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Staying active and engaged with family and friends is so important to healthy aging. But during a long Maine winter, it can be difficult to get out of our homes and into the community. It is harder to try new things and make new friends when sidewalks need shoveling or roads are icy. And if you are living alone, it can be harder still. Many of our single members believe living at The Atrium has truly changed their lives for the better. Eileen Balladur is one of them. “Before my husband passed away, we usually socialized at home with family. The Atrium gave me the courage to get out of my comfort zone and try new things. I love everything about being here,” she says. Nervous about making friends if you move to The Atrium alone? Don’t be. The Atrium has an Ambassador program for new members. Eileen remembers...
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This past Tuesday evening, the members at The Atrium enjoyed an authentic Oktoberfest celebration where chef Heath Pollard served specialties of the season that included sauerbraten, beef rouladen, spatzel and a variety of German ales. Please enjoy this recipe from our kitchen for s’chee, otherwise known as shredded-cabbage soup. S’chee – 12 servings 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons of butter 2 cans of condensed beef broth 2 soup cans of water 1 small head of green cabbage, coarsely shredded (5 cups) 2 carrots, sliced 2 medium potatoes, cubed 1 stalk celery (with leaves) sliced 2 tomatoes, cut up 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper Dairy sour cream Dillweed or parsley Cook and stir onions in butter in Dutch oven until tender. Add beef broth, water, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and celery. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender,...
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An important message from Cedars Director of Nursing Susan Dionne-Jones: “It’s the beginning of flu season here in the Northeast and seniors can be especially vulnerable to this annual sickness. This virus-borne illness, characterized by fever or chills, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, aching (including headaches) and tiredness, is unpleasant at least and can be life threatening. “Elderly people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best prevention is an annual vaccination. “According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, ‘people 65 years and older will have two flu shots available to choose from – a regular dose flu vaccine and a new flu vaccine designed for people 65 and older with a higher dose. The high dose vaccine is associated with a stronger immune response to vaccination. However, whether the stronger immune response results in greater protection against...
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Join us Thursday November 17th at 11AM at The Atrium at The Cedars as broadcast metriologist Tom Chisholm focuses on New England weather past, present and future. To reserve your space please call...
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Friend of The Cedars, Deb Bergeron, Life Coach and President of Ocean of Possibilities, has presented to The Cedars over the years and shares her thoughts on the importance of socializing as we age. Enjoy Deb’s 10 Tips to Building Strong Connections. “No matter what age you are, or what your circumstances might be, you are special, and you still have something unique to offer. Your life, because of who you are, has meaning.” ~ Barbara de Angelis 1. Nourish your social relationships. Nourish relationships with siblings and cousins your own age; they’re most likely to stay with you through time and can remind you of your younger self. But don’t confine yourself to your own age group. Look for younger friends as well—yes, children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren count, too. 2. Learn for the love of it! Taking classes and attending lecture series can help improve your social connections and...
