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CANTATA BEST LIFE
Happy Holidays
from Cantata!
Inside This Issue
Pumpkin pie, tree decorating, binge watching every Christ-
mas movie known to mankind – while I may have just
given you a glimpse into some of my holiday highlights,
these activities also signal that the most wonderful time • Lifelong Learning
of year is upon us. If you’re like me and are still in denial
that another year is wrapping up, you’d better believe it • Aging with “Grace”
because it’s happening! With the holidays in full swing
and everyone frantically getting in their last minute shop- • Hoildays on the Cantata
ping, I wanted to seize this opportunity to throw even
more holiday stuff your way! In this festive piece, you’ll Campus
read about some unique holiday traditions, learn even cra-
zier fun facts, and discover some fun ways you can spice • Merrily Making Meals
up your holidays so sit back, relax, and tis’ the season.
continued on next page • 2018 By The Numbers
8700 West 31st Street
Brookfield, IL 60513
708-485-1155 • cantata.org
The Holiday Season 101
continued from cover
Did you know that over 750 million pounds of turkey
get consumed in the United States every year during the
holidays? While turkey, ham, and stuffing are staples for
many Americans, people around the globe have a differ-
ent set of taste buds in mind. Japan goes wild for KFC on
Christmas; in fact, about 3 million orders are placed. Jelly
doughnuts and Hanukkah go hand-in-hand while Ireland
basks in their Guinness–sign me up! While many chil-
dren in the States leave out milk and cookies for Santa
(what a lucky guy!), Norwegians leave a bowl of porridge
in the barn for the gnome who protects it. Denmark folks
ring in the New Year by shattering dishes and Spaniards
attempt to shove 12 grapes in their mouth at midnight for
a year of good luck.
If you think you’re busy this time of year, think again!
While you may be listening to “Jingle Bells” on repeat,
UPS is busy delivering over 20 billion cards and pack-
ages throughout the season. In fact, it’s no surprise that
Christmas shopping is the biggest spending holiday, with
shoppers dishing out over a trillion dollars! If you are still
crossing people off of your gift list, try to avoid the stores
the Saturday before Christmas because that is now the
busiest shopping day of the year. Deciding what gifts to
give your loved ones can be daunting. You can’t go wrong
with homemade desserts, gift cards, or personalized
gifts – something that any member of the family would
appreciate. For the younger kids: Hatchimals, Fingerlings
Untamed Raptors, and Nintendo Switch are all the rage.
Gift giving doesn’t have to limit itself to family and
friends. With the season of giving, there are numerous Santa makes 842 million stops on
ways to “give back” to those in need. Cantata’s Best Life
Foundation is a great place to start! Donations, big or Christmas Eve to reach every household
small, benefit the lives of older adults on our campus with a child! No wonder he is so tired!
and in the communities. Sticking with the holidays, Toys Industry. My personal favorite outing and tradition is
for Tots, the Salvation Army, and Giving (Advent) Trees, Chicago’s Christkindlmarket (Naperville has one too!).
are amazingly simple ways to help provide children with If you love German food, holiday music, spiced wine in
presents on Christmas or to keep a family warmer during a boot, and exploring homemade crafts (gift ideas, any-
the chilly winters. Many neighborhoods also have soup one?), then this place is for you!
kitchens or shelters that are always looking for an extra
If your mind is officially in holiday overload, here are
helping hand, especially around this time of year.
some added fun facts to make your head race faster than
As enticing as it is to sit on the couch watching the 24 the Oak Brook Mall foot traffic! All the gifts in the “12
hour marathon of “A Christmas Story,” there are plenty of Days of Christmas” equal 364 gifts. The world’s largest
local, festive events taking place that you might be inter- gingerbread man weighs 466 pounds. The Rockefeller
ested in checking out. You can experience a real winter Christmas tree has over 25,000 light bulbs. and 2 billion
wonderland at Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic where the candy canes are produced during the holidays! So with all
zoo transforms and showcases a wonderful light display that newfound knowledge, make some hot cocoa, curl up
at night that can guide Santa’s sleigh any day! Aurora to a holiday movie, reminisce with loved ones, and have a
offers a Holiday Express train ride that the grandkids will very happy New Year.
particularly enjoy. Explore Macy’s holiday windows, eat
in their Walnut Room with the giant tree, or visit Christ-
mas Around the World at the Museum of Science and
Happy New Year!
e 2018 BY THE NUMBERS f
OVER 1,000
INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED
39% CAMPUS • 61% COMMUNITY
WE RECEIVED
$85,726
IN GENEROUS
DONATIONS 358
5500 171
VOLUNTEEER NEW TAKE2
POUNDS OF
FOOD GROWN
ON CAMPUS
HOURS CLIENTS AND DONATED
188,237 MEALS SERVED
142,947 ON CAMPUS • 10,364 IN THE COMMUNITY • 34,926 CAFETERIA & MISC
Dear friends of Cantata,
As we prepare for the holiday season and turn the calendar over to a new year, we want to show our appreciation and
thanks to you, the members of our Cantata community for your generous donations and countless acts of kindness
throughout this past year. As a 501(c) nonprofit since 1920, our mission and vision has always been to help older
adults age successfully, both on our campus and out in the community.
