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Eventidings WINTER 2018

MEET MARY, EVENTIDE’S SENIOR LIVING ADVISORWhether you have questions about senior living or simply aren’t sure where to start, Mary O’Brien can help. As a senior living advisor at Eventide, Mary is here to help you or your loved one find the perfect living community, navigate payment options and more.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT ....................2

QUESTIONS ABOUT SENIOR LIVING? .....................3

GROWING OUR MISSION ....4

YOUR GIFTS IN ACTION ......5

THANK YOU, DONORS .........6

GIVING HEARTS DAY ............8ETHOS HOME CARE EXPANDS WITH HOSPICEEventide is pleased to announce that Ethos Home Care, a partnership of Bethany Retirement Living, Eventide Senior Living and Knute Nelson, will now expand to offer hospice services in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

This new expansion of services will allow Eventide to provide a continuum of seamless services to residents, which aligns with our mission to advance compassionate care and service excellence, and our vision to be a premier care partner in our region.

“We are so pleased to be able to add hospice services to the Ethos partnership,” said Jon Riewer, president and CEO of Eventide.

“It represents yet another way the Ethos collaboration is helping fulfill our strategic goal of offering new programs and services to meet the needs of our community and continue to create a continuum of care to the Fargo-Moorhead region.”

There are many benefits to hospice, including, but not limited to, pain and symptom management, spiritual support, chaplains, volunteers, bereavement services, patient education and family support, and most importantly, emotional support from the Ethos caregiver team.

Ethos Hospice is pleased to announce Dr. Prabhakar Guduru as its medical director. Dr. Guduru is an expert physician who will be responsible for ensuring that the patients’ needs and wishes are honored and ensuring the hospice team is supported.

Ethos Hospice expects to begin services in the spring.

About Ethos Home Care and Hospice:

Ethos Home Care was formed in

February 2014 by Bethany Retirement

Living, Eventide Senior Living

Communities and Knute Nelson. Ethos

Home Care provides personalized

care and services to individuals

in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

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A messagefrom our President

Reflecting on the past year, I am proud of the work of our team. Over a year ago, we updated our mission statement and have focused on “empowering older adults to thrive.” Strategically, we’ve identified ways in which we can grow and continue to fulfill that mission. I am pleased that in the past year, we have accomplished many things and will continue to do the same as we move forward into the next year.

“Service integrity and quality care delivered in culture of compassion and pride.”

• Eventide started a New Employee On-boarding and Mentoring program pilot in Moorhead to ensure a great beginning for all new Eventide employees. With the initial success out of the gate we look to grow this program to our other Eventide campuses in 2018.

• We continue to keep our employee turnover numbers well below industry averages.

• Overall staff and resident satisfaction scores continue to increase and outperform our benchmarks measuring those who “would recommend Eventide.”

“Intentional growth that sustains Eventide’s reputation as a premier provider.”

• With the addition of new programs like assisted living on the Eventide Jamestown campus and the new Fargo Eventide, we are currently ranked as #76 of the top 150 not-for-profit senior living systems in the country. Eventide employs more than 1,400 staff and serves approximately 1,200 older adults every day across six senior campuses in five communities.

• Eventide has outgrown its present leased corporate office space and began evaluation options for a permanent location. We are pleased to be part of a new mixed-use building to be located on the corner of 8th Street and Main Avenue in downtown Moorhead. The new location will allow us to own the second floor with options to purchase the rest of the building at a later date should our needs dictate.

“Community connectedness and contribution.”

• Eventide was pleased to present our “Leaders in Living” thought leader series last fall at the Sanctuary Event Center in Fargo featuring Dr. Lucy Kalanithi. Dr. Lucy Kalanithi, MD, FACP, is the widow of the late Dr. Paul Kalanithi, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir When Breath Becomes Air, for which she wrote the epilogue. She is an internal medicine physician and faculty member at the Stanford School of Medicine in Palo Alto, California. The event was moderated by WDAY’s Kevin Wallevand and was very well attended, providing a great discussion about death, dying and living life to the fullest.

• Last winter Eventide led a community discussion called “Silos to Circles” funded by a grant from the Margaret Cargill Foundation, designed to bring about discussion and awareness of the various providers of formal and informal services to older adults in the region. The work has led to Eventide applying for a two-year $150,000 grant to bring better information and coordination tools to Clay County, with special focus on rural areas. We believe this grant will create some outstanding training, coordination and information to all Clay County seniors seeking out information for any number of questions about services available to keep people aging well in their communities.

Sincerely,

Jon Riewer President & CEO

OUR MISSIONTo advance compassionate care and service excellence, empowering older adults, families and communities to thrive.

OUR VISIONTo be the premier care partner through collaborative and innovative solutions.

