DECEMBER

Madison at Ocoee Newsletter

Resident´s Birthdays

Edris McGill- 12/5
Ernest Johnson- 12/7
Mable Gordon- 12/10
Adelaide Carter- 12/14
Bea Suggs- 12/14
Bob Trebowski- 12/15
Rupert Barnard- 12/23
Gloria Bracken- 12/26
Rose Zito- 12/31

Month's Celebrations

Resident Christmas
Party 12/19/23 at
5PM-7PM

Christmas Holiday
Dinner
11:45AM/1PM

New Years Eve Bash
8 PM

December Special Events

December Birthday and Auction
12/28/2023 at 3:15PM

New Years Eve party with Sammy
12/31/23 at 2:15

Christmas Lights around the town-the town
12/12/23 at 7PM

Leadership Team

Janell Dunn
Executive Director

Barbie Walmer
Business Office Director

Nneka Thomas
Wellness Director

Jenifer Cain
Sales and Marketing Director

Bridgette Bonnick
Dining Services Director

Christine Gerard
Lifestyles Director

Associate of the Month

Pamela Stewart

Pamela Stewart Madison at Ocoee

Pamela was born and raised in Jamacia and recently moved here to Orlando, Fl. Pamela is a proud wife and mother.
She has two gorgeous children. 1 boy and 1 girl. She enjoys spending
time with her family and the opportunity to be able to be a caregiver here at the Madison, it is very fulfilling for and feels very
passionate about her work. 
Pamela always tries to do her best for all the  residents and being

Collaborators

Janell Dunn Executive Director Madison at Ocoee
Lauren Ross
Barbie Walmer Business Office Manager Madison At Ocoee
Annie Berryman
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From the Desk of the Executive Director

Janell Dunn Executive Director Madison at OcoeeHappiest of Holidays to you and yours! As we are on the cusp of crossing over into 2024, I hope this is a time of reflection and joy for you. I want to take this time to appreciate you and all of the wonderful staff here at the Madison. I am also thrilled to introduce to you the newest member of our management team, Nneka Thomas, who lovingly goes by NeNe. She joins us as our Wellness Director, leading the charge for the care department. Please be on the lookout for future dates for a meet in greet for her. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Benefits of Intergenerational Activities:

Senior Health Ocoee Florida Regular check-ups for retirees are an essential aspect of senior living, promoting overall health and well-being. By understanding the changing healthcare needs of retirees, providing preventive care and early detection of health issues, and addressing  medication management and mental health concerns,  ealthcare professionals can support retirees in maintaining a high quality of life. As individuals age, it is crucial for them and their families to prioritize regular check-ups and establish a strong relationship with healthcare providers who specialize in geriatric care. By doing so, retirees can enjoy the benefits of comprehensive healthcare, enabling them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives in their golden years. Regular check-ups and strong relationships with geriatric healthcare providers are crucial for retirees, ensuring comprehensive care, healthy lives, and fulfillment in their golden years. Prioritizing preventive care, early detection, medication management, and  mental health support promotes overall well-being and high quality of life for retirees. Our residents went out on an outing to our new Walmart health clinic.

Monthly Birthday Auction

Senior auctionA birthday is a celebration of life. When a senior’s
birthday is recognized, they are encouraged to
reflect on their past as they recognize their place
in the present. Although many older adults feel a
sense of melancholy when they are reminded of
their age during a birthday celebration, birthday
celebrations for seniors can be approached in a
way that celebrates their cherished memories
and accomplishments, and not just their age.
Here at the Madison we celebrate our resident’s
birthday each month with a birthday auction. All
the residents look forward to this event each month.

Many seniors, especially those with memory loss conditions, feel a sense of distance between their past and present. When a senior is encouraged to think about their past when celebrating their birthday, they are better able to assign meaning to their life experience and revisit their place in the world to create a more
meaningful present in retirement. This offers a holistic sense of identity for a senior that is vital to one’s dignity and well-being.

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December Recipe Spotlight:

Super Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

3 cups Kale (or packed spinach)
2 Cucumbers (peeled and cubed)
2 stalks Celery (chopped)
1 Medium Green Apple (peeled, cored,
and cubed)
1 bunch Green Grapes (anywhere from
1-2 cups; more if you want it sweeter,
less if you do n’t want it as sweet)
1 cup Water (add more if you need it)
1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger (finely minced)
¼ cup Dairy-Free Plain Yogurt
1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend until it’s to a consistency of your liking. Pour into a clear glass. Enjoy immediately.

Resident of the Month

Laverne White

Laverne White

Laverne was from Illinois, and an only child. He was always interested in photography. When he graduated high school, he opened a photography studio in 1960 and  got married in 1963. Laverne has two children from his first marriage, a girl and a
boy. In1969 he was drafted in the army and served in Vietnam. Obtained his degree in Computer programming on the GI Bill.

Laverne worked for an  insurance company and had a photography business from home. He divorced in 1982 and remarried in 1983. Moved to Florida in 1985 continuing doing his photography business on the weekends “Portraits by La Verne”.

He retired from his full-time job in  2015. Laverne was active with the West Orange Singers until covid. He was very  active in his church and will tell you about Jesus every chance he gets.

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