With the coming of a New Year on January 1^st comes the launch of a new annual campaign!

Every year, we identify a number of exciting opportunities that will enhance and improve the quality of life for ALL of our residents here at Dow Rummel Village. Be it improved facilities, additional programs, advanced staff training or the continued growth of our financial assistance program, we take pains to identify those elements which will continue to make Dow Rummel Village the region’s premier senior adult living community.

We strongly encourage your support. Please use the envelope in this newsletter to make a gift that helps us make one or more of the following projects and programs a reality:

Neighborhood Security System - $30,000

The security and well being of all our residents is a top priority. An in-house security system would provide peace of mind with a 24/7 monitoring of the Dow Rummel neighborhoods, starting with Village North and Village West.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Training & Program - $25,000/year

We take pride in the professional abilities of our staff, particularly in the care and treatment of residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia. We aim to be a model for other Memory Care facilities. We have identified one of the world’s most respected medical consultants specializing in patient-centered health care to assist our staff in achieving the next level of care, and in a multi-year development of unique programs for our memory care unit.

Chapel Multimedia and Communication Services - $5,000

Our chapel is a multi-use facility which hosts public programs, monthly all-staff education and information meetings, and numerous other Dow Rummel community gatherings. Internet access in the Chapel and the Assisted Living reading area will greatly increase program flexibility.  A widescreen TV will provide maximum viewing convenience for meetings and events using multi-media tools.

We also have identified a resident need for updated television services in the common areas of the Allen Wing, Assisted Living and the Memory care units. This would consist of three(3) widescreen TVs.

Electronic Records System - $30,000

We plan to add the first phase of a network program that would give licensed staff the ability to create computerized medical records of nursing home residents. Such a system allows more efficient storage, retrieval and modification of records. It would facilitate the updating and co-ordination of healthcare records. This kind of system is estimated to improve healthcare delivery efficiency by up to 6 percent annually.

Employee Rewards Program - $5,000

We would like our employee benefit program to include more benefits for our staff than just scholarships, as originally intended.  Currently, staff are encouraged to apply for scholarships to assist with school expenses, or help pay for workshops they attend.  We would also like to develop reward or incentive programs for the staff as well.

Resident Financial Assistance - Ongoing need

This fund was established to provide financial assistance to residents who find that they are outliving their financial assets.  Those residents can apply for assistance through this fund, which is financially supported to a significant extent by many Dow Rummel residents and friends who strongly believe in the concept of “neighbors helping neighbors”.

During this season of giving, we ask that in 2011 you consider helping Dow Rummel Village to continue to be THE Premier Senior Adult Living Community in our region.

Every day, we strive to make living at Dow Rummel “The Best Years” for our residents. We need and appreciate your help in that very important mission.