In 2018, your financial contributions, time, and talent resulted in well over 12,000 services for our seniors in need.
We tackled big challenges head on and developed new solutions which have already reached well outside the bound-
aries of our local community. We loved, laughed, cried, but most importantly vowed to live our best life no matter
the circumstances!
We look forward to a wonderful and prosperous 2019 and wish you and yours a Happy New Year!
John Larson
CEO, Cantata Adult Life Services
Merrily Making Meals 188,237. No, that’s not the number of times “Jingle Bells” will be played on the radio this season (though that’s a good guess). 188,237 is the total number of meals that our efficient kitchen team has cooked up and served for our entire Cantata community over the past year. Wow, that’s a lot of food! This incredibly talented staff is made up of 40 kitchen employees and 10 housekeeping members. They prepare meals for many different groups of people includ- ing: all of our campus residents, employees, guests, internal caterings, Cantata at Home, and even police meals! But how on earth do they keep track of everything, every person, every unique meal? Well, the answer is simple: teamwork. Well, there’s a lot more to it than that, but by utilizing a “Geri Card System,” effective communica- tion is always flowing between Cantata Hospitality and the nursing staff. Whether it’s specific dietary needs or restrictions, they know each resident and client by name, face, and their likes/dislikes. Cantata Hospitality also has Two other really cool things that Cantata Hospitality does constant interaction with every other department and are operating a ‘zero-waste kitchen’ and sourcing food helps put together outstanding food for our events includ- locally. If you’re like me, you might think a zero-waste ing the Garden Party and our Best Life Breakfast Clubs. kitchen means that people are eating our unused left- Of all of the meals our kitchen creates, over 10,000 of overs. Wrong! With every meal they cook, they prepare those meals get specially delivered to our Cantata at Home extras in case there’s an additional need for more food clients and those involved in the Cheerios program. More at a specific meal time. For any extra meals that weren’t than 5 million seniors in the United States currently face served, they package those full meals up and deliver them the daily struggle of food insecurity, meaning they can’t to more homes. And by utilizing local meat and produce reliably or physically access proper food. Older Ameri- from Midwest Foods, we continue to help small business- cans are the fastest growing population for not knowing es and farmers grow since they rely on us to feed them. where their next meal will come from and their pain of From the 180K + meals that feed our community, to serv- hunger grows. Many seniors may find themselves going to ing a traditional Thanksgiving feast for our residents to bed hungry, aren’t able to physically go to the kitchen or everything in between, Cantata Hospitality truly puts leave their homes to make food, or may not be in a finan- Cantata’s mission at the forefront, making sure all peo- cially stable situation to purchase satisfying meals. ple are aging successfully whether on our campus or out Stephen Manno, the General Manager of Cantata Hos- in the communities. We are so honored to have them pitality, is very passionate about feeding our community serve our organization and can’t wait to see what special members, something he takes great pride in. “Our food endeavors they have in store next year! might be the only meal they eat all day. We make sure to stuff every single plate by providing full, tasty meals. We go above and beyond to meet their needs and to ensure their trust in us is sustained.” According to Stephen and the rest of his team, the #1 thing that makes Cantata so different from other communities is the deeper connec- tions and compassion our staff forms with our residents and clients. “You first start out by talking about their meal, then the established relationship grows and the conversations turn to life and family.” Our Executive Chef, Cole, plans out meal menus each week, and the whole department takes steps to ensure our standards are always being improved. They seek out constant feedback from all clients and even set up sched- uled meetings to really get a sense of what is deemed the “favorite dish.” Does home cooked meatloaf, gravy, pota- toes and chicken pot pie sound good to you right now? It sure does for our residents–it’s some of their favorites!
AARP Smart Driver Course
This is the nation’s first refresher course specifical-
ly designed for drivers age 50 and older that covers
many useful topics including safe-driving strategies and
WINTER QUARTER 2019 state-specific rules. In many states, drivers may receive a
discount on their insurance after course completion.
