10-19-17 november vv cover active aging9_Layout 1 10/18/2017 10:23 PM Page 1 Join Us for a Dinner Outing to Vol. 41 Number 11 J. Mark’s Restaurant, Tuesday, Nov. 14 John Knox Village November 2017 Simply • Inspired • Living Our November Dinner Outing is planned for the always popular J. Mark’s Restaurant in Pompano Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Residents will enjoy their own private dining area called the Sun Room. Choice of entrees: From aged Prime Rib to Voice Crispy Walnut Shrimp or Hickory Ribs. As always, the dinner includes salad, dessert, non-alcoholic beverage, gratuity, escort and transportation for only $39. Join us for an enjoyable evening at J. Marks. Buses will leave John Knox Village at 4:15 p.m. Call Judy in Wellness Lifestyle at (954) 783-4039 to reserve your spot. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: John Knox Village of Florida, Inc. is dedicated to providing an environment of whole person wellness in which the people we serve thrive. John Knox Village of Florida, Inc. is committed to supporting our employees, partners and the greater community. www.JohnKnoxVillage.com For more information call the Marketing Department at (954) 783-4040. JKV's Bright Lights Shine On Active Aging Week, Visit John Knox Village The 50th Anniversary Jubilee on Facebook www.facebook.com/JohnKnoxVillage RA-1/16 651 SW 6th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Inside This Issue VOLUME 41 | NUMBER 11 | NOVEMBER 2017 • Play • Create • Indulge • Explore 7 14 16 Spreading ‘The Word’ John Knox Village’s Active Aging Week Was For 57 Years Leads to Golden History Also A Celebration 50 Years Elder’s Recognition In The Making Feature Stories 22 JKV Helps Residents Get Stronger Step-by-Step 5 We Are Free, Because Our 22 Welcome New Team Residents Were Brave Members 6 Charitable Gift Annuities 23 Fitness Group 7 News From The Spiritual Class Schedule Life Director The Village Voice is a monthly publication of 23 Free Bus Transportation John Knox Village of Florida, Inc. 7 Spreading ‘The Word’ For Schedule John Knox Village, located at 57 Years Leads to Elder’s th 24 Day Trip: Perez Art 651 SW 6 Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060, Recognition Museum has provided Life Care as a 8 JKV is Living Well Life Plan Community since 1967. 27 Frequently Asked Questions with Carmel For more information about 10 Adversity Emphasizes The John Knox Village, call the Wellness Of Togetherness Columns Marketing Department at (954) 783-4040 or visit (www.johnknoxvillage.com). 11 Tattered, Battered, But 3 News From Administration 3 News From Marketing Still Flying High Editor: Rob Seitz | (954) 784-4741 4 11 Woodlands Elder’s Musing Senate News Fax (954) 784-4769 | [email protected] On Old Age 4 Foundation Update Copy Editors: Dorothy Cleveland 11 Home Health Agency Events 9 Wellness Lifestyle Update: Boots Maurer | Eleanor Smith 12 The Woodlands Is Perfect Activity Trackers Create Photographers: Marty Lee, Word of Mouth Advertising For AHCA Accountability 9 Nutrition Notes: The Truth Norm Rasmussen 12 A Funny Thing Happened Brian Tighe | Gregg Farrington On The Way to The Woodlands Behind The Benefits Of Layout/Printing: Eternal Designs (561) 843-1157 13 Meet and Welcome Breakfast Sales and Marketing Director: 14 John Knox Village’s 21 Donations Monica McAfee Golden History Back Issues Available Online Is there an issue of one of the magazines 16 Active Aging Week Was Also On the Cover that you would like to have? Was your friend A Celebration 50 Years In or family member seen in a recent issue that The Making What an Anniversary & Active Aging you would like to share with them? 18 In Case You Missed It Week! Thanks in great part to the hard You can find the current issue as well as work of our Wellness Lifestyle team, the 19 In Good Taste: JKV’s Savvy the past issues of the magazine at: John Knox Village Golden Jubilee kick (www.johnknoxvillage.com/explore). Chef Offers Savory Soup off and Active Aging Week celebration 19 Chef Mark’s Toque is Tops were smashing successes. The team is Follow us on: 20 Lending A Hurricane (L-R): Nicholas Sconiers, Joshua “Teddy” Helping Hand Tennie, Merrie Heniser, Verna Chisman, 20 Golden Jubilee Bazaar Rev. Darryl Powell and Judy Dahl. Page 2 Village Voice November 2017 News from Administration At This Time Of Year, Don’t Stop Believing HOUSE® Project model of care for both top percentile of National Adopters. rehab and skilled nursing, replacing the insti- Presently, there are 242 Green House tutional setting of long term care. homes in 32 states with 150 more in develop- The Woodlands, consisting of 12 Houses ment. The global footprint continues to grow with 10 - 12 elders residing in each home, has with other countries including