OUR CORE VALUESChristian-inspired values empower our team members to live Eventide’s mission through dedicated service, warm hospitality, compassionate performance and meaningful relationships.

INTEGRITYWe accept the great responsibility of providing the best care for our residents at all times.

COMPASSIONWe treat each person with kindness, sensitivity and understanding.

ACCOUNTABILITYWe promise to fulfill our mission by using good stewardship of our time, talents and resources.

RESPECTWe recognize and honor the dignity of each resident, family and team member.

EXCELLENCEWe strive to continually improve all that we do, individually and collectively.


QUESTIONS ABOUT SENIOR LIVING? WE CAN HELP.Sifting through information about living options for older adults can be overwhelming.

What kind of housing is there? Is my mom ready for assisted living? How much will it cost? What services will I need as I age? Will Medicare pay for anything? Do I have enough financial resources to live in a senior community? How long can I live comfortably in my current home?

Mary O’Brien wants to take the fear and confusion out of those questions.

Mary is a senior living advisor at Eventide Senior Living Communities, which offers a continuum of care from home services to hospice. Her role, new to the organization, is to serve as a first-stop resource for families and individuals who have questions about senior living options, payment and more.

“Lots of times people don’t even know where to start,” she says. “I’m here to give validity to every question somebody has. Even if you have no idea what to ask, you can call me.”

As a faith-based nonprofit, Eventide strives to meet the needs of the Minnesota and North Dakota communities it serves. Helping families navigate options for aging adults is just one more way it lives out its mission to empower older adults and families to thrive.

Mary sees her role as twofold: being an advocate for families and serving as a resource for the public. She believes strongly

in the value of senior living arrangements that nurture relationships and security. That conviction comes from her own experience.

She has a deep relationship with her own grandparents, often speaking with them via Skype three times a week. Her mother passed away when she was young, and her grandparents stepped in to help raise her. Some of her fondest memories include going to church on Sunday and then having a big family dinner at her grandparents’ home.

“I want every person who is aging to have connections like that, whether they are residents at Eventide or somewhere else,” she says. “Everyone deserves to be valued throughout their entire lives.”

Accompanying families as they gather information and sort through options is a privilege, she says.

Mary has talked with Eventide residents, asking what it was like to move into a senior living community. Those conversations help her to guide others as they seek the right care and amenities for themselves or their loved ones.

“It’s really about helping everybody find their community, that warm, home-like setting where they feel safe, encouraged and engaged,” Mary says. “If I can help take away some of the stress as families make those decisions, I’ll have done my job.”

If you have any questions about senior living or services, contact Mary at 218-291-2200 or [email protected].

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Growing our missionHappy New Year!

During the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to our donors. YOUR gifts are what help us expand and enhance valuable programming and services for our seniors.

Many extra amenities are made possible by your gifts: blanket warmers that ease a resident’s pain. Comfortable patio furniture that allows our residents to enjoy warm summer days. Improved speakers in the chapel so residents can hear more clearly. These are just a few examples of the wonderful enhancements made possible by YOU.

Thank you for your past donations to the Eventide Foundation. Every gift is appreciated and allows us to grow our mission. You truly do make a difference in the lives of our residents!

I wish you a joyous holiday season and a new year filled with peace and happiness.

Sincerely,

Trudy Latozke Executive Director of Foundation

218-291-2287 | [email protected]

We will greatly miss John Ladwig, MD, our longtime medical director at Eventide who recently passed away. John served at Eventide for more than 25 years. He was passionate about his role in serving older adults and was a cherished colleague and friend to everyone at Eventide.

IN MEMORY OF DR. LADWIG

make someone’s day!An Eventide tradition, staff and volunteers will deliver Valentines on site on Wednesday, February 14!

If you would like to have a Valentine delivered to your loved one, your choices are:

1 A pink or red flower in a vase with baby’s breath – $8

2 3-balloon bouquet (1 large mylar) & a Hershey bar – $6

3 6 Valentine sugar cookies – $6

Place your order online at

eventide.org/valentine

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Orders due Thursday, February 1

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A GIFT OF A PATIO PERGOLAThe residents of Eventide Sheyenne Crossings and their family members can now enjoy the warm summer weather in comfort, thanks to a generous donation from Agnes Liudahl. A lovely pergola was added to the west patio area last summer. Agnes’ gift included the pergola, patio furniture, electric outlets, a sound system and colorful shades. It’s a wonderful addition to the campus!

THE COMFORT OF BLANKET WARMERSThanks to grant funds received, the residents of Eventide on Eighth are enjoying the benefits of warmed blankets. Our three new blanket warmers hold eight blankets each and help ease pain and reduce anxiety of our residents. The direct benefit of a warmed blanket may last only a few minutes, but the perception of comfort and psychological well-being last much longer.

