November
Madison Heights at The Prado Newsletter
Resident´s Birthdays
Marjorie Mosely 11/14
Zate Chambless 11/26
Jack Mercer 11/25
Month's Celebrations
The Prado Thanksgiving Celebration with friends and family will be held on Monday, November 25th, at noon.
Events Spotlight
We would like to formally congratulate Mrs. Jodi Battle on her promotion to Executive Director. Jodi has been a member of The Prado family for over 10 years. Her passion and experience with seniors ensures that we
are in great hands.
Associate of the Month
Andre Hughes
The spotlight employee for November is Andre Hughes. Andre is a loving father who spends his days off with his family enjoying music and playing family games. Andre has been a part of the Prado family for three months. His hard work and dedication are what makes him shine. Andre goes above and beyond to take care of each resident. He truly shows Prado Pride!
Signs of spiritual wellness
- Having a clear sense of right and wrong.
- Being able to explain your beliefs.
- Caring for others and the environment.
- Being able to spend time alone in reflection.
- Reflecting on the meaning of life events.
Yellowstone
National Park
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres
Visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.
10 simple steps to keep your mind sharp at any age
One of the best ways to keep your mind sharp is by constantly challenging it.
MENTAL HEALTH
Look after your mental health. Spend time each week to practice some self-care.
BREATHE
Take time to breathe and slow down.
HABITS
Maintain healthy habits. Don’t smoke or drink excessively.
CHALLENGE
Engage in mentally challenging activities.
DIET
Eat a well-balanced diet and make sure you don’t skip meals.
EXERCISE
Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise.
HYDRATION
Keep topped up regularly throughout the day to help your brain and body out.
SLEEP
Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
LEARNING
Keep learning and engaging your brain with new and exciting content. Why not join a new class or course?
CONNECT
Stay socially active. Keep in contact with friends and family.
Pet Therapy
In addition to decreasing stress, pet therapy has been shown to help some residents decrease their pain, blood pressure, anxiety and depression, fatigue, loneliness, and isolation. Petting a dog or cat can have a calming effect, which creates endorphins that lower stress levels. Many older adults also experience a boost in self-esteem and a renewed sense of purpose from the emotional bond they form with their animal companion.
Yellowstone
National Park
The landscape of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the result of various geological processes over the last 150 million years. Here, Earth’s crust has been compressed, pulled apart, glaciated, eroded, and subjected to volcanism.
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Recipe Spotlight
Lemon Basil Chicken
Basil chicken with lemon is an easy one pan skillet meal packed with fresh flavors! This easy chicken recipe is fresh, healthy, cooks in a single skillet, and is ready to eat in 20 minutes! Serve with rice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ large yellow onion finely chopped, about 1 cup
4 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
5 cups loosely packed baby spinach about 5 ounces
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Once hot, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 additional seconds.
Add the chicken, increase the heat to medium high, and let cook for 3 minutes, browning all sides. Stir in the soy sauce and black pepper. Let cook until the chicken is completely cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.
Stir in the spinach a few handfuls at a time, letting the heat of the pan wilt it as you go. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and basil. Cook and stir just until the basil is wilted, about 1 additional minute. Taste and season with additional salt or pepper as desired. Serve warm with rice as desired.
Resident of the Month
Wendell Trice
November’s resident spotlight is Wendell Trice. Affectionately known as “Winky.” Mr. Trice was born on December 8,1948. He grew up in Cochran, Georgia and was married to Gail Kirkpatrick. They have one son named Rusty Trice and one granddaughter named Kayla. Mr. Trice worked as an Item Manager for Robins Air Force Base. He enjoys taking his afternoon naps and listening to old hymns.
Collaborators
Jodi Battle
