October 2015 E-Newsletter          


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Is assisted living right for you or your loved one? There's no better time than now to say YES!

Why spend another winter managing icy walkways and escalating heating bills, not to mention home repairs, property taxes, and lawn care? Instead, spend your winter socializing with new friends and enjoying daily activities and planned outings. 

Aside from its many benefits including assistance with daily living activities, assisted living alleviates the fear of being alone for those who are aging in their own homes. It's also more affordable than you might think when you consider all of the expenses one has with owning and maintaining their own home. Both Lutheran Crossings and Crane's Mill Retirement Community have assisted living programs that provide 'peace of mind' to both residents and their families. 

How will you know if its time to consider assisted living? Create a list of daily tasks that require assistance with completing. Next, make two columns -- one of your monthly expenses and the other listing your monthly income. Finally, sit down with our Director of Admissions at either Lutheran Crossings or Crane's Mill to review your findings. They can help weigh the options between staying at home or moving into an assisted living residence.

You might be surprised by the results you find!
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS!
Kevin Moran accepted Campbell's Volunteer Partner Award on behalf of New Visions Homeless Day Shelter.

Some furry friends visited with the residents at Lutheran Crossings during the annual Animal Blessing.
Alex Elefante, LSMNJ's Assistant Disaster Recovery Coordinator, participated as a vendor and shared volunteer opportunities at Burlington County Library's Adult & Youth Volunteer Fair.

Residents and family members of Birchwood Senior Residence joined the Feet in the Street On the Road Walk to help raise money and collect canned goods and socks for the homeless. 


MEMORY SCREENINGS OFFERED ACROSS NJ
In November, LSMNJ will be participating in Alzheimer's Foundation of America's National Memory Screening Program and will offer FREE, confidential memory screenings, administered by qualified healthcare professionals, and will distribute educational materials. The screening will take approximately 10 minutes and consists of a series of questions and tasks designated to gauge memory, thinking and language skills.
  
Join us at one of the following three locations:




Tuesday, November 3rd
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Crane's Mill Retirement Community
459 Passaic Avenue
West Caldwell, NJ 07006
By appointment only. Call (973) 276-3070 and leave a message with your desired appointment time and we will call you back.
  
Friday, November 6th
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Lutheran Crossings Enhanced Living
255 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Call (856) 235-1214 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
  
Weds, Thurs, Fri, November 4-6th
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Lutheran Senior LIFE at Jersey City
377 Jersey Avenue, Suite 310
Jersey City, NJ 07302
No appointment needed. Call (201) 706-2091 for more information.