The N JANUARY 2015 Letter from the Administrator Hello Everyone! I am happy to introduce myself as East Troy Manor’s new Administrator. I have worked in long term care for about seven years now; starting off on the floor as a caregiver, going into social services, and now diving in as an administrator. I have my Bachelor’s in Social Work from UW-Whitewater and have recently gone back to UWMadison to obtain my licensure in nursing home administration. I have been in the W.I.S.H. organization for 9 months, know residents and families, and to work closely with staff. Please feel free to call, e-mail, or stop by my office to introduce yourself or with any questions or concerns. previously at Holton Manor as Thank you, the Social Services Director. I Ashley Draeving, BSW AIT am excited to start this journey and look forward to getting to East Troy Manor Administrator in Training Reaching Your Potential January holds a lot to look forward to – it’s a New Year, and time for a new start. Coming off a hectic holiday season of festive parties and food, many of us find ourselves its, attempt to abolish bad ones and tackle projects, while giving yourself the time to recharge your batteries and reflect. January is Reaching Your Potential Month; take time to frantically trying to tie up loose ends before the end of the year hits. When January rolls around and you finally have time to catch your breath, what will you do? Try to take on new hab- relax and work your way into getting reorganized and prepped for the year ahead. 3271 North Street East Troy, WI 53120 Phone: 262.642.3995 Everyone wants to improve their life, especially in the New Year. We all face struggles from time to time that make achieving improvement difficult, even frustrating. It can feel impossible at times not knowing where to turn, but the following steps can help make a positive impact on our lives: Exercise to improve your body, mood and life. Nothing lifts spirits and awak- ens minds better than a blood-pumping exercise regimen. It also adds tremendous value to a healthy lifestyle. When you are fit, you may naturally have a lot more confidence, which can carry over into everything you do. Act on your wisdom and live through your actions. It is only worth so much to gain knowledge and understanding. How you act on that wisdom defines you. Others cannot see inside January is National Oatmeal Month More oatmeal is consumed in January than any other month. Eating more oatmeal may lower blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Ingredients • 4 cups skim milk • 2 cups uncooked oldfashioned oatmeal • 1/2 cup dark raisins • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts • 1 or 2 apples (any kind), cored, peeled and slivered (easily done with a vegetable peeler) • 1/4 cup berries (optional) • Cinnamon, to taste Preparation Mix first five ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to low. Cover and simmer, stirring often, for about 10 minutes or until oatmeal reaches desired consistency. Serve sprinkled with cinnamon (and extra milk if desired). Newsletter Production by PorterOneDesign.com Potential continued from page 1 your head, yet they can see your actions and how they benefit society, individuals, or the world as a whole. software program, unfamiliar kitchen equipment, or a handy application that could help you to stay organized and focused. Try to avoid potential triggers. Many people have specific things that trigger their poor moods or episodes. To avoid unnecessary stress and anxiety, try to avoid the trigger. Stay out of situations that might upset you. Try to resist potential confrontations that might you angry, disappointed, or frustrated. Head off procrastination and sluggishness with a healthier diet. Stay away from foods high in saturated fat such as hamburgers and french fries. Fatty foods cause fatigue, sluggishness, as well as slower thinking. This makes it tough to stay focused and get through all of the tasks on our to-do list for the New Year. If you find that you are restless, channel your energy into something productive. Boredom is often the result of needing change. If you channel your idle or negative energy into positive channels, you may end up with some surprising results. Confront tedium with creativity, and you may be happy with the results. Rather than take on a series of resolutions now, keep them in mind and plan properly for them. Make this a month of setting yourself up rather than sprinting into the New Year with full intentions and not enough energy to see them through. Remember that a year is a marathon, not a sprint. That’s not to say that you shouldn’t do anything in January; just take on projects that will benefit you at your own pace. Reach the potential you deserve for the New Year to come. 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