July 2010 Newsletter

Happy Birthday America!

"Under the law of nature, all men are born free, every one comes into the world with a right to his own person, which includes the liberty of moving and using it at his own will. This is what is called personal liberty, and is given him by the Author"


~Thomas Jefferson

Independence

Individual Independence is a skill that we start to develop at a very young age. Over time Independence becomes our nature, although as we become elders the abilities that had once been so effortless begin to diminish and are harder to accomplish. It is important to encourage the freedom & independence while providing the support needed to maintain the quality of life.

Monarch Garden Inc has made it our Personal Mission to assist our Seniors & maintain the Independence we develop as much as possible, while offering a "Helping Hand" at times of need. Individual plans of care are structured to your specific needs, and will be modified at any time to adjust to the Independence one can carry.

Alzheimer's Memory Walk Fundraiser
WHAT: The 19th Annual Memory Walk is a 2K fun walk to benefit the Metro Detroit Region of the Great Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association. Memory Walk is the National Signature Fundraising Event for the Alzheimer's Association, with participation from 75 chapters throughout all 50 states.
The Metro Detroit Region has set a goal of raising $450,000- with a team of 5,000 walkers- all joining together to raise funds in support of education, training, in-home & group respite, public advocacy, and support group services to resident with Alzheimer's disease and their families in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Sanilac & St. Clair Counties.
WHERE: The Detroit Zoo- Royal Oak, Michigan
WHEN: Saturday August 28, 2010
Registration : 7:30 a.m.
Walk begins: 8:30 a.m.
HOW: Registration is available on-line at the following link below to our team page. Walkers can participate as individuals or in teams. Teams can be corporate, families, friends, co-workers or any other organized group ready to have fun, walk and raise money for a great cause.
SIGN UP EARLY AND RECEIVE FREE REGISTRATION! Once registered you will also receive your Welcome Walker Packet with all the tools to have a successful Memory Walk experience. A minimum donation of $15.00 is required for all walk-in registrants. A fabulous incentive prize structure is once again in place this year so check- it our at alz.org/gmc. All registered participants are required to turn in pledges to be eligible for incentive prizes. DON'T DELAY- REGISTER TODAY!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW & SIGN UP THROUGH MONARCH GARDEN INC'S TEAM PAGE!

Exercise is the key to healthy aging
How to Gain Energy and Feel Stronger
Have you heard exercise is important for older adults, but don't know where to begin? You're not alone. Many seniors feel discouraged by fitness barriers, such as chronic health conditions or concerns about injury or falls. If you've never exercised before, you may not know where to begin. Or maybe an ongoing health problem or disability is keeping you from getting active. Perhaps you think you're too old or frail.
The truth is that you can't afford not to get moving. Exercise is the key to staying strong, energetic, and healthy as you get older. It can help you manage the symptoms of illness and pain, maintain your independence, and even reverse some of the symptoms of aging. And not only is exercise good for your body-it's good for your mind, mood, and memory.
No matter your age or your current physical condition, you can benefit from exercise. Reaping the rewards of exercise doesn't require strenuous workouts or trips to the gym. It's about adding more movement and activity to your life, even in small ways. Whether you are generally healthy or are managing an illness-even if you're housebound-there are many easy ways to get your body moving and improve your health.
5 Myths about Exercise and Older Adults
Myth 1: There's no point to exercising. I'm going to get old anyway.
Fact: Exercise and strength training helps you look and feel younger and stay active longer. Regular physical activity lowers your risk for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer's and dementia, heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, high blood pressure, and obesity.
Myth 2: Elderly people shouldn't exercise. They should save their strength and rest.
Fact: Research shows that a sedentary lifestyle is unhealthy for the elderly. Period. Inactivity often causes seniors to lose the ability to do things on their own and can lead to more hospitalizations, doctor visits, and use of medicines for illnesses.
Myth 3: Exercise puts me at risk of falling down.
Fact: Regular exercise, by building strength and stamina, prevents loss of bone mass and improves balance, actually reducing your risk of falling.
Myth 4: It's too late. I'm already too old, to start exercising
Fact: You're never too old to exercise! If you've never exercised before, or it's been a while, start with light walking and other gentle activities.
Myth 5: I'm disabled. I can't exercise sitting down.
Fact: Chair-bound people face special challenges but can lift light weights, stretch, and do chair aerobics to increase range of motion, improve muscle tone, and promote cardiovascular health.
If you would like to read more click here.....

Caregiver of the Month

Lindsey
Our Caregiver of the month is Lindsey! Lindsey is an administrator in our Corporate Office.
Congratulations Lindsey, keep up the wonderful work!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRES!