Eventide Senior Living Community Non-Profit 114 South 20th Street U.S. Postage Denison, Iowa 51442 PAID Denison, IA 51442 (712) 263-3114 Permit No. 316

Vol. 23 No. 4 October | November | December 2018 Eventide Events Published for the residents, families, friends and employees of the Eventide Community. Welcome Thank you for choosing Fighting Fraud Against Older Adults the Eventide Campus to be your home! cause they do not know where to The top 10 scams report it, are too ashamed to admit reported in 2017 were: Eventide: they have been scammed, or may Lois Butler 1. IRS Impersonation not even know that they are vic- Bernice Eubanks Scams tims. Dorothy Ferguson In 2017, the Aging Committee’s 2. Robocalls and Unso- Dorothy Fredericks Laverne Milow Fraud Hotline received more than licited Phone Calls Elaine Stoltze 1,400 complaints of fraud targeting 3. Sweepstakes Vernet Tech seniors around the country. Scams/Jamaican Lot- Yolanda Turrubiates If you or someone you know are the victim of a scam or fraud at- tery Scam Silveridge: tempt, call the Fraud Hotline at 4. “Can You Hear Lagene Webb 1-855-303-9470. Me?” Scams Ione Beaman Bipartisan legislation to strength- Darline Walsh en banking laws to protect older 5. Grandparent Scams adults against financial fraud has 6. Computer Tech Sup- Heritage Heights: passed both houses of Congress port Scam Vivian Betts by Leading Age Iowa and will soon be signed into law. The Se- Joy Whitenack 7. Romance Scams Financial fraud targeting older Ameri- nior Safe Act will encourage banks, credit cans is a growing epidemic that costs se- unions, insurance companies, investment 8. Elder Financial niors an estimated $2.9 billion annually. brokerages, and other financial services to Abuse Graduates The U.S. Senate Special Committee on train their employees in spotting possible 9. Identity Theft Our graduates were on the Aging has released its 2018 Fraud Book fraud against older customers and protect Eventide campus for a short 10. Government Grant stay and have returned on the top 10 scam complaints reported in the companies and their employees from home. It was a pleasure to 2017 against older adults. liability for reporting suspected fraud to Scams serve you! Seniors often do not report fraud be- regulatory agencies.

Eventide: Christine Adkins Marlin Hansen Frances Herbert Virginia Nelson Janet Pauley Segebart

Silveridge: Shirley Berry

In Memoriam Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families and friends of those who have made their final journey.

Eventide: Darlene Abbe Harold Beerman Mrs. Laverne Christiansen Emmogene Evers Hole in One: Roger Henschen We cannot say thank you enough to everyone that took part in our Roy King Ronald Klink inaugural golf tournament - the participants, the sponsors, the donors, Walter Listamann the employees and the Schleswig Golf Course. Although no one had a Cecelia Nepple ‘hole in one’ that day, we truly feel that this is what we accomplished! What a fun and beautiful day to spend raising money for a great cause. Cece Nepple Our expectations were exceeded and we are happy to announce that Joyce Pedersen we have raised over $8,000 toward the Grow Bold with Us Campaign. Nellie Petersen We are that much closer to new and expanded facilities and services for Louise Scherff the seniors of our communities!