THE JOY OF THE DAYDREAM PROJECT The Eventide Daydream Project, a program similar to Make-A-Wish for seniors, recently received a grant for $5,000. The Daydream Project creates moments of joy by fulfilling the dreams of our residents. This project is limited to our skilled care residents, especially those with little or no family contact and limited funds. Examples of wishes granted include baseball game outings, trips to family reunions and concerts. These wishes don’t have to be large – a resident may have their dream fulfilled by ordering their favorite meal from a local restaurant.

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GIFTS IMPACT THE LIVES OF OUR RESIDENTS • Enjoying time outdoors sitting under the shade of a lovely new pergola,

made possible by a generous donor.

• Finding comfort from daily aches and pains with a warmed blanket, thanks to grant funds.

• Making the wishes of our residents come true through the Daydream Project, thanks to grant funds.

Please contact Trudy at 218-291-2287 or [email protected] if you have questions about the best ways to establish your donation. Thank you for your consideration.

MULTIPLE WAYS TO GIVE YOUR GIFT• Gifts of cash or credit

• Naming Eventide in your will

• Naming Eventide as a beneficiary in a life insurance policy

• Other property/assets/real estate

• Memorials

• Donate online at eventide.org/support

REMINDER: 40% TAX CREDITND taxpayers, call Trudy to learn about the 40% tax credit available to you. All gifts to the Eventide Foundation offer a great tax advantage.

ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTIONOur annual benefit auction was October 20. It was an evening of fine wine, silent auction and entertainment by C. Willi Myles. A BIG thank you to our sponsors and donors listed on the next page.

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Thank you!

2017 ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION SPONSORS AND DONORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR• Linson Pharmacy

PLATINUM SPONSORS• Bell Bank

• Bremer Bank

• Marco

• Sysco

• Zerr Berg Architects/Gehrtz Construction Services

GOLD SPONSORS• Alerus

• Eide Bailly

• Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops

SILVER SPONSORS• 702 Communications

• Fargo Linoleum

• Korsmo Funeral Home

• Martin Mechanical

• McKesson

• Minko Construction

• Premier Benefits

• TENA

• Wright Funeral Home

BRONZE SPONSORS• Accel Mechanical, LLC

• Boulger Funeral Home

• Christianson’s Business Furniture

• EAPC Architects Engineers

• Herzog Roofing

• Joel Johnson

• LeadingAge Minnesota – Savings & Solutions Center

• Protection Systems Inc.

• Wagner Window Cleaning

DONORS• Andes Tower Hills

• Atomic Coffee

• Janel Beauchamp

• Todd Berning

• Beverage Wholesalers

• Boiler Room

• Breadsmith

• Brown & Saenger

• Business Essentials

• Mr. Buzz Byzewski

• Cable ONE

• Catholic Charities ND

• Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

• Christianson’s Business Furniture

• City of Historic Medora

• Cloud 9

• Country Inn & Suites – Chanhassen

• Courtyard by Marriott

• CrossFit Fargo

• Crown Jewels

• Culinex

• Dacotah Paper

• Cheryl Dewald

• Dilworth Walmart Store

• DLCCC & Historic Holmes Theatre

• D-S Beverages

• Family Fare Liquors

• Family Wellness

• Fargo Force

• Fargo-Moorhead Symphony

• Fargo Park District Golf Courses

• Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks

• Farmer Brothers Coffee

• FM Opera

• Games to Go

• Gary Brasel Custom Metal Signs

• Hawktree Golf Club – Bismarck, ND

• Hirshfield’s

• Hornbacher’s

• Immeasurably More Life Coaching

• Interstate Batteries

• Serena Jiskra

• Lucky’s 13 Pub

• M.J. Capelli

• Mainstream Boutique

• Maple River Golf Club

• Maple River Winery

• Marcus Theatre

• Tom McGraw

• Mezzaluna

• Microsoft

• Midco

• Minneapolis Marriott Northwest

• Moorhead Parks & Recreation

• Muscatell Subaru

• Nora Salon

• Northwestern Bank

• O’Day Cache

• Papa Murphy’s Pizza

• Melissa Peterson

• Pro-Lawn

• Quality Concrete Inc.

• Quality Meats & Seafood

• RDO Equipment Co.

• WDAY

• Sarpino’s – Moorhead

• Scheels Home & Hardware

• Schmitt Music

• Short Printer

• Connie Smallarz

• Eva Steiner

• Studio 7 Productions

• Swanson Health Products

• Tailgaters Sports Care

• Thumper Pond

• Tickets 4 Sale

• Trollwood Performing Arts School

• Vaaler/HCIS

• Valley Paintball

• Village Inn

• Liz Walberg/C. Lizzy’s

• West Acres

• Joan Windus

• YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties

2405 8th St. S., Suite AMoorhead, MN 56560

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EVENTIDE ON EIGHTHMoorhead, MN | 218-233-7508

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