SUMMER 2018

E M B R A C I N G L I F E

In this Issue:

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

MCKENDREE GARDENS AT SIMPSON MEADOWS: THE LEGACY PROGRAM

PHILANTHROPY: RESIDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: THE HEART OF BENEVOLENCE

A PROFILE OF MICHELLE GOLLAPALLI

PUBLISHED FOR FRIENDS & SUPPORTERS OF THE SIMPSON SENIOR SERVICES FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES.

CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTSimpson

House

Benevolent or benevolence may be words few people use today in everyday conversation. They describe a person with a commitment to doing good, or an act of kindness or a generous gift. Commitment to benevolence is a commitment to care for people and to meet the needs of others.

At Simpson Senior Services, we have a long history of commitment to benevolence and benevolent care. Simply

put, the benevolent care programs of Simpson House, Simpson Meadows and Jenner’s Pond provide financial assistance to qualified residents who can no longer afford the full cost of care. Each community relies on the generosity of others to help fulfill this portion of their mission.

On each of the Simpson Senior Services campuses, volunteers and staff work year round to interpret and grow the benevolent care programs. The Simpson House Embracing Life Dinner, and the recently completed Jenner’s Pond Golf Classic and 2018 Meadows Gala will raise money during 2018 to provide funds for each of the communities’ benevolent care programs. When you support one of these events, or make a direct gift, you help provide financial assistance to qualified residents.

The women and men who choose to move to a Simpson Senior Services community expect to be able to pay for their housing and care for the rest of their lives. Individual circumstances may mean that a qualified resident finds he or she is unable to do so. In those cases the financial assistance offered through the benevolent care program is a welcome safety net.

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

BENEVOLENT CARE IS THE HEART OF OUR MISSION

CAMPUS FEATURE

Simpson House Anniversary DayJune 4th was a warm and beautiful evening to celebrate the 153rd anniversary of the founding of Simpson House. Residents, staff and their families enjoyed tours of the new Cornerstone At Simpson House, jazz, children’s games, Pennsylvania State Police Cruiser, petting zoo, pony rides, beer and wine tasting, door prizes and a tasty picnic.

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1. Lynn Seay and Richard Coyle had eager helpers announcing the lucky Door Prize Winners

2. Polka Dot the pony was very busy3. Mr. David’s caricatures were fun for all4. Face painting is always a hit5. A wonderful intergenerational afternoon for

Bertha Bell and David Brown6. Many fun memories created in the Photo Booth

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The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s is growing — and growing

fast. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.7 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. This number includes 5.5 million people age 65 and older and approximately 200,000 individuals under age 65 who have younger-onset Alzheimer’s. One in 10 people age 65 and

older (10 percent) has Alzheimer’s dementia. As the number of older Americans grows so will the numbers of new and existing cases of Alzheimer’s. Today, someone

in the United States develops Alzheimer’s every 65 seconds. By mid-century, someone in the United States will develop the disease every 33 seconds.

Simpson Meadows, Simpson House and Jenner’s Pond have specialized neighborhoods providing specialized memory care for residents living with dementia needing personal care, assisted living or skilled nursing.

With a goal of making this challenging diagnosis less stressful and more dignified for residents and their loved ones, McKendree Gardens at Simpson Meadows has

introduced The Legacy Program.Working with consultant, Ann Coda, McKendree Gardens has been updated and staff are implementing new programs and approaches to serve residents. Specialized training to support effective delivery of highly personalized care means team members are interacting and caring for residents using new techniques. Highly personalized care means building relationships with each individual, including learning about cultural background, personal history, abilities, and care choices. This allows staff to make informed decisions, build rapport and strengthen relationships with each resident as well as his or her loved ones. The team members also work closely with family members concerning choices and care.

Visitors to McKendree Gardens will see fresh paint colors and new hardwood flooring in the dining room and hall as well as new

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Although we cannot stop the disease progression, team members can see how the new approach is positively affecting residents living with dementia.

