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Mountainside Senior Living | A JABA Assisted Living Community
A quarterly publication for friends and family | FALL 2015

THERE'S A LOT OF LIVING TO DO AT MOUNTAINSIDE

The health of a Mountainside resi- tem provides will prove
dent begins with 24/7 state-of-the-art just how good the care
medical care from the health services is here at Mountainside,”
staff. That care continues in the hands Britt said.
of the dietary, activities and adminis- In fact, the new call
trative staff members, who work as a bell system, installed
team, throughout the building, to pro- earlier this year, has al-
vide support for each resident’s emo- ready improved response
tional, cognitive and spiritual wellness time by the nursing staff.
as well. “99.2 percent of all calls
Mountainside’s new electronic are answered within two
health record system, PointClickCare®, minutes,” Britt said.
was fully implemented this September. “These technologies are
This state-of-the-art, cloud-based sys- making care faster, easi-
tem incorporates every department in er, and keeping residents Mary W. will celebrate her 100th birthday this December.

the building. “If housekeeping makes healthier.” the lawn. They may exercise their mind
the bed in a resident’s room, they will In addition to round-the-clock nurs- in a Brain Busters session in the activ-
enter that in the system, so the nursing ing care, Dr. Russell Sawyer, Moun- ity room, listen to a presentation by
staff knows right away,” Mountainside tainside’s Medical Director, visits regu- a volunteer speaker, or participate in
Administrator Sharon Britt explained. larly for well checks. Transportation is a group exercise class. Residents take
PointClickCare also provides residents’ provided for any off-site appointments walks to the nearby Crozet Library and
doctors and hospitals up-to-date access and errands. PT Plus also offers on-site Region Ten Clubhouse, or to nearby
to their records, keeping care consis- physical therapy. coffee shops and the Dairy Queen, en-
tent and of the highest quality. “Their However, health and wellness joying the new sidewalks and landscap-
record is all-inclusive, from the first doesn’t end at medical care. On any ing completed in downtown Crozet
phone call before admission, through one day, following a balanced break- last fall.
discharge,” Mountainside Community fast, featuring seasonal local produce, Group outings and special lun-
Liaison Eleanor VonAchen explained. a Mountainside resident may enjoy a cheons, visits from family, grandchil-
“We are confident that the clear and morning sitting in the outdoor garden, dren, friends and community members
IN THIS ISSUEcomprehensive data that the new sys- or playing horseshoes or corn hole on brighten residents’ days. Residents are
— continued on page 4

03. NEW FIDGET BLANKETS
04. EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
05. RECENT & UPCOMING EVENTS

Auction Quilts Last Chance! Our Neighbors
Donated The second annual Quilts for Caring
Auction and Gala is October 10. News and openings in
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 For tickets or information on the the Crozet Community
auction, gala, or preview & wine event,
please contact Eleanor at 434-823- The Albemarle Tourism
4307 or www.eventbrite.com/e/2015- and Adventure Center, a
quilts-for-caring-auction-and-gala- satellite location of the Char-
tickets-17358179783. lottesville Albemarle Convention and Vis-
itors Bureau, as well as Crozet Artisan Depot,
JOIN US AT THE SECOND ANNUAL featuring art, jewelry, crafts and gifts made by
local artisans, opened this summer in the old
QuAilutctsiofnoranCd aGrailang Crozet train station on Crozet Avenue. The
depot is open Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.

Crozet welcomed a second craft brewery
this September. Pro Re Nata, named after the
medical term for “as needed,” often abbrevi-
ated as PRN, is on route 250 not far from the
I-64 interchange.

