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Victory Centre Seniors “ON-THE-GO” Art Exhibit Is Rolling Through The South Suburbs On Their Bus
South suburban Victory Centre seniors armed with paintbrushes and some inspiration from a modern day abstract artist, painted a colorful mural to add “bling” and personality to the sides of the bus that transports them.
For the bus’s design, the seniors mimicked the work of modern abstract painter Chris Johanson. Inspired by his color field technique, they used all of the primary colors to create a vibrant, eye-catching abstract banner. The senior artists can be seen in a photo on the back of the bus. The bus art project stems from Victory Centre communities’ signature ArtPath program, which provides regular and ongoing opportunities for beginning and experienced artists-at-heart to express themselves in meaningful ways through various art modalities.
Older Rescue Dog Gets a “New Lease on Life”: Labrador Retires with Victory Centre of Vernon Hills Seniors
Teddy, an 11-year-old Labrador mix, moved to Victory Centre of Vernon Hills, a supportive living community for seniors, in August and is adjusting well. Victory Centre residents and staff adopted Teddy from Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue.
When adopting shelter dogs, many people often
overlook the older pooches in favor of puppies. Not so for the seniors at
Victory Centre of Vernon Hills who find that Teddy, the older, more mature dog,
is a perfect match for their retirement lifestyle. Teddy was the first dog they
met, and they picked him on the spot.
“We all knew he was the perfect dog for our
community right away,” said Mirka Biegunska, Community Life Manager. “He loves the residents, and they love him!” Although
they thought Teddy was about 7 years old, a veterinarian told them he’s closer
to 11! Now residents give Teddy a naptime break each afternoon, so he can keep
up with them.
Not as Old As I Thought I Was
Georgia Hansen remembers camping when she was 10 as a Campfire Girl, but that's a long time ago.
Pathway Senior Living, which manages Oak Hill, takes elderly campers to Sunrise Lake Campground in suburban Bartlett. On Aug. 19, the organization took about 30 seniors from around the Chicago area to the campground, including Hansen and Ron Jaworski, 78, another Oak Hill resident.
It's part of Pathway's Camp Viva! program.
"Camp Viva! challenges the way we think about aging," Pathway's Lynn Bunnell said in a news release.
If that was the goal, it appeared to have worked for Hansen, a Chicago native. She said she wasn't sure whether she could handle camping again, noting she is hard of hearing and legally blind.
"I found out I'm not as old as I thought I was," she said.
She and the campers stayed overnight, sleeping on cots.
"I found the cot comfortable," Hansen said. "I had a heck of a time getting out of it. Getting in it was no problem."
Pathway Senior Living Earns an ALFA “Best of the Best” Award for Innovative Care Partnerships that Keep Seniors Well
Pathway Senior Living’s VIVA! Plus coordinated care model has earned a 2014 “Best of the Best” Award from the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA).
VIVA! Plus
connects Pathway residents to trusted providers such as physicians, skilled
nursing providers, therapists, social service professionals, psychiatric
nurses, pharmacists and hospice care providers. Each partner is committed to
taking a team approach. Since VIVA! Plus began, residents are more likely to
make and keep appointments. There is less opportunity for missed diagnoses or
confusion about care plans, and medication management is more effective, Oliva
said. In 2013, Pathway reported a 33
percent decrease in 30-day hospital readmissions and an 8 percent decrease in
the number of hospitalizations. Pathway also saw a 7 percent decrease in falls
and a 4 percent decrease in falls resulting in injuries.
Program submissions were judged for their
uniqueness in the industry, innovative use of ideas from outside the
industry, impact on residents, their
families, staff and operations, embrace
of industry core principles, the strength of quantitative and qualitative
results and strategic vision.
About Pathway Senior Living
Website: www.PathwaySL.com
Pathway Senior Living is a
privately held, Chicago-based senior living company managed by an experienced
team that is dedicated to improving the lives of older adults. The innovative,
award-winning company develops, owns, operates, and/or manages market-rate and
mixed-income independent living and assisted living communities in the
Midwest.
About the Assisted Living
Federation of America
Website: www.alfa.org
The Assisted Living Federation of
America (ALFA) is the largest national association exclusively dedicated to
professionally-managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the
seniors and families they serve. Since 1990, ALFA has advocated for choice,
accessibility, independence, dignity and quality of life for all seniors.
ALFA’s programs promote business and operational excellence through education,
research, publications, professional networking and online tools designed to
foster innovation and entrepreneurism in the field of senior living.
Older Rescue Dog Gets a “New Lease on Life”
Adopting a “rescue dog” from the local animal shelter is a popular choice for many...
Oak Hill’s “Green” Efforts Receive National Recognition
Oak Hill Supportive Living Community in Round Lake Beach, IL, was one of only two...
Southland Seniors Delight in Afternoon at Lyric Opera
Seniors from Calumet City’s Victory Centre of River Oaks enjoyed a sneak peek of...
Oak Hill Supportive Living Community Celebrates 1st Anniversary
One year after the hard work of constructing, landscaping, and decorating the new...
Seniors Become "Wedding Planners" for New Lenox Maintenance Man
Wedding bells will soon be ringing for Pat Hensley and Dawn Morgan of New Lenox.
Oak Hill Seniors and Kindergarteners Make Great Reading Team
Chances are that when June Sphen, Lillian Ramirez and Olive Merchant went to school...
