Notes from Nate- Compassionate
I have been lucky enough to share my thoughts with you this past year about the St. John’s Brand Characteristics and how I have seen them in action. I will be sharing some observations about the Brand Characteristic of Compassionate. Each day there are acts of compassion between staff and residents; in providing care, in…
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St. John’s Highlights National Nurses Week
May 6- 12 is designated as National Nurses Week to highlight and recognize the important profession of nursing. Nurses provide an imperative role at St. John’s with our residents and other staff members. Recognizing both our residents who are former nurses and our nursing department, we packed a full week of events for relaxation and…
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Life Bio Creates Memories and Friendship
Written by Reva Sipser, a St. John’s Meadows Resident For eleven years, Life Bio has been a popular offering at St. John’s. Each Friday Deb Hammond our former Social Recreation Director, and resident Pat Brogan, lead the eight member group through the process of writing their life stories in a sequential pattern. Each person’s memories…
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New Resident Group Strives To Alleviate Social Isolation
“The word ‘connection’ means something to all of us; it’s about connecting with our neighbors and looking at the various entertaining ways to do so.” – Karyl Friedman, Chestnut Court resident Social isolation among seniors continues to be an issue that is not going away anytime soon and residents at St. John’s Meadows and Brickstone…
Read MoreCommercials Embody Embrace Living Philosophy
St. John’s released this week two new commericials that depict our Embrace Living philosophy and encourage Rochester seniors to come and take a tour.
Read MoreEmbrace Living with Esther & Deb: Spring Session of the LifeBio Program is Here
Since 2008, 95 residents have completed the LifeBio program. Our LifeBio Program is beginning its Spring Session! You will find a talking and laughing group of nine residents and one staff member in the Chestnut Courts Parks room by the fireplace. They have breakfast together and share stories that will be organized and written…
Read MoreEmbrace Living with Paul Hammer: 5 Interlocking Qualities
These qualities are based on five Greek words which have the same interlocking root. Charis (Grace) Eucharistia (Gratitude) Charismata (Gifts) Charakter (Character) Chara (Joy) Grace is God’s great love at work to seek for all, residents and staff alike that, that each one may stand tall. Gratitude is thankfulness to God and to each…
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