Team Spiritual Care: Thought for the Day!

Submitted by Sr. Kateri

God does not give us talents for our own pleasure and purpose, rather God gives us talents primarily to serve the world in simple and generous ways.

— from Good Words

Matthew

Team Leisure and Fun: Trick or Treat!

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage: Roma!

Fraternita!

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage: San Giovanni in Laterano

The Pilgrims were asked...

As Francis came to San Giovanni in Laterano to seek advice from Pope Innocent III, from whom do you seek advice?

As a Franciscan leader, do you have a spiritual advisor or spiritual director?

From all that you have experienced on this pilgrimage into the Franciscan world, what will you bring back to your institution?

How will you implement it?

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage: Papal Audience!

Pope Benedict XVI blessed the crowds and extended the blessing to the families of the audience, and those who were sick at home.

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage: Rome: Basilica of St. Peter!

Pilgrims were asked:

What does it mean to overcome shame? How can this deepen one's spiritual journey?

What does it mean to share the faith of the apostles?

What is the meaning of a pilgrimage to the tomb of a saint?

How do you answer Christ's question to Peter: "Who do you say I am?"

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage:Christmas Pranzo at La Foresta

Pilgrims celebrated Christmas dinner as guests of the community of Mondo X. La Foresta was one of the remote places sought out by Francis for solitude and it was also the place of the Miracle of the Grapes.

Pilgrims were asked, do I have a hermitage or a place of solitude to which I can withdraw to slow down and change the frantic pace of my life for awhile?

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage:Rieti Valley: Greccio

This is a natural cave to which Francis returned after his long trip to Rome regarding the Rule, it is at Greccio Francis found peace. The chapel of Presepio is the focal point of the sanctuary and many churches all over the world have donated their Christmas Creches to share with others.

The Pilgrims were asked, the condition of a child is the condition that each person is invited to return to in order to enter the kingdom of heaven, how and why?

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage: Monte Subasio

Francis spent time in the caves on Monte Subasio. This time spent in prayer and solitude was critical in his initial and ongoing conversion process.

The pilgrims were asked, if Francis spent one-half of his converted life in hermitages, what does this say to those of us involved in very active ministry?

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgimage: Assisi!

Reference: sacred-destinations.com

The Basilica of Santa Chiara is the final resting place for St. Clare and it also houses the original San Damiano crucifix. The basilica also surrounds the remains of San Giorgio, the little parish church where Francis received his elementary education and was introduced to the basic teachings of the faith.

Francis was schooled in the book of the psalms, and composed his own Office of the Passion, The pilgrims were asked, what theology do you find?

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage: Assisi!

Basilica of San Francesco

Pilgrims were asked:"I have done my part, may Jesus Christ teach you yours?" What is yours?

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage: Assisi:

The Rocca Maggioro in this present form was built between the 14th and 16th centuries. It was the imperial power for the Holy Roman Empire in the vicinity during Francis' and Clare's early years.

During the week, the pilgrims were asked, how does one keep one's Franciscan focus as a leader while working collaboratively?

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage:Umbrian Valley!

Two chapels, Santa Maria Maddalena and San Rufino d'Arce are all that is left of what was originally a leper colony..The pilgrims were asked who nurtured you?

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage: Assisi!

Roman ruins under the city of Assisi.
Pilgrims were asked the question...What about your beginnings?

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage: Assisi!

Scenes from the grounds of the Basilica of the St. Mary of the Angels...pilgrims were asked to build on their leadership skills by contemplating on the question " if St. Francis was called upon to rebuild the church, what are we called upon to rebuild?"

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage: Assisi!

Pilgrims look up in the misty morning....Basilica of the St. Mary of the Angels houses and protects the Porziuncola

The pilgrims were asked, how is the the brothers' lifestyle meaningful to us?

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimmage: Assisi!

Team Franciscan Pilgrimage: Assisi!

Olive grove along hillside...olives will be harvested in November

Team Franciscan Pilgrimage: Assisi!

View from the morning prayer of the upper roof gardens of Casa Papa Giovanni...

Team Franciscan Pilgrimage: Assisi!

To be a pilgrim-in one sense-means to be guided by another...Father Andre and Sister Ann

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage:Assisi!

Francis and Clare were baptized in this cathedral. Francis and Claire complemented each other.

The pilgrims were asked, how do you see yourself in the paradigm of complementarity?

Team Franciscan Leadership Pilgrimage: Assisi!

Reference: sacred-destinations.com

Francis rebuilt this church and prophesied that San Damiano would become a monastery for women. St. Clare and the first community of the Poor Ladies began their spiritual journey in this church.

Pilgrims were asked, what is contemplation?

How does the contemplative dimension affect your life?

Doris Jones

from Doris Jones Marketing Director

The St. Leonard campus was abuzz with activity on a gorgeous morning in mid-July, as more than 400 visitors turned out for the annual St. Leonard 5K Run/Walk. Mild temperatures and a pristine blue sky made conditions perfect for the participants, more than 70 volunteers whose help made the event possible, and countless residents who lined the race route to cheer everyone on. The morning also included a fun run for children, a post-race breakfast and awards ceremony, and music and merriment at nearly every turn. From start to finish, the race was a complete success – and with the St. Leonard spirit in evidence all around, it was easy for everyone to feel like a winner

Tim Dressman

from Tim Dressman Executive Director

Anyone who considers retirement a time to scale back and settle down certainly hasn't been to St. Leonard lately. While we all appreciate the value of some well-deserved

rest and relaxation, our residents also offer proof positive that retirement can be one of the most active, exciting phases of your entire life.

Take a look at the dozens of programs, classes, clubs, concerts, activities, and excursions offered at St. Leonard every week, and you've only scratched the surface. From informal outings and spur-of-the-moment get-togethers, to individual hobbies and projects, our campus has more happening on any given day than most families could manage in a month.

And that's just the way we like it. Our thriving, diverse community is a source of great pride for everyone affiliated with St. Leonard – and an inspiring reminder to continue to make the most of every day.

At the moment, you don't even have to set foot on campus to appreciate this message. An impressive, highly visible symbol of the St. Leonard philosophy is slowly rising from the grounds alongside Clyo Road. This construction project represents one of the largest and most exciting expansions in St. Leonard history. With the completion of the new Wellness

Center in spring 2011, and an additional assisted living and memory support residence the following fall, our total facility space will increase by more than 50 percent, and we'll be able to welcome 80 or more new residents into our amazing community.

This additional capacity will allow us to meet an increasing need in our area for both appealing retirement options and specialized care and support for a variety of situations. Even more exciting, however, are the new services and amenities the two new buildings will make possible. From a state-of-the-art health and fitness center and gorgeous dining halls, to dedicated, home-like residences for individuals coping with memory loss, the new facilities will be a real boon for current and prospective residents alike – as well as the broader local community.

In short, this fall and winter, great things will be growing at St. Leonard. If you're in the neighborhood, we invite you to stop by and see what's happening on campus. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

Team Health Care Center: Rapid Return Rehabilitation!

~Troy Hutchinson Administrator

The dramatic new construction taking place on the St. Leonard campus is getting a lot of well-deserved attention these days. At the same time, however, some less visible – but equally exciting – changes are underway just across the street.

Within Health and Rehab Center (HRC), the Rapid Return Rehabilitation Wing is undergoing a thorough renovation and expansion. This ambitious project will result in more and larger patient rooms, an updated interior design, and amenities to make the patient experience even better.

The center, which occupies dedicated space within The Healthcare Center, serves both St. Leonard residents and patients from the surrounding community.Many patients turn to the center for short-term support when recovering from an injury or illness, or to develop strategies for managing a chronic condition.

The center's Chattanooga Therapeutic Modality Program emphasizes strength and mobility to help patients achieve a faster and more complete recovery. In fact, nearly 90 percent of patients are discharged from the center directly to their homes. Patients don't have to go it

alone after their departure, however. The center offers outpatient therapy, home evaluations, and assistance ordering any equipment needed for continued recovery and long-term wellness at home.

The current renovation and expansion will build on these strengths while allowing the center to offer enhanced services and even better quality care, according to Troy Hutchinson, St. Leonard administrator."This will support our efforts to continue evolving into a premier rehabilitation program," Hutchinson said. "Our capacity will increase to an additional 16 private rooms, which will allow more patients to take advantage of our very progressive,

outcomes-based short-term therapy."

