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Town Square Life Fall 2015 Pet erapy: Man’s Best Friend Takes on a New Role as Healer c e l e b r a t i n g 60 Y e a r s o f S e r v i c e Many may say that medicine is going to the dogs – but maybe that’s a good thing. Pet therapy has been steadily gaining support, especially in health care settings. The use of animals in medical settings dates back more than 150 years, but it was not until the late 1970s that researchers started to uncover the scientific bond between pet and patient. One of the earliest studies, published in 1980, found that heart attack patients who owned pets lived longer than those who didn’t. Another early study found that petting one’s own dog could reduce blood pressure. Additional benefits of pet therapy include mental stimulation, lessening of depression and anxiety, and improved communication. Here at Pleasant View, many of the volunteer pet therapy animals do just that. Teresa Good, Director of Recreational Therapy shares, “Pet Therapy provides both the resident and the animal with a connection of unconditional love and acceptance for all parties involved. Animals do not judge or discriminate, fostering a stress-free and anxiety- reducing interaction. The animals, mainly dogs, who visit our residents here at Pleasant View provide a break from the normal day routine, a new face which lightens the spirit, a sensory experience that sparks memories and conversations, and an overall feeling of comfort.” Just one of the many assisting with Pleasant View’s Pet Therapy program is Janet Schuren, who regularly volunteers with her 4 year old Maltese dog, Honey. Janet began visiting Pleasant View 8 years ago with her husband, Hank, and another pet dog. Eventually Hank needed additional care and became a resident of Pleasant View. Janet continued to visit with her pets throughout her husband’s care, and after he passed away in 2012. Today, she and Honey regularly visit many of the residents they have grown close with over the years in all levels of care. Janet says, “I ask Honey, ‘Do you want to see your friends at Pleasant View?’ and she gets very excited!” Janet’s caring nature has also led her to volunteer to provide comfort to residents during their end stage of life. Dogs are common pet therapy providers, but there are other animals that can offer the same loving support and benefits. Vinnie, a miniature horse, recently completed his orientation team evaluation with Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services (KPETS) at Pleasant View. Becoming a therapy horse was truly a dream come true for Vinnie, and his trainer, LuAnn Rittenhouse, as she rescued him from a horse auction in 2011, barely weighing 50 pounds. During his visit to Pleasant View in June, Vinnie visited 10 to 15 residents, either in their private room or in a group session, and lovingly received many hugs from residents of the J. Calvin Wenger Health and Wellness Center. Pleasant View truly values and appreciates all the volunteers and their pets who share their time and talents with our community. Their positive and caring energy makes an immense impact in improving the overall mood and quality of life for those who live and work on campus.
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Many may say that medicine is going to the dogs – but maybe that’s a good thing. Pet therapy has been steadily gaining support, especially in health care settings. The use of animals in medical settings dates back more than 150 years, but it was not until the late 1970s that researchers started to uncover the scientific bond between pet and patient. One of the earliest studies, published in 1980, found that heart attack patients who owned pets lived longer than those who didn’t. Another early study found that petting one’s own dog could reduce blood pressure. Additional benefits of pet therapy include mental stimulation, lessening of depression and anxiety, and improved communication. Here at Pleasant View, many of the volunteer pet therapy animals do just that. Teresa Good, Director of Recreational Therapy shares, “Pet Therapy provides both the resident and the animal with a connection of unconditional love and acceptance for all parties involved. Animals do not judge or discriminate, fostering a stress-free and anxiety-reducing interaction. The animals, mainly dogs, who visit our residents here at Pleasant View provide a break from the normal day routine, a new face which lightens the spirit, a sensory experience that sparks memories and conversations, and an overall feeling of comfort.” Just one of the many assisting with Pleasant View’s Pet Therapy program is Janet Schuren, who regularly volunteers with her 4 year old Maltese dog, Honey. Janet began visiting Pleasant View 8 years ago with her husband, Hank, and another pet dog. Eventually Hank needed additional care and became a resident of Pleasant View.
