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Bozeman Lodge Independent & Assisted Living Newsletter 1547 N. Hunters Way Bozeman, MT 59718

Administrative Team:

Our mission is to create and sustain comfortable, caring environments for those who depend on us.

Penelope Stiff-Watkins Executive Director Elicia Ruiz

Community Relations Director

Maryssa Scheetz Lori Schumacher

Resident Care Coordinator

Kylie Stier Business Office Manager Shauna Herbal Registered Nurse Lou Ruiz Dietary Director Kelly Corbett Maintenance Director Leah Weaver Activities Director

P2 Tech Devices and Apps for Seniors P3 Team Member/Resident of the Month P4 & P5 Activities Calendar

Contact us at: 406-522-5452

P6 Birthdays, Social Media & Highlights P7 Photos P8 Mission & Team

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Tech Devices & Apps for Seniors Statistics show seniors are increasingly embracing technology. There is a divide in use between younger and older adults, but seniors are seeing benefits of increased connection with loved ones, learning opportunities, and lifestyle enhancement through technology.



“You don’t take a photograph, you make it!” -Ansel Adams

certain periods of time, is falling. There are a few products being made to address just that. A French company called E-Vone recently created shoes that, while worn by a person when they fall, will trigger an alarm. A cordless vacuum. There are several out there that get great reviews. The Shark DuoClean is touted for its ability to get to hard-toreach spots. A computer. This is a sixth example, but I am spreading the joy of It's Never 2 Late technology that our communities use. We adore these professional-grade computers with touchscreen capabilities. They are top-notch engagement systems!

A 2017 Pew Research Center study of over 3,000 adults 65+ found that four in 10 seniors own smartphones - more than double from 2013. Half  have broadband in their homes - and Internet use has risen greatly, with 67 percent of seniors frequenting the web! Older-adult use of tablets has doubled in comparison to five years prior. Ereader and social media use are lower, with a third of seniors partaking, but those who do use social 5 Apps to Explore media are really dedicated, with 70 percent engaging daily. These stats show seniors increasingly One area that seniors are taking advantage of want to be engaged in tech. through technology is using apps (applications that can be used on mobile devices). We rounded 5 Technologies to Try up five great apps for seniors.  A finder. There are lots of companies design Park 'n' Forget. This one is helpful for finding ing key, wallet, phone, purse, and even pet one's car in a parking lot. finders. These save time and reduce panic. Two  Skype. Video chatting can be such a great way I have personally tried and liked? Tile Mate and for seniors to connect with family and friends the Firstmore Key Finder on Amazon. Both can who are far away. be secured to items for easy locating. For those  EyeReader. For those who wish to magnify who want to attach the Firstmore to their text they're reading, this app acts as a magnifyphone, some phone cases have tiny pouches in ing glass and brightener. them now!  Pillboxie. This reminds people when to take  A tablet. Apple iPads are great for browsing medications if they lack help with that and the internet, e-reading, and playing games. The need it. mini versions may be easier to physically han bSafe. This app helps with personal safety. It dle. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is another can track where a person is for chosen widely recommended for seniors. "Guardians" to see the location. It also has  Voice-interaction tech. A great example is the "fake calling” to help one out of unwanted situEcho Show. In it, voice commands are enations. hanced with visuals. It has hands-free voice  Wordbrain. (Bonus mention because I includcalling, the ability to aid in home-monitoring, ed six tech types!). This very popular wordand works with smart home devices (which puzzle app may help to keep cognition strong! eases physical work a senior could have to do). If you try any of these out, or recommend them to  Fall-Alert devices. One area many seniors beone who does, let us know how it goes! come worried about, when they are alone for 2

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July Highlights

Resident of the Month! June

Team Member of the Month!

Meet resident June Schrupp. June is actually her middle name, her first name is Drucella! June just celebrated her 98th birthday last month! She said to me, “Can you believe I am 98? I never thought I would live to be that old.” June grew up about 20 miles outside of Lewistown where she says there were 26 kids in the county and they all loved to be outside playing and having fun especially when riding horses. June has three children; two boys, Tom and Dave, and a girl, Colleen. Dave and Colleen live in Bozeman and come in to see her often and Tom calls her every day to say hello. June says her favorite food is probably something her mother used to make, most likely cake, she loves dessert and her favorite color is green.

Katie

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Did you know? Blueberries are where it's at! This super fruit has the potential to lower the risk of heart disease and cancer, and help to improve memory and cognitive function in some older adults. In those with cognitive impairments, it may be more effective. In a study of 47 adults over age 68 who had mild cognitive impairment, a blueberry-consuming group (versus placebo-consuming) had improved memory and access to words and concepts, per a study cited in 2016 by the American Chemical Society, an organization chartered by U.S. Congress.

The employee of the month is Katie, the Caregiver. Katie is from upstate New York and has been in Bozeman for 5 years. Katie is single and has no children. She enjoys horseback riding, hiking and camping. Her favorite food is chicken riggies, (Chicken riggies or Utica riggies is an Italian-American pasta dish native to the Utica-Rome area of New York State) sounds yummy maybe we can get her to bring in a recipe for our cooks to conjure up. Her favorite color is aquamarine and one fun fact about Katie is that she loves Beauty and the Beast and all things Disney!

One fun fact about June is that she started

milking cows at the age five. June loves to go to all the exercise classes and hang out in the bistro drinking coffee. Feel free to join her any time, she loves to tell stories of her days on the farm!

July Birthdays! We hope you enjoy your special day! Don Baldridge, 6th Elizabeth Wheaton, 6th Roy Linn, 9th Bob Ross, 11th Joan Wilson, 13th Chris Summitt, 16th Mary Lou Aicher, 17th Carol Bevill, 22nd Judith Williams, 26th Betty Lewis, 30th 6

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