MCKENDREE GARDENS AT SIMPSON MEADOWS

The Legacy Program

BIOGRAPHY

MICHELLE GOLLAPALLI, MBA, CFRE, CAP®

Michelle Gollapalli, MBA, CFRE, CAP®, is a member of the

Simpson Senior Services Board of Directors, serving in her first term. She is a member of the Governance Committee. Previously she served as a founding member of the Simpson Foundation Board of Directors. Michelle is a lifelong Methodist and is currently a member of Messiah United Methodist Church, Lafayette Hill.

Michelle is Vice President of Development with the southern New Jersey-based Kennedy Health System and Executive Director of the Kennedy Health Care Foundation. A 1994 graduate of Mount Carmel College in Bangalore, India, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, Ms. Gollapalli received a Masters of Business Administration (Marketing) from the Mount Carmel Institute of Management in 1996. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE); a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) through American College in Bryn Mawr, PA, and is a certified Master Trainer for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International.

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furnishings and new life skill stations. Familiarity offers comfort, so each station includes familiar objects for everyday activities residents may have enjoyed including: gardening, a tool bench, office, baby nursery, and laundry. The baby nursery station is especially popular with both women and men.

Food is a sensory experience which evokes emotional memory and encourages socialization. Dining should be an experience, rather than a task, no matter the cognitive challenges. Transforming the resident dining experience is especially helpful in supporting residents diagnosed with dementia. The dignity of choice not only celebrates each individual, it can also stimulate neurological pathways.

Staff are now offering “Madeleine’s Dining,” a customized and personalized dining experience for residents living with dementia. Trained team members approach dining, not as an assignment to ensure that all residents have eaten, but a dining experience, which can still offer familiar pleasure. As residents go through progressive brain changes, team members make even greater efforts to engage residents to be sure they understand the food that is placed in front of them. Sensitivity to environment, approach, presentation, and taste are important factors, which allow each individual to dine with dignity!

Residents experience better stimulation and socialization as they engage in familiar activities and processes. Just as residents are comforted by the familiar items in the activity stations, residents may also assist in setting the dining table, which often fosters feelings of self-worth and self-control. It also provides cues that mealtime is occurring soon. Meals are served family style, including use of serving platters allowing residents to pass food to each other and serve themselves, if they wish. This encourages freedom of choice, a sense of self-worth and better socialization. Research has shown that family style dining reduces malnutrition by 20%.

One of the abilities that residents maintain as their brain changes is a sense of rhythm. Playing of soft appropriate music in the community helps enhance the resident experience by calming residents and encouraging conversations.

Kathy Ardekani, Simpson Meadows Executive Director, says the changes are very significant, “Although we cannot stop the disease progression, team members can see how the new approach is positively affecting residents living with dementia. Family members are also gaining a better understanding of how to interact and support their loved one. We may not be able to stop the progression of this difficult disease, but we can offer greater comfort, care and dignity to each resident in our community.” m

PHILANTHROPY

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Simpson House Simpson Meadows Jenner’s Pond Simpson Gardens Simpson Mid-Town

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Mail to: Philanthropy Office • Simpson Senior Services • 150 Monument Road, Suite 105 • Bala Cynwyd, PA • 19004610.660.0116 • rhealey@simpsonsenior.org

RESIDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: THE HEART OF BENEVOLENCE

If you have questions about giving or need further information please call Robbe Healey, VP for Philanthropy at 610.660.0116 or email her at rhealey@simpsonsenior.org.

Generous donors have been at the heart of Simpson Senior

Services since the founding of Simpson House more than 150 years ago. The Benevolent Care programs of each Simpson Senior Services community support qualified residents who can no longer afford the full cost of their housing or services. Through the Benevolent Care Program, qualified residents may apply for, and when approved, receive direct financial assistance. This assistance means they will continue to receive high quality housing and health care services, without interruption. This is a great comfort to their family members as well.