Silveridge: Joan Gray Page 2 October | November | December 2018

by Human Resource Coordinator, Eventide Staff News Pat Schechinger Anniversaries “Congratulations” to the following Eventide Campus Staff for working one year or more:

october november december Rebecca Angulo, Extra Eyes, 12 years Maria Flores, LPN, 14 years Michaela Fineran, CNA, 2 years Tasha Fink, Medical Records Secretary, 3 years Zita Kotz, Domestic Aide, 4 years Deb Burk, Medical Records Coordinator, 31 years David Hulsebus, Dietary Aide, 1 year Yuridia Montalvo, CNA, 2 years Jamie Henningsen, LPN, 4 years Karrie Kropf, CNA, 7 years Whitney Muck, CNA, 3 years Kelsey Hotze, CNA, 3 years Denise Lynn, CNA, 7 years Amber Perry, CNA, 2 years Deborah Huisinga, CMA, 31 years Dorothy Popp, Domestic Aide, 8 years Amy Rasmussen, RN, 13 years Pat Schechinger, Human Resource Coordinator, 1 year Alyssa Seuntjens, Homemaker, 2 years Hawa Sesay, CMA, 4 years Robyn Wilson, CNA, 4 years New Staff We welcome the following new staff members. Help us Welcome Tina Thompson EVENTIDE Nursing DEPARTMENT Whitney Wessel, CNA Tina Thompson is the newest ad- the afternoon, Monday through Fri- Yuriana Nieto, LPN ministrative team member to join the day. Jennifer Curry, LPN Eventide Campus. She will be the Res- Tina spends much of her time run- Rosine Kin, CNA ident Services Manager for the Real- ning her kids around or attending Ku Moo, CNA ife Cooperative and Heritage Heights their school and extracurricular ac- Jessica Wells, CNA Apartments. Tina comes to us with tivities. She has 3 children – 2 sons a variety of work experience includ- and 1 daughter. If she has any time to Mary Yang, CNA ing Pediatric Dentistry and Hy-Vee. spare, she enjoys crafting. Adriana Mendoza, CNA Her experience as an Office Manager Tina is excited to learn more about will help her run the day-to-day op- the Eventide Campus and get to know silveridge assisted living erations of both apartments. You can the tenants and their families. She nursing DEPARTMENT find Tina at Realife Cooperative in the would like to thank everyone for the morning, and at Heritage Heights in warm welcome so far! Stephanie Brink, Medication Manager

In October, Robin Schiltz, Eventide Activity Director, will become the A Focus on Fall Prevention President of the Iowa Association of Activity Professionals (IAAP). IAAP Submitted by Kara Webb health professional about get- offers education and networking for Monson, RN, Silveridge ting a risk assessment for fall- activity professionals across the en- Assisted Living Manager ing. During routine doctor visits, tire state. The mission is to provide With those dreadful ask the doctor about your risk of “quality of life” for clients through months fast-approaching, our falling. Some of the health factors an ongoing balance of physical, risk for falls increases. According that can contribute to falls are mental, spiritual, and emotional ac- to the Fall Prevention Center of osteoporosis, being over age 80, tivities. Robin will play a vital role Excellence, statistics show that: changes in balance and walking in encouraging self-expression, • More than 40% of people patterns, changes in vision and self-discovery and lifelong learn- hospitalized from hip fractures sensation, and taking multiple ing for activity professionals while do not return home and are not medications. Certain medications providing educational opportunities, capable of living independently cause older adults to experience Robin Schiltz, Eventide Activity networking, resource exchange and again; dizziness. Once you have an idea Director individual peer support. • 25% of those who have of some of the risks and how you fallen pass away each year; might be affected, you can work • On average, two older with your doctor, other health Silveridge Assisted Living Man- adults die from fall-related inju- professionals, and your family ager, Kara Webb Monson, RN, re- ries every day just in one state. to determine what factors can be cently graduated from the Emerge Falls can result in hip fractures, modified to reduce your risk. Leadership Academy by Leading head injuries or even death. In Balance & Mobility (Physical Age Iowa. “So thankful to work many cases, those who have Activity) for an organization that believes experienced a fall have a hard Studies show that balance, so much in its team members and time recovering and their overall flexibility, and strength training their ongoing education and per- health deteriorates. A person is not only improve and mobility, sonal