Sentinel
February 2017
Party Hearty!
By Amy Lloyd, RN, Director of Clinical Services
encounter. The variety
of foods such as nuts,
vegetables, sandwiches
and fruit give your diet a
boost. Laughter during
the party stimulates
hormones that decrease
stress and relieve pain.
How many of us loved to say “party
hearty” over the years! Unfortunately,
as we age, changes in our health may
make us feel like the party days are
few and far between.
But guess what? A party can be exactly
what you need! The health benefits
of a party are just what the doctor
ordered. The Mayo Clinic states blood
pressure and cholesterol decrease in
people who attend a party. Memory
increases as your brain is stimulated
by the people and activities you
join your community’s or host your own
Wear Red party for women’s heart health
on Friday, February 3rd and pass around
heart-healthy foods!
In this chilly Wisconsin February, the
best thing you can do for yourself is Party
Hearty!
Find a joke to share and
Residents at Hyland Park a snack to pass at a Super
partied hearty last year
during their Wear Red for Bowl party, Valentine’s
Women’s Health party!
Day or family event
you’re invited to. Or
A Little Tender Loving Care
By Meghan Davis, Director of Lifestyle Enrichment
Everyone needs a little TLC and Capri
Communities is excited to roll out a new
signature program based on this concept. Capri’s
TLC Welcome Program is designed to give new
residents some tender loving care, but the program also
takes on another meaning: Teach, Learn and Connect. The
TLC Welcome Program is designed to assist new residents
in the welcoming process by teaching them about Capri
and the individual community, learning
about the resident, and connecting the
resident with other residents, staff and
resources.
The program is a result of resident
feedback and the growing attention
on the effects of loneliness in seniors.
Studies show emotional isolation is
Residents and staff
linked to health problems such as
memory loss, strokes, heart disease and connect at Mätterhaus
with a sing-along.
high blood pressure.
“We want to create a small community and homelike feel
for all residents,” said Meghan Davis, Director of Lifestyle
Enrichment. “This new program demonstrates one way we
can combat the negative side effects of loneliness and build
more social connections among our residents.”
The Importance of Good
Posture
Your body posture can make a
big difference in your overall
health. Incorrect posture can
lead to mental and physical
fatigue, with symptoms such as
neck, shoulder, and back pain;
headaches; poor sleep; and
eye strain. Proper posture can
improve digestion and blood
circulation all while making
you feel younger and more
energetic. Here are some simple
tips you can follow to improve
your posture:
• Try to get regular exercise.
• While seated, sit tall with your
ribs lifted, shoulders up and
pulled back. Try to hold your
stomach muscles tight and have
feet flat on the floor. Avoid
crossing your legs or ankles.
• Do not stay seated for long
periods of time.
• Keep your head back and
chin up. Throughout the day,
you may notice that your head
creeps forward and is no longer
in position with your spine.
Whenever you notice your head
is in this unnatural position,
make an effort to straighten
your back and neck.
A man in a café calls over his waiter and says, “Excuse me,
there’s a bee in my soup!”
The waiter replies, “Yes, sir. The fly has the day off.”
Capri Communities | 20711 Watertown Rd. Suite A | Waukesha, WI 53186 | (262) 798-1224
Editor: Meghan Davis, [email protected]
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Capri Centenarian Club
Happy 100th birthday to Stella Decker,
a resident at The Chopin at Wilson
This month
Commons! Stella stays active by walking
her dog every day. Happy birthday!
Harbor Campus Joins Capri
Capri has announced its plan to acquire
and expand Harbor Campus, an
independent, assisted, and memory care
community in Port Washington. “Capri
and Harbor Campus share a philosophy
of care and community that focuses
on people, and both of us believe this
transition is an excellent fit for residents,
employees and the Port Washington
area as a whole,” said Jim Tarantino,
founder and principal of Capri Senior
Communities.
An overhead view of Harbor Campus.
Cranium Crunches
Change the first letter. Make a word into a new word by changing the
first letter.
1. Change a written communication ______ to someone who bets ______.
2. Change a felony ______ to a buildup of dirt ______.
3. Change a policeman ______ to a janitor’s tool ______.
4. Change a feline animal ______ to an African country ______.
5. Change part of a chair ______ to a source of protein______.
6. Change a type of bird ______ to a forehead feature ______.
7. Change a pipe repairman ______ to a synonym for snooze ______.
8. Change a fish ______ to a tile filler ______.
9. Change a large feather ______ to a water-chute amusement park ride ______.
10. Change a butterfly catcher ______ to an animal kept for company ______.
1. letter, better 2. crime, grime 3. cop, mop 4. tiger, Niger 5. seat, meat 6. crow, brow
7. plumber, slumber 8. trout, grout 9. plume, flume 10. net, pet
What’s New At Capri?
Hyland Campus Welcomes New
Executive Director
Ryan Wagner joined the Hyland Campus
team last month. Ryan has an extensive
history working in long-term and assisted
living communities. He has worked as
a caregiver, activity director, marketing
director, and in administrator roles. He is
also a certified dementia practitioner.
Sweet Baked Applesauce Oatmeal
Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup brown sugar or equivalent
sweetener of choice
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons
baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup skim milk
3 cups uncooked rolled oats
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine oil,
applesauce, sugar, and egg whites in a large bowl. Add oats, baking powder, cinnamon,
and milk. Mix well. Transfer mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake 30 minutes.
Serve warm.