By: Renea Dutton, Director of Rehabilitation
Sprenger Healthcare is a proud sponsor of Moving Day® Cleveland, the National Parkinson Foundation Ohio’s annual fundraising walk/run event, planned for June 17, 2017 at Wade Oval at University Circle.
Donations support the development of treatments for the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous systems. Moving Day® is a celebration of movement featuring a kids area, a caregivers relaxation tent and a Movement Pavillion with yoga, dance, Tai Chi, and Pilates. These activities have been proven to better manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. There is also a family-friendly 1-mile walk course in which participants can unit in the fight against Parkinson’s disease and walk to spread awareness.
Sprenger Healthcare will be hosting a walking team and sponsoring a tent at the Moving Day® Cleveland event. We encourage residents, staff, family and friends to join our team! To join the Sprenger in Motion Team, please visit http://www3.parkinson.org/site/TR/MovingDayEvent/NPFOhioChapter?team_id=42811&pg=team&fr_id=2576
Sprenger Healthcare is dedicated to the fight against Parkinson’s disease. This is why offer Delay the Disease, a free 12-week exercise program developed to optimize the physical function of people with Parkinson’s disease. Our licensed therapists will guide participates through Parkinson’s specific exercises, in an effort to reduce the symptoms often associated with the disease. Our “Delay the Disease” exercise program is offered at our Amherst Manor Retirement Community, Heather Knoll Nursing & Rehabilitation and Smithville Western Care Commons. For more information or to RSVP, contact the therapy department at a facility near you!
In honor of International Nurses Day, Karen Foreman, Director of Nursing at Sprenger Healthcare’ Anchor Lodge Retirement Village in Lorain, has been chosen to throw the first pitch at the Lake Erie Crushers home opener.
“With a broad knowledge base in every department of the skilled nursing facility field, Karen is truly able to exceed expectations as a leader, supervisor and Director of Nursing,” said Janelle Shaw, Administrator at Anchor Lodge Retirement Village.
In recognition of Foreman’s dedication to being an outstanding nurse and role model, she was nominated and chosen by her peers to throw out the first pitch of the season.
“Karen has been very kind in guiding me when I moved into my new role as the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). She has provided great deal of knowledge that I have used daily,” said DeeDee Kozusko, ADON at Anchor Lodge Retirement Village. “Karen provides space for you to grow and listens when you need to talk things out. She has become a mentor who I truly value.”
Foreman joined Sprenger Healthcare in 2000. Her knowledge, leadership and commitment to patient care led to her promotion as the Director of Nursing and continues to drive the 17 years of success she’s had with the company.
Outside of work, Foreman shares her passion for the well-being of others through her ongoing dedication to the American Cancer Society.
The Lake Erie Crushers’ home opener is Friday, May 12, 2017 at 7:05 p.m. against the Joliet Slammers. It will take place at Sprenger Healthcare Stadium, 2009 Baseball Boulevard, Avon, OH 44011.
For tickets to the Lake Erie Crushers game, please visit www.lakeeriecrushers.com.
Sprenger Healthcare is celebrating the expansion and renovation of Amherst Manor Retirement Community with a community open house Thursday, April 27, 2017.
The community open house will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 175 North Lake Street, Amherst, OH 44001.
Tours will be provided throughout the event for community members to explore the skilled nursing expansion, which includes 30 private rooms and a new state-of-the-art 2,700 square foot therapy gym.
The community open house will include a ceremonial ribbon cutting, complimentary wine tasting with Giuseppe’s Wine Cellar, raffle baskets and a visit from the Lake Erie Crushers mascot, Stomper.
Join city officials and members of the Sprenger family at 5:00pm for a Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting that will mark the official unveiling of Amherst Manor’s new addition.
Heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts and cocktails will be available, compliments of Chef Jim Smith.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact the facility receptionist at (440) 988-4415 or email rwheeler@sprengerhealthcare.com.
About Amherst Manor Retirement Community
Amherst Manor Retirement Community was the first to join Sprenger Healthcare in 1959. The facility offers a continuum of services, including skilled nursing, orthopedic and short term rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living and independent senior living. To learn more about the programs and services offered at Amherst Manor, visit www.sprengerhealthcare.com or contact the facility at (440) 988-4415.
For more information, please contact:
Jason Coe
Facility Administrator
Phone: 440-930-6603
Email: jcoe@sprengerhealthcare.com
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Avon Lake, OHIO (March 1, 2017) – Towne Center Community Campus, owned and operated by Sprenger Healthcare, is undergoing expansion to add a new, one-of-a-kind memory care assisted living facility.
Parkway Memory Care Assisted Living is designed to be a unique transitional unit offering quality care for those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or other related dementias. With safety, continuity of care and sensory cognition in mind, Parkway was developed to optimize quality of life and encourage residents to maintain a healthy level of activity.
As the first memory care assisted living facility to join Sprenger Healthcare, the unit will include 30 private studios with individual bathrooms and specialized safety features. It’ll have its own dining room featuring chef-designed meals, an original food truck themed café, a soothing salt water aquarium, a 45-foot glass atrium to let in plenty of natural light, and a secured courtyard for residents and their loved ones to enjoy.
“The addition of a memory care assisted living facility on our campus will give us more capacity to meet the needs of our residents as they change and evolve,” says Jason Coe, Administrator at Towne Center.
Parkway Memory Care Assisted Living will not only be a safe and comfortable home for residents, it’ll provide a constructive environment to promote activity and socialization with planned outings and weekly happy hours. The Life Enrichment team will offer specialized programming, including fitness programs, as well as art and pet therapy. Residents can also take advantage of our Certified Dementia Care Specialists and 24-hour staff to assist with everyday needs.
The addition of Parkway Memory Care Assisted Living to Towne Center Community Campus is scheduled to be completed in summer 2017.
About Sprenger Healthcare
From a small family-owned nursing facility to an expansive enterprise, Sprenger Healthcare is actively growing and adapting to the ever-changing needs of the communities it serves. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, Sprenger’s third generation is building a legacy while maintaining the same philosophy of personalized care initially established by Grace Sprenger. For more information on Sprenger Healthcare, please call (440) 989-5200 or visit our website, http://www.sprengerhealthcare.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Tyler Sponaugle, Physical Therapist at Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation, has been honored as the Hero of Long-Term Care for February 2017 by the Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA).
The Hero of Long-Term Care is an honor given to employees in long-term care for their service and dedication to their residents, community and facility. Only one winner is chosen each month by the OHCA, Ohio’s largest organization representing long-term care facilities.
Tyler was nominated by his peers for this award. A special gathering was held at Rose Lane to celebrate his accomplishments and present him with the Hero of Long-Term Care award. He will also be recognized at the OHCA’s 2017 Annual Convention.
Although Tyler has only been a Physical Therapist for a little over 2 years at Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation, he has a long history of working in long-term care. At the age of 15, he started his career as a dietary aide. He continued his work by becoming a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) and then Rehab Tech. He received his bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences in 2009 from Ohio University and a doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2013 from Cleveland State University.
Tyler is a member of the Ohio Physical Therapy Association and is actively involved in the Habitat for Humanity as a volunteer.
Being able to put a smile on his residents’ faces each day is one of his biggest accomplishments at Rose Lane.
“Tyler’s ability to work with a patient from the beginning of their stay to the end of their stay, and give them the encouragement they need to progress and get better, is one of the many reasons he was nominated for this award” said Ashli Hartzler, Life Enrichment Director at Rose Lane, “He is able to develop a trust and friendship with his patients that help lead to their success.”
Congratulations Tyler for winning Ohio Health Care Association’s February 2017 Hero of Long Term Care.
Avon Lake, OHIO (February 4, 2017) – Sprenger Healthcare hosted its first annual Love Run 5k raising $880 for the Avon Lake High School Athletic Boosters.
More than 175 people participated in The Love Run held at Towne Center Community Campus, 200 Community Drive in Avon Lake on Saturday, Feb 4th, 2017.
“It is important to Sprenger Healthcare to be involved in our community,” said Jason Coe, Administrator for Towne Center Community Campus. “We had a great turnout and are happy to help raise funds for the Avon Lake Athletic Boosters.”
Participants got in the Valentine’s Day spirit with the love-themed 5k run and 1-mile walk, featuring a DJ, red and white tie-dye shirts, and a complimentary breakfast with a chocolate fountain.
Winners were announced for the top three women and men finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over. Awards were also presented to the First Furry Friend to finish and the Most Spirited participant. Visit www.hermescleveland.com for race result details and to stay updated on the second annual Love Run 5k, set to take place February 2018.
For more information about Sprenger Healthcare, please visit www.spengerhealthcare.com or call 800-772-1116.
For more information, please contact:
Jaime Marino-Freetage
Therapy Regional Director
Phone: (440) 935-5487
Email: jmarino-freetage@sprengerhealthcare.com
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Sprenger Healthcare is raising the standard for memory care by providing many of its Smithville Western Care Center staff with the tools necessary to complete Dementia Care Specialist Certification.
The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)’s Dementia Care Specialist Certification is a formal recognition of an individual’s commitment and leadership as a professional caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias. Dementia Care Capable Training helps caregivers work together more cohesively and consistently to deliver a higher standard of dementia care.
At Smithville Western Care Center, training in dementia care allows the memory care team to demonstrate an understanding of dementia and its impact on cognitive function. Trained staff can identify key care approaches for each stage of the disease in order to promote the highest possible level of function in activities of daily living (ADL), mobility, and leisure activity. The team also learned strategies to enhance communication, minimize negative behaviors and support families.
Perhaps the most important skill gained through the certification is the ability to identify and report predictors of cognitive decline or transition, further assisting Sprenger clinicians in the development of care plans that promote successful outcomes.
According to CPI, when this compassionate, results-oriented approach is embraced and implemented, staff attitudes shift, confidence soars, and quality of life improves for dementia clients and their families. This is why staff members involved in the care of dementia patients at Sprenger communities will be given the opportunity to become a Dementia Care Specialist, including therapists, nurses, nursing assistants, life enrichment staff and housekeepers.
Dementia Care training is not only a benefit to the staff at Smithville Western Care Center, but also to patients receiving memory care at each Sprenger community. Trained memory care staff strive to lessen the symptoms of dementia by helping patients with self-care and teaching them to manage activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing and toileting. They provide support while encouraging patients to achieve the highest possible level of independence.
In addition to the benefits of having on-staff Dementia Care Specialists, Sprenger Healthcare provides Excellence in Memory Care, a specialized team approach to quality patient-centered care. Having a team of Dementia Care Specialists raises the bar for Sprenger Health Care’s already high standard of dementia care at its communities.
“It is our goal at Sprenger Health Care to provide our patients with the highest quality of care. Having Dementia Care Specialists on our team only furthers our commitment to our Excellence in Memory Care,” said Jaime Marino-Freetage, Executive Therapy Director.
In addition to enhancing a commitment to Excellence in Memory Care, Sprenger Health Care offers excellence in Neurological Care, Orthopedics, Osteoporosis, Amputee Care and Respiratory Care, and Cardiac Care.
About Sprenger Healthcare
Sprenger Healthcare has been family owned and operated since 1959. With 10 facilities throughout Northeast Ohio and Indiana, Sprenger offers the full continuum of aging services including: Short Term Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Hospice, and Home Health. Our innovative care, excellent customer service, and compassionate, dedicated employees have made Sprenger Healthcare a leader in providing exceptional health care. Sprenger communities have a history of excellent Resident and Family Satisfaction Surveys, 5 Star Ratings, Deficiency Free Surveys, and US News & World Report Rankings. For more information on the programs we offer and to hear more about the Sprenger difference, please visit our website, www.SprengerHealthCare.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Jintronix is a new, FDA approved, virtual rehabilitation platform designed by leading experts in physical and occupational therapy as an exciting and effective tool for physical rehabilitation. It offers “gamified” exercises that are designed to improve a patient’s functional abilities.
“Our patients seem to truly enjoy Jintronix. It has increased their willingness and the amount of time they participate in therapy” says Laura Toetz, Director of Rehabilitation at Amherst Manor Retirement Community.
This easy to operate system supports the treatment of multiple conditions, providing activities optimized to target specific clinical outcomes, such as, fall prevention, motor control, balance, muscle strengthening, postural control and flexibility. It offers seated and standing tasks from low to high levels of difficulty. In addition, each activity can be customized by therapists to suit the needs of each individual patient.
Jintronix participants are guided by on-screen indicators that provide immediate feedback and help patients perform each task with correct form and technique while being overseen by a physical therapist. With the assistance of Jintronix, Sprenger therapists can increase productivity by spending less time setting up exercises and more time assessing and manually working with patients. They can also easily monitor and track patients’ progress, allowing them to adjust therapy regimens accordingly.
Sprenger Health Care is leading the way in innovative care, as it’s one of the earliest companies to partner with Jintronix. Currently, this platform is used along with other more traditional therapy techniques at four Sprenger Health Care communities; Amherst Manor Retirement Community, Sprenger Health Care of Mishawaka, Grande Village Retirement Community and Towne Center Community Campus, with plans for introducing it into more communities in the future.
To learn more about Jintronix, please contact Laura Toetz at ltoetz@sprengerhealthcare.com. Visit www.sprengerhealthcare.com to find the Sprenger Health Care community nearest you and find out more about the therapy and rehabilitation programs we have to offer.
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AMHERST, OHIO (July 12,2016) – Amherst Manor Retirement Community, managed by Sprenger Healthcare, is undergoing extensive renovation and expansion to better serve the needs of the aging population in Amherst, OH.
Thirty private rooms with individual bathrooms and walk-in showers are being added to Amherst Manor to increase comfort and privacy for short-term residents of rehabilitation and skilled nursing. In addition, the project will make room for a new dining room, living room, and more common areas, including a pub/lounge area and an outdoor courtyard, for all residents and their loved ones to enjoy.
The expansion also consists of a new, state-of-the-art 2,700 square foot therapy gym, which will be more than three time the size of the current therapy gym at Amherst Manor.
“This expansion of Amherst Manor will give us more capacity to meet the needs of our residents as they change and evolve,” says Kristen Gollinger, Administrator at Amherst Manor.
The larger and more functional therapy gym will feature a full kitchen and bedroom suite for occupational therapy support and added state-of-the-art equipment for all therapies. This is in addition to the advanced tools already offered at Amherst Manor, including Biodex equipment, VitalStim and Jintronix. Jintronix is a new, fun and effective tool for physical therapy that provides “gamified” exercises designed to improve a patient’s functional abilities.
Along with the expansion of Amherst Manor, the building will undergo extensive renovation. Its existing front fascia will be given a new look with the adding of a Porte-cochere to provide convenience for guests and give Amherst Manor extra curb appeal. Furthermore, much of the existing space at this facility is being converted to better serve residents with more spacious rooms and extra common areas for activities and socialization.
Amherst Manor Retirement Community was originally founded in 1959 by Grace Sprenger. Although it started as a 26-bed nursing facility, today Amherst Manor offers continuum of care options, including skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, short-term and orthopedic rehabilitation, hospice care and respite care. It’s located on nine wooded acres in the historic village of Amherst. Residents enjoy a park-like setting that’s just minutes from downtown shopping restaurants and entertainment.
The expansion and renovation of Amherst Manor Retirement Community is scheduled to be completed in fall 2016.
About Sprenger Healthcare
Sprenger Healthcare has been family owned and operated since 1959. With 10 facilities throughout Northeast Ohio and Indiana, Sprenger offers the full continuum of aging services including: Short Term Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Hospice, and Home Health. Our innovative care, excellent customer service, and compassionate, dedicated employees have made Sprenger Healthcare a leader in providing exceptional health care. Sprenger communities have a history of excellent Resident and Family Satisfaction Surveys, 5 Star Ratings, Deficiency Free Surveys, and US News & World Report Rankings. For more information on the programs we offer and to hear more about the Sprenger difference, please visit our website, www.SprengerHealthCare.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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The thrill of a spike. A great serve. Scoring an ace. All may seem like simple things to the average person, but to Inge Helmetz, these are just a few of her favorite memories. As a retired Volleyball coach, Ms. Helmetz carried her love of playing the game into coaching at St. Peter School in North Ridgeville while her children attended school.
The thrill of a spike… A great serve… Scoring an Ace…
All may seem like simple things to the average person, but to Inge Helmetz, these are just a few of her favorite memories. As a retired Volleyball coach, Ms. Helmetz carried her love of playing the game into coaching at St. Peter School in North Ridgeville while her children attended school.
This month, Sprenger Hospice Care helped turn an average day into an exciting adventure back on the court for Ms. Helmetz. Hospice nurse, Lisa Lotz along with Voni De Almeida, MSW and Toni Rotz, Director of Marketing, escorted Ms. Helmetz to an afternoon at the North Ridgeville Rookie Ranger Volleyball camp.
Coach Jenny Onlock and her students were extremely welcoming and presented Helmetz with a “Coach Inge” t-shirt. Ms. Helmetz had much to say about each girl’s technique that day and also enjoyed tossing the ball back and forth with nurse Lisa.
“It’s simple” says Toni Rotz, Director of Marketing for Sprenger Hospice Care, “Our commitment is to optimize the quality of life for our patients. Here at Sprenger Hospice our care plans go beyond the patient’s medical needs. We listen carefully for unexpressed wishes that will help bring a smile to their face and pep in their step. For those who think that hospice is giving up, let this ‘serve’ as proof that hospice helps to provide enough comfort that one can enjoy their last days, weeks, months or years to the fullest.”
