www.capricommunities.com Gifts From the Hear t of Capri The holiday season is about more than finding the perfect present. The holiday season is about the meaningful gifts we give to those in need. Each Capri Community reaches out in their own special way to lift spirits this holiday season. Below are just a few Gifts from the Heart of Capri. has come together to provide a beautiful holiday for a local family who otherwise may not have anything to open Christmas morning. helps people give back and that will be donated when send a card of support and the residents go for a Christmas lights ride at Regner thanks to our veterans. Park in West Bend. Warmth of Kindness The residents at The Landmark of West Allis are hard Holiday Mail for Heroes at work knitting scarves for The residents and staff homeless citizens. By donatfrom Wilson Commons are ing their time and talents, Toys for Tots sending warm holiday wish- the residents are able to es to our services members help keep people a little bit A number of our communities Local Ties are taking part in the Toys and veterans. With many warmer this winter. for Tots Drive. If you would The residents and staff at of our services members like to help, drop off your St. Catherine Commons is separated from their famisponsoring a Kenosha fami- lies due to deployment and Food Donation in German- donation of new, unwrapped toys or money to ly this holiday season hospital stays, the American town through the Shalom Center. Red Cross Holiday Mail for Engel Haus will be collecting your local Capri Community by Monday, December 15th. The close-knit community Heroes (HMFH) program non-perishable food items Capri Helps Interfaith “Pull up a Chair” Three Oaks Circle employee Michele Chrisman designed a table and chairs entitled “Sugar and Spice” for Interfaith’s 6th Annual Pull Up a Chair event. The event is centered around a live auction featuring hand-painted chairs and furniture donated by local artists. Michele’s ta- ble and chairs went for $110. faith’s Neighborhood Outreach Program which conThree Oaks Circle Manager nects isolated older adults in Mona Schmalz serves as the need with the caring volunVice Chair of the Southwest teers and staff at Interfaith . Interfaith Board and assisted Interfaith Senior Programs is the auctioneer during the a non-profit organization event. that serves seniors and This fantastic event raises adults with disabilities money that supports Interthroughout Milwaukee. Capri Communities, 20711 Watertown Road, Waukesha, WI 53186 (262) 798-1224 Editor: Meghan Davis [email protected] Page 2 Capri News Community Pride Whitewater - Mulberry Glen and The Glenwood Independent Living with Services, Assisted Living 262-473-4515 Waukesha - Summit Woods Independent Living with Services 262-521-1388 Germantown - The Gables Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care 262-345-1000 And The Winner Is… Killarney Kourt, Raising $48/Unit unit, Capri threw Killarney Kourt a purAll of the Capri Communi- ple party complete ties did a fantastic job with pizza and ice raising funds to support cream sundaes! Kilthe Walk to End Alzheilarney Kourt was mer’s this year. To celealso the recipient of Lifestyle Coordinator Meghan Davis brate the community that the Capri fundraising and Executive Director Molly Harmon pose for a picture with Killarney raised the most money per champion trophy. Kourt residents Betty and Isabelle. Ar tworks For Milwaukee Milwaukee - Hedwig House Subsidized Independent Living Income restrictions apply 414-321-0320 West Allis - Carnegie Place Independent Living Income restrictions apply 414-302-1700 West Allis - The Landmark Independent Living 414-302-1700 Milwaukee - Three Oaks Circle Subsidized Independent Living Income restrictions apply 414-321-0320 Milwaukee - Wilson Commons Independent & Assisted Living 414-281-2450 Sturtevant - Killarney Kourt Independent Living with Services 262-321-0802 Kenosha - St. Catherine Commons Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care 262-654-6080 Thiensville - Willowbrook Place Assisted Living 262-236-6538 Sun Prairie - Hyland Park Assisted Living 608-834-2073 Capri Communities was proud to give back to our community by sponsoring ArtWorks for Milwaukee’s Night by the River event. ArtWorks is a paid internship program that assists Milwaukee area teenagers with learning critical job skills that help them taurants and auctions. Aaron Matter, Development Director for Tarantino & Company, is the treasurer of ArtWorks and helped get Capri involved. With the help of sponsors like Capri Communities, ArtWorks was able to raise a record The event showcased the breaking $20,000 in net artistic works created by proceeds to benefit 2015 the interns and also included tastings from local res- programs. become independent and productive in the workforce. ArtWorks fulfills its mission by “inspiring local teens to create positive change in their lives and in our community through art internships that develop life and career skills.” Therapy News: Alzheimer’s Disease -Misplacing items -Poor safety judgment -Changes in mood and personality -Withdrawal from social activities, family and friends The following are signs of -Restlessness and wanderpossible Alzheimer’s dising ease: Studies have shown that -Memory changes that dis- exercise is beneficial for rupt daily life people with Alzheimer’s -Confusion about time disease. Physical activity and/or place can improve memory, main-Difficulty making decitain motor skills, and desions crease falls. -Finding the right words to say Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. It is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that causes memory loss and cognitive decline. Physical and occupational therapists can design individualized exercise programs for those with Alzheimer’s. They can help people keep moving safely and delay worsening of the condition. Therapists can also provide instruction to caregivers and family on how to improve safety and manage the needs of someone with Alzheimer’s. Source:
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