurance policies sometimes cover a portion of costs if the program includes registered, licensed medical personnel. Depending upon the policy, some long-term-care insurance might assist with payment. Also, dependent-care tax credits may be available for caregivers.
When looking for an adult day facility, seek a community that promotes independence and social stimulation, supports and supervises mature adults with dignity, encourages improved self-esteem and offers structured routines engaging in day-to-day events and activities designed specifically for seniors. E-mail Tori with questions about adult day care programs or with feedback.
The Senior Moment
as seen in The Millstadt Messenger
by Tori Salladay
Garden Place Senior Living of Millstadt
The aging process is certainly not for sissies. Along with the health concerns and physical limitations that come with age, many seniors suffer from boredom or loneliness. One solution to such problems is to enroll older adults in an Adult Day Club.
The emerging phenomenon of adult-day services is an innovative approach to alleviating some of the mental and social strains that age brings. Since the mid-1970s, adult day centers are increasingly accessible with more than 3,400 nationwide.
Adult day services specialize in providing structured, social programs allowing elderly individuals and their caregivers the opportunity to enjoy a safe and nurturing environment during the day while returning to a loving home at night. Typically, adult day clubs are non-residential programs providing care and services for the elderly and disabled. More than 50 percent of all adult day center recipients nationwide have some cognitive impairment.
Most centers operate between four and 12 hours per day and often provide meals, transportation, social and recreational activities, outings and general supervision. On average, participants are 72 years old, with two-thirds being women.
In general, adult day centers operate under a social activities model, which focuses on increased interaction with peers through planned activities appropriate to participants’ health needs. However, some adult day services follow a medical model that includes nursing intervention and care-and-carry, an additional medical license.
Adult day services benefit participants and their caregivers by delaying admission into a skilled nursing facility and allowing participants to remain at home longer. For individuals who would otherwise stay at home alone during the day, the structure of social stimulation and recreational activities often improve, maintain or delay the decline of physical or cognitive functioning. For caregivers, adult day centers provide respite care enabling caregivers’ time to work or take a break from their care-giving responsibilities.
In general, 35 percent of the adult-day recipients live with an adult child, 20 percent with a spouse, 18 percent in an institutional setting, 13 percent with parents or other relatives and 11 percent live alone.
The average cost per day ranges from $55 to $75 per day. For financial assistance, check with your individual health insurance provider. Medicare does not cover adult day center costs, though if a senior qualifies financially, Medicaid will cover some or all costs for a licensed, medical-model program or an Alzheimer’s environment.
Some adult day programs offer need-based scholarships while others use sliding-fee scales based on income. Private medical insurance policies sometimes cover a portion of costs if the program includes registered, licensed medical personnel. Depending upon the policy, some long-term-care insurance might assist with payment. Also, dependent-care tax credits may be available for caregivers.
When looking for an adult day facility, seek a community that promotes independence and social stimulation, supports and supervises mature adults with dignity, encourages improved self-esteem and offers structured routines engaging in day-to-day events and activities designed specifically for seniors. E-mail Tori with questions about adult day care programs or with feedback.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
BLOSSOM CITY BLOG
Need Mobility? We believe we may be able to help those of you who need assistance with mobility with power chairs and scooters. In order to assist you in your journey of decision making at this time in your life, Garden Place, Red Bud, IL is providing a "Mobility Product Fair" Monday July 20th at 7:00 PM. This is a fun and informative activity that includes door prizes with refreshments and a good time, open to the public and current residents.
This past week we were entertained by the RSVP Singers, of which our own resident Doris Cobb, a retired member, joined in with her fine voice. We were very fortunate to have Terry Roberson perform on Friday night. Singer, song-writer and cowboy poet, Terry has been taking the Midwestern stages for the past twenty six years, performing country as well as western music (songs of the American cowboy) and his own original brand of cowboy poetry. Terry and his beautiful wife, and business manager, Pam have performed and traveled the Midwest from Oklahoma City to Nashville (Grand Ole Opry) to the St. Louis area where they now live on their small horse ranch. We're looking forward to his return.
This week Bob Tyler and his electronic piano will be here on Wednesday afternoon to entertain and help Frances Schroeder and Ethel Fadler celebrate their birthdays. As usual the public is always welcome at these functions.
Richard A. Noelken
Blog Editor
This past week we were entertained by the RSVP Singers, of which our own resident Doris Cobb, a retired member, joined in with her fine voice. We were very fortunate to have Terry Roberson perform on Friday night. Singer, song-writer and cowboy poet, Terry has been taking the Midwestern stages for the past twenty six years, performing country as well as western music (songs of the American cowboy) and his own original brand of cowboy poetry. Terry and his beautiful wife, and business manager, Pam have performed and traveled the Midwest from Oklahoma City to Nashville (Grand Ole Opry) to the St. Louis area where they now live on their small horse ranch. We're looking forward to his return.
