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AALHA NEWS
News and Information for the Caregiving Industry

     August, 2010                                                                                           Volume 1 Issue 4
In This Issue
Tip of the Month
Home of the Month
Meeting Recap
Annual Golf Tournament
Meetings and Events

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Tip of the Month
 
Give your residents a protein packed snack before bedtime, like yogurt, cottage cheese,  or milk. Protein will last longer in their system and help them sleep better.
 
 
Thanks to Daisy Urrea of Christian Care Home for the tip this month
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If you have a tip that can be used by your fellow operators, send it along to us and we will give you all the credit!
 
 
Promote AALHA
 
It has come to our attention that their are folks that are helping to promote AALHA and our golf tournament in their own newsletter.  So, if you send out a newsletter, why not help AALHA and give us some promotion?  It's good for us all! 
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Here is the latest issue off AALHA News.  Our intent is to keep our members in touch with what AALHA is doing, and to pass on news and information you can use.  We want this to be a dialogue, not just something else in your inbox.  So send your comments, suggestions and articles or information to information@aalha.com.
AALHA Home of the Month
 
Wildflower Senior Assisted Living Home
Wildflower Senior ALH
Congratulations to Wildflower Senior Assisted Living Home, our AALHA home of the month for August. 
 
Karen Amoscato and her sister, Diane own and operate the facility.  Karen says "we are a small senior assisted living home  catering to 'Ladies Only'.  We have the capacity  to house up to 8 female residents in either semi-private or private rooms."
 
"We are conveniently located just south of the Carefree Highway and just east of Interstate 17."
 
Wildflower Senior Assisted Living Home, 1517 W. Bramble Berry Lane,  Phoenix  AZ 85085 | Phone: 602-697-8220
August Meeting Recap   
 
The August Monthly Forum was held at Sunwest Pharmacy in Phoenix on Wednesday,August 25th.  This was our annual meeting where those running for the board have an opportunity to introduce themselves. 
 
The slate of directors presented by the nominating commitee is as follows:
 
Executive Committee:
  • President Elect - Joanna Mitchell
  • Secretary - Deborah Kopp
  • Treasurer - Daniela Cosma
 
Directors at Large:
  • Beverly Jasuta
  • Monique Lorimer
  • Sandy Kline
  • Daisy Urrea
  • Steve Friedland
  • Rick Wandrych
  • Paul Benedetti
  • Megan Conner
  • Steve Laughery
 
The president for the coming year is Ken Denton, the current President Elect.  The board will expand this year from 9 to 13 directors.
 
Please watch the mail for your ballot.  It is important that everyone make the effort to cast their vote.  You may vote by returning the ballot in the included pre-addressed envelope, or by bringing it with you to next months meeting.
 
The rest of the meeting was spent discussing the future of AALHA and it's growth, as well as member benefits to be added in the future.
 
Next months meeting will be held on September 29th at Sunwest Pharmacy.  All who can should attend as this will be the election meeting and we will be having a social mixer to give you an opportunity to get to know your fellow AALHA members.  Refreshments will be served, so come hungry.  This will also be the final meeting presided over by your current board of directors.
AALHA's Annual Golf Tournament 
 
Time is running out for you to participate in our "Teein' it up for Seniors"Golf Logo 
golf tournament at the Legacy Golf Resort on September 22, 2010.  Spots are filling fast, so if you want to play, or attend the luncheon, you need to get your registration to us soon!  The Legacy is a top rate golf facility and if you play golf, you won't want to miss this!  Don't Play?  That's OK, join us for lunch and a chance to win one of a fabulous array of raffle prizes.  Visit 
www.aalha.com or write information@aalha.com.
Meetings and Events
 
You can find information on upcoming AALHA meetings and other meetings and events that may be of interest to you by visiting  AALHA's Calendar.
Thank you for reading our newsletter.  If you own an assisted Living Home, or know someone who does; or if you provide goods or services to the industry, you should be a member.  We have now pro-rated our dues so it's easier for you to join, even in the middle of the year.  Come help us to become great!  More information at aalha.com.