RidgeWood Reporter - Trilogy Health Services
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RidgeWood Reporter - Trilogy Health Services
Rid geWo o d Reporter Is Your Campus Alive With the Sound of Music? It is hard to overestimate the importance of music in our lives. Music moves our hands, our feet, and most of all, our hearts. These are the things about music we all know, but there are even more benefits to listening to music that we are just beginning to realize. There has been much research in the past few years investigating the effects of music on the lives and minds of seniors. Not surprisingly, they are all positive. Studies have shown that music has the ability to energize, inspire and elevate your spirits. Seniors who habitually listen to music are shown to have increased positive emotions as well as increased energy. However, music does not always have to energize. The magic of music is that it has the ability to relax as well. Seniors who listen to music are shown to be more relaxed, overall, and enjoy a better night’s sleep. Chronic pain sufferers show a decrease in pain and subsequently need less medication. 181 Campus Drive Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 Phone: 812.537.5700 Fax: 812.537.5701 www.ridgewoodhs.com March 2015 The impact of music on our state of mind contributes to a happier, healthier lifestyle, and that’s a fact. It has been shown in many studies that enjoying music increases the level of the hormone HGH in our bloods streams. HGH plays an important role in our ability to feel positive emotions. It is often referred to as the “feel-good” hormone. Seniors who listen to or play even simple tunes show a marked increase in their HGH levels. Another benefit of listening to music is that it stimulates the brain. For example, the same parts of the brain used when listening to music are used to help govern movement. So, it’s not surprising that seniors who listen to music while exercising have better balance and range of movement than those who exercise in silence. Even more encouraging is the fact that seniors who habitually listen to music experience less falls throughout the course of a year. Considering the fact that 33% of those over 65 fall at least once per year, the effect of music on balance cannot be overemphasized. ...continued on page 4 We Want Your Feedback! – Customer Satisfaction Surveys will be mailed to responsible parties on March 2nd from our Home Office in Louisville, KY (Trilogy Health Services). Please see your mailed survey for details on how responsible parties can take the survey online. We thank you in advance for completing and returning your survey at your very earliest convenience prior to March 27th. Our team takes your feedback very seriously, and we appreciate your ‘10s!’ Remember, a ‘10’ doesn’t mean we are perfect – it simply means that we have met your customer service expectations. Whether you are satisfied with our services, or you have a question or concern, we want to hear from you! Happy Birthday! Dominick P. Luella R. Carolyn F. Loren H. Nancy H. 3/01 3/13 3/17 3/22 3/22 Volunteer News Ridgewood Health Campus is always looking for volunteers. If you are interested in coming in and volunteering and spending time with the residents please contact Amy Powell at 812-537-5700. Family Night Family Night will be held on Wednesday March 18th at 5:00pm with entertainment to follow by Jeannie Groh! Please RSVP to Amy Powell at 812-537-5700 or by email at amy.powell@ridgewoodhs. com. We hope that everyone can join us for this fun filled night! Sunday Brunch Sunday Brunch will be held on Sunday March 8th. at 12:00. Please join your loved one for our wonderful Sunday Brunch, we will also have our local postal service here to pickup and take the Customer Satisfaction Surveys. Look for your invitations soon to come with more details on this fun Sunday Brunch. Please RSVP to Amy Powell at 812-537-5700 or by email at [email protected]. Taste of the Town Taste of the Town will be on Thursday March 20th. at 12:00. The residents will enjoy lunch from of of Cincinnati’s greatest Skyline Chili. Executive Director Corner Seems like 2015 is going to fly by too. We are already in the third month of the year! Before we know it spring will be here and we will be enjoying time planting flowers and being outdoors with our residents again! We have enjoyed so much in the last couple months with the residents, and have tons of things coming up this month. We enjoyed family night last month, several outings, crafts, and so much more. Its that time again, our Customer Satisfaction Surveys will be mailed out on Monday March 2nd. This is something very important to us and each department. Please keep in mind when completing this survey that a 10 means we are doing our job, not that we are excellent. Please see one of our department leaders if you have any questions or concerns for the surveys! This month we will be having our monthly Sunday brunch on March 8th. at 12:00. We will have our local postal service there to collect and take all of the Customer Satisfaction