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 23th and Thursday, January
Cantata’s Lifelong Learning program facilitates 24th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
active living and healthy relationships as the basis or
of a full, harmonious, and naturally fulfilling life. Wednesday, February 20th and Thursday, February
21st from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Come join us! Call 708-485-1155 to register. Cost: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members
Location: Cantata Campus, 2nd floor classroom
Rooted Yoga for Better Balance (Multimedia Room)
Stand or plant yourself in one of our sturdy chairs and Register by: Monday, January 21, 2019
enjoy a combination of gentle yoga, pilates, and balance Monday, February 19th, 2019
exercises designed to improve posture, core strength, flex-
ibility, balance, and concentration. This fun class is for Best Life Breakfast Club:
persons of all fitness levels and abilities.
Ask the Audience
Date/Time: Ten Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. starting
January 10, 2019
Cantata is hosting its 4th annual “Ask the Audience” inter-
active presentation where we pose a series of questions
Cost: $70
and using an audience response system, you give us the
Location: Cantata Campus, Living Room answers! Question topics vary from fun and entertaining
Register by: Monday, January 7, 2019 to informative and educational. We even welcome ques-
tions that you would like to ask the group. If you have a
Zumba® Gold question, let us know when you RSVP! Did we mention
there’s breakfast too?
Zumba Gold is a specialty dance-fitness class set to inter-
national rhythms and designed for beginners and people Date/Time: Tuesday, January 22nd, Wednesday, January 23rd,
seeking low impact exercise. or Thursday, January 24th at 9am
Have fun as you improve your balance, coordination, and Cost: No charge
endurance! Location: Cantata Campus, Wye Valley Independent Living
Building
Date/Time: Ten Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. starting
Register by: Monday, January 21st - spots fill up quickly!
January 12, 2019
Cost: $70
Location: Cantata Campus, Wye Valley, Dining Room
Register by: Monday, January 7, 2019
Fit and Strong
Fit and Strong is designed for those with painful joints.
Studies show this class can improve aerobic capacity,
strength, and function while minimizing pain, stiffness,
anxiety, and depression.
Date/Time: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
for eight weeks starting January 7, 2019
Cost: $100
Location: Cantata Campus, Wye Valley, Dining Room
Register by: Wednesday, January 2, 2019
AGING
WITH
GRACE
Hi! I’m Grace, your new best friend and confidante! Feel free to ask me anything and
everything. Like you, I’ve got plenty of experience and I love to help.
Hobby Lobby may have signaled the start of Christmas •
Annie Leibovitz has a photo shoot with John Lennon
in August, but the actual holiday season looms just ahead. and is the last person to photograph him before his
I thought it would be the perfect time to invite readers death.
on a short journey down memory lane. Remember 3 inch • We are listening to “Lady” by Kenny Rogers.
long Christmas light bulbs? Or how one defective light December 1990
caused the whole string to go dark? How about tinsel,
• Lech Walesa wins Poland’s first presidential election.
aluminum trees, and color wheels? And who could forget
• Whitney Houston hits the top of the charts with “I’m
those memorable, must have gifts – pet rocks and chia
Your Baby Tonight.”
pets! Please get comfy and cozy and enjoy these blasts
• South African President F. W. deKlerk and Nelson
from Decembers’ past.
Mandela meet to discuss end of apartheid.
December 1950 • The world’s first website and server go live at CERN.
• Charlie Brown was introduced by cartoonist Charles December 2000
M. Schulz. • Most survive the Y2K or millennium bug problem.
• General Douglas MacArthur ordered the censorship • VP Al Gore delivers his concession speech.
of all news reports concerning the Korean War. • Montgomery Ward announces it’s going out of busi-
• Born Yesterday starring Judy Holliday was released. ness.
• “The Tennessee Waltz” by Patti Page topped the Bill- • Madonna weds Guy Ritchie.
board charts.
December 2010
December 1960
• SpaceX, under the helm of Elon Musk, becomes the
• Camelot debuted with Richard Burton as King Ar- first privately held company to successfully launch,
thur and Julie Andrews as Lady Guinevere. orbit, and recover a spacecraft.
• The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Green Bay • Ron Santo dies at 70.
Packers to win the 1960 NFL championship. • The Walking Dead premiered.
• The election results became official and John F. Ken- • Some of us may still be in tune with the pop charts and
nedy was declared the 35th President of the United listening to “Only Girl (In the World)” by Rihanna.
States.