growth for our aging popu- more likely to fall if s/he is age but also reduce the risk of falling. lation,” expressed Kara. The acad- 80 or older or if s/he has previ- Statistics show that most older emy is highly interactive and blends ously fallen. Over time people adults do not exercise regularly, classroom learning with dynamic may feel unsteady when walking and 35% of people over the age of experiences, including network- due to changes in physical abili- 65 do not participate in any lei- ing with more experienced leaders, ties such as vision, hearing, sen- sure physical activity. This lack of shared learning, tours of unique Kara Webb Monson, RN sation, and balance. People who exercise only makes it harder for and cutting-edge services and ac- become fearful of falling may re- individuals to recover after a fall. countability for applied learning. necessary to handle the changes in duce their involvement in activi- Many people are afraid of falling Emerge curriculum and experi- today’s health care environment, ties. Also, the environment may again and reduce their physi- ence develops leadership potential, and enhances leaders’ ability to be designed or arranged in a way cal activity even more. There are increases awareness of environ- make positive impacts within the that makes a person feel unsafe. many creative and low-impact mental factors, cultivates the skills organization. The good news is that with ad- forms of physical activity for fall equate knowledge, falls can be prevention, such as tai chi. prevented. Environmental Modification How Can We Prevent Falls? The environment can present Researchers have identified many hazards. At home older that the most effective fall pre- adults are commonly concerned vention programs have many about falling in the bathtub or on components. First a person needs steps. In the community there to understand what may put them can be trip hazards such as un- at risk for falling. Some risks even or cracked sidewalks. By can be reduced. Medical provid- making changes to the home and ers can help to identify risks and community environment a per- develop a plan. Specific physi- son can feel safer and less at risk cal activity can target reduce fall of falling. For example, the bath- Mary Burhoop, RN Lori Magnuson, RN risk by increasing balance and room can be modified by install- mobility skills. Also changes to ing grab bars as in the shower Eventide Nurse Managers, Mary Burhoop, RN, and Lori Magnuson, the home and community envi- or tub, having a place to sit, and RN, are now Resident Assessment Coordinator Certified! The RAC-CT® ronment can reduce hazards and having non-slip surfaces. Steps certification is the nationally recognized gold-standard in resident as- help support a person in complet- can have handrails, adequate sessment in the long-term care nursing profession. By earning it, indi- ing daily activities. While this is lighting, and contrast between viduals have shown their expertise in skilled nursing facility prospec- not a comprehensive list of fall steps. Community sidewalks in tive payment system and minimum data set assessment. Constantly prevention strategies, it’s a good disrepair can be reported to city reviewed and updated by a team of experts, the RAC-CT program en- place to start: officials for repair. sures knowledge of clinical assessment and care planning, completion Medical Management (Risk As- Basics of Fall Prevention. of the MDS, and the regulatory body surrounding the RAI/MDS process. sessment and Follow-up) http://stopfalls.org/what-is-fall- The first step is to talk with a prevention/fp-basics/ October | November | December 2018 Page 3 Hello Everyone! Team Eventide Raises nearly $2,000 Submitted by Robin Schiltz, for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Eventide Activity Director It is hard to believe that is already Eventide Senior Living Com- gone! However, is one of the prettiest munity is a proud participant times of the year, and the bus rides are abso- and sponsor of the West Central lutely fabulous as the leaves begin to change. Iowa Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Eventide staff have been out in the each year. Team Eventide host- community volunteering for a variety of fun- ed a Chicken Dinner Fundraiser draisers lately! We have also had a couple of and a team t-shirt sale to raise our own fundraisers, as we continue to move funds for the cause. This year’s forward with our plans for the future build- fundraising totals came in just ings. We