This therapy is provided by a diverse team of highly skilled medical professionals, including physical, occupational, and speech therapists, as well as experienced nurses on duty round-the-clock, 365days per year. This team works with each patient and his or her physicians to

develop a personalized treatment plan based on individual needs and goals.

Anton Vasiliu, M.D., who has served as St. Leonard's medical director for more than a decade, is enthusiastic about the coming upgrades. "The expansion will bring exciting new

touches to the community at St. Leonard," Vasiliu said. "It will improve the quality of the residents' life by adding modern-day conveniences and make the center even more comfortable and welcoming for patients."

"The construction going on outside of HRC will ultimately benefit patients of the rehabilitation center as well," Hutchinson said. Being so close to the new wellness center will give patients convenient access to all of the center's state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for their therapy programs.

Team Spiritual Care: 50th Jubilee!

St. Leonard is a place of renewal for many residents and this month it was the same

for two very special employees.

It was about 50 years ago this summer that Sisters Kateri Theriault, OSF and Christine Doerger, OSF made their First Profession of Religious Vows and entered the convent, marking the beginning of a sacred journey to live their life for others and follow wherever God chose to lead. Like many other significant milestones achieved in the Bible, this one is often called a Jubilee and is a reason for celebration.

Many from St. Leonard gathered together on Friday, Aug. 20 to commemorate their service at a special Mass. There Sisters Kateri and Christine renewed the three vows they took when they first dedicated their lives to the Lord. The vows they professed to live are consecrated chastity, poverty and obedience.

Both Sisters Kateri and Christine say their calling began when they were children and was slowly affirmed in the following years.

Sister Kateri was just three years old when she turned to her mom in church, inquired about the Sisters she saw and upon hearing what they were, declared that that was what she would do with her life. However, her journey into teen years included the desire to become Miss America, a performer and a mother of 10 children. But in the end, God's call took hold and she returned to her first love. She made her vows on Aug. 10, 1960 becoming a Sister of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio.

Sister Christine was equally as captivated by the Sisters she witnessed in her childhood. From grade one to eight, Sister Christine aspired to be like the women who taught her. That, coupled with two supportive and faith-following parents, nurtured the desire into reality when she entered the convent in 1960 and took her first vows in August 1963, both transforming her into a Sister of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Ind.

Over the past 50 years, the two sisters have worked in a variety of ministries – including teaching and adoption – using their gifts to serve others. Today, the women work at St. Leonard in two different capacities both making sure the residents' needs are met and that the community is consistently living by its mission.

Sister Christine is the wellness assistant in Assisted Care. She spends most of her time doing activities with residents such as exercise, parties, outings, cards and pet therapy. She also has a spelling club for independent, assisted care and health care residents. Sister Kateri is the director of mission integration and her main responsibility is to keep the mission, goals and core values of St. Leonard and those of her congregation closely integrated in the services provided to residents as well as the community's strategic plans.

"We are privileged and honored to have both Sister Kateri and Sister Christine as part of our community," says Tim Dressman, executive director of St. Leonard. "They are an invaluable part of making sure St. Leonard stays

consistent with the core values and mission of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio. Simply put, they are a living example of our mission."

The greatest desire of both sisters is that when their service is complete they will be remembered as being faithful.

"I'd like to be remembered as one who shared God's love with others through my smile and caring disposition, always excited about being of service to God's people, and as one who loved much," says Sister Christine.

The best thing Sister Kateri could ask for is others seeing her as authentic and real.

"That I have been in a right relationship with all of creation, especially humankind," she says. "That I have evidenced that 'Sister' is not a title, but a relationship."

~Contribution from the Marketing Department

October Employee Wellness Ideas: Social Moments!

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These are low cost/no cost wellness ideas that your employees can mix/match or use to create wellness moments that focus on the Vital Life Community eight dimensions of wellness. These moments can be shared with family and friends, and with other employees or departments within your organization.