Janet continued to visit with her pets throughout her husband’s care, and after he passed away in 2012. Today, she and Honey regularly visit many of the residents they have grown close with over the years in all levels of care. Janet says, “I ask Honey, ‘Do you want to see your friends at Pleasant View?’ and she gets very excited!” Janet’s caring nature has also led her to
volunteer to provide comfort to residents during their end stage of life. Dogs are common pet therapy providers, but there are other animals that can offer the same loving support and benefits. Vinnie, a miniature horse, recently completed his orientation team evaluation
with Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services (KPETS) at Pleasant View. Becoming a therapy horse was truly a dream come true for Vinnie, and his trainer, LuAnn Rittenhouse, as she rescued him from a horse auction in 2011, barely weighing 50 pounds. During his visit to Pleasant View in June, Vinnie
visited 10 to 15 residents, either in their private room or in a group session, and lovingly received many hugs from residents of the J. Calvin Wenger Health and Wellness Center. Pleasant View truly values and appreciates all the volunteers and their pets who share their time and talents with our community. Their positive and caring energy makes an immense impact in improving the overall mood and quality of life for those who live and work on campus.
JAMES F. DEVINE........................ChairpersonJ. GLEN HOSTETLER........................Vice ChairPAUL W. BRUBAKER.........................SecretaryPATRICK J. GENDRUE II....................Treasurer
Management Team
JONATHAN HOLLINGER, President & CEO
ANNA ANDERSON, Housekeeping Laundry
JEAN BEDNARSKI, Community Advancement
HALEY BRUMBACH, Wellness
JOLYNN CARL, Personal Care
KARLY DISALVO, Social Work
KIM FOCHT, VP Human Resources
SARA GOOD, Nursing
TERESA GOOD, Recreational Therapy
WANDA HERTZOG-GRANT, VP Finance
AMANDA HALL, Sales & Marketing
GINNY HARTMAN, Chaplain
KATHLEEN HESS, Assistant Personal Care
DIANE JACOBS, Care at Home and Residential Living Services
BEN JOHNSON, Dining Services
MELISSA MERVINE, VP Operations
STEPHANIE MEYER, Health Care Administrator
LORI WERNER, Human Resources
2015Board ofDirectors
Members at Large:SCOTT A. MOYERNICOLE L. SHAFFERRONALD STRICKLERDAVID R. STRONGC. LYNN SWISHER MARK C. WAGNER
CAROL A. BUCHENTED E. DERRICK
DR. ROBERT A. FRICKNANCY HANN
BEVERLY A. HOSLERWILLIAM J. KAUFFMAN
Message from our CEO
Dear friends, I cannot thank you enough for welcoming me to Pleasant View with big smiles, warm handshakes, and open arms. In my first few weeks as the President/CEO, I’ve quickly found out that it takes much longer than I anticipated to get to and from appointments on campus, just because there are so many wonderful people to interact with along the way.
Joining the team at Pleasant View is a homecoming of sorts for me, as I grew up just a few miles from Pleasant View (even learning how to drive on the back roads around the campus), and have had several family members enjoy the breadth of services and receive the quality care that continues to be provided to our residents today. As I continue to meet more of Pleasant View’s residents, staff, and volunteers, I’ve learned that this is a similar experience for many of you – to have your own family stories woven into the fabric of Pleasant View’s 60 year history. I firmly believe that “every interaction matters” - whether it’s welcoming new staff, residents or volunteers, managing questions or concerns of family members, or offering a shoulder to lean on during difficult times. I see evidence of that every day on our campus, and these are the opportunities that strengthen those ties between us and give us the grace to continue to strive to enhance the lives of those we serve in a Christ-like manner. This is what makes Pleasant View such a special place – the caring faces, the helping hands, and the connections and stories that bring us together to make Pleasant View truly feel like home for all of us. Continue to share those stories with me, not only does it help to get to know you, but helps to build a foundation as we examine how we can continue to maintain what makes Pleasant View so special as we look to write the next chapter in our history.
