Patricia’s Transformation By: Erin Mullins, Outreach and Partnership Cultivation The hospital physician told me I would never walk again. Patricia confronted that fear with a heart of determinaon, “No way, I will walk again,” she proclaimed. If you have ever experienced the physical and emoonal upheaval of a health crisis, you know how unnerving it can be. Patricia was faced with difficult odds. She was managing an issue of poor circulaon in her leg and a sore on her foot that would not heal. Aſter landing in the hospital, Patricia decided Photo by: Andreas Krappweis What would you do if you were told you would never walk again? Hear from Patricia and see her story of transformation. to come to Foss. Needing reassurance, she asked the EMT’s in the ambulance if Foss was a good place? Patricia said they told her, “Yes, if you have a choice you want to go to Foss.” Unfortunately, it became necessary for Patricia’s leg to be amputated to prevent further injury. Although her prognosis for walking again seemed small, Patricia was resolute. Through physical and occupaonal therapy Patricia gained strength in her arms and her one good leg. She learned how to transfer in and out of her wheelchair and how to stand on one foot. Now she has a prosthec leg and is beginning to walk again. “I probably would not be walking at all if it had not been for the staff, pushing me and making me do what they made me do.” See Patricia’s transformation: www.fosscare.org
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Patricia’s Transformation By: Erin Mullins, Outreach and Partnership Cultivation
The hospital physician told me I would never walk again. Patricia confronted that fear with a heart of determination, “No way, I will walk again,” she proclaimed.
If you have ever experienced the physical and emotional upheaval of a health crisis, you know how unnerving it can be. Patricia was faced with difficult odds. She was managing an issue of poor circulation in her leg and a sore on her foot that would not heal.
After landing in the hospital, Patricia decided
Photo by: Andreas Krappweis
What would you do if you were told you would never walk again? Hear from Patricia and see her story of transformation.
to come to Foss. Needing reassurance, she asked the EMT’s in the ambulance if Foss was a good place? Patricia said they told her, “Yes, if you have a choice you want to go to Foss.”
Unfortunately, it became necessary for Patricia’s leg to be amputated to prevent further injury. Although her prognosis for walking again seemed small, Patricia was resolute.
Through physical and occupational therapy Patricia gained strength in her arms and her one good leg. She learned how to transfer in and out of her wheelchair and how to stand on one foot.
Now she has a prosthetic leg and is beginning to walk again. “I probably would not be walking at all if it had not been for the staff, pushing me and making me do what they made me do.”
See Patricia’s transformation:
www.fosscare.org
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This Fall has brought new and exciting changes to Foss. We give a heartfelt congratulations and farewell to Gail Barthold, our Director of Nursing who retired after 19 years of service to Foss. We are grateful for the wonderful care and oversight she provided to our residents and caregivers.
I would also like to introduce to you, Myra Chartrand, our new Director of Nursing. Myra is originally from Florida, but has fallen in love with the Northwest. Myra comes to us with many years of nursing experience that include both acute and long term care. She has had a variety of nursing positions including Team Leader, Unit Manager, Infection Control, Staff Development, Assistant Director and Director of Nursing Services.
In addition to our new Director of Nursing, we have added two new Clinical Care Managers to provide leadership and oversight for our long term care nursing program. We are excited about this additional clinical expertise and support for our Nursing Department. These new nurses along with our veteran team of clinical leadership bring a combined total of 96 years of expertise to Foss.
CEO Update David Crouch, President & CEO
Growing Gracefully is a publication of Foss Home and Village, a not-for-profit organization which promotes living with dignity for older adults. For information about our services please call (206) 364-1300 or see our website at www.fosscare.org. Questions, comments and suggestions for this newsletter can be directed to Foss Outreach at [email protected] or (206) 834-2581.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David CrouchPresident & CEO
Pat Updegraff VP, Treasurer & CFO
Maryann JohnstonChairperson
Art BattVice Chairperson
Carlos GuangorenaSecretary
Marta AcedoNorma Beerweiler
Jane JonesLarraine KingJohn Gienapp
Marvin JonasenBev RoachGail ScottPaul WoldJulie Yari
Al SouzaMike SteinerJulianne ThalJudy WildesTerri Wilson
Julie Yari
Nursing Leadership Team (l-r): Liz Beeson, Barb Jensen, Myra Chartrand, Jennifer Alcantara and Katherine Newman
Myra Chartrand David Crouch
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Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone’s day. - Richelle E. Goodrich
Annual ReportAvailable on our website at www.fosscare.orgLook for the tab News & Events > Newsletters
You can view our financial statements and see a list of donors who contributed during 2012.
SAVE THE DATE! April 12, 2014
SPRINGb r u n c h
Born without legs and improper bone growth in his arms, Vail was adopted at birth. Vail is the Founder and CEO of Keen, which provides world-class medical products focused on safety, mobility, and comfort. Keen has ranked within the top 50 companies on the Portland Business Journal’s list of 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies for six consecutive years. He is the Founder and Chairman of The Incight Foundation which helps provide education, employment, networking, independence, health and wealth opportunities for people with disabilities. Vail is happily married with four children. He believes his true calling is to change the world for the better.
