Longview EDITION The Quarterly Newsletter of Longview, an Ithacare Community Winter 2015 Recreation News by Bree Nash, CTRS Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator “Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings.” -John Muir There are so many benefits to music. Many more than I will attempt to highlight here. A little self-reflection first - your favorite song comes on the radio and you close your eyes. Where did you first hear it, or what event made the song so memorable? Are you smiling? Did you get a burst of energy? An overall feeling of calm? You’ve just experienced the therapy of music. In clinical terms music provides opportunities for: memory recall and reminiscence, positive change in mood and emotion, along with enhancing social and emotional skills, awareness of self, and reduction of stress, anxiety and depression. Furthermore, music therapy promotes wellness, memory enhancement, improve communication and alleviate pain. Longview fosters music in many different forms, such as: Meditation and Harp with certified therapeutic harp practitioner, Jayne Demakos, the Longview/Ithaca College Intergenerational Choir, Hymn sings, our Kazoo Ensemble, sing alongs, trip to Ithaca College and the greater Ithaca community for musical performances. M Board Members: Ithacare Board of Directors Noel Desch, President Jeff Dobbin, Vice President Robert Cree, Treasurer Paul Steiger, Secretary Margaret Arnold Nancy Banfield Johnson Fred Barken David Corson Tim Dean Sally Dietz Longview, an Ithacare Community 1 Bella Vista Drive, Ithaca NY 14850 www.ithacarelongview.com 2 Bruce Estes Ralph Guggenheim, Jr. John Krout Samantha Olewnik Kimberly Rothman Jessica Valdez Taves Marie Witzel Stephen Schneeweiss, Honorary Life Director Mark A. Macera, Executive Director Newsletter information contact: Kerry A. Barnes, Director of Development & Community Relations [email protected], (607) 375-6315 Older Adults in the Work Force Mark A. Macera, Executive Director It’s as obvious on its face as it is a fact….that the labor force is growing older as our population ages. Couple this with we are living longer, a challenging economy threatens job security and unemployment (and/or under employment) results in a reduction in earnings and retirement savings. So, it’s easy to see why many older adults feel they may need to work into their later years for fear that have insufficient, or may “outlive” their retirement savings. Some older adults express concern they may never be able to fully “retire” from some form of (at least) part-time employment with earnings in order to maintain a satisfactory life style in retirement and avoid potentially falling into “poverty” in Mark A. Macera advanced age. Even Social Security makes very clear that every year we remain in the work force after age 65, monthly/annual life time retirement benefits grow substantially; providing a strong incentive for older adults to remain in the workforce as long as possible. For these reasons, and many more, if there are to be more older adults remaining or seeking employment in the workforce well beyond the typical retirement age (as defined by Social Security) of 65, we need to lay to rest many of the tired and discredited reasons given for engaging in age discrimination. This, and other aging misperceptions, creates barriers to employment for older workers. While there are many negative aging related stereotypes, foremost among them is the age-old (pun intended) and discredited myth that older workers are less productive than younger individuals. This argument is often put forth by proponents of mandatory retirement. The rationale being that older persons are unable to deal with change, do not learn new skills well, are intimidated by new technology, are less flexible and open minded, suffer from declining physical and mental capacity, and along with chronic illness, prevents older persons from being dependable and effective employees. These arguments are not based on the facts. Much research, confirmed by a multitude of studies, reveals that older workers are as good as or better than younger workers as evidenced by the fact that older workers have a lifetime of experience and job commitment. I wish to also add, given my own personal and professional experiences working closely with older adults, many of whom are in their 70s, 80s and 90s, I have found their levels of motivation, commitment and intellectual curiosity on par with younger persons. Keep in mind, and assuming older and younger individuals are in generally good health, just as we recognize that not all older persons are up to meeting the challenges of employment, neither are the young. Here’s one last point of fact: because of the declining birth rate, in the years to come, many employers may find they may be unable to fill essential positions within their ranks because of a smaller and untrained labor force of younger individuals. Proactive employers who recognize the value and availability of older workers, and choose to employ them, will be the first to reap the economic and social benefits available to employers, older adults, our local communities and society in general. 