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Autumn Woods Journal
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.
2911 Green Valley Road
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: 812.941.9893
Fax: 812.941.9896
www.autumnwoodshc.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!
Happy Birthday!
Residents
Marilyn G. 3/29
Staff
Lizzy M 3/1
Joyce B 3/17
Tammie M 3/21
Deborah O Judah M
3/20
3/28
Smile of the Month
Executive Director Corner
Early this
month
you will be
receiving a survey from our
Home Office. It will be in a blue
envelope with a Trilogy logo.
We would really appreciate your
taking a few minutes to complete
and return the survey. We value
your opinion and it would mean
a lot to us if you will take a few
minutes to complete and return
the survey. We love and enjoy
caring for our residents and hope
that you agree!
Out & About
Awanda M holding granddaughter
of LED, Bobbie Jo
Taste of Town
Will be Marks Feed Store
on Wednesday, March 4th
Volunteer News
Have you ever thought about volunteering? Everyone has a hidden
talent of some sort, why not make
a difference by volunteering here
at Autumn Woods? Please contact
one of our Activities team members for details. We GREATLY
appreciate you and the many lives
you have changed just by giving your
time! Without all your help Activities wouldn’t be such a success!
Last month we
enjoyed lunch
outings to “Cracker
Barrel” and to
“A Nice Restaurant.”
Herb B n Cindy 
Lunch Outing to
A Nice Restaurant 
We would like to invite you
and your families to Autumn
Woods 1st Annual Fish Fry
on Friday, March 27th at 5pm.
This is a community event to
raise money for our Annual
Food Drive. Dinner will be $5
a plate and take out containers
will be available. Please plan to
join us for a wonderful evening
of entertainment and some
delicious fried fish!
Lori Hess
Executive Director
Betty’s 102 Bday Celebration!
Did You Know...?
That you can read the monthly
newsletter on-line at www.trilogyhs.
com/campuses/autumn-woodshealth-campus.
The Private Dining Room can be
reserved for special family dinners
or Birthday Parties
Happy Hour is weekly
at 3pm on Fridays
Upcoming Activities
Living Arts: Valentine’s Crafts
We encourage you to attend one of our
upcoming musical entertainment happening this month with your loved one!
March 3
Resident Council
at 1:30pm
March 6
Performance by
“Country Sounds
Band” at 2pm
March 5
Jo B and Lori H.
Jean D and Laken
More Photos
Legacy Lane Spotlight Photo:
Sandy visits with puppy “Lady.”
(Left Below) Baby
Aniyah and Cora S.
Dorothy D. makes her own pizza
at Cooking Creations 
March 8
March 9
Performance by “Dave
on the Piano” at 2pm
Resident/Family
Brunch 11-1pm
Performance by
“Sue Loy” at 2pm on LL
March 12 Performance by
“Here By Grace” at 6pm
March 13 Performance by
“Gill Miller on Guitar”
at 10am
March 16 Performance by
“Earl Gregory on
the Piano” at 2pm
March 19 Performance by
“Vocalizers” at 6:30pm
March 20 Performance by
“Tom Cunningham”
at 3:30pm
March 26 Performance by
“The Country Boys”
at 6om
March 27 Autumn Woods
First Annual Fish
Fry at 5pm
‘Alive With Music’
2911 Green Valley Road
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: 812.941.9893
Fax: 812.941.9896
www.autumnwoodshc.com
A Trilogy Health Services Community
A monthly newsletter serving the residents
of Autumn Woods Health Campus
Lori Hess
Executive Director
Camille Wilkerson
Director of Health Services
Tammy Barger
Asst Director of Health Services
Misti J
Community Service Representative
Rita Gathof
Business Office Manager
Sandy Whelan
Guest Relations
Amanda Rusk
Director of Rehab Services
Wanda Collier
Medical Records
Bobbie Jo Adams
Life Enrichment Director
Wayne Obertate
Legacy Lane Coordinator
Dorothy Curry
Director of Resident Services
Vincent Gray
Director of Food Services
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:
[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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