Gala tickets are still available! ACA Marketplace
Open Enrollment is
There were 55 Nov. 1 – Jan. 30, 2016
hand-made items
If you need help with new enrollment
donated to or re-enrollment…
this year's auction.
If you are uninsured and have concerns
YOU CAN HELP! about the tax penalty or questions about
eligibility for tax credits…
Immediate needs and ways to help MSL residents:
A JABA insurance counselor can help.
Adult Coloring Books
Markers (For coloring, thin & thick tip, or combination) To Schedule a free meeting
with a certified counselor,
White card stock paper (not too thick) call after October 15.
Adult bibs
434-817-5248
Large print books

2 Contact Penny for details: 434-227-5580

reSsPidOenTtLIGHT Inspired by Pinterest, Mountainside Administra-
tor Sharon Britt had a new idea this summer for
JUDITH W. residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Fidget blankets, as they are called, are ideal for resi-
Judith has lived in more countries than she can dents who like to keep busy with their hands, and
remember. Her husband, Thomas Ed-
ward Williams, was in the diplomatic who can get frustrated sitting still. The lap quilts
corps of the Foreign Service. “We feature several different textures, moving parts
lived all around the world in so and simple activities that calm and entertain
many different places,” she said. dementia patients.
“Germany, Nigeria, Turkey, and Sharon passed along the idea to JABA Vol-
South Africa, were some of the unteer Services Manager Leanne Probst, who
most memorable.” quickly found volunteers who were excited to
get to work designing and crafting.
“Munich was one of the first Pam Slade, pictured, donated not only her time
places, which was very nice, es-
pecially because I had studied Ger- and talent, but also all the materials she used. Pam
man in college and was able to use it a made two blankets each with its own theme and set
lot there. It always helped when I could speak the language of activities.
where we were.”
Resident Eliza-
The couple had two children, Amelia and Thomas. beth B. met Pam the
Judith is very proud of both of their accomplishments. day she delivered
Amelia earned her PhD, lives in Virginia, and has two sons. the blankets and
Thomas always wanted to be a Foreign Service officer like went straight to
his father. He studied German and French, and then stud- work. “She LOVES
ied Arabic when he learned the state department needed it,” Mountainside
more officers that could serve in the Middle East. He met activities Direc-
his wife while they were both learning Arabic and they now tor Penny Gold-
both work for the State Department. man said. “She has
hardly put it down
Judith was born in 1939 and grew up in Topeka. Her since its arrival!”
father worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. She met her hus-
band while studying at Washburn University in Kansas. Af- Volunteer Pam Slade with
ter their years traveling with the state department the fam- the ladies' fidget quilt.
ily lived in northern Virginia. Mr. Williams passed away
when he was in his early sixties. “I was in my late 50s. It was
just terrible,” Judith said. “I started working as a med tech.
I was especially good at drawing blood from babies and the
elderly, which is usually really difficult. I would travel to
different hospitals just to help with those patients.”

After retiring, Judith bought a farm in the Charlottesville
area. She loved fostering puppies from the SPCA. When it
was time for her to move into assisted living, she sold her
farm. “My daughter picked Mountainside for me and I am
doing very well here.”

“I like this place very much. There is always something
for me to do. Today, I went to a program and learned about
the dogs the presidents owned before they were elected.
There is a program here every week and they are always so
interesting. Each program offers something that makes me
think.”

