DW JOURNAL DW JOURNAL July 2014 “Respecting the path of life.” Dear Family and Friends, As we approach the Fourth of July holiday, I found myself reflecting on the symbols of patriotism. The American flag, bald eagle, and The Pledge of Allegiance are all symbols expressing patriotism for many individuals. The seniors, whom reside within Diamond Willow, have a plethora of vivid memories of reciting The Pledge of Allegiance in their one-room school houses. I am often amazed and humbled as a frail hand automatically rises to be placed over their heart, while passionately reciting The Pledge of Allegiance. Even those with memory loss are often capable of reciting this life-long memorized pledge. I have watched seniors without the physical ability to stand, attempt to rise the moment they hear The Pledge of Allegiance. Even when the body is no longer physically capable, the mind signals them for the desire to stand. Certainly, many of our seniors and/or their family members served in the military. Their service to our country taught us all the value of freedom. As we gather to watch the beautiful fireworks displays, may we all pause with a patriotic appreciation for those who defended and are currently defending the freedom of all Americans. It may sound old fashioned, but our aging seniors are counting on us to stand tall as they have year after hear and proudly recite… Sincerely, Natalie Zeleznikar, Vice President of Operations DW JOURNAL Campus Listing Diamond Willow Alexandria Lake Agnes Suite Lake Henry Suite 803 Victor Street 803 1/2 Victor Street Alexandria, MN 56308 Alexandria, MN 56308 320-762-1448 320-762-2067 RN: Robin Loeks 320-219-0767 Director of Operations: Sara Kleinschmidt 218-591-7541 Diamond Willow Baxter Scandia Suite Fjord Suite 14396 Grand Oaks Dr 14398 Grand Oaks Dr Baxter, MN 56425 Baxter, MN 56425 218-825-7034 218-825-7162 RN: Shelli Kampen 218-839-8136 Director of Operations: Sara Kleinschmidt 218-591-7541 Diamond Willow Cloquet Stillwell Suite Trygg Suite 130 W. North Rd 132 W. North Rd Cloquet, MN 55720 Cloquet, MN 55720 218-878-1972 218-878-1974 RN: Bethany Hagman 218-591-0390 Director of Operations: Jody Pearson 218-428-7575 Diamond Willow Detroit Lakes Burlington Suite Soo Line Suite 1558 Randolph Rd 1564 Randolph Rd Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218-846-0825 218-846-0147 RN: Yvette Young 218-841-2200 Director of Operations: Sara Kleinschmidt 218-591-7541 Diamond Willow Grand Rapids Eagle Pine Suite Mississippi Suite 949 SW 11th Ave 949 1/2 SW 11th Ave Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Grand Rapids, MN 55744 218-327-9463 218-327-9460 or 327-9461 RN: Cyndi Casey 218-256-7758 Director of Operations: Jody Pearson 218-428-7575 Diamond Willow Lester Park Lester River Suite Gitchi Gammi Suite 6353 E. Superior St 6355 E. Superior St Duluth, MN 55804 Duluth, MN 55804 218-525-8093 218-525-8177 RN: Stacy Locker 218-348-3432 Director of Operations: Jody Pearson 218-428-7575 Diamond Willow Little Falls Staurolite Suite Lindbergh Suite 1401 5th Ave NE 1405 5th Ave NE Little Falls, MN 56345 Little Falls, MN 56345 320-616-2845 320-616-2848 RN: Andrea Schaefer 218-252-7162 Director of Operations: Sara Kleinschmidt 218-591-7541 Diamond Willow Mountain Iron Wacoutah Suite Leonidas Suite 8583 Unity Dr 8585 Unity Dr Mtn. Iron, MN 55768 Mtn. Iron, MN 55768 218-741-1413 218-741-1450 RN: Nicole Huismann 218-780-1181 Director of Operations: Jody Pearson 218-428-7575 Diamond Willow Park Rapids Birch Park Suite Evergreen Suite 911 Crocus Hill St 909 Crocus Hill St Park Rapids, MN 56470 Park Rapids, MN 56470 218-732-1674 218-732-1671 RN: Jessica Jensen 218-252-0824 Director of Operations: Sara Kleinschmidt 218-591-7541 Canada Day July 1st Independence Day July 4th Diamond Willow Proctor Arbor Rose Suite Misty Ivy Suite 913 Old Highway 2 915 Old Highway 2 Proctor, MN 55810 Proctor, MN 55810 218-624-9771 218-628-3535 RN (Suites): Jackie Kellner 218-348-0905 World Traveler Cottage 919 Old Highway 2 Proctor, MN 55810 218-624-5102 Traditions Cottage 921 Old Highway 2 Proctor, MN 55810 218-624-5034 Lake Superior Cottage 923 Old Highway 2 Proctor, MN 55810 218-624-0363 RN (Cottages): Sally Schulzetenberg 218-409-3376 Director of Operations: Jody Pearson 218-428-7575 DW JOURNAL Little Falls “Carnival” July 26 1-3pm Park Rapids “Rodeo” July 12 12-3pm Summer BBQ Schedule Mt. Iron Summer BBQ July 19 11-1pm Proctor Cottages & Suites August 16 11:30-2:30pm Tony Pitschka Did You Know? Diamond Willow of Proctor opened the first of five homes in 2004 with the Misty Ivy Suite. My grandma Hazel was the first resident admitted for our higher care setting. Now, ten years later, we have cared for over 1,000 seniors through the end of life. We built the home for one grandma, and now have served several grandmas and grandpas in Alexandria, Baxter, Cloquet, Detroit Lakes, Grand Rapids, Duluth – Lester Park, Little Falls, Mountain Iron, Park Rapids, as well as Proctor. Summer Resident/Family picnics have been schedule from June through August in every community. Our staff appreciation celebrations will be held in August. We celebrate staffs’ years of service in every community. Ice cream socials will be held to honor staff with service awards. We would love volunteers in every community. If you know anyone who would like to spend one-on-one time with seniors visiting, reminiscing, enjoying coffee, spending time on the outdoor patio, singing, etc. Everyone loves to see someone new, whether it is a family member or community member volunteering. Please let your RN Executive Director know. Together, we all make a Difference! Natalie Zeleznikar, VP of Operations DW JOURNAL CLOQUET GRAND RAPIDS DW JOURNAL ALEXANDRIA Residents keep busy with fun activities at the Alexandria Diamond Willow. Making Smores and cupcakes on baking day is always a favorite. Residents prove that you are never to old to play in the dirt. There are always arts and crafts projects to participate in, such as, painting and pressing flowers. DW JOURNAL Alzheimer’s Request Do not ask me to remember, don’t try to understand. Let me rest and know you’re with me, kiss my cheek and hold my hand. ----I’m confused beyond your concept, I’m sad and sick and lost. All I know is that I need you, to be with me at all cost. ----Do not lose your patience with me, do not scold or curse or cry. I can’t help the way I’m acting, I can’t be different though I try. ----Just remember that I need you, that the best of me is gone. Please don’t fail to stand beside me, love me ‘til my life is gone. Anonymous DW JOURNAL Word Scramble Answers: States, Independence, Parade, Blue, United, White, Equality, Fireworks, Declaration, Freedom, Red, Liberty All men are created equal. LESTER PARK LITTLE FALLS DW JOURNAL
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