July
Madison Heights / Kelly Place Enterprise
Newsletter
Resident´s Birthdays
James Humphrey 7/1
Francis Blaylock 7/3
Glenda Waldrop 7/19
Month's Celebrations
July 13th Summer Bash Block Party
Events Spotlight
July 25th Resident Monthly Birthday Celebration
Heart Healthy and Great Tasting Meals for Seniors
Making sure our seniors eat healthy is a very important part when caring for them. Just because it is healthy does not mean it can’t be tasteful!! Eating healthy is important for all ages but as for our seniors, it can help prevent chronic diseases and other health conditions. Older adults need a lower calorie meal with more nutrients.
Active Minds
Art and Creativity can help people with dementia and Alzheimer’s in many ways. Art can help them cope with the emotional impact of memory loss, such as anxiety, frustration, sadness, apathy, depression and anger. It can also improve cognitive processes like attention, concentration, and memory. Art can also provide an alternative way to communicate to people with impaired language skills. Art is also known to help maintain or improve hand-brain coordination and fine motor skills. Sensory stimulation is also known to sharpen the senses and encourage patients to be more active.
Creative art therapies can improve an all over well-being.
EvergladesNational Park
America’s Everglades is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, and also the only place in the world where American Alligators and American Crocodiles coexist in the world
Innovations in Memory Care
Innovations in memory care and how it works enhances the quality of life for seniors with memory loss. Here are a few advancements in memory care treatment resulting in innovative approaches to care and support.
Person-Centered Care is where the individual takes center stage their care plan by focusing and acknowledging their distinct need, preferences and abilities. This approach to care recognizes that each person with memory loss is unique, with their own values, and interests.
Technology is another innovative approach, and it has completely transformed how we provide care for seniors experiencing memory loss, introducing a range of new tools and resources to enhance their well-being and support their over-all care. Virtual reality is one example while it is used to help provide residents with immersive experiences promoting cognitive function and engagement.
Keep Them Active
It is very important to keep our seniors as active and healthy as possible. With that being said, exercise is very vital and important for them
Here are a few wellness and fitness tips for seniors:
Listen to your body: Adjust workouts based on your comfort and pain levels.
Stay hydrated: Drink at least eight ounces of water per day, and more if you are active or live in a hot climate.
Eat well: Nutritious diet is important for fueling your body.
Make movement social: Join group classes or start a walking club to benefit from companionship and the health benefits of walking.
Celebrate achievements: Acknowledge your progress and reward your efforts.
Resident of the Month
Patsy Beagle
Pasty was born 8/7/34 in Houston County Alabama. She graduated from Troy University where she majored in English and History and obtained her Master’s and teaching degree. While attending college she also worked full time at her dog grooming business. After college she taught secondary education for 2 years at Dothan City Schools and then transferred to Houston County School System. After a tragic automobile accident and years of recovery Patsy temporarily went back to teaching as an Adjunct teacher at Troy University of Dothan. Her tenacity and strong will served her well, despite 2 major personal tragedies.
Patsy enjoyed traveling and spent time traveling to Greece, Ireland, Italy, England and Mexico. She later spent time traveling with the U.S. in her motorhome.
Patsy has always had a huge love for horses and was able to ride just a short time ago for her 88th birthday. Patsy also has a huge love for dogs. While she loves animals, she also loved spending spare time on the water in her boat.
Patsy supports the Wounded Warrior Project and holds a deep sense of dedication to our Country.
We are blessed to have her as part of our family at Madison Heights and Kelly Place.
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Recipe Spotlight:
Grilled Grouper with Mango Salsa Recipe
Ingredients:
2 mangos, diced into 1/2” pieces
2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1/2 red onion, diced into 4” pieces
1/8 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1 tsp lime zest
2 oz fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
Sea salt, to taste
8 grouper or red snapper fillets
Avocado oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Combine all the salsa ingredients. Cover, and refrigerate.
Brush both sides of the fish with oil and season with salt and pepper.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350° to 400°) and make sure your grates are clean or the fish will stick.
Cook fish with lid closed for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or just until fish begins to flake and is opaque in the center.
Serve with mango salsa.
Associate of the Month
Laneil Layton
Laneil was born in Eufaula, AL. July 12. She resides in Enterprise where she lived with her late husband who passed away in 2017. She has 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Laniel has been a nurse for 33 years. She has a heart of gold and loves caring for her residents. She says all of the residents hold a special place in her heart. In her spare time Laneil enjoys going to the beach and on cruises. We are very lucky to have her on our team at Madison Heights and Kelly Place.
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.