Blue Zone Your Memory No 8

Different Storage Systems

Did you know that we have different storage systems for memory and that a single memory may hold several types of information, which may be stored in more than one system? For example, memory consists of working memory (short-term memory), an area of the brain where newer information that we are processing is held. We also have a long-term memory system that helps us retain information over an extended period. Long-term memory consists of semantic memory and episodic memory. Semantic memory is responsible for general, abstract knowledge of your experiences, and episodic memory consists of facts that we can associate time-frames and circumstance. This information is important to know in order to retrieve fading memories, and for developing memory aids and exercises to improve your memory.

Team Fitness Gurus: Creating Your Fitness Plan No. 6

Cooling Down

As an athlete, it is important to incorporate time for cooling down after your workout. This is essential because it will help you return to your baseline level of functioning, and it is during the cool down that stretching is more effective for range of motion and flexibility in general. A good cool down will gradually decrease the heart rate and metabolism to its resting state and allow the body temperature to return to normal. In addition, cooling down nurtures the muscles so that the possibility for soreness and cramping are greatly reduced.

Team Foundation: Annual St. Leonard Legacy Golf Tournament!

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Time for celebration, awards, and recognition!

Team Foundation: Annual St. Leonard Legacy Golf Tournament!

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The tournament begins!

Team Foundation: Annual St. Leonard Legacy Golf Tournament!

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Golfers prepare!

Team Foundation: Annual St. Leonard Legacy Golf Tournament!

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A very special thank you to our raffle sponsors!

Team Foundation: Annual St. Leonard Legacy Golf Tournament!

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A very special thank you for our volunteers!

Team Foundation: Annual St. Leonard Legacy Golf Tournament!

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A very special thank you for our sponsors!

Team Fitness Gurus: Mall Walkers!

Local early morning mall walkers gather routinely for a social walk before they go to their favorite exercise classes!

Team Fitness Gurus:Asian Arts; Testing for Green Belt!

Another step in the journey toward black belt...

Vocational Wellness: Years of Service Awards!

Taking time to be thankful for our employees, who have supported the mission and values of St. Leonard.

Team Spiritual Care:Blessing of the Pets!

~In remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures.

Team Potter: Environmental Wellness

Many times throughout the spring and summer beautiful flowers appear in vases and bowls in our assisted care common areas. The flower's florist like freshness and beauty appear out of nowhere, but in reality, Team Potter plans an unfolding garden of incredible flowers for our residents to enjoy. What a blessing it is as we continue to discover members of this Vital Life Beta Community stepping forward with their talents and skills to balance our awareness and goals for optimal health.

Team QAC: Social and Vocational Wellness!

Team QAC shared a Tapas (Spanish & Portuguese snacks) Feast Saturday evening, masterfully prepared by our own Chef Maggie. “A good time was had by all.”

This Tapas Feast was one of the prizes of a Spaghetti-Dinner-&-Silent-Auction to raise funds for our high school youth to attend a summertime L.I.F.E. retreat.

Team Assisted Care: Emotional Wellness!

The architects of St. Leonard designed the building to capture light. The residents of assisted care are often drawn to projects that are inspired by the glory of the sun's radiance.

Wellness Center Framing!

Photo Submitted by Denise

Starting Point # 11: Environmental Dimension of Wellness

Environmental Wellness Starting Point Library

1. Freecycle Network http://quickbase.intuit.com/freecycle
2. Non-Profit Recycling Reuse network http://reusenetwork.org/
3. Goodpoint Recyling http://www.retroworks.net/home.html
4. Zero Waste America http://www.zerowasteamerica.org/
5. Interconnection Computer Recycling http://www.interconnection.org/
6. Free Geek http://www.freegeek.org/
7. Ohio Drop-Off http://ohiodropoff.com/
8. Lamp Recycling http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastetypes/universal/lamps/index.htm
9. Container Recycling Institute http://www.container-recycling.org/facts/all/
10. Violence and Bullying http://www.dosomething.org/whatsyourthing/Violence+And+Bullying
11. Home Safety Council http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/index.asp
12. Home Safety Checklist http://safetyathome.com/home-safety/
13. Consumer Product Safety http://www.cpsc.gov/tips.html
14. U.S. Fire Safety Administration http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/
15. Hearing Loss http://hearingloss.org/
16. Vision Aware http://www.visionaware.org/
17. Balance Disorders http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/balance/balance_disorders.html
18. Clutter http://www.heartsandminds.org/self/links/clutterers.htm

