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SUMMER 2017News

Saint Elizabeth Community Where RI seniors come first

RISE Projects Save Saint Elizabeth Community Thousands!As a not for profit, it is imperative that our organization is efficient and spends money wisely. Over the past year, Tom Radican, Facilities Engineer at Saint Elizabeth Community, has worked with RISE to implement energy efficient changes to save Saint E’s money. Annual energy savings of approximately $79,000 are projected by RISE Engineering for projects Saint Elizabeth Community has undertaken.

“Saint Elizabeth Community has looked to RISE Engineering to assist us in reducing our operating costs by enacting projects that reduce our energy usage,” says Radican.

RISE carried out a variety of projects at several of our locations. Projects included lighting upgrades, insulation upgrades, programmable thermostats, hot water conservation, and the installation of variable speed pumps. In total the projects were valued at $285,000. RISE estimates the savings to our various sites to be $79,000 per year. Reviewing how we can do things more efficiently at a lower cost is ongoing. “The latest project being evaluated is to replace the city water pressure boost system at Saint Elizabeth Place,” says Radican. Being a good steward requires making changes for the better.

Tufts Grant Awarded to Saint Elizabeth Community for SASH® Program Registration of Participants Underway

Saint Elizabeth Community was awarded a Tufts Health Plan Foundation grant of $65,000 to expand on their best practice model of coordinating care for older adults with chronic diseases who live independently. The grant reflects the Foundation’s commitment to building healthier communities by promoting collaboration and improving systems and best practices.

The grant will support the SASH® Program which has been launched at Saint Elizabeth Place, an affordable senior housing residence in Providence. “We are so grateful to Tufts Foundation for their continued support, and partnership,” says Steven J. Horowitz, President and CEO of Saint Elizabeth Community. More than 30 residents have enrolled in the SASH Program, and education about the program is ongoing. “We look

forward to continued enrollment in the SASH Program, as residents learn how this free program offers support,” says Horowitz.

The pilot care coordination program at Saint Elizabeth Place is based on the SASH (Support and Services at Home) model developed and implemented in Vermont. Evaluations have shown it reduces Medicare expenditures by approximately

$1,500 per member each year. Foundation funding will help Saint Elizabeth expand their pilot to additional locations.

Tom Radican leads Saint Elizabeth Community to

save thousands.

SASH® Coordinator, Ivette Santana helps resident, Libertad Sanchez, enroll in the SASH® Program.

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Welcome Dr. Kris Kuhn, Attending Physician, and Kristen DiSanto, TrusteeWelcome to Kris E. Kuhn, M.D.,M.H.S., Attending Physician to residents of THE GREEN HOUSE® Homes at Saint Elizabeth Home and rehab patients at Saint Elizabeth Home.

Dr. Kuhn earned her Medical Doctorate from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed a Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and a Master of Health Science in Epidemiology, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; and also completed Master of Acupuncture, Tai Sophia Institute, Laurel, MD. Her education also includes Completion of Core Curriculum for Medical Directors, American Medical Directors Association.

Kristen DiSanto was elected to Saint Elizabeth Community’s Board of Trustees. Kristen is Executive Vice President of Human Resources for The Washington Trust Company. Kristen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from the University of Rhode Island, and is a graduate of the Beta II class of Leadership Rhode Island. She serves on the Human Resources Committee of the Ocean Community YMCA; Advocacy and Legislative Affairs Committee of the Rhode Island Business Group on Health.

Congratulations to CareLink on its 20th Anniversary!

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At the CareLink 20th Anniversary Celebration founding members Roberta Merkle, Steven J. Horowitz and Maryann Altrui are recognized by Joan Kwiatkowski, CareLink CEO.

Dear Friends:

I hope that you had a wonderful summer. Our photos on Facebook, and in the center of this newsletter show how those in our care take in the joys of living in The Ocean State.

Throughout the year, we work to support meaningful life, and do so by engaging with those in our care and in our community by getting to know the individuals we are entrusted to support. We do this while working to provide compassionate, exceptional care. Behind the scenes staff members serve on committees, participate in team meetings, and take advantage of employee education with a goal to achieve our mission.

Congratulations to CareLink on its 20th anniversary! CareLink (www.carelinkcollaborative.org ) is a not for profit

collaborative working to provide post-acute care solutions to RI

seniors. Saint Elizabeth Community is a founding member of CareLink. Also congratulations to Cathleen Naughton Associates, for achieving JCAHO Accreditation for the 15th year in a row, and to Saint Elizabeth Manor’s Day Care for its recent NAEYC accreditation. Additionally, I am so proud of the 5 star rating that Saint Elizabeth Home was awarded by the RI Department of Health, especially while opening four GREEN HOUSE® Homes; and they are at 100% occupancy!!!