have participated in the Relay for under $2,000 dollars to be do- Life, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Ragbrai, Tri- nated to the fight against Al- City BBQ Fest, and our very own golf fund- zheimer’s. Eventide is proud to raiser. There are also a handful of employees have staff, friends and family so who help with Hunger Fighters and Meals on willing to participate in raising Wheels. We are looking forward to the com- awareness and funds for this munity and church soup suppers and chicken cause. We all share the goal to dinners in the near future. Do not forget to call end Alzheimer’s that affects the if you are looking for volunteers! lives of so many of our residents We are trying something different this year and community. for Halloween. We have a fabulous accor- dion player, Wayne Miller, who is coming to perform in the afternoon. There will not be a Reminder for rial money went to the Anita Costume Contest this year (per the resident Moment Legion. Special thanks to Pat council). However, we are opening our doors Family & Visitors: Chapman for checking up on to trick-or-treaters from 4:00pm-5:30pm. The me everyday and to Shirley residents will be handing out treats in the main As the holidays approach we of Thanks Kastner for trying to fatten dining room for all kids in costume! Please would like to remind everyone The family of Art Duff me up. And to my son Ron start your evening here with us at Eventide! to please bring any gifts or new wants to thank Eventide for for helping me with all my items for residents to Deb Aldag taking good care of Art while paper work and to my grand- or Lynette Croghan. Items that are he was there. And a special daughter, Kelsey for bringing Upcoming Events laundered will be labeled with the thanks to Silveridge. Every- all her baby animals for ev- We have some exciting activities coming up for resident’s name, and anything of one here has been so kind to eryone to see. I couldn’t be the next few months. Please feel free to join us value (example: technology) will Art and me since we moved at a better place and all the at any time – the more the merrier! be added to the resident’s inven- here August 3, 2014. Your workers are great. I am so October: tory list. Thank you for helping us kind words, hugs etc. has lucky to be here. 10/4: Octoberfest with Wade & Ruth keep each resident’s items orga- helped me to keep going. -Willadean Duff, Gary Duff 10/5: Alpaca Visit, 2:30pm nized and accounted for! Thanks for the flowers, cards Sr. and Family, Ron Duff and 10/11: Teri Orr Performance, 2:30pm and memorials. The memo- Family 10/18-10/19: Iowa Association of Activity Professionals, Ames 10/22: Eventide Auxiliary Meeting 10/31: Wayne Miller Performance Ragbrai on the Eventide Campus: 10/31: Trick or Treaters, 4:00pm-5:30pm Centenarians Wiletta and Evelyn experi- TBA: Traditional Mexican Dancers enced something new this year! Both la- dies had never ridden a bicycle until now, November: thanks to All Ability Cycles! Eventide resi- 11/4: Daylight Savings Time ends! dents biked around the neighborhood and 11/9: Veteran’s Day Celebration with Kindred watched the riders as they headed out of Hospice town for day two. Not only did we join in on the biking, but the campus acted as a 11/15: Aaron & Claudia Entertainment, 2:30pm host as well. The teams who stayed took 11/19: Pineapple & Co. Performance, 2:30pm time to visit with everyone, show them their 11/22: Happy Thanksgiving bikes and equipment and even serenaded the Silveridge tenants! They were a bless- 11/23: Iowa vs. Nebraska Football Game ing to have and we hope to see them back December: on campus for a visit! Thank you to those 12/5: Generations Performance, 2:30pm who supported our fundraiser by stopping 12/13: Elvis Christmas Performance, 2:30pm by our vendor booth for some watermelon and monkey tails! Until next time… 12/13: Community Christmas Carolers, 7:00pm 12/20: Resident Christmas Parties 12/25: Merry Christmas! 12/28: Celebrating Iowa’s Statehood TBA: Rick Powell Christmas Performance

Don’t forget to check our website for full monthly calendars. All activities subject to change.

