Alzheimer’s Community Shows Its Colors at Walk
October 23, 2011
Friends, family and staff of the Frontier Management group of senior care facilities participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, Sept. 24 in Mount Vernon. The walk started at the Skagit Transit Station.
The walk was organized by the state chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. As the official color of the association, a lot of purple was on display on flags, banners and bandannas. The purple bandannas were provided by Frontier Management, which operates HomePlace special care centers in Burlington and Oak Harbor, and Where The Heart Is, an assisted living and memory care facility in Burlington.
Alzheimer's is an incurable brain disorder characterized by memory loss, disorientation, impairment of judgment and personality change."Not only was (the walk) a fundraiser for the association, but it was also a celebration of life by family who have lost a loved one to the disease," a press release from Where The Heart Is Burlington said.
The Mount Vernon event raised more than $29,000 for the association, which provides services to those with the disease and funds research for a cure.
"Purple Power" -
Participants in the Alzheimer's walk Sept. 24 sport purple bandannas at Skagit Transit Station, where the walk began. Purple is the official color of the Alzheimer's Association.
Chili Cook Off at HomePlace Oak Harbor
October 22, 2011
Residents, families, staff enjoyed visiting, tasting and judging the eight delicious varieties of chili. Egle Haight, Dietary Manager at HomePlace took won Best Overall prize. Her turkey chili included vegetables and was garnished with sour cream, green onions and shredded cheese.
Joe White, a HomePlace caregiver, won two awards for different pots of chili, and others winning awards were Sally Sligh, Caregiver, Libertad Bernal, Dietary, and family member Jackie Legg.
Everyone attending had the opportunity to taste and judge the entries, and if they wished, purchase a bowl of their favorite chili, salad and corn muffins. All donations go to the Alzheimer Society of Washington.
2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's
September 24, 2011
The HomePlace, Oak Harbor team enjoyed a warm sunny morning on September 24th, 2011, at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s” in Mt. Vernon. As a Gold Medal sponsor, we enjoyed visiting with old friends and meeting new people at our booth. Members of the HomePlace, Oak Harbor team were Linda Emerson, husband Bill and son Franklin, Libertad Bernal and daughter Katherine, Denise Bozovich, Wendy Sines and husband Bob, and from Burlington, Lyndall Mullin and son K.J..
A special thanks to our Activity Director, Sandy Hansen for driving the team to Mt. Vernon in the HomePlace bus, and bringing her lab, Rollie. It was an unusually hot and humid morning, and the Frontier Management bandanas were a welcome way to cool off, and everyone was excited about receiving one. A total of $28,000 was raised at the North Sound Walk in Mt. Vernon.
HomePlace Silver Medal Sponsor
September 13, 2011
Ten employees and their family members joined the HomePlace Team on August 20, 2011 for the Alzheimer Society’s “Miles for Memories” Walk at the Fairhaven Square in Bellingham, WA. It was a hot day for those who ran the 5 K that morning; Linda Emerson, Office Manager and her children Walter, Franklin and Natalie. Other team members were Sandy Hansen, Activity Director and her lab Rollie, Denise Bozovich, caregiver/receptionist, and caregivers Lea Lemire and Leslie St John and her friend and mother.
Sandy transported the team to Bellingham in the HomePlace bus, and everyone had a great time as a team. HomePlace, Oak Harbor was once again a Silver Medal Sponsor for the “Miles for Memories Walk”. The Alzheimer Society of Washington is a local organization serving Island, Skagit and Whatcom Counties. They offer educational conferences, caregiver support groups, memory screenings, resources and other services for the area.
Whidbey Island Chamber Names HomePlace Special Care Business of the Month
July 1, 2011
HomePlace Special Care has been provided excellent care to those with Alzheimer’s and related dementia since 1999. Their caring, specially trained, staff is available to assist residents at all times. Their building was designed to support the socialization and independence of those with memory loss, and offers residents a comfortable, safe home. Residents enjoy a beautiful, courtyard, daily activities, outings and family events.
HomePlace Special Care hosts a monthly Alzheimer’s Family Support Group open to anyone who would like information and support. They partner with Hospice of the Northwest, Oak Harbor Senior Center and South Whidbey Senior Center, offering workshops for the “Five Wishes” Living Will program. Each year, HomePlace sponsors and participates in the Alzheimer Society of Washington’s “Miles for Memories” Walk and the Alzheimer’s Association’s “Walk to End Alzheimer’s”. They also co-sponsor the Oak Harbor “Business Expo”, are a Fireworks sponsor, while Oak Harbor Specialty Care residents enjoy being in all the parades!
Amanda Nichols, Director of Nursing, and Linda Emerson, Office Manager serve on the Skagit Valley College Advisory Board and Oak Harbor High School Career and Technical Education Board, and HomePlace Specialty care supports the OHHS Health Careers and SVC Nursing School through internship programs.
“We are proud to be a part of the health care community on Whidbey Island, and are very pleased to be named “Business of the Month”. It is an honor to care for our wonderful residents and their families, who all become part of the HomePlace family”, said Wendy Sines, Community Relations Director.