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On July 3, there wasn’t a seat to be had as the Town Square Health Club held its 4th Annual Cardboard Boat Race. For a second year in a row, the winning team was the Residential Living Ladies’ Team with Jesus O’Fray as the captain from the maintenance department.
The race was a culmination of the 60 Day Wellness Challenge offered to employees. The Challenge was so successful, Town Square Health Club will be encouraging residents and members to join in next year.
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Food for Thought is a series of informational seminars for all seniors held at Pleasant View. Professionals in the community spend an hour addressing pertinent topics and answering attendee questions. The popular series is continuing in the fall, starting at 4 p.m. in Stiegel Dining Room. Reservations are suggested to attend as the seminars are free but have limited seating. If you wish
to sign up or have questions, contact Jean Bednarski, Director of Community Advancement, at 717-664-6218.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT SERIES
Cardboard Boat Race
Monday, October 5: Make Your Money Last a Lifetime, presented by Rick Rodgers, CFP® of Rodgers & Associates. This session is designed for those who want to reduce financial worries and live well in retirement!
Tuesday, October 6: Medicare 101, presented by Tony Montgomery of Murray Securus. Learn how to navigate the “Medicare Maze,” identify the option that best fits your needs, and prepare for decisions to be made during open enrollment (starting Oct. 15). Note: This seminar will be held in Hoffer Auditorium.
Monday, October 19: Power of Attorney and Medical Directives, presented by Patti Spencer, Esq. of Spencer Law Firm LLC. The seminar will focus on understanding the “power” in Power or Attorney and clarifications of the “directive” in Medical Directives.
Monday, November 2: Charitable Gift Annuities, presented by Patti Spencer, Esq. of Spencer Law Firm LLC. Learn more about this tool available to donors who want to support a favorite charity, receive tax benefits and receive income during their lifetime.
Monday, November 16: Year End Tax Planning, presented by Amanda Lehman, CPA of Trout, Ebersole & Groff LLP. There may be things you could, should, might do before the end of the calendar year that positively affect your 2015 tax return.
As we celebrate our 60th year of providing a home and services for seniors, we are reminded that our community thrives because of strong partnerships. Pleasant View was founded in 1955 by dedicated, hard-working, visionary women of faith. Edna Hoffer, Esther Henry and Grace Barto all had instrumental roles in the founding of Pleasant View. To care for residents, our founders relied on help provided by all members of the community including neighbors, friends, fellow church members and businesses. Similar partnerships have been instrumental throughout our history in our ability to live our mission – to enhance the quality of life for those we serve in a Christ-like manner. We continue to rely upon and partner with the broader community. Generous
support means we can continue to provide benevolent care just as our founders did – now through our Benevolent Care Fund and Endowment. Generous support means we can provide specialized services in a safe living environment for residents with cognitive challenges – now through our Cognitive Care Fund. Every dollar donated enriches the lives of all who come to call Pleasant View home.
We are fortunate to have businesses and families stepping up in big ways to support Pleasant
View as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary year in 2015. The following individuals and businesses have partnered, to date, with Pleasant View as event sponsors for our fundraising events including:
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Hostetler Insurance Associates, Inc.
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Baron Insurance GroupBrian BlackBurnell and Carol BuchenEngle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc.Dr. Robert A. FrickG & F CarpetHondru Auto Group
Bill JamisonJ & J Heating & Cooling Inc.Keystone Heritage AdvisorsLatsha Davis & McKenna, P.C.Manheim RotaryMartin’s Interior Design StudioGerald Meck
RLPS ArchitectsRuhl InsuranceDave and Nikki ShafferDiane and Ed SuppleWarfel Construction CompanyWohlsen ConstructionWilliams Apothecary
Diamond, Gold and Silver 60th Anniversary Sponsors*
The year and the celebrations continue through the end of 2015. We look forward to recognizing additional sponsors in subsequent issues of the newsletter and on our banners.
