Legacy of Excellence

 

7 years ago today

Cathy Riegel, our beloved Director of Social Services is radiant as she remembers the big move to all private rooms at Logan Acres Care Center.   She states that "on July 25, 2006 the residents & staff of Logan Acres paraded down the highway to our new building.  We celebrated our first lunch and began settling into our new digs.  It really was fantastic,  we thought it would take all day but thanks to the help of a lot of volunteers we were finished in 2 hours!"

Today we continue to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine on the same  land that was purchased in 1849, now with the blessing of a modern building to call home.  Our  rural setting can be enjoyed comfortably from the many landscaped outdoor areas and sunrooms.  Folks can be seen daily rocking on the front porch with family and friends.  A favorite pastime is shooting the breeze while taking in the view of the tall corn just awaiting harvest...how appropriate, since Logan Acres remained a working farm until 1980.

Innumerable things have changed but thanks to  the servant leadership of many over the years, the essence of Logan Acres has remained the same, ensuring our Legacy of Excellence for a long time to come.  

 

25th Anniversary with Logan Acres

Celebrate!

25 years ago today, Carrie Wireman began her long career at Logan Acres.  She fondly  remembers  her first day of work as a State Tested Nursing Assistant , especially her fellow staff that she began her journey with.  A few moments were spent today reminiscing of days gone by, bringing a smile to the face of those who took part as well as those who wish they had.

Carrie holds dear her memories of times in the "old building" as she used her skills to bring comfort to those in her charge but has great appreciation for the beautiful "new building" and what it offers the folks that choose to live here. 

Not only is Carrie the oldest of 8 children and often helped tend to her younger siblings, she lived with & cared for her Grandmother for many years and gives credit to her for having taught her a lot.   The time spent as a caregiver of her family helped solidify her career choice of nurturing others. 

   We are thankful for the countless minutes, hours and days that Carrie has given to the residents of Logan Acres over 25 years. No doubt, she has made a difference in more lives than she or we will ever know.   She continues to provide great stability in Mill Creek, our Memory Care area,  as a key employee.  On her days off, residents ask for her and eagerly await her return.  She is a warm and genuine individual and when asked why she has served in this way for so long, she simply states "I love the people".   

Well, Carrie Wireman, the people love you too.

Moving for Better Balance

 

 Tai chi

Another complimentary batch of Tai chi manuals have been published for those completing the most recent class.  Tai chi: Moving for Better Balance is a free of charge wellness program led by Mary Foust at Logan Acres Senior Community.  

Tai chi is a series of smooth individual dance-like movements and studies have shown that adults experience many health benefits including improved functional balance and physical performance; reduced frequency of falls; lowered blood presure; improved mental and physical well being; improved cardiovascular and respiratory function; improved sleep quality; and enhanced life independence and overall health through this ancient Chinese practice.

The sessions are sprinkled with laughter as participants not only improve their fitness but enjoy a unique  camarderie as they get to know one another.  For more information on this complimentary 13 session class, call Kathryn at 599-7293.