Fall 2017

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Partnering with Encore to Enhance Rehab CareGreen Hill partners with Encore Rehabilitation Services to provide exceptional subacute rehabilitative and restorative services to residents in Catered Independent Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. Encore Rehabilitation is a premier contract therapy company, offering physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services across the nation.

The Green Hill Rehabilitation Department works with residents to enhance independence at their optimum health and abilities, so that they may enjoy the rich and full social, cultural and experiential environment of Green Hill. The onsite staff of physical and occupational therapists are led by Director of Rehabilitation Richard Lai, DPT. Dr. Lai received his undergraduate and doctorate degrees at Northeastern University. He currently is studying acupuncture and alternative medicine techniques, including nutrition and exercise, to enhance pain management strategies and reduce rehabilitative recovery time. This will enable residents to return to their normal level of functionality efficiently.

“We work from the perspective that our residents are human beings, grandparents, parents, brother, sisters, and friends, and we, (the therapists) create human connections, and share human experience with them,” Dr. Lai explained.

“The residents are our family members, and we never give up on our family.

“Sometimes it requires tough love to inspire them to work their way back to their full capabilities, but that’s what family does for one another.”

The Rehab Center is open to all residents to exercise, socialize and participate in programs developed by the therapy team. The most recent contest is called

The summer flew by and we enter autumn with much to be proud of. Welcome to new team members dedicated to Green Hill as the premier senior continuum of care community in our region, with innovative person directed care programs. We have earned top honors for plant operations, especially in the area of unique architecture and cleanliness. Also, our monthly Superfoods cooking demonstration has met with outstanding success.

Green Hill also is contributing beyond our campus to innovative thought leadership in aging services. We recently participated in an important assessment on dementia care in assisted living communities with University of North Carolina researchers. We are leading our first LGBT Aging and Continuum of Care Roundtable in partnership with Garden State Equality and SAGEUsa to discuss the daunting issues facing LGBT elders and how we can meet the needs of this growing community.

With the holidays approaching, now is a good time to be proactive on senior hunger as food insecurity for elders has risen despite the economic recovery. Remember to donate to your local food bank or drop off a food basket to a senior citizen center. Invite a senior to your home for a holiday meal, to a concert or out shopping. A gift of your time is the greatest gift of all to a senior who may feel especially isolated during the holidays.

During this holiday season, with your elders near, it is a good time to assess any aging changes you may see and to discuss their future plans. Visit www.green-hill.com/news to read more on how to begin the conversation with your loved ones.

Enjoy autumn and the upcoming holidays!

Summer Highlights . . . 2

Green Hill Pride . . . . . . . 2

At 100, She’s Still Looking to the Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Delicious Dining . . . . . . 3

Apple and Carrot Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

High Marks for Our Facilities Teams . . . . . . 3

Fall Calendar . . . . . . . . . . 3

Two-Week Special Offer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Donna Lazartic, MBA, LNHA

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Dr. Richard Lai, DPT

Green Hill is the NYC Metro Area’s only

platinum certified, welcoming senior

community for LGBT residents

Green Hill is a Non-profit, Medicare and Medicaid

Certified Community

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Summer Highlights Green Hill PrideChristine Cuoto, Restorative Aide received recognition for her quality of care from the daughter of Green House resident, “The bond and trust that Christine has built with mom and our family is priceless. We call her the Miracle Worker.”

“Christine embodies Green Hill’s mission to empower residents, loved ones and committed staff to thrive together as family in a real home, “said Executive Director Donna Lazartic. “Christine also routinely demonstrates our values of person-directed care, all-in commitment, unconditional respect and unifying collaboration.”

The Green Hill family welcomes Beth Schwartz LSW, MSW. Beth has been working in senior care for thirteen years and received her MSW from Florida

State University. She lives in Ridgewood, NJ. “I love working at Green Hill,” says Beth. We love having her with us.

Congratulations to Green Hill Vice Chairwoman Jamie J. Raskulinecz for her recognition as a Leading Woman Entrepreneur and Business Owner in the October 2017 issue of NJ Monthly Magazine.

We also welcome Sharon Phillips South, Admissions Coordinator and Christine Njuyen, MSN, RN, Nursing and Education Supervisor.

Both have lots of experience in admissions and nursing.

At 100, She’s Still Looking to the FutureMargaret Hollister has had a storied life. She was born in New York City in 1917 and grew up in China, the eldest of five children of Presbyterian missionaries. As an adult, she worked as a social worker in Washington DC, retiring in her mid 80’s. Margaret published Inheriting China, a memoir about her life and experiences in China. Her family’s papers are stored in the Library of Congress. Margaret was recently featured in We The Resilient, published by Luminare Press. The book featured a compilation of submissions to the website, iwaited96years.com by women born before 1920 (when the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote), on the advent of the first female major party candidate for President of the United States. Margaret speaks Mandarin Chinese, has two sons, three grandchildren and three

great-grandchildren. She joined the Green Hill family in January 2017 to be near her son Paul who lives in Maplewood, NJ.

“I have to be honest, I looked at ten other places before I decided to move to Green Hill,” said Ms. Hollister. “Green Hill presented another way of living for seniors. They don’t ask people to be other than who they are, we are respected and the staff is incredibly friendly and responsive. I am looking for what I want to do next and they are going to provide me with the opportunity to do it.”

Margaret recently joined forces with Judy Wittler, Assistant Executive Director, to launch a “Senior Service Club” to focus on volunteerism at Green Hill and our surrounding community. Margaret stated, “It’s very important for all of us, no matter our age, to give back and serve others, which in the end is good for all.”

Margaret Hollister

Grandparents Day Chef Jomar and his family attend the festivities (above), and Human Resources Director John DeLuca and Social Worker Jackie Calao serve hotdogs (below).