3 LONGVIEW TO EXPAND SOCIAL ADULT DAY PROGRAM TO FIVE DAYS A WEEK Beginning January 12th, Longview, an Ithacare Community, is expanding the Social Adult Day Program to five days a week. The program serves individuals age 55+ who may be alone during the day, as well as providing a respite for their caregivers. The Adult Day Program provides a stimulating social and recreational environment outside of the home, assuring families that their loved ones are well cared for and immersed in an active lifestyle with peers. Participants enjoy a variety of programs, socialize with residents & guests, and have lunch in the dining room overlooking Cayuga Lake. Day Program participants can also make use of the beauty salon and on-site massage therapy services. For more information about Longview’s Social Adult Day Program, call our Program Coordinators at (607) 375-6323 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. 4 Longview is very pleased to announce massage therapy services on-site for our residents and tenants! Services are currently being offered in our “Massage Therapy Suite,” formerly known as apartment 200B, and are also available in residents’/ tenants’ apartments or rooms on request. Residents must contact the therapist of their choice to set up an appointment. Pricing is $40 for 30 minutes and $70 for 60 minutes Massage therapy for seniors and the elderly offers many physical and mental benefits, which results in the improvement of health and general well-being. It can provide pain relief for a number of conditions, increase circulation, improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, and restore range of motion and flexibility, as well as other benefits. For healthy individuals it can make it much easier to start or continue regular exercise. We’re so very proud to partner with these professionals to provide healing and comfort to our community in a private and convenient setting. Back row, l-r: Janna Edelman, BA, LMT (607) 327-2820 [email protected] Mondays, 9AM-12PM Mitch Raymond, PT (203) 444-6251 Rose Zonetti, LMT (610) 750-2853 [email protected] [email protected] Katie Barnes, LMT (607) 382-5803 [email protected] Fridays, 1PM-5PM Thursdays, 9AM-12PM Tuesdays, 9AM- 12PM Fridays, 9AM- 12PM Front row, l-r: Suzanne Kates, LMT (607) 342-3892 www.sageworkithaca.com Wednesdays, 9AM-12PM Inge Johnson, LMT (607) 280-2750 www.ingejohnsonlmt.com Thursdays, 1PM-5PM 5 Be Our Guest! There’s no better way to find out if Longview’s unique and welcoming community is right for you than to experience it first-hand. Enjoy a two-night stay in a fully-appointed one-bedroom or studio apartment, meals included. You’ll be able to experience Longview at different times of day and different days of the week, as well as participate in activities and enjoy our amenities such as the indoor pool and fitness center. And best of all, you’ll get to meet and spend time with Longview residents who will be happy to answer your questions about life in our community and share their own experiences. If you’re new to the Ithaca area, you can make time to explore our lovely region, including our many gorges and natural areas, shopping, arts, and entertainment options. We’d be delighted to share our recommendations and suggestions! We’ll even throw in a TCAT bus day pass! Contact Nicole Cokely at [email protected] or by calling (607) 375-6320 to discuss rates and eligibility, and to book your stay with us. We can’t wait to welcome you to our neighborhood! 6 Gifts received January 15, 2014- December 31 2014 In memory of Betty Allinger by Sis Johnson In memory of Mary Schneider by George Schneider In memory of Chuck Brodhead by David & Carolyn Corson Maury Tigner In memory of Patricia Schwan by Kathy Olson In memory of Kenneth Burston by Diane & Roger Sherwood In memory of Mary Conklin by Joan Davenport Lee Elaine M. Sapp In memory of Dorothee Fuchs by David Daly In memory of Lillian Gilboy by Joe & Marney Thomas In memory of Patricia Haeffner by John A. Krout In memory of Hugh & Elsie Howarth by Tom Howarth In memory of John H. Jensen by Jon & Mary Lee Jensen In memory of Raymond Kaaret by Meeri H. Kaaret In memory of Elaine Kallet by Cheryl Mitchell In memory of John E. Krout by John A. Krout In memory of Phyllis Stout by Catherine Paddock In memory of Jean M. Sweeney by Denis & Cheryl Sweeney In memory of Theresa Teeter by Joyce Kuhr In memory of Nancy Inman Turner by Marisa Macera In memory of Kathryn Ruth Wyman by Ross Brann James and Karen Brown Irene Carol Byam John & Olivia Byam Keila Dhondt Ciro & Marion DeGennaro Roberta Fishbeck Frank A. Huson John & Carolyn Lull Jimmie E. Merrill Donald & Veronica Rothermel Jim & Pat Thayer West Campus House System, Cornell University In memory of William Yaner by Rhoda & Ralph Janis In memory of Mary J. Ludpole by Ann Mary Herson In honor of Edgar L. Gasteiger by Dr. Frederick & Marlene Barken In memory of C. Theresa Macera by Jack & Nancy Banfield Roger & Susan Eslinger Susan Howe Liz Yale In honor of Jean & Carl Gortzig by Percy Browning In memory of Mona M. Miller by Robert & Imo Joyce Herrick Donald E. Miller In honor of Iosif & Jane Khibnik by Sergey & Alla Lukin In honor of Laurie Hultberg by Linda Piskorowski In memory of Iole Murchelano by Lola & Alex Winter In memory of Doug & Jean Payne by Sally P. Guzzetta Janet Kuney & Margaret Payne 7 Longview, an Ithacare Community 1 Bella Vista Drive Ithaca New York 14850 www.ithacarelongview.com Non-Profit Organization U. S. Postage PAID Ithaca, NY Permit No. 469 date e h t Save next r u o for House n e p O 0th 3 l i r Ap pm! 2pm-6 Follow Longview on Facebook and Twitter!