Dear residents, families and friends, The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is quickly approaching, and we are delighted to not only be taking part in the walk, but to also be an elite sponsor of the event. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care. As a company, we have been taking part in the walk for years, as well as hosting our own Alzheimer’s Association fundraisers throughout the year. This year, we hope to raise more than ever before – and we need your help! Lexington Heritage is participating in the Milwaukee County walk on September 15 at the Henry Maier Festival Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk will commence at 10 a.m. Please consider joining our team! You can sign up online at www.alz.org/walk (Team name: Heritage Senior Living/Heritage Hikers) or by contacting a member of our management team. And if you are unable to make it, you can still support our team by donating online! Thank you for your support!

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The Heritage Senior Living Mission: To provide the highest standard while protecting, cherishing, and dignifying the knowledge, value, and joy of

our respected residents.

Lexington Heritage Assisted Living Community

Heritage Newsletter

Letter from the Director September 2019

Resident Recognition Grace Wesolowski

Grace is our newest resident here at Lexington. She previously resided at the Regency. Grace has two sons and two grandchildren, a boy and a girl. She was a very busy woman in her younger days and a lot of people depended on her. Now she is learning to relax and enjoy her free time here at Lexington. Welcome, Grace!

Samantha Sabbatini Executive Director

Samantha Sabbatini

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Our Quality Promise to You

Our quality promise starts with commitment. Heritage Senior Living is committed to listening to YOU. Got an idea? A suggestion? We want to hear it. Quality matters so we appreciate your ideas and input. Whether you are an employee, a resident, a family member or a visitor, let us know. Email us at: quality@heritageal.com

A Message from the Wellness Team

A Message from Culinary

Antonio Evans Regional Director of

Hospitality and Culinary

The Surprising Health Benefits of Giving Back

Selfless deeds are good for the world – but they’re also good for your own well-being! Studies have shown that helping others encourages your body to release dopamine, creating a surge of happiness whenever you do something generous. Those who regularly give back tend to have higher overall life satisfaction and a decrease in depressive symptoms. They can also experience lower blood pressure, reduced stress levels and better heart health.

Additionally, volunteering with others can be a great way to build new friendships and keep your mind and body active. Giving back can be as simple as donating to a food pantry, walking some shelter dogs a few days a week or simply donating to a charitable cause or paying it forward for the person in behind you at the coffee shop. (We even have plenty of volunteer opportunities here for families and friends who would like to share their time and talents!)

So why not try to work small acts of kindness into every day – and know that you’re helping make someone’s day in the process!

It’s apple season once again! Whether you’re venturing off to pick your own apples, or simply picking your favorite variety off the grocery store shelves, this popular piece of fall produce is ripe with culinary possibilities. As many true Wisconsinites know, apples and cheddar cheese make an excellent pairing. So why not go crazy and top your

Unexpected – and Delicious – Apple Recipes

freshly grilled hot dog with some cheese and sautéed Granny Smith apple slices? If you’re looking for a healthier application, grab a tart-sweet apple like Ginger Gold and add it to a fresh brussels sprout slaw along with some toasted walnuts, oil, mustard and a bit of parmesan cheese. For something sweeter, toss Honeycrisp apples slices in sugar, lemon juice, ginger

and salt and arrange on store-bought puff pastry. After 30 minutes in the oven, you’ll have a tasty apple crostata!

Kamia Monet Beasley Director of Nursing

Abuse/Neglect Prevention & reporting of abuse, neglect and misappropriation is EVERYONE’S responsibility. Proper Handwashing Flu season is just around the corner Incident Reporting How to identify a potential problem that needs correction

Kristina Moore Cook

Welcome Kristina, our new Part-Time Cook

Staff Updates

Maintenance Spotlight

Upcoming Staff Training

We recently welcomed a new cook to the Lexington Heritage team: Kristina Moore. Kristina comes to us from Village at Manor Park, where she had worked for the past two years. She has worked in the culinary field for over 13 years, spending the last seven years in health care specifically. Kristina has been married

to Kevin for the past 10 years, and together they have two sons, who are 1 and 3. They also have two dogs, two cats and two fish. In her spare time Kristina likes to garden, and do canning and pickling. She also enjoys reading. So far the residents are loving her cooking! Welcome, Kristina!

Remember: Summer is still here. Keeping the windows closed when the air conditioning is running helps to keep the building cool in every hallway and room. If you need to let in fresh

We’re Looking for Volunteers! We are looking for people to volunteer at our community. If you are interested in helping out, please call us at 414-425-9551.

Warm-Weather Reminders

air once in a while make sure that you close your room door so that it does not throw off the rest of the system. Thank you – and enjoy the remaining warm weather!

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Once a month our new friend “Lexi” comes to visit us. She is a 9-year-old Chiweenie, which our residents have learned is half Chihuahua and half Weiner dog. She is a certified therapy dog owned by Shelly Runte. Shelly also comes to us twice a month to hold our Catholic communion service. We are so blessed to have her and Lexi join us.

Last Month in Pictures

Top left: Audrey waits patiently as Mildred takes her turn. Top right: Lexi has made Ted’s day! Above: Eva looks on as Betty gets a little lap time. Right: Fern gets a kiss from Lexi.

The Beautiful Outdoors

Sitting out on the patio or on the front porch is a favorite pastime here at Lexington. Our residents can help themselves to some of our home-grown produce – or even help to harvest veggies to be included in our vegetable soup. The flowers are also all in full bloom, which also makes the patio most inviting.

Last Month in Pictures

Resident Birthday Welcome to our New Residents!

Grace W. Lauren B.

Catherine J.

Left: Norma and Dean enjoy their daily trip out on the patio. Above: Mary Ann prefers to sit out on the front porch. Below left: Our intergenerational group helps Rosemary pick green beans. Below right: The morning glories that Sam planted from seeds have finally bloomed.

Mildred G. 9/24

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to stay up to date on Heritage news and events.

Celebrating Wisconsin Sports

Celebrating Wisconsin Sports

Feet to the Fire Writers’ Workshops every Monday at 1:30 p.m.

Pet Therapy Tuesday, September 17, at 10:30 a.m.

Flu Clinic on Wednesday, September 25, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Town Hall on Wednesday, September 25, at 3 p.m.

For more information or to RSVP to an event, contact our community at 414-425-9551.

Upcoming Events

NEW Friends and Family Referral Program! If you refer someone who moves into one of our Assisted Living or Memory Care communities, you’ll receive $500 toward your next month’s rent! If you refer 2 people, you’ll receive $1,000 ($1,500 total) and if you refer 3+ people, you’ll receive $1,500 ($3,000+ total)!

Heritage Core Value of the Month: Collaboration Collaboration means maintaining an environment that promotes engagement

through open communication and transparency.