Executive Director Donna Lazartic and Assistant Executive Director Judy Wittler display the certificate of participation from UNC for the Dementia Care in Assisted Living and Long- term Care Facilities assessment.

Happy 100th Birthday Ruth! Ruth Fowler celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 30th.

Cruise Week Rose Johnson sings at the cruise week cast off.

Reptile Day Community life assistant Alba Henderson pets a turtle while Alice Desabato and Ruth Fowler look on.

Beth Schwartz

Christine Cuoto

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Residents’ Choice: Delicious DiningDining at Green Hill is a highlight of our residents’ day. Chef Jomar and Nutritionist Michiko Tomioka enjoy hosting monthly Superfood demonstrations. Residents learn about ingredients used in the delicious and healthy recipes made fresh in the Green Hill kitchen. At the demos, Chef prepares the recipe and then residents then sample the results. Delicious! To view Superfood Demos videos visit www.green-hill.com/video-gallery/.

Fall CalendarEvents open to the public

Alzheimer’s Expo October 1st, 12–5 pmSponsored by Dorson Home Care. Speakers, information, exhibits on dementia and dementia care. Registration required: Email Vivian.korner@gmail.com or call 201-960-4277.

Get Your Arms Around HIPAA and HITECH October 12th, 9 am–12 pmAn expert panel discussion on Health Information and Technology Compliance. Register by email to pschaffer@navitend.com

Veterans Day Speaker November 10th, 2:15 pm Lt Colonel Thomas Robert (Bob) Vaucher (Ret.) presents “The Fog of War”– a colorful story of his personal experience as an Army Air Corps pilot during the first week of WWII. Refreshments will be served. RSVP at www.green-hill.com/events

Events are FREE. Registration is appreciated but not required, unless noted. Register at the Events page at www.Green-Hill.com

Resident Event Highlights

Oktoberfest Celebration ........ Oct 4th

Halloween Costume Party ......Oct 31st

Thanksgiving Cocktail Reception ...........................Nov 21st

Annual Holiday Celebration .. Dec TBD

Green House Caroling .......... Dec TBD

High Marks for Our Facilities TeamsGreen Hill congratulates Director of Plant Operations, Ray Williams and Director of Environmental Services, Diane Lambert for their excellence!

2017 marks another stellar year for quality at Green Hill in facilities management.

Ray led his maintenance team to an overall rating of 99% for courteousness, responsiveness and promptness for maintenance service requests. Overall satisfaction with maintenance is 98%. Ninety-nine percent of work order submissions were completed within 48 hours.

Diane Lambert led the housekeeping team to an overall rating of 92% for courteousness, responsiveness and promptness. Housekeeping service received an overall rating of 95% for attention to detail, cleanliness of resident rooms and responsiveness of management team. They earned 98% for satisfaction and a perfect score of 100% for the cleanliness of common areas.

The surveys were conducted by Custom Survey Solutions Inc. for Flik Lifestyles.

Congratulations to our maintenance and housekeeping teams!

Ray Williams

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Apple and Carrot SaladContributed by Michiko Tomioka, RD

Apple season is here! Did you know that the apple is a member of rose family? The apple was respected as symbol of beauty in ancient Greek mythology. The apple journeyed to North America in the 16th century. The majority of nutrients come in their skins so, eat unpeeled organic apples.

This quick recipe is high in protein, fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium. Delicious for the whole family.

1 cup Carrots, Fresh, Shredded

1 cup Apples, Granny Smith, Fresh, Unpeeled, Cored, Diced

1 cup Baby Spinach, Cut in half

½ tsp Ginger Root, Fresh, Minced

½ cup Raisins, Dark or Golden

½ cup Greek Yogurt, Plain, Low Fat

½ tsp Lemon juice, Freshly Squeezed

1 tsp Honey (optional)

You may set aside spinach to dress the plate. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, stir well and refrigerate 10 minutes before serving.

Makes six 3/4 cup servings. Calories: 110: Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 30mg; Vitamin A (10% DV), potassium ( 7% DV); Total Carbohydrate: 26g (only 1g of added sugar); Dietary Fiber: 2g; Protein: 3g

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Executive Director, PresidentDonna Lazartic MBA, LNHA Board of Trustees, Officers:

Lori J. Braender, Esq., Chairwoman

Jamie J. Raskulinecz, Vice Chairwoman

Lorie H. Gardner, RN, BSN, Secretary

Valerie E. DePiro, Treasurer

Trustees:

Christian Bastardi

Elizabeth Orton Davis

Walter Farley

Valerie Hufnagel

Paul J. LoVerme, MD, FACS

Marc Scudillo

Christopher Stracco, Esq

“Watch Your Step,” a functional maintenance program where residents are tracked for the number of steps they complete on the recumbent step bicycle. Prizes are given when benchmarks are achieved.

Restorative care and rehabilitation programs are also provided in the unique setting of the Green House® Homes. This intimate home setting with daily, familiar caregivers is evidenced by a recent testimonial about Restorative Aide Christine Cuoto, by a daughter of a Green House resident. “We call her (Christine) the Miracle Worker. The trust that has been built and the compassion incorporated in the relationship amazes us… She works with Mom as an aide, a therapist and a true caregiver.” (See Green Hill Pride, page 2)

“The Encore mission for quality of care, and Green Hill mission of person directed and innovative care for our elders is in perfect alignment,” says Donna Lazartic, Executive Director/President of Green Hill. “Response from our residents and families has been very positive. We are proud of our rehabilitation team and enjoy daily sharing of resident success stories that we call Green Hill Grace, empowering residents and committed staff to thrive together as family in a real home.”

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