SUMMER2019

A MINISTRY OF THE SCN FAMILY

Artist in ActionSchenley GardensLocated on Bigelow Boulevard at the gateway to Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, Schenley Gardens offers a mix of 164 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments for personal care and memory care.

Many of the existing, longtime staff at Schenley Gardens haveremained, and new residents are already being welcomed into the community. More than $1 millionhas been set aside for capital improvements, and work is underway.

“Healthcare organizations must focus on providing the right care, at the right time, in the right setting,” Vincentian President & CEO, Nick Vizzoca said. “We are committed to ensuring that the seniors who helped build this city have access to compassionate, locally-operated and mission-driven care in their neighborhood.”

With paintbrush in hand, accomplished artist Richard Bogacz recently inspired hisfellow residents at Vincentian Home to join him for an afternoon of watercolor painting and artistic expression.

The artistic background of this 79-year-old skilled instructor (pictured above) includes years of formal art training and operating his own studio after retiring from American Bridge Company.

Each artist received an apple outline to start, but Richard encouraged creative self expression by personalizing the piece with other elements and decorative backgrounds.

By the end of the art session – which featuredplenty of laughter and proud moments – nearly a dozen beautiful still life paintings decorated the room, thanks to one very talented man taking time to share the experience of his lifetime.

Richard Bogacz, art virtuoso, shares his knowledge The newest Vincentian Senior Community!

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Adding Schenley Gardens to the Vincentian family addresses a key need as identified in the organization’s three-yearstrategic plan by providing more independent care options for seniors.

Schenley Gardens’ location just a few miles from Vincentian de Marillac greatly expands Vincentian’s offerings in the East End of Pittsburgh, enhancing resident choice and delivering even greater access to the Vincentian continuum of care to new and existing residents.

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er Senior Living. Smarter.Celebrating the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Terrace Place at Vincentian

Terrace Place is now open!The active 55+ community on the former site of Vincentian Regency features 91 modernly designed apartment homes, all with patios or balconies. Expansive common areas adorn Terrace Place, with ample space both indoors and outdoors for residents to relax, socialize and enjoy all that life has to offer.

Residents, some of whom are pictured at right, enjoy the use of K4Connect, a full suite of smart technology, to control the lighting and temperature in their apartments, stay connected with

To understand the landscape of the senior care industry, think of a pyramid. For many decades, the top of that pyramid, the smallest part, was independent living. The middle of the pyramid was personal care and assisted living. The base of the pyramid and the largest section was long-term care.

Vincentian is working to flip that pyramid, so that the top, the smallest part, becomes long-term care. The middle remains personal care and the base – the largest part – becomes independent living. The addition of Schenley Gardens and theopening of Terrace Place represent important steps in this transition.

We’re moving toward this model for many reasons, but, most importantly, because it meets a market demand. Seniors want to stay independent and age in place if possible. We want to help them do it, while also ensuring that long-term care residents who rely on Vincentian’s more than $8 million of benevolent care per year continue to have access to quality, compassionate faith-based care.

By designing experiences, harnessing technology for innovative solutions and investing in our communitiesand people, we can do just that.

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Flipping the Pyramid

the community and their loved ones and have access to health and wellness resources.

And, a multi-generational living program in collaboration with La Roche University – the first of its kind in western PA – will expand social and educational opportunities by inviting undergraduates to become “students in residence.” The first students have already moved in and are looking forward to becoming an important part of the Terrace Place community.

For more information, visit TerracePlace.org or call 412.548.4100.

On the Airways

Vincentian RISE is a new leadership training program designed to help existing staff develop their skills and advance their careers. Chosen candidates participate in an 18-month immersion with Vincentian’s senior leadership to help them identify strengths and areas of interest - and the inaugural class of 2019 have taken initiative by assuming next-step roles within the organization.

Meet our RISErs (left to right):

What’s the secret to making life in Pittsburgh great at any age?

Vincentian President & CEO Nick Vizzoca and KDKA’s Rob Pratte explore the answer on KDKA Radio with “This Pittsburgh Life.”

“This Pittsburgh Life” discusses topics that matter to older adults and their loved ones, joined by experts, celebrities and everyday yinzer heroes. Since the January launch, guests have included dementia care expert Rachael Wonderlin, broadcasting legend Sally Wiggin, television producer Rick Sebak and musician extraordinaire Joe Negri.

Catch the show at noon the first Saturday of each month on NewsRadio 1020 KDKA. You can also stream the show live or listen to past episodes on demand at radio.com. Just search for “This Pittsburgh Life KDKA”.

Omelet Station a Hitat Vincentian Marian Manor!

Residents at Vincentian Marian Manor Personal Care are raving about the latest breakfast addition – a made-to-order omelet station. Residents can enjoy their choice of folded egg deliciousness with all the fixins. It’s one more way that Vincentian is placing the resident experience first.

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Developing Leaders at Vincentian

Personal Care Administrator at Vincentian Marian Manor

Manager of Independent Living and Community Engagement at Terrace Place

Manager of Resident Services at Vincentian Marian Manor Personal Care

Samantha Romito

Christopher Luff

Deanna ReedCongratulations to the 2019 Inaugural Class of RISErs

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FINAL PRINTED ISSUE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20RIVERS CASINO EVENT CENTER | 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

VIP Reception

General Admission Doors Open

Bon Journey PerformsFleetwood Mask Performs

5:30 PM

7:00 PM

7:30 PM9:00 PM

Open Bar | Dinner Buffet | Scott Blasey PerformancePrivate VIP Lounge | Reserved Seating

Food Stations |Three Drink Tickets | Open Seating

Tickets: RockinPGH.org or 412.548.4059 | Vincentian’s Charity Rock Gala | Must be 21+