Brookfield/Elm Grove Monthly
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SEPTEMBER 2013 Page 2A • Freeman Brookfield & Elm Grove Many choices for senior living arrangements Seniors From Page 1A For people who don't have access to battle ropes, power walking and using the elliptical are great aerobic alternatives. Medicine balls, which are slightly smaller and heavier than basketballs, are also quite popular right now for a multitude of aerobic exercises and involve no impact. As far as weights for the 55-plus age group, Huber cautions that if a person cannot perform 20 repetiFinding the right fit tions, the weight is probably too heavy for them. Gruber said some of the "As you get older, your joints can't catch up to the signs to look for that somemuscle, so you have to not break the muscle down as one may need assistance hard," Huber said. "So all that means is increasing the include not taking his or her reps and keeping the weights light." medication, untidiness in Huber said that personal training can be very effective for older people because they are not expected to the house or maybe a few Petrauski more dents in the car. It then keep up with the younger crowd if they are unable to. "Especially in men, their egos become a big part," becomes a question of safety he said. "They don't understand or don't want to in the home. However, Gruber stressed that each indi- believe that they can't keep up with the 20-year-olds. So they're going to push; there's a higher risk of vidual is different, and it is the social injury ." worker's job to sit down with each person A personal trainer also can monitor your heart rate, and decide what living arrangement is the which Huber said should always be no higher than 220 right one. There is no definitive answer for minus a person's age. what living situation works for each perStay active, stay involved son. Once a decision is made, senior referral For someone looking to get involved in a class, businesses can be very helpful in finding Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-Franciscan Woods the right living facility according to indisponsors a senior workout class Tuesdays and Thursvidual budget and location. days at the Brookfield Senior Community Center in Brookfield City Hall. Jean Petrauski, president of Senior Occupational therapist Sandie Gerosa, rehabilitaPlacement Network, works with individution manager for Franciscan Woods, said her class als and families to find the best situation for their loved ones in over 250 facilities in includes people from 55 years old all the way up to 95 years old. Gina Silvidi Cairns, a physical therapist Waukesha and Milwaukee counties. from Wheaton Franciscan – Elmbrook Memorial, also Petrauski works with the families and teaches some of the classes. social workers to determine what their Much of the class involves chair strengthening exercare needs are. She then gathers all medicises and breathing techniques to teach body mechancally related information, as well as the ics, improve balance, increase endurance and family's preferences for budget and locastrengthen the heart. tion. Gerosa often uses thera bands for arm strengthening "It's so hard for the families out there exercises and core strengthening. She also does standbecause there are so many facilities in the ing exercises to increase balance, such as holding onto a chair and doing calf raises. area," she said. "The exercises helps prevents falls at home because Petrauski sets up times for the families they are staying strong, and they are staying flexible, to see each facility. And as an added and their reaction time is improved," Gerosa said. bonus, this service is free to the families. They also do quite a bit of abdominal exercises to Petrauski only receives a commission strengthen the stomach and practice proper posture, from the chosen facility, if the family which can affect balance. places someone in the facility. Gerosa said the class helps people listen, hear and Petrauski also commented that the react more effectively as well as stay safe in their , social workers are usually the ones to homes longer. Gerosa has had clients tell her they make recommendations as to what situacouldn't go down the stairs to their basement before tion is safest for each person. However, they started taking the class. Now, they can. because of their heavy caseloads, a senior When the program first started six years ago, Gerosa referral business can offer assistance so had six students; now, she has 60 to 70. Gerosa said families know all their options and feel that beyond just the type of exercises they do, the biggest trend she sees is the awareness that people comfortable with the placement. need to stay active longer to improve quality of life, as Senior Placement Network, Inc. well as stay involved in the community . Serving Waukesha and Milwaukee County Body By Design 262-782-4202 21975 Doral Road, Town of Brookfield www.seniorplacementnetwok.com (262) 229-0936 No fee for services bodybydesign.net The FREEMAN Established in 1859 Social workers help determine seniors' needs Special to The Freeman BROOKFIELD – For some people, having to find a new living arrangement for an aging parent can be one of the most difficult decisions they have to make. In some cases, it may even be the parent making that choice. But when the time arises, it's important to know the different sorts of living facilities that are available. Stefanie Gruber, Vitality and Independence Program coordinator at Wheaton Franciscan Senior Health, outlined all the options that are available for seniors, whether they want to stay at home or move into a facility . Independent living: In independent living facilities, seniors are completely independent in their own apartments. This option can also include subsidized housing, senior living apartments, senior living, retirement communities or continuing care retirement communities. In continuing care retirement communities, a spectrum of care is available right on campus, so if a senior needs more assistance after a time, he or she can be transferred to a different site right on the same campus. Assisted living: This is a good option for seniors who need a little extra help with their activities and daily living such as dressing, grooming, bathing, bathroom assistance, housekeeping, laundry medica, tion management or food service. Individuals are often screened to see if they meet the qualifications for assisted living. Skilled nursing or nursing home: Individuals who require skilled nursing or residence in a nursing home are seniors who are not in a hospital, but need a high level of care. Nursing homes have full-time physicians and nurse's aides that are on staff 24/7 to attend to the needs of their residents. In skilled nursing environments, individuals must qualify to meet this option. Home health: Gruber said, most seniors want to stay in their homes as long as possible, so home health is available for individuals who are capable of living in their home. In this situation, helpers may come in to do the nursing side of things, or assist in tasks such as bathing or taking clients to doctor's appointments. Some seniors may just need extra help with cooking, or even just companionship. In addition to nurses who perform these tasks, there are agencies that provide these services. Depending on the service, some require private pay With home health, some . important issues to consider include medical concerns, geography accessibility to , home, home mobility and maintenance, home modification possibilities and budget. Waukesha County Aging and Disability Resource center 500 Riverview Avenue, Waukesha Provides counseling regarding senior placement with information on an array of homebased services, residential services, nursing home services, day care, etc. for individuals looking for insurance or private pay facilities Contact info: 262-548-7848, 866-677-2372, www.waukeshacounty.gov/adrc No fee for services 234007001 Senior exercise class sponsored by Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Brookfield & Elm Grove THIS MONTH How to reach us 801 N. Barstow St., P.O. 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