An Invitation to "Meet the Administrator Night"
When: August 27th, 2008
Where: Heather Heights, 160 West Jefferson Road, Pittsford, NY
Complimentary desserts and other refreshments will be served.
Laurie Clark , the new Administrator with Heather Heights Assisted Living Residence , has extensive experience in healthcare administration. She recently held the role of Administrator with Forest Park Retirement Community of the SunWest Management Corporation. She worked previously for Atria Senior Living Group, where she held the roles of Executive Director, Senior Executive Director, Regional Vice President, and Senior Executive Director for the group's Northern California region. Laurie also worked for several years with Visiting Nurse Service, Clark Dental Laboratory, and Eastman Kodak. She has a significant background in sales, marketing, and revenue development. Laurie holds California State Regulations RCFE (Residential Care for the Elderly) certification.
The 2008 Rochester Alzheimer's Association Seminar Dates are here!
Heather Heights of Pittsford continues to partner with the Alzheimer's Association of Rochester to offer a series of Educational Seminars that are available for families, friends, and caregivers in the community. The seminars will be held at Heather Heights and will be conducted by the Alzheimer's Association of Rochester, NY. They will begin at 7:00pm on the second Tuesday of each month. You will find the 2008 dates and topics in the table below:
| January 8 |
Dementia vs. Normal Aging |
| February 12 |
Effective Communication |
| March 11 |
Managing Challenging Behavior |
| April 8 |
Is a Support Group for You? |
| May 13 |
Adjusting to Residential Care |
| June 10 |
Discussing Treatments with Your Doctor |
| July 8 |
Dealing with Denial |
| August 12 |
Managing Grief and Guilt |
| September 9 |
Final Stages - What to Expect |
| October 14 |
Caregiver Efficacy: Coping and Empowerment |
| November 11 |
Assertiveness in Emergency and Public Situations |
| December 9 |
Family Dynamics |
Pet Therapy at Heather Heights Assisted Living, Rochester NY
Lollipop Farms visited Heather Heights for an afternoon of pet therapy. Several varieties of animals were brought for residence to pet and enjoy. Animals included dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits and more. Lollipop Farms located in Rochester New York rescues animals and is dedicated to finding happy homes for all of them. They volunteer in the Rochester community promoting animal care and adoption.
Our own Dorothy Wilhelm was featured in an article by Nicole Lee in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle on Sunday, August 26. Dorothy, 96, is a former Olympian who excelled in track and field and gymnastics in the 1930's. The article explains how Dorothy participated in the Turner Olympics and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) competitions. Dorothy has won over 24 medals and proudly displays them along with her competition photos. In addition to the article in the Sunday paper, the Democrat and Chronicle also has a video clip available at democratandchronicle.com for a video story of Dorothy discussing her days as a medal winning athlete.
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