Heart Healthy -- Feb. 6, 2015

We're wearing red today at the Lodge on Harbor Bay to celebrate National Wear Red Day and to motivate our loved ones to participate in the nationwide heart health movement.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), HHS Office on Women's Health, and many other groups celebrate the day each year to raise awareness that heart disease is the #1 killer of men and women and is largely preventable. 

Here at AEC Living, we hope you and your friends and family will join us in taking the important steps and commit to protecting your heart.  

For more information go to:

http://www.hhs.gov/blog/2015/02/05/national-wear-red-day-protect-your-heart-health.html

Lights...Camera...Action!

One of the many exciting changes coming up this year is the complete update and revision of our website. A cleaner layout with better colors is on its way! This means we are taking all new pictures (and even filming a couple of short videos!). The shooting is mostly done now, but if you stopped by for a visit this week you may have been able to witness first hand the fun that is working with a professional photography team. If these sessions caused you any complications or confusion, we apologize. We hope instead that you had as much fun watching everyone work as we did. It was at times a little hectic, but from the last minute finessing that always accompanies a big event to the actual photographs and video recording on Wednesday and Thursday, it was entertaining and thrilling to witness. Soon you will be able to see the results of all our hard work on the website, but if you're interested in seeing it sooner, come by for a visit or call and schedule a tour! 

New Year Reflections and Thanks

With the holiday season coming to a close, it is time to reflect on the good times we've had and all those who played a part in making them happen. 

Thank you to the students, Girls Scouts, and Boy Scouts who came in and spent their time with us. We enjoyed your young voices and youthful energy every time.

Thank you to our host of musicians who come every day and enrich the melodies of our lives. Music really does seem to feed the soul.

Thank you to the Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Hospice Nurses, Podiatrist, and other care providers, who come so often and help make our lives the best they can be. We may not always be in the best mood when you come, but we do so appreciate the effects of your care and ministrations.

Thank you to our volunteers. Calling BINGO, reading stories, bringing communion, leading Shabbat, and sharing your time and stories. Your smiles make our days more enjoyable.

Thank you to all the Staff of AEC Living, our co-workers and friends - our lives would be duller and more difficult without you.

And, most of all, thank you to every Resident and Family Member, working with you, living with you, spending and sharing our lives with you - we are the richer for it.

Amelia Earhart Elementary carolers at The Lodge

The kindergarden students from Amelia Earhart Elementary serenaded the Waters Edge Lodge residents on a recent visit.  The teachers and parents joined with the residents in watching the delightful kindergardeners and joined in some of their special holiday songfest. Thanks to all the students, their teachers and parents for sharing their music with us!

Celebrating the Holidays at the Lodge

Santa visited the Lodge on December 18th for the annual Holiday Celebration.  The residents and their guests enjoyed the lively music of the Saddlecats while savoring delicious appetizers and refreshments.  A joyful time was had by everyone!