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at Katella Senior Living Community NOVEMBER 2015 www.katellaseniorliving.com “I Never Say ‘No’” November is here, and this month we will focus on what I believe to be the most important Platinum Service® Standard. Our Talk. Platinum Service® Standard #7 says “I never say ‘no’ to Our Walk. an opportunity to serve our residents and to improve their Every Day! living experience.” All 20 of our ® Platinum Service® Standards Platinum Service ® A PLATINUM SERVICE discuss the idea of making sure COMMUNITY MANAGED BY Standard #10 THE GOODMAN GROUP. our residents have the best www.thegoodmangroup.com experience in our communities, “I follow our appearance and but this particular standard grooming standards to create encompasses our philosophy a positive impression and to very well. Of course employees support our image.” are put into situations when they may not be able to meet the request We’ve all heard it before, but of a resident, but we are all taught to turn what might be considered we know that it’s true: there a “no” into a positive experience. The employees of Katella Senior is only one opportunity to Living Community understand that every encounter with our make a first impression! We residents is a chance to say “yes” and help support their needs to feel that the image of our team the best of our ability. In our daily stand up meeting, we discuss one members and community is Platinum Service® Standard each day, and this is to help the entire important not only for a first staff focus on why we are here. We come to work to enrich the lives impression, but for making of our residents and make this experience the best it can be for each a positive lasting impression. of them! As we move into the holiday season, the staff will make an Proper business attire, wearing extra commitment to our residents finding solutions to any issues nametags, smiling, and using preferred Platinum Service and improving their living experience. terminology are standards that contribute to our overall image. On a daily basis, we strive to provide our residents, Like Us on their families and guests with a welcoming and caring Facebook experience. It is our mission to Go to facebook.com/ make everyone feel comfortable and support their wellbeing. KatellaSeniorLivingCommunity to Providing unparalleled see pictures and catch up on all the Platinum Service through fun here at Katella Senior Living. professionalism, service and This is a great way for family positivity is what we hope to members and friends to stay connected! accomplish in each interaction! Thanksgiving Favorites Across the Nation If you look at the dinner tables across the country at Thanksgiving, it’s unlikely you’ll find any two feasts that are exactly the same. Every family has its own traditions, but many homes in the same region enjoy similar holiday dishes year after year. Here are a few trends: Offerings from the ocean: Historians believe shellfish were abundant at the original Thanksgiving feast, and the tradition continues today in several regions. In New England, mussels are a popular side dish, as is oyster stuffing (a favorite in the South, too). And you just might find green bean salad with octopus on a holiday table in Hawaii. Corn of plenty: Many New England tables feature corn on the cob as a nod to the first Thanksgiving, while corn casserole or corn pudding is Lincoln’s commonly found in the Midwest. Southern cooks often serve cornbread dressing, which is made with blue cornmeal in Southwestern states. Legendary Words Containing just 272 words and delivered A berry good idea: While jellied cranberry in about two minutes, President sauce from a can remains popular throughout Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address the country, homemade versions take on is among the most famous speeches in distinguishing characteristics: Pure cranberry American history. Its introductory words sauce is a staple in Western states, the Northeast are still widely quoted: “Four score and is home to cranberry relish with citrus peel seven years ago our fathers brought and cranberry salad can be found in the South forth on this continent a new nation, and Midwest. conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” Lincoln wrote the speech for the dedication ceremony of the Gettysburg National Cemetery on Nov. 19, 1863. Just four months earlier, the three-day battle at the Pennsylvania town involved thousands of casualties and would become the turning point of the Civil War. The president honored the fallen soldiers and cited the ideals first laid out in the Declaration of Independence. Five copies of the speech are known to exist, all written in Lincoln’s hand, but each a slightly different version. The most-reproduced manuscript — and the only copy