It has been a year full of hard work and change. As ever, we are moving forward in a mission driven way, seeking to meet the needs of RI seniors, and expand the offerings we provide to meet those needs. Our capital campaign is on target and we just hosted another successful Rose Bids Auction and Gala, thanks to the countless volunteers and donors who make this fundraiser possible.

I thank you for your continued support of our organization and look forward to our continued growth.

Sincerely,

Steven J. HorowitzPresident and CEO

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Our Mission. . . to provide exceptional, compassionate care in an array of settings. We embrace the needs of each individual in an environment where those we care for, and work with, are treated just like family.

Maggie Connelly, Administrator, Saint Elizabeth Court, looks on as resident Jeanne Harris views the big eclipse of 2017!

Chaoying Ma, enjoys the first Saint Elizabeth Home cookout of the season with her daughter Janice and granddaughter, Jade!

The flowers at Saint Elizabeth Terrace are beautiful, thanks to resident Flora’s love of gardening!

(l – r) A smile and a wave from beautiful Colt State Park! Saint Elizabeth Manor residents; Liduina Medeiros, Natalie Margarida, Josephine Leuropa, Irene Desalvo, Bernie Correia, & Mary Castigliego.

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Life in THE GREEN HOUSE® Homesat Saint Elizabeth Home

“My mom could be the poster child for THE GREEN HOUSE®

Home model of care! She seems very content and her appetite

has improved so much she may need a new wardrobe! The care

and love Mom receives on a daily basis from the staff is

heartwarming.” - Kathie Giorgi

Kathie with her mom, Maddie DeClemente, at her 97th birthday celebration

Mirror Collective Connects GenerationsThis summer, Saint Elizabeth Court residents volunteered to pair up with local high school students to take part in The Mirror Collective, an exciting arts collaboration initiated by REVEL Factory, the non-profit arm of TEN31 Productions. The main objective of the project was to connect the generations through participation in a creative experience.

Over the course of six weeks, Saint Elizabeth Court seniors shared their life stories with their young partners. The conversations were lively and many fond relationships were established. Resident Ruth Mumford said, “My student, Liz, was the nicest girl. We really clicked and Iloved talking with her.” Once familiar with the resident backgrounds, the students created a piece of art based on the memories and stories shared. Some of the great moments of Ruth Mumford’s life were performed in a dance/theater piece. Jennie Giannini’s life was portrayed in a beautiful

song, while Annie Frechette’s sense of humor was interpreted through art and animation. Stylized illustrations captured Elaine Isom’s personal history, and Ray Mahon’s life storybecame a mini one man show. The final projects, each as unique as the participants and partners, were presented at Saint Elizabeth Court’s annual Family Night, followed by a public showcase at REVEL Factory.

“I enjoy sitting on the front porch, watching the clouds.

Everybody that drives by waves and says, “Hi George!

It makes me feel good.” - George Dresselhouse

Dr. Kuhn and George visit outdoors

“My son Jack and I enjoy walking around the cul-de-sac and

stopping to chat with our neighbors. We love to see the

wildlife from our windows – rabbits, squirrels and deer!”

- Alice Dutilly

(l - r) Alice Dutilly and Jack LaFrinere, with neighbor Anne Gendreau and Shahbaz, Sonnie Worwee

Resident Ray Mahon, and Emiliano, deep in conversation

SEC Philanthropy

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Saint Elizabeth CommunityWhere RI seniors come first

20 th Annual Golf Classic

proceeds to

benefit

Saint Elizabeth Community

2017 SEC Golf

Classic Committee

Chad Bjorklund, ChairKaren ButlerDave FarrellJohn Gibson

D. Patricia Koch, O.D.Cindy Joaquin

Jim KinneyMark LoiselleMatt Trimble

R se Bids

on Broadway

Auction and Gala benefitting Saint Elizabeth Community

2017 Rose Bids Auction and Gala

Geri Manning

Jennifer Marshalsea

Lauren Richards

Caroline Naughton Rumowicz

Beth Russell

Brenda Turchetta

Sharon Garland

Sue Carpenter &

Craig Carpenter,

Co-Chairs

Carol Christy

Judy Cady

Jan Gil

Jamie Jackson

Steve Horowitz

Rose Bids - 16 years & Golf Classic - 20 years$1.7 million raised

A great big thank you to all who have made this possible.

Donors, Volunteers, Sponsors and Guests,

together we are supporting eldercare!

Craig and Sue Carpenter Judy Vigar

Jay & Barbara Pease

Saint Elizabeth Court resident Ruth Mumford enjoyingan evening at Rose Bids Auction & Gala.

Jim Kinney, Cindy Joaquin, Patty Koch, Chad Bjorklund,

Geri Manning and Matt TrimbleCharlene Heinz, Peter Ruggiero, and

Chris Harkins

All gifts matter - please join with us to give older adults the support they deserve!It’s easy to make a charitable gift online at www.stelizabethcommunity.org – Thank you!

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SAINT ELIZABETH COMMU-NITY

Board of Trustees

Officers:Chair:

Maria Gil

Vice Chair:Linda Silveira

Secretary:Robert Pease, Jr.

Treasurer:Donna Gouveia

Trustees:Craig W. Carppenter

Kelly CummingsAnne DeStefano

Sally DicksonRudolph L. DiPippo

Jeffrey W. KasleSteven Kitchen Jane McAuliffe

Daniel J. Pendergast, Jr.Philip C. Slocum

Canon Peter L. SpencerMichael Sutila

Steven W. TilleyWilliam White

Steven J. Horowitz, M.B.A. President & CEO

Saint Elizabeth Community

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Board of TrusteesOfficers:

Chair:Philip C. Slocum

Vice Chair:Craig W. Carpenter

Secretary:Steven W. Tilley

Treasurer:Claire C. Flaherty

Trustees:Richard Crellin

Kelly E. CummingsKristen DiSanto

Lisa HolleyPeter Hollmann, M.D.Jeffrey W. Kasle, Esq.

Steven H. KitchinRt. Reverend W. Nicholas Knisely

E. Paul Larrat, Ph.D., R.PhPatricia Wegrzyn McGreen

Robert H. Pease, Jr.Wayne D. Pelland

Linda SilveiraStephen TingleJudy W. Vigar

Steven J. Horowitz, M.B.A. President & CEO

Saint Elizabeth Community

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Administrative StaffSaint Elizabeth Community

Steven J. Horowitz, M.B.A.President and CEO

Maggie Connelly, LALAAdministrator

Saint Elizabeth Court

Ken CotéAdministrator

Saint Elizabeth Place | Saint Elizabeth Terrace

Sharon M. GarlandChief Philanthropy Officer

Mark J. Loiselle, CPA, CGMAChief Financial Officer

Christine L. McGuire, CPADirector of Finance

Roberta B. Merkle, Esq.Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives

Kathleen ParkerDirector of Admissions

Tom RadicanFacilities Engineer

Mary C. RossettiDirector of Community Outreach

Caroline Naughton RumowiczDirector

Cathleen Naughton Associates

Elizabeth I. RussellAdministrator

Saint Elizabeth Manor

Dottie Santagata, MSWAdministrator

Cornerstone Adult Services, Inc.

Matthew R. Trimble, CNHAChief Operating Officer

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SEC Earns Worksite Health Award Saint Elizabeth Community was

recognized with an Exemplary

Worksite Health Award from

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI

and the Greater Providence

Chamber of Commerce for

effective programs encouraging

employee health and well-being

in a meaningful way.

Our wellness motto is “Care to

be Fit, so you are Fit to

Care,” says Steven Horowitz,

President and CEO of Saint

Elizabeth Community. “ We are

in the business of caring for

people and it is very important that each staff member takes care of his or her

health first.” SEC’s Wellness Committee meets monthly and puts forth many

wellness, educational, and interactive activities for staff.

Cornerstone Participants Reach Out to Homebound

Participants at Cornerstone’s Memory Care Center have been busy making birthday bags for homebound seniors served by West Bay Community Action. The gift bags are filled with thoughtful items made by participants – hand sewn eyeglass and pocket tissue cases, lavender sachets, braided fabric coasters, colorful bookmarks, and water color painted greeting cards.

More than 70 of the cheery birthday bags are ready for West Bay Case Managers to distribute

to their clients. The project has been a delight for the Cornerstone participants and plans are to continue the service project through the end of the year.

Complete the four requirements before the end of 2017 to see a reduction in your health insurance cost.

Biometric Screening Online Health Assessment

Health ChallengePhysical

Employee Reminder

Questions? Please contact Human Resources.

l-r Laurie White, GPCC; Natalie Coletta, Frank O’Brien,Beth Russell, Jennifer Dandridge and Kim Cairo, SEC Wellness Committee members; and Kim Keck, BCBS

Filling gift bags – Program Assistant, Maria Tiernan, with participants Aldora, Margie, Maria and Valerie

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