This week Bob Tyler and his electronic piano will be here on Wednesday afternoon to entertain and help Frances Schroeder and Ethel Fadler celebrate their birthdays. As usual the public is always welcome at these functions.
Richard A. Noelken
Blog Editor
Monday, July 6, 2009
BLOSSOM CITY BLOG
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Delores Braun upon the death of her daughter Joyce Zeiger this past week.
Independence Day, also knows as the 4th of July, is past. In spite of the persistent rains which washed out many planned celebrations, we at Garden Place had a fun day. It started with a traditional barbecue lunch consisting of burgers, potato salad and baked beans and ended with evening entertainment by "The Piano Man". Following the music we enjoyed refreshments-"kettle corn", watermelon and even snow cones! Everybody had a good time eating and socializing.
This was the 233rd birthday of our nation and it is important to pause and consider the risks and sacrifices of our founding fathers so that we can live in a free nation. As a WW-II veteran I would like to honor the service of our brave men and women of our armed forces who are still in harms way to make sure our country remains a free nation. We salute you!
We always look forward to hearing the RSVP Singers who will perform Tuesday at 2pm. We are proud to announce the booking of a famous Nashville personality, TERRY ROBERSON on Friday night at 7pm. Terry has been associated with famous performers like Marty Haggard, Johnny Paycheck and presents a program of country/western and his own brand of cowboy poetry. As always the public is invited -free!
Richard A. Noel ken
Blog Editor, Red Bud, IL
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Delores Braun upon the death of her daughter Joyce Zeiger this past week.
Independence Day, also knows as the 4th of July, is past. In spite of the persistent rains which washed out many planned celebrations, we at Garden Place had a fun day. It started with a traditional barbecue lunch consisting of burgers, potato salad and baked beans and ended with evening entertainment by "The Piano Man". Following the music we enjoyed refreshments-"kettle corn", watermelon and even snow cones! Everybody had a good time eating and socializing.
This was the 233rd birthday of our nation and it is important to pause and consider the risks and sacrifices of our founding fathers so that we can live in a free nation. As a WW-II veteran I would like to honor the service of our brave men and women of our armed forces who are still in harms way to make sure our country remains a free nation. We salute you!
We always look forward to hearing the RSVP Singers who will perform Tuesday at 2pm. We are proud to announce the booking of a famous Nashville personality, TERRY ROBERSON on Friday night at 7pm. Terry has been associated with famous performers like Marty Haggard, Johnny Paycheck and presents a program of country/western and his own brand of cowboy poetry. As always the public is invited -free!
Richard A. Noel ken
Blog Editor, Red Bud, IL
Dog Days of Summer
Life is in full bloom at Garden Place in Millstadt, Illinois. Just ask anyone who lives here about the friendships forged, the secure feeling of home and the feeling of belonging to a very large family. Many of our residents have stated on many occasions just how happy they are they made the choice to live here. Of course, anyone who is a part of the Garden Place family seems a bit biased to their opinion on that subject.
We're full of celebration here and despite the rainy weather that accompanied the July 4th holiday, we still managed to enjoy good friends and family, good food and good times. A special thanks to the employees and volunteers who worked so hard to deliver a wonderful spread for both families and residents as we entertained over 50 guests for the Independence Day BBQ. We enjoyed being your hosts and hope you enjoyed being our guests for this special day.
Speaking of special, this month will be packed full of wonderful entertainment, fantastic outings, vigorous activities and lots and lots of socialization. We never enjoying life here; there's always something fun going on! for instance, this month we will welcome Dave Sheppard, Bill Montgomery and Joe Powell to mention a few of the very talented entertainers who will visit and tantalize us with their songs. We've scheduled trips to the "Hill" neighborhood in St. Louis for a wonderful historical tour and lunch, breakfast out and shopping... whew! We're gonna be busy!
Our Adult Day Center is going full steam and we have openings for members available. Operating hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10AM until 4PM. The cost is nominal and includes a noon meal, supervised activities, structured socialization and transportation (within a specified vicinity). Please call any of the Garden Place residences if you are interested in learning more about this beneficial service.
In closing, this is a great opportunity to wish special birthday wishes to Garden Place General Manager Kathy Asselmeier, as well as special wishes to residents Earl Green, Edna Green, Kathy Heymeyer, Melba Linnemann and Luella Toenjes. Congratulations to each on their very special day!
That about wraps it up for this edition of the Garden Place Millstadt blog - stay tuned for upcoming news about all the goings on here throughout the summer.
Tori Salladay,
Manager
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