that is signed and dated — was given by Lincoln to a Union colonel to be printed as a fundraiser for soldiers. Today, it is on display in the Lincoln Bedroom of the White House. Easy Ways to Raise Alzheimer’s Awareness When President Ronald Reagan declared the first National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in November 1983, fewer than two million Americans had the disease. Today, there are more than five million. This month, join the cause to help raise awareness about Alzheimer’s. Here are some ideas: Walk for a cure: The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is an annual event that takes place in communities nationwide throughout the year, with many walks occurring in the fall. Invite friends and family to join your community’s team to raise funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Put on some purple: The color purple is used to represent Alzheimer’s awareness. Go further than just wearing a purple ribbon — why not dress head to toe in purple? You can also hang a purple wreath or banner on your door. Ask tech-savvy relatives and friends to use purple fonts and images in their personal email messages or on social media sites. Honor a caregiver: November is also National Family Caregivers Month, and this is no coincidence — Alzheimer’s takes a huge toll on caregivers as well as those with the disease. Send a card or special treat to a caregiver, letting them know they are appreciated. Jet-Setting Job Ever since commercial airlines took off in the 1920s, flight attendants have played a key role in passenger service and safety, and this jet-setting profession has evolved through history. In air travel’s early days, cabin boys and co-pilots served as air stewards, loading luggage and handing out lunches. In 1930, Boeing Air Transport hired the country’s first flight attendants — eight young women who were registered nurses. Other airlines soon followed suit. During World War II, many nurses enlisted in the armed forces, so airlines began hiring women without nursing credentials. By the 1950s and ‘60s, the golden age of air travel, many adventurous young women aspired to become one of these glamorous “sky girls,” but the job didn’t come easily. Along with beauty, grace and charm, stewardesses had to meet rigorous physical standards — a certain weight and perfect teeth were just some of the requirements. They also had to agree not to marry or have children during their employment, which was routinely terminated at age 32. Many changes came with civil rights and employee protection legislation, as well as shifting standards in society. Men rejoined the profession, and age, weight and marital requirements for the job were lifted. NOVEMBER 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS 1 8:45 Daily Devotions, FR 2 ELECTION DAY 3 8:45 Daily Devotions, FR 4 8:45 Daily Devotions, FR 5 8:45 Daily Devotions, FR 6 7 8:45 Daily Devotions, FR 8:45 Daily Devotions, FR 8:30 Daily Devotions, FR 10:45 Boot Camp Boogie 9:15 Catholic Communion, FR 9:45 FIT to Pedal™, DR 9:45 FIT to Be 9:45 FIT to Pedal™, DR 9:30 Catholic Church Service, FR 9:00 Aromatherapy, DR (Fitness), DR 9:45 FIT to Be Strong™, DR 10:30 FIT to Stretch™, DR Strong™, DR 1:00 History & Humor of Films, DR 10:30 FIT to Balance™, DR 10:15 Bingo, DR 9:30 Catholic Church Service, FR 10:30 FIT to Stretch™, DR 1:15 Observation & 1:15 Shopping at Ralphs 10:30 FIT to Balance™, DR 1:30 Chair Chi, DR 10:00 Protestant Church 1:15 Bingo, DR 10:45 Juicing for Wellness, Cafe Ideas w/Bob, DR and RiteAid 12:45 Piano Music w/Paul, DR 11:30 Picnic at the Park 2:30 Performance w/ Service, DR 2:30 Volleyball, DR 3:30 News & Trivia w/Steve, DR 1:00 Mah-Jongg, FR 2:15 Resident Council, DR Perry Kurtz, DR 2:30 FIT to Stretch™, DR 2:30 Happy Hour w/ 6:00 Cottonwood Church 3:00 Senior Topics w/ 2:30 Books Come Alive 2:45 Journey Back Into 3:45 Spanish Lessons w/Alex, DR 3:30 Bingo, DR Bible Study, FR Mary, DR w/Donna, DR Time w/Hildy, DR Tony O., DR 5:45 Independent/Group 6:00 Hollywood Movie 6:00 Dia De Los Muertos 5:45 Independent Word 6:00 Fall Door Decorating 6:00 Ages Entwined™ 6:00 Now You Know It/ Word Games, DR Presentation, DR Fiesta, DR Games, L w/NCL, DR Hymns of Praise, DR Info Program, DR 8:30 Daily Devotions, FR VETERANS DAY 8:45 Daily Devotions, 8:45 Daily Devotions, FR 8 8:45 Daily Devotions, FR 9 10 11 12 13 8:45 Daily Devotions, FR 14 9:00 Aromatherapy, DR 9:30 Catholic Rosary, DR 8:45 Daily Devotions, FR 8:45 Daily Devotions, FR FR 9:45 FIT to Be Strong™, DR 9:30 Catholic Church 9:30 Catholic Church 10:45 Boot Camp Boogie 9:45 FIT to Pedal™, DR 9:15 Catholic Communion, FR 9:45 FIT to Pedal™, DR 10:30 FIT to Balance™, DR Service, FR Service, FR (Fitness), DR 10:30 FIT to Stretch™, DR 9:45 FIT to Be Strong™,

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