Simpson House established the commitment first made in 1865. Simpson Meadows and

Jenner’s Pond, markedly younger campuses in the Simpson Senior Services network, share the promise to support qualified residents who can no longer afford the full cost of their housing or services. The founders of the Simpson Meadows Caring Friends Fund and Jenner’s Pond Benevolent Care Fund knew diligent work would be needed to raise the funds needed to fulfill the promise. These volunteers know the persons who will benefit from the fruits of their labors will be the residents of the future. Simpson House, Simpson Meadows and Jenner’s Pond are grateful for the far-sighted and dedicated residents and staff who are working hard to strengthen these funds and provide strong foundations for the future.

To make a gift to support the fund of your favorite campus, you may use the coupon in this newsletter, or visit:

SIMPSON HOUSE simpsonhouse.org/giving/

SIMPSON MEADOWS simpsonmeadows.org/giving/

JENNER’S POND jennerspond.org/about-us/ giving/. m

Simpson Meadows

Gala 2018

The second annual Simpson Meadows Gala attracted supporters and friends to the Downingtown Country Club on March 23rd. Proceeds from the festive evening support the Caring Friends Fund. Enjoy these glimpses of the fun … and then mark your calendar for April 26, 2019 and plan to attend Meadows Gala 2019.

1. Ben Bruton with his daughter Matilda Bruton2. Chris and Anita Lang, Patty & Kevin Haughey from sponsor CompuData3. Kathy and David Stocker waiting for their caricature with Mr. David4. Sandy Davies thrilled with her prize!5. Prize winner Cindy Boegly6. Mother and Daughter Seyla Eroglu and Georgia Onart enjoying the delicious dinner 7. Tony Poluch, Kelly and Ron Dankanich representing Bryn Mawr Trust Company

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SIMPSON SENIOR SERVICES BOARDThe Rev. James D. Anderman Vice Chair

Janis Moore Campbell, Ph.D. Chair

Bradley Daggett

Ronald K. Dankanich

Mitchell Gerstein

Michelle Gollapalli

Mary Ann Hoffman, PT Immediate Past Chair

Alvin Kingcade, CLU, ChFC Treasurer

Gerald Magid

Firas Saidi, MD Secretary

Kim W. Williams President and CEO

LEADERSHIP STAFFKim W. Williams President & CEO

Curt Evans Chief Operating Officer

Mark Aguilar VP of Finance/CFO

Roberta A. Healey VP for Philanthropy

Russell Alexander Simpson Mid-Town Property Manager

Kathy Ardekani Simpson Meadows Executive Director

Richard Coyle Simpson House Executive Director

Christine Foster Simpson Gardens Property Manager

Barbara Croyle Jenner’s Pond Executive Director

ADVISORY COUNCILSSimpson HouseThe Rev. Thomas E. Anderman

Mary Bamford Vice Chair

Lillian Carnahan

Mark Goldberg, DPM Chair

Mary Ann Kuzma, MD

Mary Mattioni

Gilbert Rowe

Simpson MeadowsBenjamin Bruton

The Rev. Charles Cole

Elsie Gates

Gene Grubbs

Christopher Holt

Bob McMackin

Ben Russell

Betty Wilder

Cal Wright

Jenner’s PondMatthew J. Greico

The Rev. James Mundell

Charles Oertel Vice Chair

Larry Spaid

Leon Spencer, Jr.

Karen Versak

Janice Taylor

Edward Wandersee Chair

Simpson Mid-TownRuss Alexander

Flora Canady

Millicent Clark

Angie Coleman

Anthony Gates

John Kirby

Marcus Luk Vice Chair

Diane Monroe

Wilhelmina J. Young

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SIMPSON FOUNDATION BOARDThe Rev. James D. Anderman Secretary

The Rev. David Brown

Thomas Morrin

Kay McCoy Chair

The Rev. James Mundell Vice Chair

Anthony Poluch

Kim W. WIlliams

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