Starting Point # 10: Environmental Dimension of Wellness

Environmental Confidence Survey

On a scale of 1-5 rate your environmental confidence

v I realize the impact that I have on the natural world and on my surroundings

1......................2.......................3.....................4...........................5

Unsure............................ ..... Maybe...................................... I am aware

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v I can stick to a recycling plan that fits my lifestyle

1.......... .........2....................... 3.................... 4.......................... 5

Unsure................................ Maybe....................................... I Know I can

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v I am able to surround myself with people that I feel safe

1.................. 2.......................3......................4........................... 5

Unsure............................. Maybe........................................ I know I can

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v When I see a safety hazard I take the proper actions

1................. 2..................... 3.......................4............................ 5

Not always.................... Sometimes........................................... Always

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v I live in a healthy personal environment

1............ ...2.......................3.......................4............................5

Unsure.......................... Sometimes.................................... Living spaces A+

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The purpose of this survey is to begin your journey toward self-assessment concerning your optimal well-being. After taking this brief survey and adding your scores together, take a moment and reflect on your environmental wellness and safety. You will find that if your overall confidence score was high you will have a better chance to stay self-motivated and focused on your environmental wellness. If your environmental confidence number was low then you may benefit from strategies that help with your personal environmental management.

Starting Point # 9:Environmental Dimension of Wellness

St. Leonard Wellness Program

Environmental Activity Readiness Questionnaire- EAR-Q

This questionnaire is one of the first steps to take when you are planning to evaluate your immediate work and living environments. The EAR-Q will help you decide whether or not you may need to seek outside support from your doctor or other agency to begin the sometimes emotional process of improving your environmental wellness. Having other professionals involved in your environmental improvement plan is a good idea, as they can help you with the change process.

Please read the questions carefully and check YES or NO opposite the question if it applies to you. If yes, please explain.

YES NO

____ ____ 1. Has anyone ever said that your home or office is

cluttered or messy?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 2. Do you frequently avoid organizational tasks or dread tossing

things out?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 3. Do you often spend time looking for things because these items are

not assigned a designated space?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 4. Have you ever had an injury, or fall, or stumbled due to your

environment?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 5. Do your family/friends create stress for you and could you say

that your environment is not a peaceful place?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 6. Do you live in an unsafe environment?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 7. Does change in your life create stress?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 8. Do you have recyclable items that you do not bother to recycle?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 9. Are you leaving your family/office without an emergency plan?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 10. Have you neglected to have a long-range strategy for

your future life-course environmental needs?

Yes, _____________________________________________

____ ____ 11. Do you feel that it would be difficult for you to develop a network

of friends and agencies that you could call upon for environmental wellness assistance?

Yes,______________________________________________

___ ____ 12. Is your knowledge or environmental library out-of-date when it

pertains to environmental wellness?

Yes________________________________________________ .

If you answered NO to all of the questions above, it gives a general indication that your environmental wellness is stable. You may now wish to keep a journal of your environmental wellness. This journal can act as a teaching tool for others who may need your help in this area. If you answered Yes to any of the above questions, then you should evaluate the issue and develop a plan for improvement in this area. Seek outside support as often as needed, and remember that change can be difficult if it occurs in isolation or without a network of support from friends or family.

Starting Point # 8: Environmental Dimension of Wellness

Questions to ask your Medical

and/or

Social Service professionals

concerning your Environmental Wellness

Name_______________________________________________________Date:__________

Questions
Basic Questions	Yes	No
Do I have allergies?
Does my environment impact my allergies?
Should I get help with my stress levels?
Do I have a problem with safety?
Specific Questions
What allergens should I avoid?
Do I need any special equipment or medicines to reduce the symptoms of my allergies?
Where do I get help with removal of unwanted items in my environment?
Which community agencies can help me handle stress?
Where do I go for safety related housing needs?
Recycling
Where are my local recycling centers?
Which non-profit center picks up donated items at my house?
Financial
Where are the most trusted places for appraisals of valuable unwanted items?
Are there free handyman services in my area?
Are there free safety workshops in my area?