Driver taking seniors on ‘World Tour’ in Round Lake Beach
In February, when Robert Oliver, took the job as a bus driver for Des Plaines-based...
State program is an innovative way to meet the needs of an aging public
Needing assistance with daily living and being able to afford that assistance is a...
Pathway Senior Living wins ALFA 2013 Best of the Best Award
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) announced the winners of the ALFA...
Estelle Douglas “Honored Citizen” Celebrates 100th Birthday
Congratulations to Estelle Douglas who celebrated her 100th birthday at Alexian...
Couples renew vows on Valentine’s Day at Victory Centre in Bartlett
Victory Centre of Bartlett held a wedding vow renewal ceremony for Valentine’s...
Rhonda Aumann Named Executive Director at Sierra Ridge
Rhonda Aumann Named Executive Director at Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge
New Twist on Ancient “Gourd Fest” Proves Innovative for Award-Winning Alexian Village
New Twist on Ancient “Gourd Fest” Proves Innovative for Award-Winning Alexian Village
2012 Outstanding Caregiver Award in Senior Housing Presented to Sue Peters of Alexian Village of Elk Grove
The Illinois Department on Aging and AALC partnered together to present the 2012...
Oak Hill Supportive Living Community is First in Nation to be Green Certified “Gold” by the National Association of Home Builders
Oak Hill Supportive Living Community is the first Assisted Living community in the...
Pathway Senior Living , VIVA!, Fun and friends remain important throughout life
By Jean Murphy Daily Herald Correspondent
Hurricane Sandy Pets Get Help From Oak Hill Supportive Living Community
In watching images of victims of Hurricane Sandy, the residents of Oak Hill...
Jan Castillo, Executive Director at Oak Hill Supportive Living Community
Jan Castillo Named Executive Director at Oak Hill Supportive Living
Bridging a Gap
Supportive living buildings serve a need,” said Jerry Finis, chief executive...
Pathway Senior Living, Silverchair Learning System and Yardi Collaborate to Improve Communication with Resident Families
Silverchair Learning Systems and Yardi C
ALFA Best of the Best Awards Recognize New Best Practices in Senior Living
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) today announced the winners of the...
Vernon Hills' Seniors Enjoy New Home
Loreto Williams has found a new home at the Victory Centre senior community in...
Honor Flight Chicago to take Bartlett veterans to visit WWII Memorial
World War II Army veterans and Bartlett residents Wanda Cukla, 91, and Ernie...
Alexian Village Welcome "Gourd Heads"
A new club is sprouting at Alexian Village and new members are welcome to join the...
New Executive Director Named at Alexian Village
Carole Considine Named Executive Director at Alexian Village by Pathway Senior...
Bartlett Couple Renew Vows After 60 Years of Marriage
When asked the line “Do you take this woman …?” Art joked, “Let me think about...
Attitude and Generosity Make Giving a Year-Round Event
The Year of Caring and Sharing started as an average annual food drive in 2009.
Pathway Senior Living Reinvigorates its Hiring with Kronos
Kronos Incorporated today announced that Pathway Senior Living, one of the...
Pathway Senior Living to Break Ground on a New Community in Illinois
Support living options for seniors is coming to Round Lake Beach soon...
Adventure Camp for Seniors
Adventure Camp for Seniors
Pathway Senior Living Programs Recognized as National "Best" by the Assisted Living Federation of America
April 13, 2011…Des Plaines, Illinois…Pathway Senior Living was recognized by the...
Groundbreaking Brings Victory for Vernon Hills Seniors!
A rendering of Victory Centre of Vernon Hills, breaking ground this Thursday,...
A “Blinding Flash of the Obvious”
At Pathway Senior Living, our ground-breaking and award-winning VIVA!
Yes We Can! Yes We Did!
Citizen: Chatham-Southeast – November 5, 2008 103-Year-Old Proud to Cast...
Senior Living project in Vernon Hills gets underway
Daily Herald 12/1/2010 by Mick Zawislak
Aging Campers Turn Up Hearing Aids for Call of the Wild!
The call of the great outdoors has awakened a sense of adventure in a group of...
Celebrating Good Value
Pathway Offers Seniors and Their Families Peace of Mind in These Financially...
- A well-maintained building with private studio apartments (companion apartments available in some communities)
- Three nutritious daily meals with lots of menu options
- Support with cleaning and home maintenance
- Social activities, scheduled transportation and helpful conveniences
- Medication management
- And discreet help with personal care needs
And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon
Pathway Senior Living partners with Unidine to deliver sensational dining As seen...
- Taste – “The ultimate goal was to ensure that residents felt the food tasted better and then they would, in turn, eat better,” Oliva explains.
- Smell – The program encourages the use of natural ingredients, herbs and spices for a just-like-home aroma.
- Sight – Servers wear aproned uniforms and use table settings that communicate a fine dining experience.
- Hearing and Touch – The program included adding a liveliness and elements of interactivity to the dining experience with carving stations, special events and unique touches from customer-centric waitstaff.
Gracie the Dog Makes a Jail Break
Finds Home and Freedom in Early Retirement at Alexian Village
Affordable Evolution
The economic climate shines new light on alternate-pay assisted living models, but...
A New Path to Affordable Senior Living
There is a real need for affordable senior living throughout the United States— and...