December 2018 and 2019
• “Are You Lonesome Tonigh”t by Elvis Presley was our
favorite recording. Wishing you good health and happiness. Hope the New
Year is the absolute best it can be. And I don’t know what
December 1970
your plans are for 2019, but Grace is all about creating
• Paul McCartney files a lawsuit to dissolve the Beatles. more and better memories!
• Shipyard workers in Gdansk, Poland go on strike.
Thanks for reading.
• Love Story starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali McGraw is
released. Love,
• “The Tears of a Clown” by Smokey Robinson and the Grace
Miracles tops the charts.
December 1980
Send questions and comments to:
• The Wonderful World of Disney aired on television.
Grace c/o Cantata Adult Life Services
• Apple makes its initial public offering on the U.S. 8700 W 31st Street, Brookfield IL 60513
stock market. or email: info@cantata.orgHolidays on the Cantata Campus The holiday season hustle and bustle is in full swing and exploring the fudge section, and basking in the giant fish our residents love every minute of the excitement! Can- tank. Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic, a trip to see the tata staff goes above and beyond to make sure this time Nutcracker, and a casual drive around the neighborhood of year is extra special for our residents and their fami- to check out the lights were just a few of the December lies by offering an array of festive activities and outings highlights so far! to keep people joyful throughout the season. The Life Don’t be fooled! Plenty of holiday magic takes place right Enrichment team starts brainstorming their festive plans on our campus. Our BHRS Coordinator, Jackie, has made months in advance and they take into account everyone’s it a yearly tradition to have her team dress up as Santa and personalities and interests. “The residents really enjoy the Santa’s elves to pass out presents to the BHRS residents social aspect of the holidays and simply being together – on Christmas Day. There’s another beloved tradition of the little things go a long way,” explains Life Enrichment having the oldest resident put the first ornament on our Coordinator, Edna. large tree. Families are also invited and encouraged to The first of many holiday happenings started with a share in the various holiday meals with their loved ones trip to downtown Chicago where some of our residents and trust me, our holiday meals are absolutely fantastic! enjoyed the sparkle and awe of the Macy’s Walnut Room New Year’s Eve includes herring, champagne, fancy attire, Christmas tree and lunch–even though many would and the countdown (which occurs during the Yugoslavi- remember it as Marshall Fields. They were able to get a an time zone). Christmas is an extra special time around jump start on their Christmas purchases by indulging in our campus and we try our best to make every day merry the classic Frango Mints. Up next was a unique trip to and bright for our residents. From our family to yours, we Bass Pro Shop where they enjoyed photos with Santa, wish everyone a very Happy New Year! BHRS Receives High Medicare Score! The British Home Rehabilitation Services has once again Medicare ratings and our CARF accreditation helps us claimed high honors in Medicare’s latest rating system utilize the best medical practices possible in the industry. after their most recent inspection of our Brookfield loca- Together, our staff will compose a rehab program that is tion! The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services attuned to you so the road to recovery is well attained. (CMS) created this rating system as a tool to help con- In order to achieve such outstanding quality measures, sumers, families, and caregivers compare skilled nursing we drive innovation into our patient-centered care vision. centers and identify any areas that they may want to ask Quality measures are rated by how well skilled nursing questions. Ratings are on a scale between 1 to 5 stars, 5 facilities are caring for resident’s physical and clinical stars signifying above average quality and care. There are needs. We handle medically complex clients, comprehen- separate categories for ratings along with an over- sive wound care, and a full continuum of care. By all skilled nursing rating. putting our energy into both clients and care, It’s no surprise that the British Home we are able to boost our outcomes. We are exceeded above and beyond in both staff- in the top 10% National Nursing Home ing and quality measures (outcomes). Quality Care Collaborative Honor Roll Staffing is based on a few key factors because we focus on safety and superi- including the staffing hours of care or long-term care. provided to each resident and the ratio As a nonprofit organization, we pride of residents to nurses. Our experience ourselves on our long-standing mis- and compassion with each unique cli- sion of helping individuals, families, ent yields unwavering results. We pull and the communities’ age successfully. talent from all areas to proactively work In the past 15 years, over 6,500 different together; ensuring a smooth road back rehab stays have come through our door! home. Cardiac, pulmonary, stroke, and We will continue to stay committed to our respiratory are just a few of the many areas of clients and their families so that every person expertise that we offer. Our specialists are experts that walks through British Home Rehabilitation Ser- in their fields and have a team-based approach that works vices reaches their maximum potential. We are incredibly with clients and their families to personalize a plan of proud of our high Medicare ratings but even more proud action. Combining our skilled nursing care with individu- of the unending strength of our clients. alized therapy sessions, we continue to showcase fantastic
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