from the Upcoming Silveridge Events October 10/6: Crawford Co. Arts (the 7th Ave), 7:00pm KITCHEN Save the Date: 10/8: Columbus Day Trivia, 2:00pm Submitted by Deb Steinkuehler, Dietary Supervisor 10/10: Crawford Co. Bank Movie, 1:30pm Community Christmas Carolers 10/16: Celebrating Bosses Day New to Our Menu! Thursday, December 13th 10/17: Casino, 9:00am Pumpkin Earthquake Cake Eventide at 7:00pm 10/31: Trick or Treaters, 5:00pm-7:00pm Silveridge at 7:45pm November Yellow or White Cake Mix 1 box 11/6: Music with Aaron, 2:00pm Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 tsp 11/8: Crawford Co. Arts (The Funniest Night), 7:00pm Pumpkin Puree 15oz can 11/11: Veteran’s Day Margarine, Melted 1/2 cup 11/14: Crawford Co Bank Member’s Movie, 1:30pm Cream Cheese, Softened 8 oz 11/19: Pineapple Express, 12:30pm 11/22: Thanksgiving Dinner, 12:00pm Vanilla 1 tsp 11/28: Casino, 9:00am Powdered Sugar 2 cups December Butterscotch Chips 1 cup 12/5: Generations 12/7: Decorate Christmas Tree In a bowl, mix together melted margarine, cream cheese, va- 12/13: Community Christmas Caroling, 7:45pm nilla and powdered sugar until combined. In a separate bowl, mix the cake mix, canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Fold Riding in Style: 12/21: Christmas Party, 1:30pm in butterscotch chips. Silveridge tenants, employees and even 12/24: Christmas Eve Soup Supper, 5:00pm Pour cake batter into greased cookie sheet. Spoon dollops of the Henry the Labradoodle participated in the 12/25: Christmas Dinner, 12:00pm cream cheese mixture onto the batter. Use a knife or spatula to Fourth of July parade. Thank you to Bruce 12/29: Piano Man, 2:00pm swirl cream cheese mixture into the batter. Bake at 350 degrees Blunk for taking us for a cruise in your con- Every Tuesday Rosary 2:00 pm for 40-45 minutes. Slice, serve and enjoy! vertible! Every Thursday Bible Study 2:00 pm Page 4 October | November | December 2018 Hilda Frank Awarded Volunteer of the Year

Hilda Frank has been awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award by LeadingAge Iowa, an association representing not-for-profit aging Celebrating with Family & Friends: services providers. The award is Silveridge kicked off Assisted Living Week given to an individual who dem- with the Annual Appreciation BBQ for ten- onstrated a unique commitment to ants, employees and their families. Although preserving the dignity, well-being, the food and entertainment are always a health, independence and fullness highlight, we most enjoyed seeing all of the of life of residents or clients of smiles and laughter that filled the day. Thank LeadingAge Iowa member organi- by name and is very dedicated to you to Rick Powell for another memorable zations. them and the activities staff. Hilda performance. Hilda won the Volunteer of the has a talent for identifying strengths Year Award based her continued in residents and then encouraging service to Eventide Senior Living and supporting those strengths residents. For the past 20 years, through hobbies and activities. Hilda has been a consistent and Over the years, she has built mean- positive presence at Eventide. She ingful and lasting relationships can be found on Eventide’s cam- with several residents and staff and pus weekly helping with bingo, has been an invaluable part of the birthday parties, special events, Eventide community. nail care, Lutheran communion “She brings joy to our residents and much more. She has even and they think the world of her. So been roped into wearing a gown do we,” exclaimed Robin Schiltz, DONATIONS and acting as a judge for a vari- Eventide Activities Director. “We ety of contests. Living only a few are blessed to have such a faith- EVENTIDE FOUNDATION blocks away, Hilda is often called ful and dedicated volunteer, and The Eventide Foundation is a non-profit, tax exempt charitable corporation formed to collect gifts of money on for last minute needs and is al- we believe she is deserving of such and assets to help off-set the expenses of caring for the elderly. Funds collected by the Foundation are used to ways willing to jump at any given award.” supplement the increasing costs of personal care and to provide amenities to residents that would not otherwise be moment. Hilda has also served on Recipients received their award at available. As you plan your estate and gift endowments, we ask that you consider a gift to the Eventide Founda- the Eventide Auxiliary, acting as a a statewide recognition ceremony tion. A contribution to the Foundation allows us to provide a fuller quality of life to our residents. The Foundation secretary for numerous years. on August 28 at the DoubleTree by needs your help to continue the work of Eventide and to ensure that each of the residents can live out their life without loss of dignity or respect. We sincerely appreciated all the gifts that have been designated to the Eventide Hilda is 