Generation to Generation Spring 2012

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GENERATION Portland, Oregon • Volume 16 • Number 2 • Spring 2012 • סתיו 5772

A sneak peek at our vision for the New Nursing Home—a place that

isn’t just home-like, it is Home.

Adult Day Services participants celebrate Purim with a radio show-style Purim Spiel. Applause!

Friends oF Cedar Sinai Park know the Southwest Portland campus brims with theatrics—the Thalian kind, that is. Demonstrating that creativity thrives in every age, residents have

been entertaining the community with a slew of plays. And they’re showing no sign of stopping.

Helping SeniorS remain independenttHe time for CHange HaS Come

www.cedarsinaipark.org

our family pHoto album

How reSidentS aCt tHeir age: tHeater!

Read on page 23

Browse on pages 16 and 17See on page 11 Read on page 28

New projects. Progress on old ones. New staff. Old staff in new

positions. And other updates...

Jack Honey and Si-nai Family Home Services face the challenge of rapid

growth by helping staff to succeed.

Spring 2012GENERATION TO GENERATION

they provide care to our residents is re-markable. As an organiza-tion, we are committed to hiring for char-acter, and train-

ing for skills. This pays off every day as we see the warmth and high quality of the working relationships between our caregiving staff and our elders.

Excellence has always been asso-ciated with Cedar Sinai Park. The high levels of training and account-ability, hallmarks of our operation, come through with consistency. We sweat the small stuff. By paying at-tention to the details and holding ourselves accountable, we can attend to care with excellence.

Innovation will help us meet the needs of a growing community in a time of change. Cedar Sinai Park is engaged in innovation in three ar-eas: within our core services, within the services adjacent to our core, and in research and development focused on creating new programs.

Our most significant innovative work is the development of a new nursing facility. The new household design will make an enormous posi-tive difference to residents. It will be an environment where elders who struggle with memory issues receive the cues that help them succeed and

remain their true selves. In addition, the self-directed work teams associ-ated with the households create an atmosphere that leads to increased staff competency and satisfaction. We know that happy employees make our residents happy.

Additionally, our strong emphasis on lifelong learning has created an enviable and innovative activities schedule. We are proud that elders come to our campus to learn, con-tribute to each other’s growth, and express themselves creatively.

Our acquisition and preservation of affordable housing in downtown Por t land i s an innovative approach to fu l f i l l ing our mission, and to creat ing capacit y to help elders who need suppor ted housing remain as independent as possible. As we continue to grow in this nascent area, we recognize that we are taking on the long-term commitment to excellence made by our close friends in this community. The values of Harold, Arlene, and Jordan Schnitzer and of Jim Winkler will continue to guide us in the coming years as we pursue this path of growth and diversify both our services and revenue base.

Finally, we are focusing on innova-tion in home and community-based

as we FaCe major changes in healthcare and senior services, we must examine ways we can meet more effectively the needs of our community’s elders. Cedar Sinai Park’s strategy is

built on three elements: compassion, excellence, and innovation. The compassion of our staff as

from tHe Ceo’S deSk by david fukS, CHief exeCutive offiCer, Cedar Sinai park

services. A housing-with-services model is emerging nationally, and we are helping to shape it. Locally, we are developing a consortium of housing-with-services providers consisting of both nonprofit and governmental organizations. We are also working with our sister agencies in the Jewish community and with the Federation to develop a wrap-around approach to community-based care for elders and people with disabilities. While these projects will take time to de-velop, the research and development work involved will continue to keep us at the cutting edge of quality.

Most importantly, it will help us remain focused on providing choices to our com-munity. We always commit to putting the individual prefer-ences of our residents

at the center of all we do. Our spirit of innovation stands

on a strong foundation of tradition. The quality of our work, the passion of our community, the volunteers who have built this organization for over nine decades, and our com-mitment to reverence for our elders comprise the base that makes inno-vation possible. •

“Innovation will help us meet the needs of a grow-ing community in a time of change.”

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joined together to solve prob-lems creatively. While we take pride in the ex-cellent work of our volunteers and staff, our success rests

on the goodwill and interest of our community. I have been involved on the Board for over a decade and have witnessed tremendous growth of our organization. We are no longer just an “old people’s home.” It would not be possible without many agencies, with whom we enjoy formal partner-ships or informal collaborations.

We are pleased to cooperate with the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, during its campaigns and in many areas of community plan-ning, development, and political ac-tion. JFGP’s allocation to our organi-zation is an important formal bond. They are a true partner to shaping a Jewish response to issues of aging.

