Rid geWo o d Reporter
Is Your Campus Alive
With the Sound of Music?
It is hard to overestimate the importance of
music in our lives. Music moves our hands,
our feet, and most of all,
our hearts. These are the
things about music we
all know, but there are
even more benefits
to listening to music
that we are just beginning
to realize. There has been
much research in the past
few years investigating
the effects of music on
the lives and minds of
seniors. Not surprisingly,
they are all positive.
Studies have shown that
music has the ability to energize,
inspire and elevate your spirits.
Seniors who habitually listen
to music are shown to have
increased positive emotions as
well as increased energy. However,
music does not always have to
energize. The magic of music is
that it has the ability to relax as
well. Seniors who listen to music
are shown to be more relaxed,
overall, and enjoy a better night’s
sleep. Chronic pain sufferers
show a decrease in pain and
subsequently need less medication.
181 Campus Drive
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Phone: 812.537.5700
Fax: 812.537.5701
www.ridgewoodhs.com
March 2015
The impact of music on our state
of mind contributes to a happier,
healthier lifestyle, and that’s a
fact. It has been shown in many
studies that enjoying music
increases the level of the hormone
HGH in our bloods streams.
HGH plays an important role
in our ability to feel positive
emotions. It is often referred to
as the “feel-good” hormone.
Seniors who listen to or play
even simple tunes show a marked
increase in their HGH levels.
Another benefit of listening to
music is that it stimulates the
brain. For example, the same
parts of the brain used when
listening to music are used to
help govern movement. So, it’s
not surprising that seniors who
listen to music while exercising
have better balance and range
of movement than those who
exercise in silence. Even more
encouraging is the fact that seniors
who habitually listen to music
experience less falls throughout
the course of a year. Considering
the fact that 33% of those over
65 fall at least once per year, the
effect of music on balance cannot
be overemphasized.
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We Want Your Feedback! – Customer Satisfaction Surveys will be
mailed to responsible parties on March 2nd from our Home Office in Louisville,
KY (Trilogy Health Services). Please see your mailed survey for details on how
responsible parties can take the survey online. We thank you in advance for
completing and returning your survey at your very earliest convenience prior
to March 27th. Our team takes your feedback very seriously, and we appreciate
your ‘10s!’ Remember, a ‘10’ doesn’t mean we are perfect – it simply means that
we have met your customer service expectations. Whether you are satisfied
with our services, or you have a question or concern, we want to hear from you!
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Volunteer News
Ridgewood Health Campus is
always looking for volunteers. If
you are interested in coming in and
volunteering and spending time with
the residents please contact Amy
Powell at 812-537-5700.
Family Night
Family Night will be held on
Wednesday March 18th at 5:00pm
with entertainment to follow by
Jeannie Groh! Please RSVP to
Amy Powell at 812-537-5700 or by
email at amy.powell@ridgewoodhs.
com. We hope that everyone can
join us for this fun filled night!
Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch will be held on
Sunday March 8th. at 12:00.
Please join your loved one for
our wonderful Sunday Brunch,
we will also have our local postal
service here to pickup and take the
Customer Satisfaction Surveys.
Look for your invitations soon to
come with more details on this
fun Sunday Brunch. Please RSVP
to Amy Powell at 812-537-5700
or by email at [email protected].
Taste of the Town
Taste of the Town will be on
Thursday March 20th. at 12:00.
The residents will enjoy lunch
from of of Cincinnati’s greatest
Skyline Chili.
Executive Director Corner
Seems like
2015 is going
to fly by too.
We are already in the third month of
the year! Before we know it spring
will be here and we will be enjoying time planting flowers and being
outdoors with our residents again!
We have enjoyed so much in the last
couple months with the residents,
and have tons of things coming
up this month. We enjoyed family
night last month, several outings,
crafts, and so much more. Its that
time again, our Customer Satisfaction Surveys will be mailed out on
Monday March 2nd. This is something very important to us and each
department. Please keep in mind
when completing this survey that a
10 means we are doing our job, not
that we are excellent. Please see one
of our department leaders if you
have any questions or concerns for
the surveys! This month we will be
having our monthly Sunday brunch
on March 8th. at 12:00. We will
have our local postal service there to
collect and take all of the Customer
Satisfaction Surveys. Look for
invitations soon to come in the mail
to explain all the details of this fun
filled brunch! Our monthly family
night will be held on Wednesday
Cooking Club
March 18th at 5:00. We will have
entertainment by Jeannie Groh.
