December
Madison Heights / Kelley Place Enterprise
Newsletter
Resident´s Birthdays
Ruth Wise 12/23
Month's Celebrations
Christmas Day 12/25
Events Spotlight
Adopt a Resident Angel Tree through December 11
Monthly Birthday Celebration 12/19
Residents and Family Christmas Party Monday, December 16 5:30 to 7:00
Associate of the Month
Jazmyn Schaefer
Jazmyn Schaefer is 26 years old. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. She has been in health care since she was 17 years old. She was inspired to work in health care by her mom and grandma. Jazmyn says she enjoys working with the elderly because it makes her feel good knowing she can care for someone the way she would if they were her own family and knowing she can make a difference in their life. Jazmyn is definitely making a difference in the lives of our residents here at MHKP, as well as her coworkers. We are blessed to have her as a part of our dream team!!
Grand Teton
National Park
With over 700 miles of trails in Glacier providing outstanding opportunities for both short hikes and extended backpacking trips, there’s something for everyone.
Volunteers Welcome!
Here at MHKP we are always accepting volunteers to assist with or perform activities with or for our residents. We currently have a wide range of volunteers from local churches, public library, pet therapy, girl’s groups, etc.
Glacier
National Park
The iconic symbol of Glacier National Park is the mountain goat. This young goat is just learning to scamper around the rocky cliffs in the park.
Holiday Season calls for Holiday Celebrations
As the Holidays approach us, many are preparing for multiple celebrations with family, friends, coworkers and church families. It is very important that we include our Seniors in holiday celebrations for more than one reason. The holidays can be a difficult time for many older adults, and can lead to depression, stress and a heightened sense of loss. Be sure to include anyone who is grieving or has no family for your holiday celebrations.
Art and Seniors with Dementia
Art and Creativity are known to help seniors by expressing emotions, improving well-being, facilitating communication, creating a sense of connection, and improving public views. Some types of art ideas for seniors with dementia include felt projects, wreath making, birdhouse decorating, papercrafts and ornament painting. Watercolor painting is also a great hit with seniors with dementia as it allows them to explore the different colors without having to choose the colors themselves. Art therapy can reduce agitation and anxiety as well as help manage stress.
Active Body and Minds
There are many events and activities that Seniors can engage in to keep them physically active as well as mentally active. Some of those activities include bingo, coffee club, group exercises, gardening clubs, book clubs, board games, walking and even dancing. All of these can help with depression, anxiety, isolation and can promote physical and mental health.
Glacier
National Park
A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture.
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Recipe Spotlight:
Traditional Scones
Ingredients:
1 Egg
2 heaped teaspoons – Baking Powder
25 grams – Caster Sugar
1 heaped teaspoon – Vanilla Sugar (or caster sugar)
25 grams – Vegetable Shortening (or lard)
500 grams – Plain Flour
1 teaspoon – Salt (fine)
50 grams – Butter (unsalted)
250 milliliters – Heavy Whipping Cream (or double cream)
250 milliliters – Full Cream Milk
1 tablespoon – Milk
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F) and place a baking tray inside to warm. Mix flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Add butter and lard (or shortening), blending until it resembles damp sand. Gradually add milk, mixing until the dough just comes together. Avoid overworking the dough.
Roll the dough on a floured surface to about 3 cm (1 inch) thick. Cut scones with a round cutter, reshaping the dough gently if needed. Place scones close together on a baking tray. Brush with egg wash (beaten egg and milk). Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden. Check doneness with a thermometer (center should reach 85°C/185°F). Serve warm or at room temperature with Chantilly cream and strawberry jam.
Chantilly Cream: Whisk cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
Resident of the Month
Boyd Hartzog
Boyd was born September 29, 1946, in Enterprise, Alabama. He worked at various jobs from the time he was a teenager until he became an Alabama State Trooper in the late 1970s. During his 31 years with the Alabama State Troopers, he served in traffic enforcement, a traffic homicide investigator, special ops and when he retired in 2001, he was working in the DUI breathalyzer program. He maintained the breathalyzer machines for the entire State while also training officers on how to use the machines because of the time he spent alone in a car he became a quiet, introspective person who, to this day, loves riding the roads. Some of his favorite memories of his time with the Troopers were of working coal strikes and trucker strikes in North Alabama with his buddy, Walt. After retiring from the Troopers, Boyd served as Police Chief in the Town of New Brockton.
Boyd proudly served in the Army National Guard for over 20 years retiring in 1994 as a SSgt in the Criminal Investigation Division.
Boyd was ordained into the Ministry in the early 2000’s and served as Associate Pastor at Lee Street Baptist Church and later as Youth pastor at Goodman Baptist Church. His favorite part of ministry was working with children and senior adults, especially the prayer group of Senior Adult Women he met with every week. He served as a Chaplain for the Alabama State Board of Missions and the Alabama State Troopers. Out of his love for the Lord and riding motorcycles he organized a Faith Riders Chapter at Lee Street Baptist Church.
Collaborators
Madison Heights and Kelley Place is the first specialty care community to focus on memory care in Enterprise, Alabama. Naturally, their weevil had to represent the individuals and families who suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia daily.