THE{FULL}LIFETOUCHMARK ON WEST PROSPECT

April 2016

Green Expo planned for Earth DayMaking little changes can have a big impact. That’s the thinking behind the Earth Wise Expo at Touchmark’s Fox Pointe neighborhood.

The event on April 22 (Earth Day) will be held from 1 to 4 pm in Fox Pointe model homes, and include live entertainment and refreshments. Vendors will use the homes to demonstrate different ways everyone can be more environmentally friendly. For example, Tri-County Recycling Center and Landfill will explain what can and can’t be recycled, and The Veggie Shed and Supply Depot will be on hand to talk about consumer-supported agriculture.

“We thought offering the public educational programs about little steps we can all take to make a difference for our community and planet would be the ideal way to celebrate Earth Day,” says Touchmark Executive Director Barb Pandolfo.

Other vendors scheduled to appear include Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Solar Energy, NEW Plastics, Vande Hey Landscaping, Wild Ones Fox Valley, and more. Bill Geenen, a Touchmark resident who installed solar panels on his home, will also discuss that process and his work.

Wellness nurse now available!Broderick Kenner, LPN, is settling in as Touchmark’s new wellness nurse.

Touchmark created the wellness nurse position to support the health and well-being of residents who live independently. In his new position, Broderick offers basic nursing services, including blood pressure checks, short-term dressing changes, TED hose assistance, nail care, and help setting up a medication management system and coordinating doctor appointments, home health care, or other health needs.

“I see my role as a wellness nurse to be a resource for residents to help them stay independent as long as possible,” says Broderick. “I’ve really

enjoyed getting to know the residents and answering their questions or concerns about their health and well-being.”

Based in the wellness office on the first floor in Wing A, Broderick also offers complimentary blood pressure clinics the first and third Mondays of each month.

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Dianna LawrenceVice President, Wellness

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Located at 2596 Touchmark Court, this 1,520-square-foot, single-level home has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and a spacious backyard with patio.

This Roosevelt home, located at 2535 Touchmark Court, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a gas fireplace, solarium, and attached two-car garage. A perfect place to call home!

As the weather warms up, enjoy all that the season has to offer with maintenance-free living and a variety of activities at Touchmark.

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license from Tennessee Technology and Columbia State Community College. He has worked in various home care, community, and institutional settings. Prior to moving into his new position, he worked for nearly a year in The Meadows at Touchmark.

Broderick and his wife, who is also a nurse, have four daughters ranging in age from 9 to 14. The family moved from Tennessee to Wisconsin three years ago to help a friend, who was starting a church. When not working or spending time with his family, Broderick enjoys fishing from docks and riverbanks.

Residents who have questions for Broderick about their health or the services he provides can call him at 920-225-1027 or call the front desk and ask for the wellness office.

How does the environment affect our wellness?

Environmental wellness refers to our surroundings, starting with our immediate areas and expanding into the world around us, including the planet and the space around our planet. Everything—from natural resources (air, water, soil) to noise, furniture, and food—forms our environment.

Research proves that nature makes us feel energized and alive and refreshes our mind, body, and spirit. It also can improve our mental and physical health. For example, according to the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, those who live closer to a green space experience less anxiety and depression than those who live farther from one.

Benefits of vitamin D New research suggests that vitamin D plays a major role in hormone balance. A healthy dose of vitamin D regulates body fat due to its influence on levels of leptin, the hormone that tells us we are full.

Exposure to sunlight prompts our body to produce vitamin D. Individuals need as little as five minutes in nature each day to receive benefits to improve our mental and physical health. (Note: people living in northern climates often need to take a vitamin D supplement in addition to spending time outdoors.)

Mounting evidence of the importance of our environment on health suggests all of us can benefit from participating in green efforts such as:

• Use walking trails, meditation/healing gardens• Replace air filters; use fewer chemicals when cleaning• Conserve energy and water; learn more; speak out;

volunteer in your community• Recycle/use recyclable materials

By helping the environment, we protect ourselves from environmental threats such as UV radiation, chemicals, air and water pollution, global warming, and secondhand smoke.

Recognize that every action, big or small, directly or indirectly affects us and our surroundings and natural environment. It is often easy to forget that the environment is an important part of our overall wellness plan and that our behavior toward it can have a major impact on our personal well-being.

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Jim Feyen brought his dogs along for an informative program about the art of dog sledding. Residents and guests learned about this fascinating field and were able to spend time with the dogs afterward.

Our special screening of the Downton Abbey series finale was a grand affair! Residents and team members dressed in period attire and had a blast taking photos with cardboard cut-outs of the show’s cast members, before saying goodbye to a classic program.

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For additional details of an event, including registration, transportation, and participation requirements, contact a Life Enrichment/Wellness team member.

Wednesday, April 6, 6:30 pm GEMS™ Workshop: Pearl. For the last event in this series, Carol Brauer, owner of BrightStar Care and certified Positive Approach™ to Care trainer, will share how to classify and define the changes in a person caused by the effects of dementia. RSVP.

Monday, April 11, 2 pmThe 5 Major Money Mistakes in Retirement. Jim Counter from Cornerstone Financial Group will provide investment and insurance advice to protect your finances during retirement. Are you paying too much in taxes? Is there a better Medicare plan for you? Do you know what LTC insurance is? Get your questions answered. Seating limited. RSVP.

Thursday, April 14, 2 pmTouchmark Chef Challenge: Icing on the Steak. Our popular chef’s challenge is back—and it’s better than ever! Each chef will be given a basket with four ingredients that they’ll have to transform into an entrée in just 40 minutes. The audience will taste and score each dish on creativity, presentation, and taste. See who moves on to each round and who will be crowned the champion! RSVP.

Friday, April 15, 2 pm Musical performance by The Y Not’s. This popular choral group from the Neenah-Menasha YMCA will be providing some afternoon entertainment. RSVP.

Friday, April 22, 1 - 4 pmEarth Wise Expo at Fox Pointe. We’re going green! Visit each of our model homes to speak with a local vendor and learn how to be environmentally friendly. Vendors include:

• The Veggie Shed and Supply Depot• NEW Plastics• Habitat for Humanity ReStore• Tri-County Recycling Center and Landfill• Vande Hey Landscaping• Wild Ones Fox Valley• Solar Energy• ... and more!

Wednesday, April 27, 6 pmClue party. Was it Miss Scarlet in the Hoyle with a wrench? Or perhaps Colonel Mustard in the Chapel with a revolver? We’re bringing this age-old, family-fun game to life! Wander through the old Touchmark mansion searching for clues to find out whodunit. RSVP by April 18.

View our {FULL} Life calendar online for a complete list of events:TouchmarkAppleton.com

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