89 years young and has Hilton Hotel Convention Complex Foundation! The following list reflects gifts received during the period of June 23, 2018 through September 21, no intentions of slowing down. in Cedar Rapids at the LeadingAge 2018. In publishing a list of so many names, it is possible that we may have misspelled, omitted or otherwise Hilda knows almost every resident Iowa Fall Leadership Conference. listed your name incorrectly. If so, please notify the Foundation office at (712) 263-3114 so that we can make the necessary corrections. Thank you. MEMORIALS: Helen Berens by Dennis & Charlyne Berens | Dorothy Swanson by Kenneth & Margaret Creating Awareness for Dahl | Carol Brus by Anonymous | Darlene Abbe by Bruce & Cynthia Paulsen | Mrs. Laverne E Christiansen by Betty Bilsten Resident Rights Month APPEAL: 6 Steps for Getting Quality Care in a Nursing Home General: Shirley Vipond | Denison Drywall Contracting, Inc. The best way to achieve quality 4. develop a Positive Relation- In Memory Of: Wilbert & Irene Johannsen by Shirley Kellogg | Rhonda Ohl by Doug & Pam Soseman care is to work with the nursing ship with Staff Jerry Stull by Shirley Stull home to meet your needs. Below a. Talk to the facility about In Honor of: Theo & Leona Aldag by Larry & JoAnn Clausen | Andrew & Bernice Clausen by Larry & are some ways in which you can assigning the same aides to pro- JoAnn Clausen | Cletus Prueitt by Janet LaRue | Helen & Kenneth Hinze by Shirley & Leonard Walde | All actively participate in and monitor vide care and services to you. This Residents, Family & Friends by Harold Sievers | Peter & Jane Pickel by Larry & Dorothy Rix | Fred & Ione your care. will help ensure the best out- Hollrah by Jolene O’Connor | Walter & DeLoris Sonnichsen by H. Dennis & Marlene Bergstadt | Mary Deamer 1. be Informed comes. by H. Dennis & Marlene Bergstadt | Vivian Welch by H. Dennis & Marlene Bergstad a. Learn what your rights b. Get to know your aides. and the nursing home’s responsi- c. Treat all staff with respect STAFF PAYROLL DEDUCTION: bilities are. Ask the facility to go and appreciation. Bob Adams | Doreen Adams | Michaela Ahrenholtz | Deb Aldag | Rebecca Angulo | Jorge Avilez | Mindi Baker | Tamara Baker | Jenifer over your rights with you. 5. communication Tips Barroso-Renteria | Jasmin Barroso-Renteria | Keyla Barroso | Karen Beam | Makayla Beeck | Kelsey Boger | Stephanie Brink | Marlene b. Know what care and ser- a. Ask a question if some- Buffinton | Mary Burhoop | Deb Burk | Jean Carey | Jane Carstensen | Lucy Casado | Lynette Croghan | Jennifer Curry | Nicole Dobernecker vices you are supposed to receive. thing is unclear. State what you | Connie Ellis | Kalina Ewoldt | Krystal Ferguson | Morgan Fink | Tasha Fink | Antonia Flores | Maria Flores | Polycarp Forba | Brandi French This information is in your care mean directly, respectfully and in Brooke French | Tracee Gettys | Blenda Gossage | Seth Guzman | Shakira Hamilton | Jamie Henningsen | Bianka Hernandez | Jenelle plan, so make sure to always have language that is free of blame or Higginbottom | Tanner Hoffman | Kelsey Hotze | Deborah Huisinga | David Hulsebus | Penny Hulsebus | Michael Johnson | Sabrina Johnson a copy of your most recent plan. judgement. Try to ask a question, Kim Korwes | Christine Kragel | Vicki Lyman | Lori Magnuson | Alyha McCartney | Billie McCartney | Billie Mead | Molly Meyer | Kara Monson c. Ask questions. not make an accusation. Yurida Montalvo | Whitney Muck | Alejandra Nieto | Yuriana Nieto | Arielle Pedersen | Amber Perry | Carol Quail | Amy Rasmussen | Keli 2. create a Circle of Support b. Make sure to thank staff Remmick | Annette Sands | Pat Schechinger | Robin Schiltz | Amy Schultz | Kris Schultz | Robert Self | Maria Soriano-Castro | Erin Staley a. Develop a group of family for their help. Deb Steinkuehler | Kathy Tech | Tina Thompson | Melody Vazquez | Valentina Villa | Angeles Villegas | Cynthia Villegas | Brittany Warnock members, friends and other people c. If the nursing home staff Jessica Wells | Whitne Wessel | Robyn Wilson | Mary Yang | Jennifer Zamora you trust who can assist in advo- tells you they cannot do some- cating for the care you want. thing because the ‘state’ or the EVENTIDE LUTHERAN HOME 3. Participate in Your Care Plan ‘rules’ do not allow it, politely ask The following list reflects gifts received during the period of June 23, 2018 through September 21, 2018. If we a. Let the nursing staff know them to show you the document have misspelled, omitted, or