Senior Living News, May 2025
Madison Heights / Kelley Place Enterprise Newsletter
Around the world with Atlas - May 2025 - México
Resident´s Birthdays
Margaret Lindsey 5/6
Martha Miller 5/31
Month's Celebrations
Cinco de Mayo 5/5
Nurses’ Week 5/6 – 5/12
Mother’s Day 5/11
Events Spotlight
Cinco de Mayo Party 5/5
Mother’s Day Lunch 5/9
Birthday Celebration 5/22
The famous Aztec Calendar, shown in its original colors, is also known as the “Stone of the Sun.” It depicts the Sun God Tonatiuh, the fifth sun, at its center.
Associate of the Month
Daeisha McGowan
Daeisha is 32 years old and currently lives in Dothan, AL. She is the proud mother of 5 wonderful boys. She is engaged to the love of her life, Clarence Pope. Daeisha says that time spent with her children and family are cherished. She finds joy in listening to music, writing poetry, reading and journaling daily. She studied at Ultimate Medical Academy where she earned an associate’s degree as an Administrative Medical Assistant. Daeisha says that caring for and assisting others is her passion. She loves taking care of the residents and says they have become like family.
VIva México !!
Alexa play "Huapango" from "Jose Pablo Moncayo"
There’s no Mexican who can listen this song without feel an immense joy and pride for México, even if you’re not Mexican it’s impossible not feel shivers listening.
Composed in 1941, Huapango is a brilliant orchestral piece that captures the soul of Mexican folk music, especially the vibrant spirit of the Huasteca region. Moncayo, a classically trained composer and conductor, based the work on the traditional sones huastecos
Active Minds
To keep your mind active and sharp, focus on regular mental stimulation, physical activity, and social engagement. Incorporate activities like puzzles, learning new skills, and engaging in meaningful conversations to challenge your cognitive abilities. Additionally, prioritizing sleep, mindful practices, and a healthy lifestyle can further support mental wellbeing.
Viva México !!
Around the World with Atlas
A Land of Spirit, Color, and Eternal Stories, Mexico is more than a country—it’s a heartbeat, a song carried by the wind across deserts, jungles, mountains, and beautyful beaches. A place where ancient civilizations whisper through pyramids and murals, and modern life dances to the rhythm of a strong and unique cultural heritage.
The word “México” comes from the Náhuatl words “Metztli” (moon) and “xictli” (navel or belly button), meaning “the belly button of the moon.” The Mexicas pronounced it “Meshico.”
According to legend, the Mexica people were the last of the nomadic tribes to arrive in central Anáhuac (yep, that was the ancient name for the heartland of what’s now Mexico). They came from a mythical island called Aztlán—which is why they’re also called Aztecs. They were searching for a sign sent by their main god, Huitzilopochtli: an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus, devouring a snake. That was the sacred place where they were to build their city.
And they did find it—right in the middle of a vast lake called Texcoco. Legend says they took refuge on that small patch of land in the lake and founded their settlement, Tenochtitlan, around 1325. By the time the Spanish arrived in 1519, they were stunned by the sight of a majestic, dream-like well-organized metropolis—Tenochtitlan—one of the largest cities in the world at that time.
Else London Innovation
Else London innovation aims to tackle the loss of autonomy experienced by people living with dementia due to cognitive decline. A less recognized, but equally important issue, concerns the physical and mental burden placed on caregivers. The product aims to guide people living with dementia through daily tasks of living by embedding routines to memory. They have designed this system to be discreet and adapt to each user’s environment and needs using location-based recognition and sensory cues.
Aging Gracefully
Aging with grace involves adapting to the natural changes of aging with acceptance, a positive outlook, and a focus on well-being and continued growth. It is about finding joy, and purpose in later life, maintaining social connections and practicing self-care. By maintaining physical, mental and emotional health and cognitive function can help one with aging. In essence, aging with grace is about embracing the journey, finding joy in the present, and continuing to grow and flourish throughout life.
Pet Therapy
Pets offer numerous benefits for seniors, including improved physical and mental health, reduced loneliness, and increased social interaction. Studies have shown that pers can lower blood pressure, boost immunity, and even help seniors cope with pain and stress. Generally, low-maintenance pets like cats or small dogs can be great companions for seniors. Cats are independent and can provide comfort without needing too much attention, while small dogs like toy breeds or older, calm dogs can offer companionship without requiring rigorous exercise.
Colors of México
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Recipe Spotlight:
Guacamole
Ingredients:
3 avocados, ripe
½ small yellow onion, finely diced
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lime, juiced
½ teaspoon sea salt
Directions:
1. Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a mixing bowl.
2. Mash the avocado with a fork and make it as chunky or smooth as you’d like.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Give it a taste test and add a pinch more salt or lime juice if needed.
4. Serve the guacamole with tortilla chips.
Viva México !!
The Corn Tamers
Corn has been a staple of Mexican culture and cuisine for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations long before the Mexicas and even the Pre-classical Mayans wich are prior to 1000 BC. It’s used in countless traditional dishes such as tortillas, tamales, pozole, tacos, chilaquiles, enchiladas, sopes and so on.
They were masters in combine native ingredients like chile, cacao, and vanilla, Mexican cuisine has shaped global tastes and preserved a deep connection to the country’s agricultural and cultural roots.
Resident of the Month
Emma Armstrong
Sherry Fischer was born on June 27, 1941, in Chadron, NE to Verle and Dorothy Harding. Her parents owned a tavern outside the Pine Ridge Indian reservation. Her father sold alcohol illegally, out the back door, to the Indians from the reservation
As a teenager Sherry lived in Valentine, NE where her family owned a dress shop. Sherry and her sister Verla would model dresses in the window and always had the latest fashions.
After high school she attended nursing school in Scotts Bluff, NE. It was there she met the love of her life, Jack Kleven, at the local car hop. They were married 45 years and had one son, Randy, (Lauri)
In 1970 they moved out west to Simi Valley, CA where she continued her nursing career. She was the trauma coordinator for the first Level I trauma center in the area. She later moved into nursing education and trained future nurses in trauma care.
She has two beautiful granddaughters, Madison and Delaney, and two great grandchildren, Nora and Ozzie, with two more on the way.
After the passing of her husband Jack, she briefly moved back to NE and married JB Fischer. She returned to CA after his death and remained in CA until 2023 when she moved to AL to live with her son and daughter in law.
She became a resident of Madison Heights a short time later.
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.