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Notes from the Director - Adam Coggin
AdamsPlace . . . the next BIG thing!
Even though it has been fifteen years since we opened our doors, I believe AdamsPlace is still the “next
big thing.” Just as the Apple Corporation and Steve Jobs drove innovation in technology to new heights,
so does AdamsPlace in the world of Residential Living. We are becoming the residence of choice for
couples and individuals as they pursue the best years of their lives.
Someone who has never experienced AdamsPlace might ask, “Why is this?” My answer is simply, “The
Community.” AdamsPlace is a community made up of the nicest, most heartwarming people in the
world. Not only are the residents the best, I have had residents tell me that the “staff” is our greatest
asset. There is no other community that has the quality of residents that we do. There is no other
community that has the quality of staff/partners that we do. There is no other place in this area that
provides the services we do. There is no other place that cares as much as we do.
Our innovation comes not from the technology side like the company Apple, but from the service and
caring side of our world. Our desire is to provide a remarkable living experience for our residents. We
want to provide an elegant residential living environment that is clean, safe, and inviting.
I want to say a special thank you to all the residents and partners that have participated in our
fundraising efforts for the Alzheimer’s Association. We raised over $700.00 at the bake sale. Also,
many of you have contributed to the rummage sale and the Chefin’ it Up competition. I thank you for all
you have done for this cause.
It is an honor and blessing to work here.
Thank you for choosing AdamsPlace! -
Adam
LAUNDRY SERVICE BEING MADE
AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS
Duds N Suds Laundry invites you to try their
Wash, Dry, Fold Laundry service.
All orders are washed separately.
Each item is handled with care and
spot treated prior to washing.
Hypoallergenic detergent is used.
Clothing will be weighed and priced upon pickup.
They are happy to hang any or all items on hangers you
provide or on hangers that they offer for purchase.
You may wish to send clothing in your laundry basket
or in the plastic bags they provide.
They offer Pickup/Delivery service for $1.25/lb.
Minimum of $25 (about 20 lbs)
(They will likely decrease the minimum amounts
if several individuals at AdamsPlace
begin using this service.)
Call Amy to arrange Pickup: 615-586-7871
Duds N Suds Laundry
1626 Bradyville Pike
Family Owned and Operated since 1958
WELCOME TO ADAMSPLACE
New Residents since the last Newsletter:
Margaret Hobgood - Apt. 102
Lee & Pat McConnell - Apt. 232
Hank & Pat Kajetzke - Apt. 307
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to these AdamsPlace
Residents!
JULY
1st--Bessie Robertson - Apt. 130
3rd--Wordna Black - Apt. 127
4th--Margaret Gordon - Apt. 123
8th--Rosenel Bequette - Apt. 312
11th--Guy Fortney - Apt. 306
14th--Walter Kemp - Apt. 206
21st--Doris Clayton -Apt. 225
26th--Lee McConnell - Apt. 232
AUGUST
1st--Vara Ruth Williams - Apt. 101
3rd--Mary Gregory - Apt. 304
8th--Marge Cushman - Apt. 108
17th--Jim Clayton - Apt. 225
19th--Shirley Favre - Apt. 329
19th--Pat McConnell - Apt. 232
23rd--Howard Clark - Apt. 336
24th--Betty Phillips - Apt. 106
25th--Marge Voorhies - Apt. 322
We’re so glad to have you here!
SEPTEMBER
THE WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S IS ON
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7.
We have been raising money leading up to
that event, including the $705.00 raised
by the Independent Living bake sale.
1st--Ann Mogensen - Apt. 114
8th--Jim Ridley - Apt. 320
11th--Del Grimes - Apt. 203
19th--Dan Farrar - Apt. 222
20th--John Hillman - Apt. 226
26th--Millie Flemming - Apt. 125
28th--Harold Coggin - Apt. 209
The Portara Ensemble choral group performed
an outstanding concert of beautiful music.
Greetings!
From Betsy Bond Activities Director
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of evidence
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that there are real health benefits to
friendship. A close-knit community
helps us prevent depression and
illness, slow the aging process,
promote mental health, and even
sustain a longer and happier life.
Moving to AdamsPlace Independent
Living provides each resident with a
built-in community. Just how closeknit that community is for any given
resident varies, as does the number of
people that one may call close friends.
Thank you for your participation!
Outings and events are ways to
experience and even expand one’s
community here at AdamsPlace, and
even the Partners who daily enhance
life for the residents are a part of the
larger AdamsPlace community.
What can you do to create a richer
community experience for yourself?
How might you be able to contribute
to the group experience? When have
you reached out to someone? Who
would benefit from your friendship?
Thanks for being a part of my
Thank you to Sandy Everett for arranging this for us.
life at AdamsPlace! - Betsy
Dr. Ming Wang presented eye surgery
information laced with compassion.