Surveys. Look for invitations soon to come in the mail to explain all the details of this fun filled brunch! Our monthly family night will be held on Wednesday Cooking Club March 18th at 5:00. We will have entertainment by Jeannie Groh. Please RSVP to Amy Powell if you plan on joining your loved one for either one of these great events. You can RSVP at 812-537-5700 or by email to [email protected]. We will be having a rehab reunion for all those that have been here for rehab, it will be held on Wednesday March 25th at from 10:30-11:30 in the Riverboat Cafe. Ridgewood Health Campus will also hold Senior Executive Club on Thursday March 26 at 2:00pm. Please RSVP to Jewel Garrison if you plan on attending at 812537-5700. Last but not least we will be having our annual Fish Fry on Friday March 27th. We will be having it drive through style here at Ridgewood and this will be held from 11:00am-2:00pm. What a busy month! So much going on here at Ridgewood Health Campus and that is not even including all the monthly outings that we will be doing and the time we will be enjoying and spending with our residents. Hope everyone had a great February and even better March! Ashley McDaniel Executive Director Living Arts: Winter Crafts Legacy News Recently we celebrated, danced, and enjoyed great fellowship at our Family Night on Legacy! We had live musical entertainment, which created the urge for several residents to engage in dancing. Below is the date and time for our next Family Night, Family Forum and special entertainment event. We highly encourage you to come join us! Smiles of the Month Family Night is a specific night during the month in which we create a themed event specifically for families and residents. Our goal is to generate moments of joy and happiness for your whole family. As your loved ones progress in their dementia journey, there are often times that visiting may be difficult for you and for them. Having special functions and having a festive environment provides residents, staff and families a sense of excitement and an event to anticipate. If you have any questions concern the upcoming events/outings please contact our New Assistant Administrator Tammy Robinson Special Entertainment at Legacy March 19th at 10:30 a.m. Music with Jackie & Dave McCoy ‘Alive With Music’ 181 Campus Drive Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 Phone: 812.537.5700 Fax: 812.537.5701 www.ridgewoodhs.com A Trilogy Health Services Community A monthly newsletter serving the residents of RidgeWood Health Campus Ashley McDaniel Executive Director Vickie Hopkins Director of Health Services Cassie Craig Assistant Director of Health Services Amy Powell Life Enrichment Director Zach Muncy Director of Food Services Tonda Denton Customer Service Representative Margie West Clinical Coordinator Millie Rich Clinical Coordinator Courtney Scoggins Medical Records Coordinator Ashlee Owens Business Office Director We strive to provide the best customer service and quality care for our residents. Our Department Leaders are here to solve any concerns you may have. In the event that you need further assistance with any unresolved concerns, we encourage you to call the Divisional Vice President or our Compliance Line. Andra Bladen, Divisional Vice President: 502-271-8515 or [email protected] Compliance Hotline: 800-908-8618, ext. 2800; or [email protected] Newsletter Production by PorterOneDesign.com Listening to music also has positive effects in regards to dementia. Studies have shown that listening to and/or playing music can slow down and even possibly prevent the onset of dementia. Enjoying music keeps the brain active, which can counteract a decline in cognitive functioning as people age. Listening to your favorite album or even exploring musicians you do not know can stimulate the brain and increase your mental abilities. Because of music’s observed neurological benefits, it is being used more and more frequently in therapy programs for those with Alzheimer’s. Music ties us to some of our most cherished and powerful memories. Listening to a song from your past causes your brain to relive that memory, and to recall what your other senses were experiencing ...continued from page 1 at the time. This powerful process can help those with Alzheimer’s in many ways. It can elevate a mood, relieve agitation, and reinforce connections with loved ones. In later stages of Alzheimer’s, when it becomes harder to communicate with loved ones, music can help bridge the gap. What cannot be said that has not been said in a song? Music connects us. It is one of those special things that everyone can share, regardless of race, gender or age. The benefits of music are so profound in part because we do not just listen to music, we interact with it. Music is, above all else, an experience. If you don’t already, make it a point to experience music every day. You’ll be amazed at the affect in has on your life. Cover photo caption: Harpist Emily Sights provided beautiful music to the St. Charles Health Campus. 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