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Mission meditations

Upcoming events

New employees

President’s column

Department spotlight

Caregiver College

Quality matters Carpal tunnel Wii Bowling

And much more!

1635 S. 21st Street • Manitowoc, WI • 54220 www.felicianvillage.orgThe resident newsletter of The Gardens

February 2017

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Following the tradi-tion of the Felician Sisters who helped meet the needs of the people in Manitowoc for many years, Felician Village donated and prepared food items for the annual Community Christmas Dinner sponsored by First Presbyterian Church in Manitowoc. The free dinner was held on December 14 and attended by 185 people from the Manitowoc community who otherwise may not have enjoyed a Christmas dinner. Items donated and prepared by the Felician

Village dietary department included turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, gravy and corn. In addition to a won-derful meal, guests were treated to live music by area musicians. Pastor Matthew Sauer of First Presbyterian Church commented, “We could not have done this event without the help of Felician Village and our other community partners.”

Community Christmas Dinner

Felician Village top fundraising teamCongratulations! Felician Village was the largest and top fund-raising team at the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Manito-woc/Two Rivers. A representative from the Alzheimer’s Associ-ation said, “We are so grateful for all you do to bring awareness for this awful disease. Thanks for all you do!”

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Saturday, February 11Manitowoc Symphony OrchestraCapitol Civic Centre, Manitowoc

Bus leaves 6:30 p.m.Show begins 7:30 p.m.Cost: You will need to purchase your own ticket. Call the Capitol Civic Centre at 920.683.2184. Place your ticket on hold and pick it up that night.

Saturday, February 18"The Fab Four" A tribute to the BeatlesCapitol Civic Centre, Manitowoc

Bus leaves 6:30 p.m.Show begins 7:30 p.m.Cost: You will need to purchase your own ticket. Call the Capitol Civic Centre at 920.683.2184. Place your ticket on hold and pick it up that night.

Monday, February 20Lincoln High School Boys Basketball GameJFK Fieldhouse, Manitowoc Lincoln HighBus leaves: 6:00 p.m. Varsity game begins at 7:30 p.m.Cost: Purchase ticket at the door.

Register for all events with Ashley at 684-7171, ext. 402.

Bus Trips

Each February, the Felicians of North America honor the passing of Fr. Joseph Dąbrowski, the great Polish priest and servant of northern Wisconsin, who passed away in 1903. Why do we honor the memory of this man yet today? In addition to being hailed as “the foremost Polish

priest in America” by some biographers, it was Fr. Joseph himself who wrote the initial letter calling for the Felician Sisters to come to America in 1874. Like those Sisters who eventually joined him in service, Fr. Joseph himself answered the call to “serve

where needed,” and as a result, an incredible amount of good work was offered to God and his people in the United States. The late Bishop John Foley of Detroit, in a letter dated February 21, 1903, eloquently summarized the life of Fr. Dabrowski: “The tireless work, endless dedication, unwavering practice of all the virtues of a Christian and a priest made it richer for all… Indeed, he faithfully fulfilled his duty to the Good Shepherd.” May we strive to imitate such virtues in our own compassionate service of one another at Felician Village!

Mission Meditations

from the Director of Mission Services

Aaron Seng

New EmployeesEmployee Name Position Title Area of Service Colin Balcerzak Server GardensStacy Cantu Dining Guest Services St. Mary’sEmma Clapper Server GardensShannon Detrick Dining Guest Services St. Mary’sSabrina Jones Resident Assistant CourtAaron Krueger Cook GardensTerry Phipps Cook St. Mary’sKimberly Kaye Resident Assistant/CNA St. Mary’s

Service ExcellenceStar Award Winner

Kim Christoffel, Marketing Specialist

Nomination: “Kudos to Kim for working through the Caregiver College brochures with me. It was no small job and she did it with a smile, patience and in a professional, respectful manner. The final products offer several classes to both the professional and community/family caregiver in a user friendly format.”