Dr. Wang and his friend played some
beautiful music as an extra treat.
Back in June, we heard music from Unity
Youth Choir from Lexington, Kentucky.
Also in June, we were amazed by the folk
dancers from Turkey, who were fantastic.
MidSouth Bank brought us music,
door prizes, and a Wine & Cheese.
bBeth, Abby & Josh all played piano well,
bbut young Josh was the big crowd pleaser.
The residents enjoyed every bit of it
- our thanks to Tina Minor for this.
The table outside the Wine & Cheese was
manned by red-headed Tim, who is both a
MidSouth employee and big brother to
All three of the Stanczak family children were
superb pianists and charming young people.
the three young pianists who performed.
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and for
the Others
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Swimming Pool Etiquette
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escapes someone’s trash bag.
We just want to say, “Thank you, Bob!”
They are both open from
Bob’s philosophy is that since he is walking
7:00 am to 10:00 pm daily.
and sees the trash he will do something
about it. We praise him for that attitude.
Bathrooms and showers are
Other residents who are routinely doing
something for the AdamsPlace community:
Linda Christiansen is running the
Discussion Group.
Sandy Everett is hosting the First Monday
No Guilt Book Club in her apartment.
Fran Rosenthal is teaching at the
iPad Support Group.
“Thank you, Linda, Sandy, and Fran!”
We plan to highlight others’ efforts in the future.
Congratulations
to these Partners on their
anniversaries of employment!
Kyle Commander - 8/6/10 - 3 years
Jim Pitchford - 8/6/10 - 3 years
Sam Bass - 8/19/11 - 2 years
Bobby Clark -8/29/02 - 11 years
Nancy Miller - 9/18/06 - 7 years
Terry Stigall - 9/20/06 - 7 years
Pam Pearcy - 9/21/99 - 14 years
Charlie Neely - 9/25/12 - 1 year
Joan Fraley - 9/28/98 - 15 years
Danny Walters - 9/29/04 - 9 years
located there.
Please wear appropriate attire
such as bathrobes when
walking through the common
areas to the pool area.
All guests must be
accompanied by a resident host
when using the pool.
The staff of AdamsPlace
strongly suggests that you use
the buddy system when using
the pool and follow the pool
rules that are posted there.
We also recommend you
carry your alert pendant to
the pool with you.
CONVERSATIONS:
The Power to Care For and Protect the People You Love
When asked, most people say they hope to spend the end of their lives at home,
free of pain and in the company of the people they love.
Without advance planning this is not likely to happen.
In a country where we cherish the right to make our own health care decisions, why is it so few of
us have exercised this right when it comes to decisions and preferences for end-of-life care?
The fact is most Americans spend their final days and weeks in a hospital, in pain, subject to an
endless stream of medical interventions. Having a ‘good death,’ the ability to die in the place you
would choose, can be extremely difficult without good communication. Studies show that when
patients and their loved ones discuss end-of-life issues early on, patients are more likely to have a
peaceful death and their loved ones are less likely to suffer from prolonged grief and depression.
Extraordinary medical breakthroughs have created a culture of belief that anything is possible and
death is an option. We do not protect one another by avoiding the subject. On the contrary, one
conversation can mean the difference between a traumatic death and a peaceful one.
Plan in advance, before an illness or a crisis. Learn about options and how to make informed
decisions. In those situations where capacity to make decisions is lost, families will suffer less
trying to guess what to do. Let's find our way back to knowing how best to care well for the people
that matter to us. - Reprinted from www.thegiftinitiative.org/why-talk at the suggestion of a resident - thanks!
Information. Tidbits, Updates & FYIs
--Remember to schedule ahead for limo service. Jim is a
busy man and may not be able to drive you at a moment’s
notice. Wednesday is GROCERY DAY and he is booked up,
so please avoid setting up appointments on that day.
--We have a new smaller life alert pendant that is available
for purchase in the Director's office. These pendants work
the same as the old pendants but they are smaller. They
can be purchased for $125.00 and will need to be replaced
when the battery is no longer good.
--Sign up in the Hostess Book in the Dining Room entrance
when making changes from your routine. It is like making a
reservation in a restaurant. If you are eating at a different
time, having guests, or planning to be absent, please let the
Kitchen know in advance.
--Here are 4 free health apps for phones to peruse online:
-Instant Heart Rate
-Mole Detective
-Map My Walk
-Epocrates RX (drug info)
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--Please park in the space designated as yours by your
apartment number. Allow others the privilege of parking in
their own spaces.
--Pet Policy in the Handbook: When taken out of the
building, all pets must be on a leash anytime the animal is
not in the apartment or apartment patio/balcony. Residents
MUST also clean up after their pet. Any resident who does
not or is not able to adhere to the pet policy will be required
to find another home for their pet. Pet immunizations must
be current and on file with the Director.