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ASSISTED LIVING SUCCESS STORY
Nelzena (Noxie) Gilmer moved to the Kroontje Health Care Center in February of 2018 to receive skilled care following surgery. Her determination and the dedication of staff there made it possible for her to heal successfully and move into our transitional level Assisted Living at the Willows. Noxie’s transformation started happening almost immediately once she moved to the Willows. At first, she was self-isolating and wanted to stay in her room all day, but with the encouragement and support from her family and nursing and life enrichment staff at the Kroontje Center, she began to take part in activities and socialize with her neighbors. “We saw something ignite within her,” says Jordan Benedict, Life Enrichment Manager. It started with a painting class and grew with each new activity she tried. “We are proud to be a part of her recovery. This is the best part of our job,” she adds.
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WE MAKE SPRING CLEANING A BREEZE
Supporting local seniors in need has never been so easy. The Treasure Trove Thrift Store is now offering free donation pick up in Blacksburg and Christiansburg on Thursdays and Saturdays, from 10am to 4pm. Simply call 540-443-3406 to schedule an appointment. Items accepted include furniture, housewares and home décor. Sales from the store benefit the Warm Hearth Foundation’s Neighbors in Need Fund, which provides assistance to low-income seniors living at Warm Hearth Village.
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WARM HEARTH AT HOME ADMINSTRATOR APPOINTED
TO DEMENTIA CARE CABINET
Michelle Narramore, Administrator of Warm Hearth at Home, has been appointed to the Dementia Care Cabinet for LeadingAge Virginia. LeadingAge Virginia is the state trade association for nonprofit senior living communities and is leading the way when it comes to serving residents with dementia. As the numbers of persons with cognitive impairments climb, LeadingAge and its members, Warm Hearth Village included, are improving the lives of our elders living with dementia.
“I am looking forward to contributing to the excellent strides the cabinet has made. I thank Warm Hearth for the opportunity to serve and to enrich our Village with what I can learn and bring back,” Narramore said.
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY CONCERT
Come dance a jig with us this St. Patrick's Day. Simple Gifts of the Blue Ridge sing and play hammered dulcimers, guitars, flute, bass and percussion. Simple Gifts performs traditional American, British and Irish folk music with some world music and original compositions thrown in.
Sunday, March 17th at 7pm
Karr Activity Center
2603 Warm Hearth Dr., Blacksburg
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ARTHRITIS AQUATICS
The occurrence of conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis and gout are on the rise among the senior population. If you are looking for a way to relieve pain, join us each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 10:30am for Arthritis Aquatics. This class consists of low-intensity exercises that promote optimum joint flexibility, muscle strength, endurance, coordination and balance. The soothing warmth and buoyancy of warm water make it a safe, ideal environment for relieving arthritis pain and stiffness. Arthritis Aquatics is also an option for those looking for a low-impact exercise program.
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STEVE'S SUSTAINABLE LIVING TIP
This month’s tip for sustainable living is reducing the use of plastic grocery bags. With the exception of Aldi, most grocery stores (and most other retail stores), automatically bag all purchased items in disposable plastic bags, often using even more than necessary.
My wife and I had been using paper bags and reusable bags (when we remembered), but when we started using the grocery pick up service, we decided to do better.
We ordered collapsible bins that we use to transport the groceries. We request "No Bags" when we place our grocery pick up order and they transfer the groceries from their bins to ours when we pick up. Or, if I go in to do the shopping, I take a bin. Of course, reusable bags work great too...we just find that the bins work better for our family and amount of groceries.
Sustainably,
Steve Watkins, Production Manager
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| THE RIGHT TO BREATHE
March 10-16 is Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week. Rehab and skilled nursing services offered by Warm Hearth at Home can help support patients suffering from pulmonary disease. Benefits to pulmonary patients include:
• Less difficulty when breathing
• Increased muscle strength
• Improved ability to complete daily activities
• Proper use of medications and oxygen through education
• Improved quality of life
• Fewer hospital visits
• Reduced depression
Contact Warm Hearth at Home at 540-443-3428 for more information on how therapy and skilled nursing services can help you or a loved one who may be affected by pulmonary diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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Fundraising nights are a great way to support local restaurants, feed your hunger and raise funds for neighbors in need at Warm Hearth Village.
Pizza Inn
Wednesday, March 13th from 5 to 8pm
190 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg
Come eat some pizza with us and 10% of event sales will be donated to seniors in need of housing and health care at Warm Hearth Village.
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NEW ADMINISTRATOR OF KROONTJE HEALTH CARE CENTER
William Lester has been promoted from his current role as the Nursing Home Administrator of the Cove to the Administrator for all of the Kroontje Health Care Center. His responsibilities will now encompass all of the building’s operations, including Assisted Living in the Willows, Memory Care in the Arbor and Skilled and Long-term Nursing Care in the Cove. Please join us in welcoming William to his new, expanded role at Warm Hearth Village!
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Thank you to our two newest sponsors of Cheeseburger-in-Parrot-dise! Mark your calendars to party with us on August 16th!
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