Congrats! Thanks for all you do!Pictured above: (left to right) Frank Soltys, President/CEO, Kim Christoffel, Service Excellence Award Winner and Barb Fricke, Director of Marketing.

Please welcome these new employees!

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World Day of SickFebruary 11

Feb. 11 is World Day of the Sick, an observation introduced by Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses as well as those who provide care to them.‘LOVE’ for Quality

L = Listen. Longevity.O = Ownership. Observation. V = Validate. Value.E = Everyone. Expectation. Doesn’t everyone L-O-V-E quality? Before you answer that, please read on. Quality can be thought of as the comparison of an expectation to actual. You ‘love’ a restaurant because your meals are always cooked perfectly and consistently taste so good. You

‘love’ your go-to pair of shoes as they never hurt your feet no matter how many miles you walked that day. Maybe you just love your car because it’s dependable and it makes you feel safe and secure. Well you enjoy these things so much because they exceed your expectation. They never fail you and you have come to rely on these things.After nearly 130 years, residents

and families rely on Felician Village as we continue to exceed expectations. This doesn’t happen by chance. Great dedication has been given to providing a high level of quality care and quality of life to those who they serve over many years. As employees, doesn’t it make you proud to work at a place that provides a consistent high-level of care, is considered the ‘go-to’ place for senior care in our community and provides a safe and secure environment for the residents we serve? Now, don’t you just love quality?

Hello! My name is Petie Groll and I am the Health Information Coordinator for the Felician Village Campus. Health Informa-tion Management takes care of acquiring, analyz-ing and protecting digital and traditional medical in-formation vital to provid-ing quality resident care. With the widespreadcomputerization of health records, Felician Village has converted from paper charts to the electronic format in Next Step and St. Mary’s over the past eight months. We are hoping to get the Villa and Court converted soon. This advanced technology is bringing better efficiency to the information management and is in direct sup-port of an information-intensive and informa-tion-reliant healthcare system.In addition, my other responsibilities include: ICD-10 coding for all resident diagnoses Entering diagnoses into the health record and making changes, additions and updates

Updating, filing and storing all records in the respective departments Compiling and submitting many of the audits for the Quality Management depart-ment Assisting the MDS Coordi-nator in sending out Plan of Care information to residents and their families Working with the admis-

sions team and business office to help ensure a smooth admis-

sion process Receiving requests and sending medical records to families, lawyers, other healthcare facilities and insurance companies Maintaining and developing the policies and procedures for my departmentAs you can see, this department is involved in many of the operating aspects of Felician Village. I love my job and welcome anyone who would like to visit my office in the lower level of the Village Square.

Department Spotlight Health Information Management

Quality Matters

from the Director of Quality Management

Brenda Georgenson

“Like” the the Felician Village Facebook page to stay up-to-date on news and events!

Petie Groll, Health Information Coordinator

To care for those who once cared for

us is one of the highest honors.

- Tia Walker

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February is Heart Month!American Heart Association

Get your numbers: Know your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose numbers.Own your lifestyle: Stop smoking, lose weight, be physically active and eat healthy.Raise your voice: Advocate for more cardiac research and education.Educate your family: Make healthy food choices for you and your family. Donate: Show your support of heart disease with a donation of time or money.

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The girls and coaches of the Lincoln High School Girls Basketball Team and residents from The Gardens enjoyed an afternoon of Wii Bowling.

It's a STRIKE!

