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Ashley Pointe Independent & Assisted Living Newsletter

Administrative Team: Loretta Kreeger Executive Director Sue Frisbee

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

Community Relations Director

Jennifer Valenti Resident Care Coordinator

Kristina Pasiecznik Business Office Manager Hilda Cole Registered Nurse Autumn Blizard Dietary Director Chuck Hendick Maintenance Director Diane Blas Activities Director Contact us at: 425-397-7500

P2 Tech Devices and Apps for Seniors P3 Chaplain’s Corner P4 & P5 Activities Calendar

P6 Birthdays, Social Media & Highlights P7 Photos & Summer Destinations 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.

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-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

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

Having Fun At Biringer Farms!

Our Favorite Summer Spots! We asked our residents and team members: What is your all-time favorite summer destination?

“Birch Bay” -Marilyn

“Greenland” - Leonard

“ The River ” -Diane “Reno to watch Air Races” - Jim 7

“Westport or Red Bridge” - Cheryl

July Highlights

Chaplain’s Corner…. My family's roots go all the way back to Stomping Branch Plantation which was located in southern Hanover County, Virginia. That part of the county was also the birthplace and later the home of a man by the name of Patrick Henry. Patrick was named after his uncle who was also a Pastor and who had left England in 1737 to serve St. Paul's Parish in Virginia.

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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 blueberryconsuming 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.

Patrick Henry is most remembered for a speech that he made at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia on March 23, 1775----it was a speech that impassioned all those who heard it....it was a speech that ended with these memorable words: "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" It's no wonder that Patrick Henry has been called "the prophet of the revolution." But Patrick Henry was more than just an impassioned patriot....he was also an impassioned follower of Jesus Christ. His dedication and devotion to God began when he was a child and continued throughout his life. After his own death on June 6, 1799 these words were found with his will....words that provide us with an appropriate conclusion to his life: "This is all the inheritance I can give to my dear family. The religion of Christ can give them one which will make them rich indeed." As an impassioned patriot and an impassioned follower of Jesus Christ, Patrick Henry truly shared a lot in common with a resident at Ashley Pointe who went home to be with his Lord earlier this year. Chuck Johnson was born December 2, 1930 to his parents, Alice and Horace in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Chuck joined the military at the age of 17. He “fibbed” about his age and said he was 18, so he could join the Army. During his enlistment physical, the officer put his foot on the scale so Chuck could make “weight.”

Join us Thursday, July 5th To Pick Blueberries at Bryant Farms in Arlington

I first met Chuck in the fall of 2016 after he became a resident at Ashley Pointe. It didn’t take me long to discover that Chuck had a deep love and commitment to his country. His love for his country was made clear by the various items in his room relating to his many years of military service around the world. He also encouraged me to make a copy of a 20 plus paper that he wrote entitled "Nay, a Ghost Ship!! The Hancock CVA-19 Story." It is a fascinating story of an aircraft carrier that was in service from 1944-1973.

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It also didn’t take me long to discover that Chuck had a deep love and commitment to Jesus Christ and His church. And even though we did not share the same church tradition, it didn't take long for us to discover that what we did share together was a love for Jesus. He started attending my weekly Bible study at Ashley and the men's group that I helped facilitate. We also enjoyed many one on one meetings that were always closed with a time of prayer for his needs and the needs of his family. As our friendship grew, he started calling me "Father", something that had never happened to me in my 40 plus years in the ministry. It's a memory that I will always treasure.

July Birthdays! 7/15-Geri D.

7/24-Jack L.

7/16-Mary Lou A.

7/25-Tom P.

7/18-Beverly D.

7/27-John S.

7/21-Winn R.

7/30-Ann S.

Chuck chose to focus on the things that united us as followers of Jesus Christ and not on the things that divided us. We found common ground at the cross of Jesus Christ. We would all do well to follow his example as an impassioned patriot and an impassioned follower of Jesus Christ!

7/23-Marilyn L.

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