June
Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta
Newsletter
Resident´s Birthdays
June Thomas 14th
Peter Gottschalk 25th
Paulette Snoby 29th
Month's Celebrations
Flag 14th
Father’s Day 16th
Juneteenth 19th
Events Spotlight
Father’s Day 16th
Juneteenth 19th
Summer Begins 20th
End of Month Big Birthday Bash 28th
Seniors and Creativity
As well as mental and emotional benefits, participating in arts and crafts can help older adults to use their hands and arms more, and in different ways to with other normal daily tasks. This can improve blood flow, build and maintain muscle strength and improve dexterity 9, 2023
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Intergenerational Positive Effects
Benefits of Intergenerational Activities for Seniors
Intergenerational volunteering helps keep older generations active. Elder adults who volunteer with children regularly burned 20% more calories per week, relied less on canes, had fewer falls and exhibited better memory than their peers.
Adults experiencing dementia and other cognitive impairments have more positive effects during interactions with children than they did during non-generational activities.
Health benefits seem to be plentiful for senior volunteers. Nationalservice.gov reports that volunteering keeps older adults healthier. A study noted that Senior Corps volunteers self-rated their health better than those who did not volunteer. They also reported significantly less depression and feelings of isolation.
88% of older adults reported less feelings of isolation after two years.
84% reported better or more stable health.
78% said they felt less depressed two years later.
71% reported an improvement in their companionship status.
32% reported improved health after two years
Many older adults seek to work with youths. In fact, 45% of retirees say they want to work with young people. And it’s not just to share what they know. Older adults learn new innovations and technologies from their younger counterparts.
Importance of Holidays for Seniors
The holidays provide a time to take a break, slow down, and reflect on what has happened during the year. Seniors can also reflect on what they are looking forward to in the year ahead, what they are thankful for, or what else they want to accomplish during retirement.
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Seniors and Spiritual Well-being
Practicing Spirituality
Every person’s spiritual journey is deeply personal and unique. There’s no unilateral standard for spiritual practices, nor should there be. It really comes down to whatever works best for you. These examples of spiritual activities for seniors can serve as a foundation from which to build your own spirituality.
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Spending time outdoors
- Volunteering
- Prayer groups
- Taking time for self-reflection
- Travel
- Thinking positively
- Reading spiritual and religious literature
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Recipe Spotlight:
Mixed Berry Spinach Salad With Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients:
5 ounces Baby Spinach
1 cup Strawberry (sliced)
½ cup Blueberry
½ Red Onion (thinly sliced)
1 Sweet Apple (cored, halved and thinly sliced)
1 cup Candied Walnuts (chopped)
1 cup Strawberry
¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon Honey
1 clove Garlic (minced)
¼ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Pepper
⅔ cup Feta Cheese (as desired)
Directions:
For the dressing, push a straw through the strawberries from the tip to the green top to remove the hull. (Or you can cut it off with a knife!) Add the rest of the dressing ingredients. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate. Cut strawberries, apple, and onion into slices.
Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to coat. (Spinach wilts easily, don’t add dressing until ready to eat!) Sprinkle feta cheese on top and serve.
Associate of the Month
Laquintin Conley
Laquintin is our awesome associate of the month for June. Laquintin is a part of our dietary department and makes sure our residents are served meals with a smile and a positive attitude. Laquintin Conley is from Atlanta, Georgia. He has 4 brothers and 1 sister. He has 2 teenage sons and a pet hamster named Ginger. He is passionate about exploring and using various types of technology. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, playing video games, and cooking.
Resident of the Month
Ermina Lobo
Our resident of the month is our sweet Ermina Lobo. Ermina aka Mini as we all know her was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Mini attended Lorenzo De Zalva School. At the age of 18 she worked for Sakowitz Company in sales. After departing from Sakowitz she began working for Saks 5th Avenue where she was the number 1 sales representative. Mini has 6 children, 21 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Her favorite things to do are attending church and singing. One of her favorite memories was buying her first home for $150 dollars.
Collaborators
Stephen L. Miller