Jewish Family & Child Service has been a long-term partner as well. Five years ago CSP and JFCS partnered to create Sinai Family Home Services, a key element in our ability to provide a continuum of services to meet the needs of elders in our community. The close working relationship we have with JFCS will continue to be a useful asset to our community as we seek to provide services to people

wherever they wish to call home. Our latest project is Kehillah

Housing, a joint endeavor between CSP, JFCS, and the federal Housing and Urban Development Depart-ment. Soon we will break ground for 14 apartments providing semi-independent living for special needs adults. We will manage the project, HUD is substantially financing it, and JFCS will provide programming and operational support.

As we innovate in our services, mul-tiple organizations will be essential in a creative response to meeting elders’ needs. Perhaps the most delightful result is informal cooperation. What a joy it is to see the Jewish Theater Collaborative perform on campus or our residents take field trips to their plays. It is wonderful our residents learn from the Melton School and the PSU Jewish Studies programs, enriching their cultural life. It’s a pro-found pleasure to see so many people volunteering, engaging in religious services, or simply coming by to say “hello.” When an elder meets kids from Portland Jewish Academy or the Maimonides School or friendly visitors from a congregation, we see the true fruits of community. We are grateful for these wonderful relation-ships, partnerships, and collabora-tions that give us so much strength. •

Community stands at the center of our work. Cedar Sinai Park was created out of the Jewish community’s in-

terest in its elders. From our founding in 1920, our friends have

meSSage from tHe preSident by miCHael feveS, preSident, board of truSteeS

in tHiS iSSue

How Residents Act tHeiR Age: tHeAteR! 1Comedic theatrics on campus editoRiAl 2-3Focusing on innovation, collaboration, communitysupeR diAmond event suppoRts Residents 4-6Close to $130,000 raised. Thank you!FAmily membeR Quotes 8-9wHAt’s new 10A plAce to cAll Home 11A sneak peek at our vision for the New Nursing HomeHome teAm RAises money 12Collaboration that does good in the communityboARd membeR spotligHt 13Andrew Rosengarten and Beverly Stein profilesAnnuAl meeting bRings new boARd 15A new slate of officers and members-at-largeouR FAmily pHoto Album 16Fun times on campusHelp cedAR sinAi pARk be A good neigHboR 19Access through SW 62nd onlyeldeRs in limeRicks 19Residents get cReAtive 21Seniors = Poets + WriterslectuRe seRies enlivens 24Lifelong learning on campusHow to cope witH eldeR cARe 27Elder Family Learning Initiative is here to helpHelping senioRs RemAin sAFe 28Sinai Family Home Services faces growthoHsu students on cAmpus 29We’re a teaching ground, too

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appearance by Taylor Goodman, provided an upbeat backdrop to the cocktail hour. The Mitzvah Mo-ment elevated the spirits further and kicked off the sumptuous din-ner. The event culminated with a lively, entertaining set by Super Dia-mond, a San Francisco-based Neil Diamond tribute band. During the entire evening, the strength of our circle shone through: the room was filled with conversation, dancing, and generous community spirit.

We raised close to $130,000 for the residents of Robison Jewish Health Center during this memora-ble night. Your generosity made the event a smashing success. Thank you

for supporting your favorite Home!Special thanks goes to: our many

generous sponsors for making the event possible; event co-chairs Chris-ti Goodman and Michelle Gradow for their dedication and leadership; and the members of the event com-mittee for their assistance. We could not have done it without you.

We hope to see you again next year (March 2nd, 2013)! •

Super diamond event SupportS reSidentS

our annual beneFit gala with Super Diamond brought friends and supporters to The Nines Hotel on Saturday, March 10th, to express love, honor, and respect for the residents

of the Robison Jewish Health Center. The local bluegrass band Whistlin’ Rufus, with a special

Clockwise from top: Chief Development Officer Debbi Bodie with co-chairs Michelle Gradow and Christi Goodman; Board President Michael Feves addresses guests; CEO David Fuks; Sharon and Dean Morell; resident Gloria Hilton and CNA Suzi Abera; Lisa and Linda Tillman; Gerel Blauer and Milt Carl; Marty Zell.

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We are proud to honor

the residents and staff of the

Robison Jewish Health Center.

Thank you Cedar Sinai Park for your support of our community, you have our deepest and ongoing love and respect.

Arlene Schnitzer &

Jordan Schnitzer

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diAmond sponsoRs

The Goodman Family, Doug & Lila Goodman, Greg Goodman & Susan Schnitzer and Mark & Christi Goodman

Arlene and Jordan Schnitzer/Harsch Investment Properties

Ruby sponsoRs

R & H Construction

sAppHiRe sponsoRs

Evergreen PharmaceuticalMichael & Chris FevesFood Services of AmericaTom & Linda GeorgesGreg Baurer FlooringThe Holzman Foundation, Inc.Ruben J. & Elizabeth MenasheSolomon D. & Rosalyn MenasheSteinberg Investment GroupZidell Family

peARl sponsoRs

AmSanAnonymousAspen CapitalAspen MitzvahBateman SeidelManny and Karen BermanHenry & Gerel BlauerBruce Sternberg Architect, Inc.Milt CarlConsonus RehabilitationConsultants for EveryoneDick & Cameron Davis / Alfred J.

Davis Company

Stan & Beverly EasternGeffen Mesher & Co.Glasgow Family Fund of the Oregon

Jewish Community Foundation / Bob & Lesley Glasgow

Gersham & Pauline GoldsteinRosalie GoodmanHansen, Hunter & CompanyHealthMEDX, LLCPaul Labby / Carla Properties, LTDLandgraphics, Inc.Marshal P. Spector P.C. Family LawMcKesson Medical-SurgicalVictor & Toinette MenasheMetro Metals, Inc.Mt. Hood SolutionsMulvanny G2 ArchitectureMyers & Co.Mark NewJon & Naomi NewmanDr. Avrel NudelmanJerry Nudelman, Jeff Nudelman, and

Sharon Morell FamiliesOregon Angel FundPackouz JewelersPerkins CoieBob & Rita PhillipHarold & Jane PollinStan and Madelle Rosenfeld Family

FoundationRotenberg, Potter, Weinstein and

GotesmanDavid & Diane RosencrantzJack R. Menashe, President / Ruben

J. Menashe, Inc.Dick & Deanne RubinsteinEleanore Rubinstein

Jerry & Bunny SadisShedRainSignaling System Solutions, Inc.Les & Martha SolteszSussman Shank LLPThe Presentation CompanyTimberline LodgeU.S. BankUSI NorthwestLarry & Linda VeltmanSharon WeilCarolyn Weinstein - The Hasson

Co. RealtorsJay & Diane Zidell

mitzvAH moment donAtions

Contributions during the Mitzvah Moment demonstrated the generos-ity of our community.

• 2donorsatthe$5,000level• 1donoratthe$3,600level• 3donorsatthe$2,500level• 18donorsatthe$1,000level• 27donorsatthe$500level• 32donorsatthe$250level• 2donorsat$101–$249• 45donorsatthe$100level• 10donorsatthe$25–$99level

Amount RAised

With sponsorships and Mitzvah Moment contributions combined, we raised nearly $130,000 to benefit the residents at the Robison Jewish Health Center. Thank you for support-ing your favorite Home! •

tHank you, Super diamond SponSorS!

we are deeply grateful to the following individuals and companies for helping us put on the Super Diamond event on March 10th, 2012 (see page 4). Their gener-

ous sponsorship and donations support residents at ‘the Home’. We appreciate your support!

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The Goodman Familyis a proud supporter of Cedar Sinai Park

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wHat family memberS are Saying“Everyone has treated our mom and our family so well. You are all thoughtful and kind and have made our transition easy.”

“Thanks again for making my mom anddad’s 80th birthday celebration

at Robison such a warm and lovely event. Dinner was delicious, the table beautiful and the service be-yond compare. For us, this was the only way to have the family gather-ing we’d envisioned for years to cel-ebrate this milestone birthday. For a

short while, all the rough changes of thelast7monthswereforgottenforthe enjoyment of the evening.”

“Thank you Robison staff for your loving care for my mother. I know she appreciated (as do we) the fun

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“You all have done remarkable work with [our loved one]. Our family is most grateful!”

“Your staff provided our entire family with ongoing support and a constant willingness to listen. We could not have asked for better care for [both our father and mother], as well as for ourselves. •

activities, personal relationships, and excellent medical care. You all have a special place in my heart and memories of my mother.”

“From our first phone call I knew this was going to work. You are in-credible! You make things happen. Thank you for caring about our fam-ily and for simply ‘getting it.’”

“The staff on both sides of Boundary Street made my mother’s moves as smooth and manageable as possible for her and our family. Thank you!”

“Yours is a loving and caring staff, who made [our Dad’s] final years as comfortable and supported as they could be. Thank you from the bot-tom of our hearts.”

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keHillAH Housing Funded

Last November, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded$2,035,800toCedarSinaiPark for the Kehillah Housing Proj-ect. We are also seeking additional dollars from the Oregon Housing Department. Kehillah Housing will be a 2-story, 14-apartment building on our campus, offering adults with developmental disabilities affordable housing and access to services that support their ability to live indepen-dently in the community. We hope to see a ground breaking scheduled for late summer 2012, with the proj-ect expected to create up to 40 jobs in construction and operation. •

Housing-witH-seRvices pRoceeds

We have launched the develop-ment of a new housing-with-services model to help low-income elders and people with disabilities to remain successfully in the community. The program will establish up to 3 pilot sites that will deliver services

through a consortium of providers at subsidized housing properties or other communities with a concen-tration of Medicare/Medicaid recip-ients. The consortium will develop a comprehensive service package that will be based on a community-needs assessment and may include: service coordination, home and per-sonal (health)care, substance abuse treatment and prevention, resident inclusion, recreation and cultural programming, money management, emergency fund, technology innova-tion, and transportation support. • peRsonnel cHAnges At Robison

Join us in welcoming exciting new additions to the Cedar Sinai Park team: Uri Kushner, Culinary Ser-vicesDirector,togetherwith7addi-tional culinary services team mem-bers; Ali Hartstein, Admissions and Social Services Coordinator; 10 new culinary and health services staff; and two employees each at Adult Day and Environmental/Building services.

Moreover, Lesley Sacks has been selected to become the new Robison Administrator, a position she will assume following the Administrator-in-Training program. And, Sarah Wheeler has been appointed the new Social Services Director.

Learn more at cedarsinaipark.wordpress.com/tag/staff. •

mAy ApARtments At Rose scHnitzeR mAnoR ceRtiFied FoR Assisted living

The updated and refurbished apart-ments in Rose Schnitzer Manor’s May Wing are now open and li-censed for assisted living. These roomy apartments have largerkitchens, patios or balconies, and new lighting throughout. The cer-tification will allow residents to re-main in their apartments as their care needs increase.

Find additional photos of the new apartments at cedarsinaipark.org. •

wHat’S new at Cedar Sinai park

what diFFerenCe six months make. A lot has transpired since the beginning of the Jewish New Year. We’re making strides in the development of exciting new projects; new staff

have made a difference in residents’ lives; and we’ve expanded our assisted living capacity.

upcoming events on cAmpus

6/1–6/27: Rose Festival 6/17: Father’s Day Celebrations6/27, 7/25, and 8/29: Rose

Schnitzer Manor BBQJuly (date TBD): Car Show7/11, 8/1, and 9/5: Robison

Jewish Health Center BBQ9/17–9/18: Rosh Hashanah9/26: Yom Kippur

Drawing courtesy of Bruce Sternberg Architect

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time for CHange: a plaCe to Call Home

care for our community’s most frag-ile elders. Your support means an important step toward our vision: a place you can call ‘home.’ •

allowing us to deliver the highest quality of care. It’s not just home-like; it is home.

In each household, staff support residents’ choices and preferences. Privacy is paramount: every resident has his or her own room and bath-room. On each floor, the shared

central area constitutes a commu-nity space.

High-end care that has long been the hallmark of our service continues to be standard. We meet each resident’s needs with a person-centered approach to care.

Join us in creating a new model of

the original design for Robison Jewish Health Center embodied a hospital model of care. It felt like an institution, and it functioned like one. Now is the time for change. The design of the

New Nursing Home will mirror a household environment with private rooms and shared spaces,

Our vision for the New Nursing Home; privacy comes first in every room; every floor is a household centered by a living room. Drawings by Mulvanny G2 Architecture.

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Twice already this year, Cedar Sinai Park and Sinai Family Home Services employees joined forces to help with Oregon Public Broadcasting TV’s Membership Drive.

“We had a blast,” said RSM Ad-ministrator David Kohnstamm. “It was a great team-building exercise and a great way to give energy to an-other organization while represent-ing Cedar Sinai Park.”

SFHS director Jack Honey (see p.28)added,“Wehave thoroughly

enjoyed volunteering at the OPB telethon. One caller was very inter-ested in hearing about the work we do and the quality care we provide.”

In an email, OPB’s Jen Brown said the membership drive raised over $640,000. “We appreciate you donating your time and talents to OPB. We could not have done it without you!”

The CSP/SFHS team is already gearing up for the next OPB TV Membership Drive in June. •

Home team raiSeS money, Spirit

Collaboration at Cedar Sinai Park takes two forms: with other organizations and inter-nally across our own departments. When our employees support good causes, actively par-

ticipating in the community as a team, they practice both kinds of collaboration simultaneously.

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before going to college.

“There are many Jewish nonprofits in Portland with which to volun-teer,” Andrew, a commercial

real estate broker, says. “But I have a soft spot for helping Jewish elders live a wonderful life.”

Service for Cedar Sinai Park runs in Andrew’s extended family: his father-in-law Owen Blank is a past Board member and his grandfather-in-law Phil Blank is a past President.

Andrew started serving with CSP through the Quality Management and Corporate Compliance Com-mittee in 2009. Eighteen monthslater, in the summer of 2010, he was invited to join the full Board as its youngest member, then 24 years old.

“My real estate background is helpful with understanding the new housing projects,” Andrew says. “As a junior Board member I can also provide a different perspective.”

In the future, Andrew wants to deepen his involvement on the Board. “I’d love to help the com-munity as much as possible. I enjoy working with the Board. It’s an honor to serve in such a dedicated group of community leaders.” •

andrew rosengarten reCeived his inspiration for volunteering in elder care from his grandmother. When he was 11, she moved to a nursing home in Louisville, Kentucky, to

be closer to Andrew’s family. After she passed away, Andrew volunteered at the home for 6 years

board SpotligHt: andrew roSengarten

beverly stein has done many things in her life that have led her to believe that “complex challenges require cross-sector solutions.” Her current focus as a consultant and Director of

Oregon Solutions: working in what she calls ‘the in-betweens,’ i.e. among sectors, across issues and

board SpotligHt: beverly Stein

between policy and politics. “That’s where problems get solved, across systems.”

Saying that she wants to make a differ-

ence, sounds both true and trite to her. She is interested in how systems impact people. “Few people are

turned on by thinking about systems and interconnections,” she says. “I’m interested in how innovation and fundamental change come about.”

She joined the Cedar Sinai Park Board this year, building on her work on aging issues in the Oregon Legislature and as the Chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. A personal motiva-tion is her father living at Robison Jewish Health Center. She said,

“I’ve appreciated the really good care my dad gets. It’s an important institution to support, and being on the Board is a way to give back.”

Her charge on the Board is to lead a team reviewing Cedar Sinai Park’s governance. “We will be as-sessing different options for the Board to produce good results. I’m excited about the project because it uses what I know: how systems can be made more effective.” •

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Visit us at www.cedarsinaipark.org or call 503.535.4004.

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the 92nd annual Meeting on June 6th will usher in a new Board of Trustees. New officers will take the organization’s reins, and new Board members will be introduced. The National Coun-

cil of Jewish Women will receive the President’s Award, and Helen Bernstein the CEO’s Award.

annual meeting bringS new board

The new Board officers are:

• President:PaulFrisch• SeniorVicePresident:PaulLabby• VicePresidents:MichelleEastern

Gradow, Susie Marcus, Conrad Myers, and Lance Steinberg

• Treasurer:SharonMorell• Secretary:LindaVeltman• ImmediatePastPresident:

Michael Feves

Incoming Board members: Elise Brickner-Schulz, Rachael Duke, Deanne Froehlich, Leslie Geller, Albert Menashe, Joanne Menashe, Shari Levinson, Eddy Shuldman, and Arnie Silver as RSM Resident Representative. Continuing Board members: Dr. Eugene Borkan, Brad Fishel, Tom Georges III, Ivan Gold, Steve Gradow, Carol Koranda, Jack Menashe, John Moss, Danielle Pacifico-Cogan, Liz Rabiner Lippoff, Andrew Rosengarten, Bruce Schafer, Dr. Rodger Sleven, Martha Soltesz, Robyn Spring, Beverly Stein, Eve Stern, Sharon Weil, and Jim Win-kler. Board members renewing terms: Michelle Eastern Gradow, Carol Koranda, Paul Labby, Jack Menashe, Sharon Morell, Bruce Schafer, Mar-tha Soltesz, and Linda Veltman. Out-going Board members: Helen Bern-stein, Florence Blitch, David Copley Forman, Dr. Avrel Nudelman, and Jean Rivin. Donna Jackson remains the Sisterhood Representative. •

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our family pHoto album

Clockwise from top left: RSM resident Toby Wujciak prepares for a walk down the runway; RSM residents Hy Freedman and Milt Hasson pose with 300 just-completed Shaloch Manos goodie bags; RJHC resident Pam Sawtell plays with Bitsy; RJHC resident Eve Vergun feeds Beni the Llama; Art therapist Anita Apperley helps RSM resident Elaine Kaufman teach herself to paint with her non-dominant hand.

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Clockwise from top left: RJHC Activity Coordinator Patti Garland helps resident Elsie Astorga plant daffodils for Tu B’Shevat; CNA Dewo Yadeto contemplates resident Mordecai Rubin’s next move; RSM resident David Singer leads a Tu B’Shevat Service at the Al Lewin Memorial Trail; RCF resident Grace Klor enjoys the party; RSM Choir welcomes the Sun; CNA Macqueen Sam accompanies resident Shirley Schwartz to dinner; Millie Miller toasts you!

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Our location wasn’t originally zoned for business. The Agreement is part of a Conditional Use Permit from the City of Portland that allows us to provide services on our campus. We are asking all visitors to our cam-pus to help comply with this Agree-ment. Your help in honoring this commitment to our neighbors will help in maintaining a good relation-ship with them.

Please call CEO David Fuks at 503.535.4307withquestions. •

Cedar sinai park has an agreement with our neighbors to minimize traffic in the neighborhood. We ask all drivers coming to or leaving our campus to only use SW 62nd

Avenue. Access via SW 65th Avenue or SW Shattuck Road and Boundary Streets is prohibited.

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Friday aFternoons, adult day serviCes participants get together to create various pieces of writing under the guidance of Jennifer Felberg. Recent creative-writing sessions produced

a number of limericks describing fellow program participants. Enjoy!

elderS in limeriCkS

pAuline

Pauline is the person to meetHer personality is so sweetWhen she takes a napAll the town people clapAnd our sunshine club is complete

gRAce

We love our fair princess GraceNo measurement of time and spaceHer congenial witWe love quite a bitCould chart the beauty on her face

RutH t.Ruth likes pork chopsHere in our group we think she’s

topsShe goes out in the snowWanting to see the blower blowShe’s waiting for springtime to eat

fresh crops

victoR

Tickling the ivories is what Victor does best

When he performs he plays with zest

He’s good with a punAnd he sure makes life funTeaching us in what we should invest

JeAn

There is a nice gal named JeanA lovelier lady you’ve never seenWhen she does her danceIn her purple pantsEveryone think she’s keen

Read all the limericks at http://bit.ly/CSPlimericks. •

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rose sChnitzer manor residents regularly submit short stories or poems to the LeadingAge Oregon Creative Writing Program contest. This year, seven entries made it among the top

50 to be published in the Reflections anthology, including “Dedication” by Martha Pomeranz.

reSidentS get Creative, win reCognition

“dedicAtion” by mARtHA pomeRAnz

We live for past generations: for Mothers and Fathers too.

Who taught through loving actions,what we should or should not do.

We live for all poets, artists, scientists, actors and crew.

What is needed is more actions, with benefits for me and for you.

We live for the six million, who never had a chance

To see the world we live in, or to help in its advance.

We live for early colonists, They came here for religious peace

And consumed the food they had grown, and hoped their troubles would cease.

We live for the fallen soldiers, those in prisons or in battles lost,

For they gave this land its freedom, and never counted on its cost.

We live for the early Grecians, who endowed all artful shrines

And in their epic poems, you can read between the lines.

We live for all the animals, plus birds, bees and flowers.

They uphold the parks of life, which nature nourished through long hours.

We join advocates for world peace, who think their ideas are new,

Yet were passed around since time began, always hoping they would come true. •

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Adult Day Services participants King Haman (“Boo!”) and Queen Esther.

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tHe AppeAl oF tHe puRim spiel

OnMarch 8th, Adult Day Services participants put on a special Purim Spiel at Robison Jewish Health Cen-ter. ADS staff had wanted to put on a play with the participants for a long time. As part of their programming, they’ve been reading radio shows using old scripts. So when RJHC As-sistant Activity Director Ann Marti-nez began seeking a Purim program, ADS Program Assistant Jennifer Felberg came up with the idea: perform a Purim Spiel as a radio show. Jen wrote new Purim-related lyrics for old-time tunes. Under her direction, participants starred in a costumes galore featuring Haman (“Boo!”), Queen Esther, and lots of music, including “I’m Meshugga for Mordi” to the tune of “I’m Just Wild About Harry.” The audience also got involved, reading off the script and following prompts like “LAUGH!”