*Sponsorships received by print date.
Members of Pleasant View’s Legacy Partnership have made a planned or estate gift demonstrating a commitment to the traditions of yesterday while securing the future of tomorrow. Larry and Vicki Walton and Lois Hess are some of the newest members. While they have different life stories, their decisions to include Pleasant View in their estate plans have connected them as members of the Legacy Partnership. Larry Walton moved back into his family home in Leola at age 49 to care for his elderly father who was dealing with an array of physical and cognitive challenges. His father was able to live at home for 13 years with the care given by Larry, who was joined by his wife, Vicki, following their wedding. Larry’s father has since passed away, and Larry and Vicki have now been married for 19 years. After retiring they moved into a cottage at Pleasant View 7 years ago. “I love it,” says Larry of their home at Pleasant View. They describe their setting as private, and the community as very friendly. “Pleasant View is our home,” notes Vicki. “And we know that when we need help, it’s here.” Larry’s father was the last immediate member of their family so knowing that Pleasant View will care for them in the absence of family brings them a sense of security and comfort. They also want to give that same sense of comfort and security to other residents in their home community by naming Pleasant View in their will. Lois Hess came to Pleasant View in 2013. As a resident she developed many friendships and showed
them all great respect and compassion, especially offering comfort to those who were struggling. She loved to share stories about her family, her four daughters and grandchildren. In one of her journal entries entitled God’s Love that her family found tucked in her Bible, she wrote that “the greatest joys of life is being a mother and grandmother.” She loved to sing. She was faithful in attending worship services and especially loved having theological discussions. Chaplain Ginny Hartman describes Lois Hess as a “giver,” saying that Lois shared the Biblical “gift of helps,” with that special ability that God gives to invest talents she had in life and minister to the needs of others. Her son-in-law Robert Sentz also described Lois as “very giving and wanting to minister to people.” Lois and her family were grateful for the care she received while at Pleasant View and were especially complimentary of the staff. Lois Hess is remembered as a giver during her lifetime, and continued that spirit of giving following her passing in May. She designated a portion of her estate to support benevolent care at Pleasant View. The mission of Pleasant View will endure through the commitment, dedication, vision and true spirit of giving of people like Larry, Vicki and Lois. All members of the Legacy Partnership at Pleasant View provide security for residents – now and in the future. For more information on joining Pleasant View’s Legacy Partnership, contact Jean Bednarski, Director of Community Advancement at 717-664-6218 or [email protected].
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“It’s a wonderful tool and a great purchase,” says Josephine Martin, Director of Recreational Therapy for Personal Care. The iN2L (It’s Never 2 Late) system, with its integration of hardware, software, media and adaptive components, allows residents with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities to enjoy stimulating computer technology especially designed for them. The system uses interactive games, music, puzzles, and internet access as tools for reaching treatment goals in ways that are innovative and enjoyable. “Working with the iN2L enables staff to interact in stimulating ways, through meaningful activity that is engaging for residents,” continues Josephine. “It’s just a super helpful tool for cognition.” Pleasant View’s Cognitive Care Fund provides resources to bring the latesttechnological advances like the iN2L system to our residents. Monies raised for the fund directly support the needs of residents with dementia, through specialized equipment like the iN2L, but also through environmental adaptations, staff training and supportive programming – for residents, their caregivers and family.
Auction Benefits Benevolent Care Pleasant View held its annual Benefit Auction & BBQ on Friday, June 5, raising approximately $15,000 for the Benevolent Care Fund. Guests were entertained with the musical talents of EMazing Grace while they bid on silent and live auction items and enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Pleasant View’s Dining Services. Many thanks to all for the
contributions and voluneer efforts! The promise of receiving careregardless of ability to afford needed care is at the heart of a promise made at the founding of Pleasant View 60 years ago. The financial impact of this promise to provide benevolent care exceeds $2 million a year, yet it is a promise kept, in large part through the generosity of donors. Raising money for the Pleasant View Benevolent Care Fun helps assure that the promise will be kept in the future.
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6th ANNUAL golf tournament
PROCEEDS BENEFITthe COGNITIVE CARE fund
To Register:www.pleasantviewrc.org/golf
Sept. 23Shot Gun Start at 1:00 pm
Overlook Golf Course, Lancaster
$90 per golfer
Getting Connected with iN2L
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Pleasant View Calendar of EventsFor more details on each event, visit http://www.pleasantviewrc.org/events/At A Glance
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 272:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1710 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Families are invited to tour Personal Care accommodations and amenities,
enjoy delicious appetizers, and meet our caring staff who will answer questions
about services and our $2500 move-in incentive.
Call 717-664-6237 to learn more about our open house or visit
www.PleasantViewrc.org/Personal-Care.
The 5th Annual Explore Retirement Living Open House is a wonderful opportunity to take a look around, gather information, ask
questions at 16 different communities in Lancaster County – all on the same day. Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to tour Pleasant View’s apartments, cottages and
Personal Care.
Grandparents Day Sunday, September 13 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Stiegel Dining RoomUrinary Continence Management - For Ladies Only! Genesis RehabWednesday, September 16 at 1 p.m.Overlook Lounge Memory Loss Support Group Wednesday, September 16 at 7 p.m.Gathering Place Golf Tournament Wednesday, September 23 at 1 p.m. Overlook Golf Course Popovsky School of Arts and Music Thursday, September 24 at 2:30 p.m. Hoffer Auditorium Personal Care Open House Sunday, September 27 at 2:30 p.m. Main EntranceFood For Thought Series - Make Your Money Last a Lifetime Monday, October 5 at 4 p.m.Stiegel Dining Room
Food For Thought Series - Medicare 101 Tuesday, October 6 at 4 p.m.Hoffer AuditoriumManheim Farmshow Parade Wednesday, October 7 at 7 p.m.Downtown Manheim Power Mobility Genesis RehabWednesday, October 14 at 1 p.m.Overlook Lounge Explore Retirement Living - Open House Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Main EntranceFood For Thought Series - P.O.A. and Medical Directives Monday, October 19 at 4 p.m.Stiegel Dining RoomMemory Loss Support Group Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m.Gathering Place
Auxiliary Bus Trip - Visit Carlisle Tuesday, October 20 Town SquareFood For Thought Series - Charitable Gift AnnuitiesMonday, November 2 at 4 p.m.Stiegel Dining Room Night of Music with Piercing Word Sermon on the Mount MusicalSunday, November 8 at 7 p.m.Hoffer Auditorium Food For Thought Series - Year End Tax PlanningMonday, November 16 at 4 p.m.Stiegel Dining Room Pulmonary Diseases and Treatments Genesis RehabWednesday, November 18 at 2 p.m.Overlook Lounge Memory Loss Support Group Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m.Gathering PlaceExtraordinary Give Friday, November 20
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SAVE DATES!
Grandparent’s Day BrunchSunday, September 13 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Celebrate grandparents at Pleasant View during our Grandparent’s Day Brunch on Sunday, September 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Stiegel Dining Room. A fun-filled afternoon is in store, with a photo booth and a craft activity for kids to make for their grandparents. Seating for this event is limited, so please make reservations by calling 664-6314 by Friday, September 11. Cost is $15.95 per person and half price for kids 10 and under.
Extraordinary Give November 20, 2015
The Extraordinary Give last year raised over $9 million – that’s extraordinary generous support for local non-profit organizations in Lancaster County. Last year 43 donors designated $7,615 to Pleasant View during the event. This year’s Extraordinary Give 24 hour on-line event will be held on November 20. That’s a great day to easily support all the causes you really care about in our community – including Pleasant View!