Keynote Speaker: Vail Horton
At the brunch you will enjoy a delicious meal and learn from a
dynamic speaker. All guests will be invited to make a gift to support our Mission and the Extra Touch.
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MISSIONTransforming lives with
dignity and grace.
EXTRA TOUCHOur commitment to personalized quality, comfort and innovation in aging services, regardless of
individual financial circumstances or limited government funding.
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• Write about the interactions with your loved one. Record your reactions and feelings in a journal. Write down the challenges that come up and what worked to ease the situations. Reread your journal frequently to gain different insight or a different prospective.
• Stay active and involved: volunteer, exercise, eat right and make time to be with your friends and family. You’re no good to your loved ones if you become ill.
• Join a support group and participate in a community of people dealing with the same experiences.
• Be patient with yourself and others surrounding the loved one but don’t be afraid to express your feelings.
• When you make choices for your loved one, think about what they would have wanted prior to the diagnosis. The educated choices you make for them out of love and support can give you moments of peace and a sense that you are doing everything for the right reasons.
The Impact of Dementia Myra Chartrand, RN, Director of Nursing
The diagnosis of Dementia is becoming more prevalent in our society and scientific research is attempting to discover why the disease is showing up in so many of our aging population. As of 2010, there is an estimated 35.6 million people diagnosed with some form of Dementia. There is even a group of patients diagnosed under age 65. The emotional and financial impact is
rapidly rising in populations all over the world. Adding to the number of those diagnosed with the disease is an even higher number of caregivers who also suffer the impact of this devastating disease.
Providing care for a person with dementia is physically and emotionally demanding. Often the primary caregiver is a spouse, other family member, or a close friend. Feelings of anger and guilt, frustration and discouragement, worry, grief and social isolation are common. Caregivers quickly become consumed into a life of caring for this loved one in every aspect, often forgetting to care for themselves. Physical and mental exhaustion often lead to caregiver illnesses and neglect. Some of the following practices can help the caregiver manage their own physical and emotional well being while trying to remain strong for their loved one.
Tips for Families
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Adriatic Grill Italian Cuisine & Wine BarAnthony’s RestaurantsArthur Murray Dance Studio of North SeattleBev RoachCafé FloraCentral MarketChoice VendorsDimitriou’s Jazz AlleyElements Therapeutic MassageF.X. McRory’s Steak Chop & Oyster House
Fiber GalleryFriends of FossGaudi BrassieraGrand Central BakeryGreen Leaf RestaurantJulia’sLadywell’s Vitality Spa and SaunaLandmark TheatresLarraine and Andrew KingNeighborhood GrillsLunchbox LaboratoryMedosweet
Nielsen’s PastriesOliver’s TwistPapa Murphy’sPat and Ken UpdegraffPetschl’s Quality MeatsQFCRay’s Boathouse, Café & CateringRazzis PizzeriaThe Essential Baking CompanyTotal Wine & MoreWhole Life YogaWoodland Park Zoo
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Heartfelt Gratitude to Donors Gifts given from April 9, 2013 - November 20, 2013
Gifts can be made payable to: Foss Home and Village
Eric AagaardAegis LivingKaren AhoAIG Matching GrantsRay AkagiCarol and Harold AlleyAmeriprise Financial Amgen FoundationGayle and Stephen AmorosiMargaret AmundsenAnonymous (10)Arthur J. Gallagher FoundationGlenn and Evelyn AsplundShirley BahlerBrian BakerTom and Linda BakerGail BartholdKathy and Greg BatesRussell BeanHarold BeaughanElizabeth BeesonLois BellJames BernardGail BlaineJackie BlairBling! Bling!David BobroffJane BourlierKristen BradyJack and Kathryn BrastadSue BrewsterHerb Bridge and Edie HilliardErin and Phillip BroussardSuzie BurkeMichael and Lynne BushMary Anne Callaghan BuergeAmy CanadyNancy Carel and Bruce WitenbergAmos ChapmanMyra and Pierre ChartrandMayuko ChrenkaClairmont & Evelyn Egtvedt Charitable TrustLaurie and Ken ClaryConsonus Healthcare ServicesCleo CorcoranCostco Wholesale CorporationLinda CromeHeidi and Jeff CroseAnna DavisDebbie’s Hair DesignsGeorgeanne DelahantyAndrea DemuroMaxine DormanDorothy Drummond