otherwise listed your name incorrectly, please notify the Business Office at (712) that you want to be involved in where this information is written 263-3114 so that we can make the necessary corrections. Thank you. reviewing or developing your down. Ask for more information plan. from your local ombudsman. In Memory of: Mahela Wendt by Joseph & Marlene Lahr | Louise Scherff by Roger & Delores Dozark b. Consider asking someone d. Keep notes. Write down Darlene Abbe by Larry & JoAnn Clausen | Charlene Pedersen by Pedersen Family | Jim Thelen by from your circle of support and/ any problems or incidents that Dorothy Childress or the staff person who is most occur. Be sure to include the date, familiar with you and whom you time, person(s) involved, and trust to attend your care plan what action(s) were taken by THRIVENT CHOICE meetings with you. staff/administration. This infor- By directing Choice Dollars through Thrivent Choice, eligible members recommend where Thrivent Financial distributes c. Make a list of questions, mation will help in communicating some of its charitable outreach grant dollars among participating non-profit organizations such as Eventide Senior Living comments or concerns you have. your concerns at a later date if Community. Thrivent Choice can have a tremendous impact on our organization. Your gift fills a need that is present and Bring this list to the care plan problems continue. growing, and can make a great deal of difference in the comfort and quality of care delivered to our residents. We plan meeting. 6. Know where to turn with d. Speak up at the meeting. questions and concerns to use the Thrivent Choice funding to meet the needs of our seniors and provide the loving care our residents so rightly Tell the staff what you want and a. Find out which staff per- deserve. Directing Choice Dollars is any easy way to show your support for our organization and mission. Simply go to need. son to contact and how to reach Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more. Or call 800-847-4836 and say ‘Thrivent Choice’ after the prompt. Together e. Ask for a copy of the care them. we can help strengthen communities and change lives. plan after it has been created or b. Connect with the resident revised. or family council if there is one. f. Ask that the care plan be The council help answer questions EVENTIDE FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND changed if it is not working for or communicate your concern to When you donate to a permanently endowed fund at a qualified community foundation, you are not only helping you or if your condition changes. facility administration. your neighbors today—you are building a stronger community tomorrow. And while that in itself is rewarding, with Endow Iowa, you will also get back for giving. You will be eligible to receive a 25% tax credit for each dona- tion, in addition to any federal tax benefits you may qualify for. Contact the Omaha Community Foundation at From the Staff... (800) 794-3458 for more information on how Endow Iowa is helping donors do good works within the community, The staff at Eventide is here to assist our residents and their families in any forever. If you are interested in donating, please make checks payable to the Eventide Foundation Endowment way possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to Fund and send them to The Omaha Community Foundation at 302 South 36th Street, Suite 100 in Omaha. ask. We are always looking for ways to improve the delivery of our services and programs. Your input will only help us succeed in delivering quality care. Thank Eventide Board of Directors Community Contacts you for your continued support! Mark Gray, President Mindi Baker, CEO Amy Schultz, Eventide Administrator Danyel Jepsen, Vice President Christine Kragel, Community Relations & Eventide A Senior Living Community Tonya Eller, Secretary/Treasurer Foundation Director Brad Bonner Deryl Hennings Kara Webb Monson, Silveridge Assisted Liv- Todd Schultz Mark Spiegel ing Manager Tina Thompson, Heritage Heights and Realife Resident Services Manager visit our web site: eventidehome.com ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER Facilities Keep updated on Eventide activities and events by signing up for our elec- Eventide Lutheran Home: 712-263-3114 Heritage Heights: 712-263-6631 tronic newsletter. Call Christine in the Business Office at (712) 263-3114 or Realife Cooperative: 712-263-8169 Silveridge: 712-263-2639 email [email protected] to be added to the list.