Please RSVP to Amy Powell if you
plan on joining your loved one for
either one of these great events.
You can RSVP at 812-537-5700
or by email to [email protected]. We will be having a
rehab reunion for all those that have
been here for rehab, it will be held
on Wednesday March 25th at from
10:30-11:30 in the Riverboat Cafe.
Ridgewood Health Campus will
also hold Senior Executive Club
on Thursday March 26 at 2:00pm.
Please RSVP to Jewel Garrison
if you plan on attending at 812537-5700. Last but not least we
will be having our annual Fish Fry
on Friday March 27th. We will be
having it drive through style here
at Ridgewood and this will be held
from 11:00am-2:00pm. What a busy
month! So much going on here at
Ridgewood Health Campus and
that is not even including all the
monthly outings that we will be doing and the time we will be enjoying
and spending with our residents.
Hope everyone had a great February
and even better March!
Ashley McDaniel
Executive Director
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Legacy News
Recently we celebrated, danced,
and enjoyed great fellowship
at our Family Night on Legacy!
We had live musical entertainment, which created the urge for
several residents to engage in
dancing. Below is the date and
time for our next Family Night,
Family Forum and special entertainment event. We highly
encourage you to come join us!
Smiles
of the
Month
Family Night is a specific night
during the month in which we
create a themed event specifically
for families and residents. Our
goal is to generate moments of
joy and happiness for your whole
family. As your loved ones progress in their dementia journey,
there are often times that visiting
may be difficult for you and for
them. Having special functions
and having a festive environment
provides residents, staff and
families a sense of excitement
and an event to anticipate.
If you have any questions concern
the upcoming events/outings
please contact our New Assistant
Administrator Tammy Robinson
Special Entertainment at Legacy
March 19th at 10:30 a.m.
Music with Jackie
& Dave McCoy
‘Alive With Music’
181 Campus Drive
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Phone: 812.537.5700
Fax: 812.537.5701
www.ridgewoodhs.com
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of RidgeWood Health Campus
Ashley McDaniel
Executive Director
Vickie Hopkins
Director of Health Services
Cassie Craig
Assistant Director of Health Services
Amy Powell
Life Enrichment Director
Zach Muncy
Director of Food Services
Tonda Denton
Customer Service Representative
Margie West
Clinical Coordinator
Millie Rich
Clinical Coordinator
Courtney Scoggins
Medical Records Coordinator
Ashlee Owens
Business Office Director
We strive to provide the best
customer service and quality
care for our residents. Our
Department Leaders are here to
solve any concerns you may have.
In the event that you need further
assistance with any unresolved
concerns, we encourage you to
call the Divisional Vice President
or our Compliance Line.
Andra Bladen, Divisional Vice
President: 502-271-8515 or
[email protected]
Compliance Hotline: 800-908-8618,
ext. 2800; or [email protected]
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Listening to music also has positive
effects in regards to dementia.
Studies have shown that listening
to and/or playing music can slow
down and even possibly prevent the
onset of dementia. Enjoying music
keeps the brain active, which can
counteract a decline in cognitive
functioning as people age. Listening
to your favorite album or even
exploring musicians you do not
know can stimulate the brain and
increase your mental abilities.
Because of music’s observed
neurological benefits, it is being
used more and more frequently in
therapy programs for those with
Alzheimer’s. Music ties us to some
of our most cherished and powerful
memories. Listening to a song from
your past causes your brain to relive
that memory, and to recall what
your other senses were experiencing
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at the time. This powerful process
can help those with Alzheimer’s in
many ways. It can elevate a mood,
relieve agitation, and reinforce
connections with loved ones. In
later stages of Alzheimer’s, when
it becomes harder to communicate
with loved ones, music can help
bridge the gap. What cannot be said
that has not been said in a song?
Music connects us. It is one of
those special things that everyone
can share, regardless of race, gender
or age. The benefits of music are
so profound in part because we do
not just listen to music, we interact
with it. Music is, above all else, an
experience. If you don’t already,
make it a point to experience music
every day. You’ll be amazed at the
affect in has on your life.
Cover photo caption:
Harpist Emily Sights provided beautiful
music to the St. Charles Health Campus.
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