East King County Chapter of Thrivent FinancialEdmonds Lutheran ChurchEvergreen WashelliPhyllis FailorFirst Lutheran Church of BothellWard FolsomTed FosterJim and Darlene FrolickGarneau PropertiesKatie and John GienappShelby GiljeVicki and Don GloverValdis and Susan GraudsSharon and Gary GreenwoodClair GrubeSusan GruberLinda and Carlos GuangorenaHaider ConstructionSam Harpst and RIchard BatesMarlene HelmsLewis HelselMarvin HelselRick HenrySally and Andrew HeplerDebbie and Chris HicksJ. Marilyn HolstadJesse HowellSylvia and John HustadSandie and Jerry JardeeLuzmila JimenezRoy JohnsonMaryann JohnstonKathleen and Philip JonesKey Bank FoundationLarraine and Andrew KingKline GallandPetro KozakJudith and Arthur LarsonLinda J LarsonChristopher LewisSuzanne and Kurt LippmannMarianne and David LivingstoneMary LogsdonElena LopezLutheran Community FoundationKelley Imaging SystemsSuzi McAnnaJohn McFaddenMerrill Gardens LLCMicrosoft Matching Gifts ProgramMary Miller EllorinCarmen and Lewis MinakerJanet Moberly
Julie MoeLaura MolzahnStaci Molzahn and Al StarkenburgJeanne and Larry MongerClinton MorganErin and Jon MullinsCharlotte NelsonDottie NelsonPatricia NishikawaAllen OstromKaren and James PauleyJudy PenningtonPepsiCo FoundationMarilyn PoyskyBarry and Anne ReinsfordRita RiojasRosa RiojasBev RoachJanice RudnitskiCandice ScaiolaMimi and John SchiavoniSeattle FoundationSeniors Helping SeniorsSonja and Woodrow ShafferSHAGJoan SherwoodDennis ShibataSusan ShoultsThomas E. SmidtJanice SorensenSouthwest Snohomish Chapter of Thrivent FinancialCheri SpeelmanJeff SteinertJoan StewartThomas SullivanKaren Takeoka-PaulsonChiyeko TakitaniStephanie and Tim TeachmanJulianne and Cory ThalThrivent Financial ChoiceJoAnn and Don ThuringMaryJo Trifini-LiskMachiko and Kenneth TsuruyaPat and Ken UpdegraffRon van IngenCarol VangelosGina VangelosVirginia Stamey Interior Design, LLCDelia WardEmily WatkinsWells Fargo FoundationErica WoodWooden Cross Lutheran Church
Julie Yari and Brian McLeanPat and David Yoder
IN MEMORY OF. . . Paul David Anderson Glenn and Evelyn Asplund Gail Blaine Kristen Brady Petro Kozak Christopher Lewis John McFadden Barry and Anne ReinsfordJo Baker Tom and Linda BakerJosephine Baker Anonymous Shirley Bahler Brian BakerFrances M Bean Russell BeanBetty Beaughan Harold BeaughanMadeline Bernard James BernardIngrid Bushmann Jack and Kathryn BrastadHerbert Champlin Ward FolsomMargaret Chapman Amos ChapmanJohn Delahanty Georgeanne DelahantyFlora Garneau Garneau PropertiesBarbara Groth AnonymousMarilyn Grube Clair GrubePauline Helsel Maxine DormanMerle Housel Marilyn PoyskyLiz Howell Jesse HowellMarillyn Johnson Laurie and Ken Clary Sam Harpst and Richard Bates Roy JohnsonCarol Jean King Lois Bell Erin and Phillip Broussard Chiyeko Takitani Machiko and Kenneth Tsuruya
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Leif Larson Karen Aho Linda J LarsonLaura Lorgen Margaret AmundsenKathleen “Kat” McCarthy Rick HenryEunice Moe Julie MoeAlice Morgan Clinton MorganRuth E Nelson Charlotte Nelson
Rose Nigro DiMartino Nicon Garneau PropertiesDorothea Nordstrand AnonymousHedvig “Geg” Ostrom Allen OstromRose M. Peterson Jeanne and Larry MongerGeorgina Picardo Carol Vangelos Gina VangelosLyle Schneider Phyllis Failor
Paul Steinert Rick HenryArlene VanderKlomp Sharon and Gary GreenwoodNera Yolo MaryJo Trifini-LiskMarie van Ingen Jim and Darlene Frolick Suzi McAnna
IN HONOR OF. . . Roy (Perry) Bourlier Jane Bourlier
Caring Staff of Foss Home & Village David BobroffRick Henry Debbie and Chris HicksEliot Morken Judith and Arthur LarsonTony Soder Gayle and Stephen AmorosiMary E. Sullivan Thomas SullivanPat West Pat and David Yoder
Congratulations 2013 Honorees!
Whether it is starting a non-profit, delivering
food to the food bank, serving as a hospice volunteer, or making dinner for 70 people
each week these extraordinary older
adults are an inspiration.
A celebration was held at the Nordic Heritage Museum to recognize
these older adults who give their time,
enthusiasm and talents to enrich their communities.
These honorees hail from Stanwood,
Mountlake Terrace, Bothell, West Seattle, Broadview, Northgate
and Wedgewood.
A special thank you to our Golden
Heart sponsor:
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