This weeks Resident Spotlight:
Barbara Johnson
Born: Hancock Iowa
Favorite Season: Spring
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Filet Mignon
Grateful: “For my terrific life!”
The Meriwether in LaVista is looking for a Part Time Maintenance Assistant. You'll be responsible for maintaining building(s), fixtures, furniture, vehicles, appliances, equipment and grounds, and following schedule as direct. Approximately 25 hours a week.
Contact Dijana at 402-597-0700 today!
THE MERIWETHER
Part Time Maintenance Assistant
Tomorrow is #NationalLovePeopleDay and a perfect day to offer kindness and care to the people in your community. Get inspired by these simple ways to brighten someones day. ❤️
SKILLEDATLIFE.COM
70 Simple Random Acts of Kindness You Can Do Every Day
This week’s resident spotlight.
Bernie Thiem
From: West Point Nebraska
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Season: Spring
Favorite Food: Chocolate Cake
Grateful For: Husband, four sons and family.
Curious to see which beverages are the best for staying hydrated? Dip into these best and worst picks for your drinking pleasure. 💧
TASTEOFHOME.COM
The Best and Worst Drinks to Keep You Hydrated
#MotivationalMonday: You have the power to start your day on a super positive note each and every day. Here are some ways to help you get in the right mindset and enjoy every day as it comes.
LIFEHACK.ORG
25 Ways to Wake up and Feel Positive for the Day
Baking can relieve stress and bring you joy! Make your day a little more delicious with fresh baked muffins or mini cupcakes.
SODELICIOUS.RECIPES
Baking Is Good for You, Discover the Joys of Making Cupcakes
The autumn season is such a marvelous time for flowers! Get inspired to create your own beautiful fall flower arrangement.
MARTHASTEWART.COM
Fall Flower Arrangements That Make a Statement
FRI, OCT 16 AT 2:00 PM CDT
Julie Masters
#WellnessWednesday: Health benefits of physical activity range from from improved sleep to reduced anxiety. Get moving today!
MONEYCRASHERS.COM
10 Best Indoor At Home Exercises & Workouts Without Equipment
If you don’t smile enough, #WorldSmileDay is the perfect day to start. Celebrate by doing a random act of kindness, tell someone a funny joke, or take a selfie of your own smile and share it with us. And whatever you do, have a nice day! 😃
NATIONALTODAY.COM
World Smile Day — How and When to Celebrate
Beat the cold-weather blues with a winter stay at The Meriwether. Enjoy great company, delicious food, free transportation & more. Stay 3 months, get the 4th-month of base rent, free. Contact Linda or April if you're interested: info@themeriwether.com.
THU, NOV 19 AT 4:30 PM CST
Using a Positive Approach to Dementia Care
#WellnessWednesday: The right aromas can make you stronger, healthier, and happier, new research shows. 🌼
SHAPE.COM
5 Benefits of Aromatherapy That Will Change Your Life
Along with nutrition and exercise, good sleep is one of the pillars of health. Dive into these reasons why good sleep is important.
SLEEPSCORE.COM
Importance of Sleep: Top 4 Reasons Why Sleep Is Important
Happy Halloween from our Residents and Staff at The Meriwether. Stay safe and have a wonderful day!
Resident Spotlight for the week:
Vern Wait
From: Omaha
Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Food: Fried Chicken
Grateful for : “The service I served in the Army, it set me free.”
Stretch it out! Taking a few minutes every morning to stretch is one of the best ways to start your day.
SELF.COM
A 4-Minute Morning Stretch Routine That’ll Wake Up Your Tired Muscles
Winter is here and we have our snowmen in hand! Aren’t these the cutest?
We got to celebrate a birthday and have a baby shower today for one of our staff! Happy Birthday Bernice and Congrats Gracia. Thanks for letting us celebrate with both of you.
Hello Everyone! Meet Bob!
Robert Busson
From: Ohio
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Holiday Food: Steak
Grateful for: “I’m grateful I’m still kicking it!”
TUE, JAN 19 AT 5:30 PM CST
Coping as a Caregiver
The Meriwether
January 5 at 5:02 PM ·
First round of vaccines today! Looking forward to a better 2021...
First round of vaccines today! Looking forward to a better 2021...
Nothing like baby goats to melt your heart. Thank you Scatter Joy Acres for bring us a little joy to our day!
Easter baskets on this rainy afternoon.....
This week for our art class, we worked with Still Life drawings. The technique works with details and shadows.
MON, MAR 29 AT 6:00 PM CDT
Understanding Changes as Dementia Progresses
Cloudy days call for a fun game of UNO!
WED, MAR 31 AT 2:00 PM CDT
Caregiver Connections
