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From the Desk of the CEO Rod Burkett
Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, and it’s one of my
favorite holidays….gathering with close family members,
feasting on turkey and all the trimmings, and competing for the
best seat on the couch to watch football with my loved ones. I
love all the traditional things about Thanksgiving, but I’m
trying to be more intentional this year about practicing the art of “giving thanks”.
There is no doubt that I am immensely thankful for all of my family members,
and for the unconditional love I receive from each of them. I am blessed to have
been born to loving, caring parents, who provided me with a solid, mid-western
upbringing. There’s not enough room in this column to give an appropriate
thanks to my wife, children and other family, so I will do that in my personal
reflections.
I am ever thankful to do what I do for a living. I have been graced to match a
career and purpose with the mission of Gardant Management Solutions. I am
grateful every day to be working in the senior care industry, and I am extremely
proud of my colleagues as we work diligently at increasing the accessibility and
affordability of assisted living services across several states.
I am thankful to be living in the USA, and I don’t take the freedoms we all enjoy
for granted. Having a son in the active military, I know that our country’s
principles and freedoms don’t happen without supreme efforts. While I wouldn’t
classify myself as a world traveler, I have visited several other countries, and I
was always grateful to return home. While I’m not pleased with the extremes
that our recent partisan politics have created, and while I struggle with the depths
to which our public discourse has sunk, I am thankful to be living in a country
that encourages its citizens to work it out through disagreement and debate. In
fact, that’s what our great country was founded on!
Are you working on your “giving thanks’ list?
535 E. North St., Suite E
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At A Glance
Happy Thanksgiving!
Monthly Horoscope
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NOVEMBER 2018
701 E Mazon Ave, Dwight, IL 60420
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HERITAGE TIMES
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Nurture Your Friendships:
Be kind. Think of friendship as an emotional bank account. Every act of kindness and expression of
gratitude are deposits. Criticism and negativity withdraw the account.
Listen. Show that you care. Ask how your friend is doing. Be empathetic.
Open up. Be willing to share personal experiences. It builds intimacy and shows that your friend holds a
special place in your life.
Make yourself available. Building a close relationship takes time– together.
Remember, it’s never too late to make new friends or reconnect with old friends. Investing time in making
friends and strengthening your friendships can pay off in better health and a brighter outlook for years to
come.
Source: Mayo Clinic
IN THE NEWS
Giving Thanks
Rick Banas
This year, Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. is being celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 22. It began nearly 400 years
ago as a time to give thanks for the autumn harvest and the blessings of the prior year.
According to information posted on the History website, a gathering between the Plymouth Colonists and the
Wampanoag Indians in 1621 is commonly recognized as one of the first Thanksgivings, at least in this part of
the world. The celebration reportedly lasted for three days.
The Plymouth colonists were passengers on the Mayflower. They were religious separatists who were looking
for a place where they could freely practice their faith and individuals who were lured by the promise of
prosperity and land ownership. Their journey lasted for 66 days, and they landed far north of their planned
destination on the Hudson River.
Sarah Josepha Hale, author of such things as “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, launched a campaign in 1827 to
establish Thanksgiving as a National Holiday. Well over three decades went by before a president heeded her
request. In 1863, while the country was mired in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued a
proclamation designating the last Thursday in November as the national Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Today, an estimated 90% of the country will be feasting on Thanksgiving Turkey, whether baked in an oven,
roasted on a grill or deep fried.
As a Chicago Bears fan and an alum of the University of Detroit, I have to mention that the first National
Football League Thanksgiving Day game was played at Titan Stadium on the U of D campus in 1934. The
Bears defeated the Detroit Lions 19 to 16.
Be sure to take time to give thanks this year.
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WELLNESS Everyone With Diabetes Counts
Stephen Harris
Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) is currently being
offered in many of the Gardant communities. Telligen, Illinois’s
Quality Improvement is collaborating with Gardant to improve
patient safety and improve clinical care for our residents. This quality
initiative addresses a substantial need in Illinois:
27% of persons 65 and older have diabetes
Certain racial and ethnic groups (African American and Latino)
have rates as high as 40% in people over 65 years of age
Less than 12% of people with diabetes in areas of health and
diabetes disparities have had DSME
The “Everyone with Diabetes Counts” program provides diabetes self
-management education classes in your community. If you are
Medicare or dual eligible with diabetes or pre-diabetes, you are
eligible to participate in our DSME classes. There are six consecutive
weekly classes, and each class is approximately 60-75 minutes. The
program coordinator works with the residents and community leaders
to ensure the class schedule does not conflict with your other
important activities. The program was written by the University of
Illinois and is interactive. Residents trained in Illinois are achieving
an average of 80% improvement in coping skills, knowledge and
behavior change. The DSME Classes cover the following topics:
Appropriate food selections and portion choices
Ways to increase physical activity and manage stress
Identifying times of high or low blood sugars and possible
reasons for them being out of control
Identifying specific actions and activities to improve blood sugar
levels
Improving self-care skills such as foot and skin care
Potential complications of diabetes
Advantages of showing up to doctor visits, knowing their ABC’s
of diabetes management and ways to be more engaged in
decisions about medical care.
Recipe Corner
Microwave Potatoes
4 each, Yukon gold potatoes
Seasoning– salt, pepper,
garlic, oregano, basil
4 tbsp. butter or olive oil
Directions Wash the potatoes.
Cut the potatoes into cubes
and place in microwaveable
bowl.
Melt the butter and drizzle
over top of the potatoes.
Sprinkle with seasoning, and
toss the potatoes to mix.
Wrap the bowl with plastic
wrap and microwave for 5
minutes. Stir or shake up.
Microwave for an additional 5
minutes or until tender.
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LIFESTYLE
Community Partner in the News
Our farmers work so hard during harvest season and we wanted to
do something nice to show them how much we appreciate them. We
decided to make and deliver them lunch. Everyone had so much fun
doing this and the farmers and their staff appreciated it very much.
Event You Don’t Want To Miss!!
Event Name: Craft Show
Date: November 10th Time: 9AM-12PM
Details: We have numerous vendors that will be here for your
shopping needs. Come see all the great items for sale and get a jump
on your Christmas shopping.
Reminders
The cold weather is fast approaching. We would like to remind you
to stay safe during this weather. Check the weather before you go
out and dress accordingly . Also be aware of slippery sidewalks and
roads. We want everyone to stay healthy and safe during our colder
months.
Birthdays/Anniversaries
Resident Birthdays:
Ray B 11/02
Vern A 11/10
Bessie R 11/11
Judith M 11/13
Patsy A 11/16
Staff Birthdays:
Sharon R 11/02
Anna P 11/14
Denise N 11/24
Staff Work Anniversaries:
Sarah L-11/18 9 Years
Edena A -11/21 7 Years
Connie S- 11/7 7 Years
Jennifer W- 11/7 1Year
A Note from the Administrator
Brandy Scheer
As we enter November, we are getting closer to the holiday
season! We are expecting many guests for our Thanksgiving meals
and would like to remind everyone to please be courteous of our
dietary department and give us a count of how many guests you are
expecting, so the kitchen can prepare accordingly. If you need to
reserve an area of our community, please see any manager to do
so. Please make these arrangements in advance to ensure you are
able to get the area you want. We want this day to be as special as
each and every one of you! I think I am safe to say…Happy
Holidays!
2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
SPORTS & GAMES
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Horoscope
Aquarius (1/20-2/18)
Eliminate what’s not working.
Express your uniqueness.
Pisces (2/19-3/20)
More than ever, be uniquely you.
Aries (3/21-4/19)
Interactions with others will intensify,
and you’ll match your energy level
with others
Taurus (4/20-5/20)
Your soul wants greater intimacy. Be
willing to dance in the fire.
Gemini (5/21-6/20)
Focus on you for a vibrant and
healthy mind, body, spirit.
Cancer (6/21-7/22)
With self-discipline, you can
strengthen who you really are
Leo (7/23-8/22)
Celebrate your inner life with
introspect and reflection
Virgo (8/23-9/22)
Work to see the bigger picture, not the
smaller details.
Libra (9/23-10/21)
With the support of others, everything
you touch can turn to gold.
Scorpio (10/22-11/21)
Passion is your middle name
Sagittarius (11/22-12/21)
When seeking clarity, ask for answers
in your dreams
Capricorn (12/22-1/19)
Set your boundaries and ask for what
you want.
Gardant Management Solutions and several of its communities
joined the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This event was held in
more than 600 communities nationwide and is the world’s largest
event to raise awareness and funding for Alzheimer’s care, support
and research. The inspiring event calls on people of all ages and
abilities to join the fight against the disease. We are proud to join
the fight to find a cure for a disease that more than 5.7 million
Americans are living with today.
Below, you'll see images from Eagle Ridge of Decatur (top left),
Heritage Woods of Manteno and Watseka (top right) and
Cambridge House of Maryville (bottom two images). Eagle Ridge
started their fundraising efforts during their Fall Festival event.
Heritage Woods of Manteno and Watseka had a booth set up at the
Walk event for Kankakee-Iroquois Counties. Cambridge House
had all sorts of fun at their Walk as well and also promoted the
three Cambridge House communities with a booth.
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IN THE WOODS
Denise Nemeth
Below are some photos from a couple of our events that went on in October. Our think pink party
featured a guest speaker from Livingston County. We also did a pumpkin carving/painting that both
residents and staff joined in on. Our residents were treated to a spiked apple cider during their
carving /painting as well.
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