January
Madison Heights / Kelley Place Enterprise
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Around the world with Atlas - January 2025 - Brazil
Resident´s Birthdays
William Griffin 1/21
David Ward 1/27
Month's Celebrations
New Year’s Day 1/1
Events Spotlight
January Birthday Celebration 1/16
Associate of the Month
Amber Jackson
Amber is 44 years old and was born and raised in Enterprise, AL where she and her family currently reside. Amber is happily married to her husband, Travis, and they have 4 beautiful children. Amber is a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. Amber began caring for her grandparents when she was 25 years old and from then she has enjoyed caring for and loving geriatrics. Amber says she loves working with the elderly because it is a true gift and such a joy and a pleasure to be able to do so. Amber has been a care associate at Madison Heights and Kelley Place for over 2 years. She is such a blessing to our residents, and we are blessed to have her as part of our team.
BRAZIL
Around the World with Atlas
Brazil, the largest country in South America, is known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning natural beauty. Home to the Amazon Rainforest and Christ the Redeemer statue, it offers breathtaking landscapes and iconic landmarks. With diverse influences, lively music, samba, Carnival, and soccer, Brazil is a global symbol of celebration and passion.
Caregivers Support Groups
When it comes time to hire a caregiver for your loved one, it’s not as easy as most people may think. While you, the family, as well as your loved one will need support, the caregiver that is chosen to care for your loved one will need support as well. There are many resources for family caregivers. Some of those include The National Alliance of Caregiving, the Caregiver Action Network. They are both national organizations that offer support. The American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and the Alzheimer’s Association are also some organizations that provide information for caregivers. Local hospitals may also offer support groups. The National Family Caregiver Support Program provides grants to states and territories to help family caregivers care for older adults at home. Veterans may be eligible for this program if they meet certain criteria, such as having a service-connected disability rating of 70% or more.
BRAZIL
Around the World with Atlas
Brazil is the most successful soccer team in history, winning a record five FIFA World Cup titles. Known for its skillful players, creative style, and attacking flair, Brazil has produced legends like Pelé, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho. Its deep passion for the sport and rich talent have made Brazil a dominant force in international soccer.
Fitness tips for Seniors
While wellness and fitness are important for people of all ages, it is especially important for Seniors. One of the most important tips for seniors is for them to stay hydrated, especially when exercising. Strength training is highly beneficial for seniors, as it helps maintain muscle mass, improve bone density and enhance overall physical functionally. Walking is also a fantastic low-impact exercise that boosts heart health, improves blood circulation, and helps maintain a healthy weight. Seniors should aim for at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise such as brisk walking, swimming, and golf. Chair yoga and dancing are also great ways to help seniors stay healthy and fit. Besides the physical side of staying healthy and fit, it is also important to get enough sleep. The body must rest in order to rejuvenate. Developing a schedule or bedtime routine to regularly get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day is also a huge part of wellness and fitness. Some other tips to stay healthy and fit include stress management, staying social, and not overdoing it.
Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture
Aging with grace means learning, understanding and accepting certain changes and ensuring your safety and well-being in the process. Aging with grace also means aging with confidence, valuing the experience, knowledge and wisdom that comes with age and rising above youth-oriented culture. Embrace self-acceptance and self-compassion, acknowledging aging as a natural phase. Focus on your achievements, strengths, and accrued wisdom. Envelop yourself in positivity and foster meaningful connections. Partake in joyous activities like new hobbies and quality time with your loved ones.
Healthy food for Seniors
Eating healthy is always a main concern for our seniors, especially after the holidays. It is very important that our eating habits include the main types of foods including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy, seafood. poultry and meat, as well as eggs, nuts, seeds, and soy products. Here are some examples of healthy and nutritious meals for seniors: Roasted chicken with vegetables and potatoes, Spaghetti with turkey meat and sauce, Chicken or shrimp stir fry with whole grain rice, Baked fish with broccoli or asparagus, and Turkey meatloaf.
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Recipe Spotlight:
Lemon Buttermilk Pie
with strawberry toping
Ingredients:
1 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp grated lemon zest
2 cups fresh Louisiana strawberries, sliced
2¼ cups sugar
1 tbsp flour
pinch of salt
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small mixing bowl, combine sliced strawberries with ¾ cup sugar, stir, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. This should be done at least 6 hours prior to serving. In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining sugar, flour and salt. Blend well. Add eggs and egg yolks, and using a wire whisk, cream into sugar mixture. Once blended, add buttermilk, vanilla, lemon juice and zest. Whisk well to incorporate and dissolve sugar. Pour into pie shell and place on a cookie sheet. Bake 50 minutes or until pie is lightly browned and filling is just set. Remove and cool a minimum of 30 minutes prior to serving. Top each slice with a generous portion of sugared strawberries.
Resident of the Month
Helen Smith
Mrs. Helen Smith was born on August 10th, 1932, in Collinsville, Illinois. Her father was of German descent and mother was Italian. She is the oldest of four children, and the only daughter.
She has had a variety of jobs including nurse’s aide at Chanute air force base during the Korean War. It was there that Helen became a registered nurse. In later years she enjoyed waitresses work and became an accountant for a large natural gas company.
Helen was married to her first husband in 1950. They had three sons. She later married her second husband in 1960.
In 1971 they were living in Bremerton, Washington. During that time, Helen became very active in Westside Baptist Church and would transfer the sermons to sign language for the hearing impaired.
In 1995 Helena and her family moved back to Alabama and enjoyed many years sharing music with friends at our residence. Her husband built a large building which housed a large variety of instruments. Friends would gather each weekend for hours of bluegrass music and festivities.
In February of 2023, Helen became a resident of Kelly Place. We are blessed to have Helen as part of our family at MHKP. She is a joy to all.
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.