Archive for July, 2009
Residents Enjoy Home-Style Dining
by admin on July 24th, 2009
Mealtime is often the most anticipated part of the day for most of us, and it is no different for residents of the Niagara Lutheran Health System’s (NLHS) affiliates. Residents at GreenField Health & Rehabilitation Center (GHRC) now enjoy the aromas and freshness of having their meals served 
restaurant-style in their recently renovated home-style dining areas. There are two seatings for every meal and residents are able to chose from a varied menu that meets their particular nutritional needs. One resident said, “I love scrambled eggs and it’s a treat to be able to have them for lunch instead of just breakfast.” Another resident exclaimed, “This is wonderful. I feel like I’m in a restaurant.”
There are various reasons for the success of this type of change in meal preparation and service for residents of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. One of the most important, supported by studies, is that residents’ appetites are increased and they, therefore, eat better and stay healthier. It also gives freedom of choice, within the parameters of their dietary requirements, and the food is fresher and tastier because it is served at the optimal temperature.
Other residents within the Health System will be enjoying similar benefits in the near future as the program is expanded.
Trustee Gerald C. Saxe receives Trustee of the Year Award
by admin on July 23rd, 2009
Niagara Lutheran Health Foundation Trustee Gerald C. Saxe, Vice Chairman of M & T Insurance Agency, was presented with a 2009 Trustee of the Year Award from the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (NYAHSA). NYAHSA President, Mr. Carl Young, presented the award at a luncheon honoring Mr. Saxe on July 22, 2009. NYAHSA is an organization of not-for-profit facilities throughout the state that provide housing and services for the elderly. Members include nursing homes, senior housing, adult care facilities, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living, and community service providers. Mr. Saxe is one of only four individuals selected for this honor across all of New York State.
The GreenFields FREE Summer Concerts
by admin on July 10th, 2009
The GreenFields FREE Summer Concert Series is underway at the Gazebo at The GreenFields – 5949 Broadway, Lancaster. Concerts on the lawn start promptly at 6:30 pm. There’s a link to the schedule on our website’s sidebar. We encourage you to come to this summer-time family friendly event.
Health Care Professionals from France visit The GreenFields
by admin on July 9th, 2009
On July 8, 2009, six health professionals from Buffalo’s sister City in Lille, France and Belgium visited The GreenFields Continuing Care Community in Lancaster, an affiliate of the Niagara Lutheran Health System. Visitors were impressed with the size and quality of care provided at The GreenFields and had many questions to ask about operations and health care services offered in our area.