Watch “Purim Spiel: The Radio Show” or browse the photo gallery at http://bit.ly/PurimCSP.

The same day, the RSM Spiel featured music from Broadway shows and the RSM Theatrical Group. A resident’s son, Gabriel Hunter-Bernstein, wrote the script, and sea-soned theater veteran and resident Evelyn Hirsch directed.

“Acting ouR Age”In January, local professional actors filled Zidell Hall with their read-

ing of 7 one-act plays that Manorresidents, including Evelyn, had authored in the “Older But Wiser” writing group.

Sponsoring the reading and the group was the National Council of Jewish Women. Nikki Director, from NCJW’s Portland Section, said, “Some of our members went to [a previous] performance. We were overwhelmed. We are proud to have the opportunity to help show-case the seven playwrights and their memorable, creative works.”

The performance followed on the heels of the Regional Arts and Cul-ture Council of Oregon award to the Mittleman Jewish Community Center of a grant to continue the Older But Wiser Playwriting Group at RSM in 2012. The grant is allow-ing volunteer and new Board mem-ber Eddy Shuldman to again coach residents in crafting their scripts and help director Matt Zrebski put on public performances of their plays.

Eddy emphasized the program turned out to be “quite empower-ing” for the writers. RSM Adminis-trator David Kohnstamm seconded

the sentiment, say-ing, “Our residents are as proud of this program as anything they’ve done before.”

Community Program Director Kathy Tipsord concluded, “Pro-grams like these continue to dispel the myth that creativity is lost with youth. They also open our doors to the community at large. We welcome everyone at our campus.”

FiddleR on All ouR RooFs

“It’s a comedy about 85-year oldsmoving to Rose Schnitzer Manor,” Evelyn Hirsch said last December before the premiere of “Fiddler on the Roof.” She had adapted the story and lyrics to the original score, and directed the RSM Theatrical Group’s performance at both the Manor and Robison.

Kathy said, “We applaud Evelyn’s making the joy of laughing at hu-man nature a cross-campus event.”

The “Fiddler on the Roof” cast comprised 11 residents and RSM Mar-keting Director Deborah Elliott. Resi-dent Margie Spector played the piano and resident Hy Friedman the violin.

“Our combined age is 1,000 years,” said Evelyn. “It’s a good group of actors.”

Evelyn had also written a come-dic adaptation of “The Town Crier” titled “The Town Schreier.” On May 17 (afterourdeadline) shedirectedanother one of her plays, “Snow White and the Seven Yentehs.” She said, “I’ll be happy to see a smile on people’s faces.” •

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mind mAtteRs

The Winter 2012 Lecture Series “Mind Matters” explored new re-search in the treatment of Alzheim-er’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, oral health, and the effects of music on brain chemistry and function.

Guest speakers from OHSU, Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon, Marylhurst University, and Al-zheimer’s Consulting Service, Inc. presented valuable information re-lated to aging.

FRom glAcieRs to gARdens

May is dedicated to “our changing planet” and explores the impact humans have on the Earth. The series offers guests the opportunity to discover what the Coalition for a Livable Future has in mind to pro-mote an equitable and sustainable Portland for all residents (May 1st); educate themselves about the basics of the science of global warming (May8th); find out how to keep Or-egon lakes safe (May 22nd); and learn

how to reduce the environmental footprintineverydaylife(May29th).

lectuRe seRies detAils

The quarterly Cedar Sinai Park Lecture Series is open to residents and community members. Most lec-turestakeplaceat6:45p.m.,withre-freshments to follow, in Zidell Hall at Rose Schnitzer Manor. For more information and announcements, call 503.535.4004 or 503.535.4015,or visit http://bit.ly/CSPlectures. •

keep your mind on its toes and join us for a Cedar Sinai Park Lecture Series! Four times a year, a series of weekly lectures offers you, residents, and community mem-

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• Theagingprocessandre-lated health issues

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and Medicaid• Familydynamics• Legalissues• Howtoworkwithstaffin

long-term care to facilitate optimum care

The EFLI program offers an inno-vative approach to working directly with family members, at their own pace and comfort level. EFLI helps to educate and empower family members to become partners with social service and medical staff in providing the best care for their elderly loved ones.

