Loretto

The weather is getting colder and when it snows in Central New York, it snows! ??But don't let that bog you down or your loved ones who are older adults. You'll never get bored with our list of fun winter activities for older adults in CNY. Check it out on our blog: https://bit.ly/3t4z5e9

We have another caregiver tip for you in honor of National Family Caregivers Month. Taking time to yourself is just as important as taking care of someone else, even if you have to make time. Plan for a weekly outing or a "day off" so you have consistent time for yourself. Reach out to a friend or a loved one to help take care of your loved one for a few hours while you take care of you. Most importantly, don't feel guilty for doing that one activity that makes you the happiest. You can find more self-care tips for caregivers in our blog "How to Practice Self-care as a Caregiver." https://bit.ly/4fClnSp #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #SupportForCaregivers

A recent donation to the residents of Loretto brought laughter and excitement: a dazzling array of necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings, all sparkling and new. The donor did not want to be acknowledged, but what has to be acknowledged is the happiness their in-kind gift brings to our residents. Ann Marie Rossi proudly wore her new necklace, stating, "I like to share my jewelry and clothes here at Loretto. We are all equals here, plus I want to make the 4th Floor of Loretto, the best floor." For Christmas, Ann Marie plans to give a piece of jewelry to all residents on her floor. The jewelry brings a touch of magic to the resident's day; a reminder that even in their golden years, they can still feel beautiful and cherished. A small gesture of compassion will continue to bring joy and sparkle to their lives for years to come. You can bring joy to residents, too: https://bit.ly/3wBF1Hg

Congratulations to the Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) class of November 2024! Through all of your hard work, you've grown into the next part of your healthcare careers and have demonstrated your passion for taking care of others. Today, you've signed the traditional CHHA banner pledging that you believe in trust, teamwork, kindness and leadership. Thank you to everyone that attended today's graduation and thank you to Zoe and Marlena for putting together a wonderful ceremony for our graduates and their families. #Graduation #Certifiedhomehealthaide #PACECNY

Congratulations to our most recent class of Loretto EDGE graduates! EDGE is Loretto's very own training and development program to help our employees Engage, Develop, Grow and Excel to their fullest potential. This training program focuses on critical skills and best practices to enable our managers to be great people leaders. We are excited to see all of the great things this most recent class will go onto achieve! ??

Loretto was proud to be recognized yesterday as a CenterState CEO Economic Champion. Congratulations to all of the 306 Economic Champions that were honored for their contributions to Central New York!

Mary, the Vice President of Impact and Mission Integration for Loretto, was honored with her very own leaf on the Tribute Tree at The Heritage Memory Life Community, where she was formerly the administrator. In her new role, Mary continues to be a driving force in Alzheimer's research, advocacy for those living with the disease and the families that make sacrifices to care for their loved ones. We're thankful to have Mary on our team where not a day goes by that she's not fighting to make the world a better place for those affected with Alzheimer's disease and dementias. Thank you, Mary, for your many years of service to Loretto, the residents and their families. We're excited to continue to watch your impactful work unfold. #tributetree #foundation

In honor of Family Caregiver Month, we're sharing a tip this week. Seeking out other people that are also caregivers can help remind you, you're not alone. You'll receive support from others and gain helpful information from the experience of others. Reaching out and joining a support group, for example, is a great way to meet other caregivers in your community. We have more tips here in our blog, "5 Tips to Prevent Caregiver Burnout": https://bit.ly/3ZdeNML

National Philanthropy Day is a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can create ripples of change. Your in-kind gifts will bring smiles to our residents, making their days a little brighter and their hearts a little lighter. https://bit.ly/3wBF1Hg #NationalPhilanthropyDay #InKindGiving #Nonprofit

November is National Long-Term Care Month. During this time, we recognize those receiving and giving care to older adults. It's also dedicated to raising awareness of the need for access to long-term care, and preparing yourself every step of the way when making a decision to receive it. Read our latest blog on things you need to know about long-term care: https://bit.ly/4hRE06O #LongTermCareAwarenessMonth #LTC