Category: Blog
How do you feel?
With the changing season, shorter days, and stress about the upcoming holidays … it’s easy to feel “blue” or sad now and then. When these feelings don’t pass within a few days, it’s called depression. DEPRESSION AWARENESS MONTH Clinical depression or depressive disorder can interfere with daily life and normal functioning, causing pain for both…
Our Residents and Staff Enjoyed the Annual Fall Carnival
University Village Retirement Community sure knows how to celebrate the fall!
Employee of the Month: Cindy Weierbach
Our Human Resources Assistant, Cindy Weierbach, did a wonderful job filling in until the new HR Manager came on board. Residents and staff members note how she “always has a sweet spirit, no matter what she is doing.” When Cindy is not in her office at UV, she is spending time with her children and…
Inside Story from Vanessa
Fall is upon us! Be sure you receive your flu shot on Friday, October 3rd in the theater from 9am to noon. It’s very important to receive a flu shot, not only to prevent the flu but to keep you from passing it on to others. University Village is currently 94% full in the health…
Employee of the Month: Elsie Hasenbank
For the past six years, Elsie has been a valued employee of the UV nursing staff. She began her career here as a CMA, attended LPN school, got her LPN license, and continues to deliver superior care to our Assisted Living residents. Additionally, Elsie fills in whiles others are on vacation to insure we have…
Inside Story From Vanessa
Happy September! We really have been blessed with some great weather these past few months. The extremely warm days were minimal. We experienced good weather for the Walk To End Alzheimer’s. 24 residents and several staff and guests participated in the annual walk. University Village donated over $6000 from the Trust, candy sales, t-shirt sales…
Check your Flu I.Q.
September is Immunization Month … and for UV residents, that’s a “shot in the arm” or a STRONG POSITIVE INFLUENCE. Vaccinations have virtually eliminated many serious diseases, like diphtheria, smallpox, polio and tetanus. Other immunizations help the body fight microorganisms of more common illnesses, like the flu. Most vaccines can be given by mouth, nasal…
Senior adults are capable of amazing things!
Japanese mountain climber Yuichiro Miura reached the summit of Mount Everest at age 70. George Brunstad was also 70 when he swam the English Channel. Naval officer Grace Hopper became the first female rear admiral of the United States Navy when she was 79. Margaret Haggerty completed her quest to run a marathon on each…