EFLI resources are available online at http://bit.ly/EFLIatCSP. They include the “Guide to Care for an Aging Parent” book and links to Cedar Sinai Park Blog post series. As a sample, read this abridged version of the blog post by Stefani Corona, RSM Health Services Director.

bAlAncing sAFety And Autonomy

Assisted living and nursing home facilities must follow a number of state regulations related to safety.

Residents need to enjoy a physically and emotionally safe environment.

The Baby Boomer generation is different from the generations we’ve been caring for in the past. Their ideas, values, and beliefs stem from their experiences: they’re more inde-pendent; they come from double-in-come households; they have enjoyed the science and practices of keeping themselves younger and healthier longer.

The Baby Boomers’ outlook and expectations raise new questions as they enter long-term care. Ingrained in the elder-care field is the notion that safety always comes first. Now more than ever, we have to ask po-tential and current residents about their choices and preferences, and discuss honoring those choices even if this sometimes overrides other safety concerns.

For example, imagine a resident of an assisted living facility or nurs-ing home who has diabetes. The resident’s physician, family, and care staff all recommend no sugar in her diet. But the resident wants to have a slice of chocolate cake.

We need to ask ourselves: what is our role as caregivers? Is it doing what we think is right for the resi-dent? Can we keep the resident safe and honor her choices? How do we creatively achieve this? Should we honor the resident’s choice even if

we disagree with it or know it may lead to a negative outcome? Do we have the right to make choices for residents who are capable of making their own?

Now imagine the elder with dia-betes is living at home. If she wants chocolate cake, she’ll probably find a way to obtain it. If she wants to eat it every day, she most likely will.

As health care providers, we may want to think about educating the resident who has diabetes and the resident’s loved ones about the risks of eating chocolate cake in this situation. If the resident still wants a slice, should we provide it?

This may seem uncomfortable to discuss, but it’s a discussion we find ourselves increasingly having. Per-son-centered care entails listening to and honoring people’s choices. We must make sure those choices are informed.

What if the resident with diabe-tes has dementia or is cognitively impaired in other ways? Some would say she can’t make the choice because of the impairment, others that the choice exists in the resident’s real-ity. Unless the resident’s individual rights are taken away by court order, we should discuss honoring those choices.

There is no definitive answer. We ask these questions with an open mind. We hope you will join us. •

How to Cope witH elder Care

to assist Families in coping with the long-term care system, Cedar Sinai Park has developed an education program called the Elder’s Family Learning Initiative. It is specially designed

to help families through challenges and struggles associated with the process of placing their aging

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vide the highest quality of services to seniors wishing to remain safe and independent in their homes.

The70caregiversand8administra-tive staff the organization employs are, Jack says, “our greatest asset. We’re cultivating a family-style type of business that helps develop rela-tionships with our clients.”

Jack acknowledges caregiving is a demanding job, but “it can be very rewarding with the right level of sup-port and training.”

Following BA studies in Russian and Eastern European Studies, Jack worked with seniors in the Los An-

geles Jewish community. He says, “I love providing services to seniors.”

After returning to Oregon in 2005, he worked with the JewishFamily and Child Service’s home-maker and companion services program (incidentally, Sinai Fam-ily Home Services is a joint venture between Cedar Sinai Park and Jew-ish Family & Child Service) and completed his MBA in Health Care Administration.

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in an admin-istrative role,” Jack says.

Sinai Family Home Services will play an increasing role in Cedar Sinai Park’s housing-with-services project (see p. 10).

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students From oregon Health & Science University’s School of Nursing visited the Cedar Sinai Park campus twice this year for teaching-and-learning projects. The March visit focused

on preventing falls, a major factor in level-of-care changes; the April one covered broader issues

of community health. According to Assistant Professor Ruth Tadesse, RN, who coordinated the visits for OHSU: “The teaching-and-learning projects are our way to give back to the community.”

RSM Health Services Director Stefani Corona identified the vis-its as “a great opportunity for the OHSU students to get exposure to long-term care. They can experience clinicals in the assisted-living set-tings. Residents love the students

and sharing their stories with them.”The second visit served to identify

the residents’ health care and com-munity services needs. The students interviewed residents and nursing staff, and explored amenities in the Raleigh Hills area around the cam-pus. At the end of their engagement, they rated the community according to priorities identified by all the in-terviewees and identified potential evidence-based solutions.

Encouraging all staff to welcome

the groups, Robison Director of Nursing Services Laurie Wilson said, “We’re happy to have them.” •

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