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects 1 in 20 Americans. The carpal tunnel is located at the base of the palm formed by wrist bones and a ligament for which the median nerve and tendons of the hand pass through. Compression of this area, or inflammation, causes the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.While chronic repetitive motion is the most common cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Other causes include: diabe-tes, degenerative or rheumatoid arthritis, swelling of the tendons of the wrist, wrist injuries and hormonal changes.People typically report symptoms of

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as numbness or tingling in the fingers rather than pain in the fingers or wrist. Many people com-plain of being awakened by a burning sensation in their hand. Other symptoms include a weak hand grip or difficulty picking up small objects. These symptoms are a result of compression of the median nerve.If Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is addressed early, before becoming too severe, surgery can often be prevented with assessment and treatment from an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist. You can expect the therapist to assess your symp-

toms to rule out other diagnosis which may mimic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Treatment may include splinting, mo-dalities, tendon glides and exercises to improve your symptoms.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Would you like more information about how therapy can help with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Plase contact Tiana Schisel, Rehab Director of the Therapy Department at Felician Village920-684-7171 ext. 288We preauthorize insurance prior to treatment.

Let’s Bowl! A Wii Bowling event was held in the Glab Lounge at The Gardens on January 28th. The girls and coaches of the Lincoln High School Girls Basketball Team and the residents from the Gardens enjoyed a competitive afternoon Wii Bowling. Fourteen Gardens residents bowled and a great crowd watched as spectators and cheered on the victorious Gardens Team.

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President’s ColumnSeveral important planning events have taken place, or are in process, on the Felician Village campus. On January 24, the Board of Directors and the Strategic Team completed the strategic planning retreat for 2017-18. This retreat was facilitated by our Director of Quality Management, Brenda Georgenson. Planning at a strategic level is important because it ensures that we continue to fulfill our mission, consider community needs, operate in a financially responsible manner, and look to the viability of our entire organization. As our strategic plan develops, the administrative team is also working on the 2018 budget to ensure strategic initiatives and department operating budgets are adequately funded.In addition, we have embarked on a master campus planning process to ensure that Felician Village is positioned to meet market demands over the next 15-20 years. We also consider issues staff is having with current building design and its fixed equipment. This several month long process started in November, 2016, and includes listening sessions with various stakeholder groups, including Gardens residents. Comments from these groups along with market study results and a review of current buildings and infrastructure are now being analyzed. The results of this process will be added to our overall strategic plan. We need to be an attractive senior living campus for the Baby Boomers who have a much different perspective on what would attract them to live here. We also want Felician Village to be a great place to work and to improve the physical work environment where needed.Helping those who live on our campus is not our only goal. We are also reaching out to the community with a variety of educational programs related to dementia. For specific details on the monthly class offerings, go to our website at felicianvillage.org. Thank you again for choosing to live at Felician Village. It is our daily honor to serve you and your families with the highest quality facility and care in Manitowoc County.

Peace and All Good,

Frank SoltysPresident/CEO

FVUpcoming Events

Identity Theft: Protect & PreventThurs., March 23 p.m.Glab Lounge at The GardensJoin Laura Fay, Agency Liason for the Bureau of Consumer Protection, as she discusses identity theft, how to recognize it and how to prevent it.To register, call Ashley, 684-7171, ext. 402.

Alzheimer’s Advocacy DayTues., March 7Advocates from across WI will converge in Madison and meet with state legislators to discuss the Alzheimer’s epidemic. For more information, contact Connie Thimmig, Director of Enrichment Services, at 684-7171 ext. 351 by February 24.

For a full list of activities, please visit felicianvillage.org/activities.php.

Valentine’s Gala Mon., Feb. 1311:30 a.m.Wisconsin Room at The GardensChampagne, dinner and live music by violinist, AlyssaBarker and the Bob Kuether Combo.

Meet & Greet with Dr. Jeffrey AllenTues., Feb. 1412:30 - 1 p.m.FV - Village HallMeet Holy Family Memorial provider Jeffrey Allen, MD, who is now seeing patients at HFM Primary Care at Felician Village. Enjoy cookies, coffee and punch.

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’sTues., Feb. 282 - 3:30 p.m.FV - Village HallLearn the difference between normal memory changes and more serious memory problems. To register, call 684-7171, ext. 329.

Jeanette Christiansen, Next StepGermaine Schroeder, The VillaBernadine Yanda, The Gardens & The VillaAnna Mae Cerkas, The Villa & St. Mary’sRoman Endries, St. Mary’sArchie Pech, St. Mary’s Beatrice Duckart, The Court & St. Mary’sMartin Severson, The CourtRuth Sieker, The Gardens & St. Mary’sAnna Mae, Gardens, The Villa & St. Mary’s

In Loving Rememberance January 2017

It's a STRIKE!

New Medical Director AppointedWith the retirement of Dr. Gary Schmidt, a new medical director for St. Mary’s and our assisted living programs has been appointed. Jeffrey Allen, MD, who also sees patients at the HFM Primary Care Clinic at Felician Village, has been named medical director. Dr. Allen has more than 30 years of family

medicine experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.His clinical interests include lifestyle recommendations, management of chronic illnesses, preventive health maintenance exams and screenings.To make an appointment call (920) 320-2436.

Dr. Jeffrey Allen

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1635 S. 21st StreetManitowoc, WI 54220

T • 920-684-7171F • 920-684-0240

www.felicianvillage.org

Our MissionTo continue the

healing ministry of Jesus by providing compassionate care that respects the dignity

of each person we serve.

Our Vision

Our vision is to lead the community in offering seniors

personalized services that are life-enriching and

wellness focused.

Our ValuesRespect for Human Dignity

CompassionTransformation

Solidarity with the PoorJustice and Peace

President & CEOFrank Soltys

Director of MarketingBarb Fricke

Marketing SpecialistKim Christoffel, Editor

Sponsored by the Felician Sisters

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’sFeb. 28 • 2-3:30 p.m.Learn the difference between normal aging memory changes and more serious memory problems.

Alzheimer’s CommunicationMarch 21 • 2-3:30 p.m.Learn effective communication and how to decode messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language.

Dementia ConversationsApril 25 • 6-7 p.m.Facilitates discussion about convincing a family member to see a physician for cognitive screening or medical care and decide when to stop driving.

Caregiving 101: Hands-OnMay 24 • 2-3:30 p.m.Learn how to prevent falls, provide personal care and safe transfers. In partnership with HomeCare Health Services & Hospice.

Virtual Dementia TourJune 13 • 3-5 p.m.**The Gardens at Felician Village**Journey towards understanding and empathy by experiencing how it feels to have dementia. Receive a ticket for a complimentary dinner and Bistro Concert.

Intimacy, Relationships & DementiaSept. 12 • 2-3:30 p.m.Learn how relationships change with dementia and how to respond creatively and sensitively.

Walk to End Alzheimer’sSept. 16 10 a.m. Walk beginsTo join Team Felician Village or for more info, visit www.alz.org/gwwi.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Oct. 12 - Nov. 16 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.**The Gardens at Felician Village**Cost: $10 payable to ADRCTaking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your loved one. This is a six-week class, meeting on Thursdays. A complimentary lunch will be provided by Felician Village.

Seniors and Winter SADnessOct. 24 • 2-3 p.m.The cold, dark months of winter can be tough. In partnership with Dr. Cameron Goetz, HFM Behavioral Health, learn how Seasonal Affective Disorder can affect anyone including caregivers and tips to beat the winter blues.

Know the 10 Signs: Early DetectionNov. 15 • 6-7 p.m.Learn the warning signs of Alzheimer’s that are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging, separate myth from reality and address commonly held fears.

Caregiver Stress: Taking Care of YouNov. 29 • 10-11:30 a.m.Gain understanding of the disease, the changes that may occur and learn how to identify stress and thrive as a caregiver.

2017 Caregiver College for the Community

Enhance your skills and knowledge of caring for a loved one!

Any questions? Connie Thimmig, Director of Enrichment Servicescthimmig@felicianvillage.org 920-684-7171 ext. 351

Presented by Felician Village in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association

All programs held in Village Hall at Felician Village and are offered at no charge unless noted.

Call to register! 684-7171 ext. 329