It’s our privilege to share with you the happenings across the Miravida campus. Enjoy our stories as you unfold the joy and wonder that lives here.
Many of us have fond memories of our pets and the pleasure of spending time with them. The shared unconditional love added an important dimension to our lives. Knowing time spent being with a dog or cat brightens everyone’s day, Miravida Living introduced the Noah’s Landing program.
People living with dementia rely heavily on their senses, so at Miravida Living we focus on introducing activities and hobbies that stimulate the senses, revive memories and encourage muscle memory for actions that may have been forgotten. We’re going to look at a few innovations we offer at Miravida Living that stimulate the senses to help our elders live with wonder.
“Connections between generations are essential for the mental health and stability of the nation.” — Margaret Mead
It is proven time and time again that intergenerational friendships create timeless bonds. Studies have shown that intergenerational relationships are important to society, which is one of the many reasons why we encourage them here at Miravida Living. Every year we work with local schools and organizations to promote opportunities to form these relationships.
Miravida Living, a leader in implementing innovative programs and influencing the future of aging, is mid-stream in implementing Tabula Rasa HealthCare.
Tabula rasa means “blank slate” in Latin and is used today to mean “fresh start” or “new beginning.” We have partnered with the Tabula Rasa HealthCare (TRHC) family to provide new beginnings for elders through innovative service models and fresh approaches to health care.
Our residents and staff are lifesavers! We hosted two blood drives for The Community Blood Center of Oshkosh in recent months. In July, we collected enough blood to save up to 36 patients at local hospitals. Three people were first-time donors. In September, our generous donors saved 30 lives. We are proud to support this important cause and help the community!
Theresa Bertram, our president and CEO, saw this viral photo of victims of Hurricane Harvey stranded in their nursing home and knew Miravida Living had to do something to help.
“When I saw the elders sitting in floodwater, I was in tears,” Theresa said. “I know Miravida Living has the ability to offer assistance. This is who we are, and this is what we do.”
“Music is the space between the notes.”
– Claude Debussy, French composer
The sound of music floats through the air at Eden Meadows during lively percussion circles on the patio. Spending a day in the sunshine in the company of good friends and good music is a great way to enjoy a Wisconsin summer!
Music therapies, like drum circles and reverie harps, are some of the many ways we care for the mind, body, and spirits of our elders. We’re making plans to develop and implement Touching Spirits, a comprehensive program of integrative care modalities that will include music therapy, Healing Touch, aromatherapy, Sign Chi Do, and more.
We love creating and sharing memories with volunteers! We have dozens of volunteer opportunities for you to share moments of connection, joy, and delight with our elders this month.
Cycling Without Age Volunteer Opportunities
We invite all trained Cycling Without Age pilots to join us for rickshaw rides. You can register to give rides on SignUp. Interested in becoming a pilot? Send us a message and we’ll be in touch!
We’ve been busy since our brand reveal night at the movies in March! We’ve been working to refresh materials, signs, and vehicles across our campus with our wonderful Miravida Living logo and colors. Read about some of our other recent achievements and successes:
