March
Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta
Newsletter
Resident´s Birthdays
William Peters 3/8Richard Janec 3/30William Claxton 3/16
Month's Celebrations
Mardi Celebration 8th
St Patrick’s Day Celebration 15th
Spring Begins 19th
Big Monthly Birthday Bash Performance by Craig Gleason 27th
Good Friday 29th
Spiritual Well-being and Happiness
Practical Ideas to Improve Spiritual Wellness for SeniorsAttend a religious service: For those who find enlightenment through religion, attending a service can give you time to focus on your faith and recenter yourself around those beliefs. Meditate: Regularly take time to be quiet and connect to your inner self.
Associate of the Month
Faustine
Faustine is a part of our amazing care staff who works with Memory Care. Faustine is from West Africa. She has three beautiful children two girls and one boy. In her spare time Faustine enjoys music, dancing, laughing, cooking and attending church. She’s has been a Certified Nurse Assistant for twenty years. Faustine is very hard working and does not mind helping in any way providing the best care with compassion for our residents. Faustine can be seen singing and dancing with our residents making everyone happy. We are so happy to have her a part of our team.
Grand Canyon
Designated a national monument in 1908; President Woodrow Wilson made Grand Canyon a national park to protect the land and the resources within it in 1919.
Pets and Seniors Happy Together
Having a pet helps elderly get out of the house, exercise, meet new people, reduce stress, etc. For elderly pet owners, who often live alone or in group facilities, pets can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, increase social interaction and physical activity and help them learn.
Tips for Keeping Minds Active
Keep your brain healthy by working healthy lifestyle habits into your routine.You’ve heard the usual advice for staying healthy: Eat right, get plenty of rest, exercise. But there’s another piece you may not be thinking of — keeping your brain sharp. Protecting brain health as you age is easier than you think. It starts with a little play.
It’s (mostly) fun and gamesTraining your brain does more than just build smarts. Research suggests that brain-training activities can lower your risk of dementia. “Brain training doesn’t have to be complicated,” says Cybele Pacheco, MD, a Geisinger family medicine physician. “The best way to boost your brain is to do something that challenges your mind every day.”
To challenge your brain, start small. Try a game or two to boost those mental muscles. Not sure where to begin? Consider a few memory-improving games, like:
- Word puzzles
- Bingo
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Trivia
- Chess and checkers
- Card games
- Sudoku
- Crossword puzzles
- Brain game apps
Besides games, try some other activities that can help you stay sharp, like:
- Reading
- Crafting
- Taking a class
These games and activities do more than just sharpen your mental acuity. Many encourage socialization. Ask a friend, neighbor or loved one to join in the fun.
“Many seniors tend to be isolated, which is sometimes followed by depression,” says Dr. Pacheco. “Games and other activities can encourage socialization and foster a sense of belonging.”
Flex those musclesJust like your physical body need
Art and Creativity
BENEFITS OF ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR SENIORS IN ASSISTED LIVINGThe connection between art and our health.Creating art is a vital part of human expression and contributes to our shared experience. Through music, dance, stories and other forms of art, we make sense of what‚ Äôs around us and explore our inner world of thoughts and emotions.
Many of us put aside art making or art appreciation for the demands of the working world, yet there are significant psychological and physical benefits of arts and crafts for the elderly, the young, and all ages in between.
In fact, older adults who participate in cultural programs visit the doctor less, require reduced prescription medications, have less risk of falls, and feel happier and more socially connected. You can read the Creativity and Aging Study conducted by George Washington University for details on the benefits of art therapy for seniors, including:
- Feeling relaxed and in control
- Socializing with others
- Encouraging risk-taking and fun
- Improving cognition and memory
- Strengthening a sense of identity
- Increasing self-esteem
- Nurturing spirituality
- Eliminating boredom
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Recipe Spotlight:
Cajun Muffaletta
Olive Salad Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup black olives
- 1/4 cup green olives
- 1/4 cup pimentos
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/4 cup cocktail onions
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 small can artichoke hearts
- 1 tsps celery seed
- 1tsps dried oregano
- 1 tbsps chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsps red wine vinegar
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf round Italian bread
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1/4 lb ham, thinly sliced
- 1/4 lb Genoa salami, thinly sliced
- 1/4 lb Provolone cheese, thinly sliced
- 1/4 lb Mortadella (Italian Bologna), thinly sliced
- 3 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup prepared olive salad (previously made)
METHOD:
In a food processor combine all Olive Salad Ingredients and chop coarsely, scrape into a bowl and set aside.
Split the bread lengthwise and drizzle the olive oil on each side. On bottom layer spread some of the above prepared olive salad and arrange with layers of thinly sliced meats and cheeses. Cover with top layer of the bread, cut and serve.
Resident of the Month
Gwen Jones
Our resident of the month for March is Ms. Gwendolyn Jones. Ms. Gwen relocated from Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GA over 30 years ago. She has one daughter, a son-in law, three amazing grandsons and a wonderful ex-husband. Ms. Gwen was the first black person to graduate from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s School of Business. She had an esteemed career in the airline and real estate industries. She loves to travel and see the world. Ms. Gwen is also a fifty year plus member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She enjoys uplifting people and making them feel valued. She has made many friends at Legacy that she now considers as family.
Grand Canyon
National Park
The Grand Canyon was formed over millions of years as the Colorado River and its tributaries carved their way through layers of rock, creating a canyon that is over a mile deep and up to 18 miles wide in some places.
Grand Canyon
National Park
A world-famous natural attraction located in Arizona, the park covers 1.2 million acres of land.
Collaborators
Stephen L. Miller
