Chef Jeff, Legend Senior Living
What is your approach to making meals that are appealing to residents who may have decreased appetites?
I enjoy having conversations with our residents to find out what some of their favorite meals were prior to moving into our community. Often times, a familiar meal will quickly help with a decreased appetite. In addition to seeking input from residents, Legend works with professional teams of culinary and nutritional experts to plan an appealing variety of delicious food choices.
Q&A with Victoria Snyder, Executive Director, South Mountain Memory Care
What was your first job?
I worked for IBM part time after high school and in the summers between college semesters.
How did you get into the senior living industry?
The only job that worked for my schedule was part time Charge Nurse in a skilled facility. I never thought, as a new nurse, I would enjoy working with seniors, but I did and I have never desired to do anything else.
Families who seek quality care at an affordable rate should look into Alexandria Manor. Owned by a local family which has over 30 years caring for seniors, Alexandria Manor has three convenient locations in Bath, Bethlehem and Nazareth. “We live within 10 minutes to each one of our communities, and we are on site regularly to ensure that everything is running smoothly,” says Joe Negrao, Jr., president of Alexandria Manor.
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Q&A with Sarah O’Hara, Executive Director, Senior LIFE
What was your first job?
My first healthcare related job was in case management working with adults who suffered a traumatic brain injury.
How did you get into the senior care/health care industry? Why?
My undergraduate degree is in Social Services and I have always enjoyed helping others to live their best life possible. That’s what attracted me to work for a company like Senior LIFE that strives to keep seniors living at home for as long as possible, and give them the best medical and supportive care that they need. What is even better is that we can customize each member’s care plan to meet their specific needs, all at no cost to those who qualify for our program.
Traditionally, Fall is a time to put away the swimsuits, summer sandals and gardening tools, clean up the leaves and bring the house plants indoors.
If you have a vegetable garden or fruit trees, you may can or freeze your harvest. Longer evenings and cooler temperatures make our wool socks necessary.
The first chilly days make you want to retreat indoors, but staying active outdoors in the Fall can do a lot more than a winter’s nap. It can increase our energy level, keep your muscles strong, build your immune system, stimulate your mind and give you an opportunity to spend quality time in nature with family or friends.
You can try a new sport or activity or take up one that you haven’t participated in for some time. Here are some ideas for enjoying the outdoors now and in the coming weeks.
Bear Creek
Spend the afternoon boating on a 5-acre lake, whether its paddling in a single or tandem kayak, on a stand-up paddle board or in a four-person paddle boat. Over 7 miles of wooded mountain biking and hiking trails encircle the resort. Hikers enjoy the local flora and fauna and mountain views while trekking along marked trails. bcmountainresort.com
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