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encouraged and helped to from page 1 emSpPlOoyTeLeIGHT
visit common areas instead
of being isolated in their people like watching, but I LANEKA WATSON
room. Staff members share always try to get new play- Laneka Watson joined Mountainside’s nursing
hugs, smiles and compas- ers. They say they can’t do staff as a PCA two and half years ago. A native of
sion all day long. it, and I say ‘Try! You never nearby Buckingham County, Laneka now lives in
know!’ And yesterday I got Charlottesville with her husband
Residents also take care two people to play for the and their two children.
of two outdoor cats, Lovey first time and they really en-
and Spot. Their food and joyed it. It is fun and it gets A graduate of the
beds are on the deck in the them moving.” Virginia School of Mas-
back garden, and the cats sage, Laneka worked at
are often found keeping resi- James also joins residents Martha Jefferson Hos-
dents company by the rock- for regular trips to Waynes pital before earning her
ing chairs. Lanes in Waynesboro for PCA credentials through
real-life bowling. The group JABA’s Care Advantage
Beyond the support of also went on several fishing program in 2013. “I was
the staff, residents also have trips to Mint Springs Park ready for a career change.
each other. James F. is not this year. And, as the resi- Working at Mountainside has
only a four-year resident of dent computer guru, James been great.”
Mountainside, but also one is happy to help any resident
of its most active volunteers. who is having trouble with “I love the residents. It really feels like a home
James stays very busy to keep his or her PC or cell phone. away from home. There’s a lot of love here,” Laneka
his mind sharp, he said. “I said. In addition to her full-time PCA position, this
never stop working. I try to Resident Mary W. has summer Laneka started working every-other week-
learn at least one new thing lived a particularly healthy end at the reception desk as needed.
every day.” James leads the and well life, and is still tak-
Brain Busters activity several ing advantage of the many Laneka’s husband is a property manager at the
mornings a week, and is the ways living at Mountainside Meadows in Crozet. “He often brings me lunch,”
BINGO caller for residents has kept her active during she smiled. “The other girls like to tease me, but it
on Saturdays. He also shows her six years here. She is cel- is nice.” The couple has a 14-year-old son who vol-
movies and leads activities ebrating her 100th birthday unteers regularly at the Charlottesville SPCA, and a
on the Nintendo Wii in the this December. Her secret 12-year-old daughter who is involved in choir and
activity room. to longevity? “Always keep dance, among other things.
moving and always have
“Wii bowling is very some place to go,” she said. “Most of my free time is devoted to my family,
popular,” he said. “A lot of “And always follow the gold- but I also like to play basketball, and enjoy cooking,”
en rule,” she added. Laneka said.

Boots Galore! This federal program
subsidizes the costs of
Featuring boots! New in October, prescriptions drugs. Insurance counseling at JABA offers
high-quality boots at affordable on-on-one support to help people review plan services.
prices. Come check them out! Counseling appointments are available October 15 –
December 7, 2015. Call 434-817-5248 for details.
Located in Preston Plaza on Preston Avenue
near downtown, Twice Is Nice has served Congratulations,
for over 21 years as Charlottesville’s premier
nonprofit, boutique-style thrift store. The JAY HALES, Dietary • July
store carries high quality clothing, accesso- VAL SALIVONCHIK, Dietary • August
ries, jewelry, gifts, housewares and furni- SHIRLENE SHAVER, Health Services • Sept.

ture. All profits from store sales sup-
4 port Mountainside Senior Living.

A Letter from the Director of Philanthropy Flora C. A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO…
October 9
Strengthening Our Future: The Capital Elizabeth B
Campaign for Mountainside Senior Living October 8
Medford H.
JABA is embarking on a capital campaign to raise $700,000 November 5
for improvements at Mountainside Senior Living, our area’s most affordable assisted Virginia S.
living community and home to 100 residents. The campaign reflects JABA’s un- November 12
wavering commitment to provide a safe, affordable and welcoming environment Bryan F.
for older adults and disabled residents who need assistance with daily living activi- November 12
ties. The campaign will fund key capital improvements, with top priorities being
replacement of the elevator system, partial roof replacement, and expansion of the Rose C.
air conditioning system. Other strategic improvements include a natural gas, com- November 14
mercial-grade generator and a front entrance ramp upgrade that will create a more
welcoming environment for residents and visitors. The campaign has received a gen- Therisa M.
erous lead gift of $150,000 from Twice is Nice Resale Boutique, leaving $550,000 to November 28
be raised. Contributions are welcome and may be sent to JABA, 674 Hillsdale Drive,
Suite 9, Charlottesville, VA 22901. For more information about the Strengthening Sally B.
Our Future campaign, please contact Kim Peel, JABA’s Director of Philanthropy at December 12
434.817.5221 or [email protected].
Joe G.
Recent fun at Mountainside December 19
included cookie decorating
with Val, Wii Bowling, Fishing David D.
December 18
at Mint Springs, therapy
dog visits, and more! Mary W.
December 20

Atova R.
December 25

Welcome,

UPCOMING events Ruth S.
Orin H.
OCTOBER 10 OCTOBER 30 DECEMBER 17 Dorothy H.
2nd Annual Gala Trick-or-Treating Resident Sharon G.
and Quilt Auction Janet H.
On the Square Christmas Party Hoyle H.
Dewey C.
Ask Penny for more details about these & other upcoming events and outings! Margaret C.
Welcome Back,
David M.

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