Giving to Others
by admin on December 18th, 2009
The spirit of Christmas is alive and well at GreenField Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster, an affiliate of the Niagara Lutheran Health System. And, families going through tough times will be the beneficiaries.
This facility-wide project goes on all year. Money is raised through hot dog sales, raffles, Chinese auctions, car washes special lunches, and many more activities in which residents staff and visitors participate. Then names of families are obtained through Child & Family Services, and staff members adopt a family.
It’s not just the people who receive the gifts who benefit. Staff members tell stories about how they saw the spirit of giving demonstrated in their own families while shopping for gifts for others and even at the mall. One woman’s husband got involved in picking out the gifts for their family of a single mom and two children and even did a little shopping of his own on the side for them. A young nurse used coupons from a trendy store for teenagers and when she explained to the clerk at the store who the gifts were for, the clerk added an employee discount to make the money go further.
Staff and volunteers spent a good portion of one day wrapping and tagging a huge roomful of gifts that took two vans to deliver to Child and Family service the week before Christmas.
Guild Members & Volunteers shared the Spirit of Christmas with Residents
by admin on December 15th, 2009
Our wonderful Guild members and volunteers pitched in to wrap some of the many presents that will be delivered to residents on Christmas Day. Thanks for your help!
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The GreenFields Outpatient Clinic Designated as WNY Center for Falls Prevention
by admin on December 5th, 2009
A serious fall can be a life changing event, especially for the elderly. Statistics show that one out of three senior citizens will take such a fall this year and, as a result, the risk is high for them to be robbed of their independence, their ability to function, and in some cases, their lives.
The people at The GreenField Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic & Wellness Center in Lancaster are doing their part to help, and the outpatient clinic was recently named a Western New York center for falls prevention. Staff members are working closely with the experts at Learning Partners to develop a train-the-trainer toolkit and program for physicians, home care agencies and others to identify people at risk for falls. Guidelines for screening and assessing people at risk, as well as intervention and referral resources are being developed. Balance exercises, medication management, and home safety recommendations are examples of some of the topics that will be covered. Funding for the program comes from a grant received through the WNY Falls Collaborative and “Step-Up-To-Stop-Falls” initiative.
Jurgen Arndt, President and CEO of the Niagara Lutheran Health System, which operates the GreenField Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic & Wellness Center, says, “If we can help just one person avoid a devastating fall and continue living a happy, productive life, this program will have been worth all the effort that has gone into it.”
Holiday Bazaar & Afternoon of Home Parties
by admin on September 28th, 2009
One-stop Holiday shopping — featuring more than 40 vendors including Celebrating Home, Avon, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple, PLUS crafts, jewelry, home decor, cookies, candy, quilts & more!
This event continues to be popular. Every year more vendors and more people come to do their holiday shopping at The GreenFields. Stop by and enjoy our “Chocolate Fountain” treats while you shop.
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.