Israel, Brazil been open for a year and a half. Continued on page 20 In this timeframe, JKV has been recog- nized by health systems locally and nationally in achieving: • Highest functional outcomes post- rehabilitation Gerry Stryker • Lower cost to CMS per episode (Cent- Chief Executive Officer er for Medicare & Medicaid) “Great things happen to those who don’t • Lower lengths of stay stop believing, trying, learning and being • Lower Re-admissions grateful.” • Highest reintegration to community –Roy T. Bennett - Author, “The Light in Most recently, The Green House Project the Heart” MERIT Staff Assessment (Satisfaction & From Nov. 13-15 John Knox Village will Educational Support Scores by Direct Care be a host for the international Green House Staff) assessed JKV. Out of a 5.0 scale, we Conference in Ft. Lauderdale. achieved a 4.05 in Overall Merit and 4.43 Shahbaz Tarachel Wilson is shown here with JKV was the first Life Plan Community in Educational Support for Model Integrity. State Sen. Perry Thurston, Jr. during the leg- in the State of Florida to build the GREEN These scores position The Woodlands in the islator’s recent visit to The Woodlands. News from Marketing Moments Matter respond after a trying situation. It gives me This helps prospects understand that there’s a pause when I may find myself frustrated or plethora of opportunity at John Knox. overwhelmed. These campaigns, combined with the tes- The growth is in seeing the light, being timonials and sales ambassador work of our optimistic, tapping into a support network residents will help us achieve our goal of and moving forward. I must be completely over $20 million in entrance fees. transparent in sharing our drive to meet our As I write this piece, we have approxi- goal of 80 financial move-ins by the end of mately 80 days to sell 30 apartment homes the year. We are currently at 50 Unit Accep- and villas. No rest for the weary. We will tances for 2017. continue to work collaboratively with our We cannot let Irma define us in a nega- colleagues across the Village as well as with Monica McAfee tive way. The hurricane did slow the sales you, our wonderful residents, to make our Director of Sales & Marketing process, however we’re not allowing her to goal a reality. For those of you who were unable to define our success. In fact, we’re using Irma We remain incredibly grateful to you as attend the presentation by Dave Sanderson, to help move prospective residents through one of greatest sources for sales referral. It during the many engaging events as part of the process sooner. You’ll be seeing a series is, during this time of Thanksgiving, that we Active Aging Week, you then missed how of “What if” ads. in Sales and Marketing wish to express our Dave, as a survivor and inspirational speaker, These ads are designed to help prospects deepest gratitude for all members of the John shared how he has chosen to move on after see how John Knox Village can provide the Knox Village family. the ill-fated “Miracle on the Hudson” flight. lifestyle, amenities, healthcare choices, pro- We send all our best wishes for a Happy Dave shared how stressful situations fessional support and meaningful friendships Thanksgiving to each of you along with your provide us with growth opportunities. He which only enhance life and provide peace dear ones. referred to this as “Post Delayed Growth of mind. Thank you for your kindness, support and Syndrome.” Additionally, you’ll see ads that will encouragement. I think this is an important part of our include our new brand platform which Cheers, journey in this life. How we choose to includes our “Where Possibility Plays” theme. –Monica McAfee Village Voice November 2017 Page 3 Senate News John Knox Village. All of life in the Village tude to the staff for all they have done for works so well because our staff is so compe- us throughout the year. Be generous in your tent, so caring and so willing to perform gift this year to the resident-run Employee their duties or whatever must be done. Holiday Gift Fund. There are boxes all Rarely will you hear “that’s not my job” around campus. in our Village. We have all experienced the We do not tip on campus as a conve- dedication, the extra caring and the cheerful nience for the residents. We do it once a willingness to help our residents whatever the year with our Holiday Gift. Remember circumstances. We are very fortunate indeed. the servers in the dining room who always And then there’s Hurricane Irma. Irma remember you and what your special wishes provided us with the opportunity to see are. Remember the drivers who go out of Tom McKay how our staff work together to insure the their way to keep you dry and safely move President Resident Senate safety and well-being of our residents.