UMC - Abundant Life for Seniors

Our video series is now available in playlist form on YouTube! ❤️

If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one with dementia, be sure to check this out. Our UMC Tapestries team offers some helpful insight for caregivers everywhere. These tips are intended to make navigating through the caregiving journey better for all, especially those who we love and care for!

To learn more about Tapestries Memory Care at UMC, visit: https://umcommunities.org/alzheimers-memory-care/

UMC Tapestries Tips - Memory Care Support and Dementia Education Series Tapestries Tips is a weekly UMC Video Series that focuses on helpful information and advice for caregivers who care for someone with Alzheimer’s or other for...

Way to go, Sharon!! 👏👏👏

CELEBRATING OUR TEAMMATES! 🥳❤️

We would like to take this time to shine some light on our INCREDIBLE Volunteer Coordinator, Sharon Yesner, who was recently named a 15th Anniversary Honoree through The Best Day of My Life So Far! Our entire community is so very proud of Sharon, who has been the central figure in growing "Pitman Manor's Storytelling Group," which fosters intergenerational connections between our residents and local students.

"(Sharon) embodies every ounce of spirit that makes Best Day what it is." - Benita Cooper, Founder and President - The Best Day of My Life So Far

Sharon, and other 15th Anniversary Honorees, will be recognized at a ceremony on Friday, November 15th at Haddon Fortnightly in Haddonfield, NJ. For more information, keep an eye on our page or contact [email protected].

Happy !

Our latest "Tapestries Tips" video comes from Gina Miller, Director of Memory Support Services at The Shores! Discover helpful insight on the benefits of framing dialogue with your loved one in a more conversational light, as opposed to one that starts off with a question. Sometimes it is the small things, and these techniques go a long way in fostering a better environment for those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Check it out! ☺️

Tapestries Tips #11 - Don't Ask- Memory Care Support and Dementia Education Series Director of Memory Support Services at The Shores, Gina Miller, sheds some light on the benefits of sharing information, as opposed to "question form" when c...

Our Virtual Caregiver Support Group will be holding its monthly Zoom meeting on Monday, August 12th. This confidential group is open to the public and is a tremendous resource for anyone caring for and supporting a loved one with dementia or a related neurocognitive disorder.

For questions or more info, please contact Pamela Garofolo at 908-675-1230 or [email protected]

TAPESTRIES THURSDAY! ❤️

Hear from Bristol Glen's Director of Memory Support, Kelly Fieldhouse, in the latest edition of UMC's ! This week, learn about some helpful "self-care" techniques to consider when caring for a loved one with dementia. Remember, it is always important to set aside time for yourself! Check it out! 😄

Tapestries Tips #10 - Self Care Strategies - Memory Care Support and Dementia Education Series Bristol Glen's Memory Care Director, Kelly Fieldhouse, offers some valuable insight and techniques for caregivers to use to take care of themselves while car...

Another UMC University Showcase! 🎓

This week, our talented host (and Bishop Taylor Housing Administrator) Tanya Preston is joined by UMC's Corporate Director of Compliance & Risk Management, Marlene Baldinger! Marlene most recently served as an instructor at this past June's learning session, as she offered some wonderful insight on her duties and responsibilities and the role she plays to the entire organization. Our teammates had the opportunity to engage in Marlene's dynamic presentation, which offered some helpful tips and tidbits for all of our attending "students."

Check it out! 😊

UMC University Showcase: Marlene Baldinger UMC's own Tanya Preston sits down with UMC Corporate Director of Compliance & Risk Management, Marlene Baldinger, about her experience with UMC University an...

Earlier this week, the UMC Home Office welcomed in our 2024 LeadingAge intern class, who shared their internship experience and provided valuable insight and metrics to a group led by President & CEO Mark Lenhard and other members of UMC's Senior Leadership team. It was absolutely AMAZING to see all of the hard work that was put in by this entire class, as our interns worked directly with our individual communities' Marketing and Human Resources departments.

Every presentation had a specific focus with data presented from various campaigns, testimonials and case studies that were worked on during the 10-week program. Participants were given the opportunity to provide direct feedback to UMC Senior Leadership and some of their ideas have already been implemented!

It is incredibly rewarding for our organization to share this experience with these bright, young minds. They did so much for our communities and our residents in such a short amount of time. We can't wait to see what they all accomplish in the future! 😀

BRAVO! 👏👏👏

The Shores rolls out red carpet for Shirley MacLaine, serves as filming location for "People Not Places" movie - Theshores The Shores, a UMC Community, is still buzzing following the recent visit from legendary actress Shirley MacLaine and the cast and crew of the film “People Not Places.” Directed by… Continue reading The Shores rolls out red carpet for Shirley MacLaine, serves as filming location for “People N...

VALIDATION = ❤️☺️

Our latest "Tapestries Tips" short comes from Angela Imperiale at Collingswood Manor! Angela offers some wonderful information on the power of validating your loved one's thoughts and concerns. Keeping an open mindset about your loved one's individual perspective can be great for fostering better communication and maintaining a respectful and open dialogue with one another.

Check it out! 😃

Tapestries Tips #9 - Validation - Memory Care Support and Dementia Education Series This week's edition of "Tapestries Tips" comes from Angela Imperiale at Collingswood Manor! Angela touches on the importance of validating your loved one wit...

🎥 UMC University Showcase

Our in-depth look at UMC University continues this week with a wonderful interview with one of the program's "students," O'Neida Stevenson! O'Neida serves as Collingswood Manor's Associate Resource Director and plays an active role in engaging her teammates and fostering our culture.

In this insightful conversation with our very own Tanya Preston, O'Neida touches on her UMCU experience, what it means to work for the organization, and she relays her excitement for all that lies ahead.

UMC University Showcase: O'Neida Stevenson UMC's own Tanya Preston sits down with Collingswood Manor's Associate Resource Director, O'Neida Stevenson, a "student" at UMC University! O'Neida talks abou...

TAPESTRIES ROAD TRIP! 🚗

Select teammates from across UMC gathered in Baltimore last week at the Association Montessori International of the United States (AMI/USA) "From Can’t to Can Do! Montessori for Aging and Dementia" workshop! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with industry professionals from all over the country and take part in such a powerful and insightful conversation. It is always such an amazing feeling to come together and share our thoughts and experiences in a discussion that benefits so many!

We are so very proud of our "Jersey 7" teammates and all that they do for UMC Tapestries Memory Care and our residents. 😎

We are excited to introduce the newest member of the UMC Leadership Team, Jim Roberts II - VP, Foundation.

"He has the ‘spark’ that will engage our friends and partners in supporting all whom UMC serves to live abundantly. Our strong leadership team is further fortified by his presence and commitment to ministry." - Mark Lenhard, UMC President & CEO

Welcome to the Jim! ☺️

FULL RELEASE:

E. James Roberts II Appointed Vice President, Foundation for UMC - United Methodist Communities United Methodist Communities (UMC), a New Jersey-based senior living and care organization, is pleased to announce the hiring of E. James Roberts II as Vice President for the Foundation. Mr.… Continue reading E. James Roberts II Appointed Vice President, Foundation for UMC

HAWAIIAN FUN! 😎

Two of our senior housing communities, Bishop Taylor and PineRidge at Montclair recently teamed up for some summer fun! Our residents from each location had the opportunity to take part in a fun and colorful celebration, as we all gathered for our "Hawaiian Summer Mixer." It was such a cool experience to have the chance to connect with new friends and enjoy party games, authentic Hawaiian food, music, and more!

It was a great day for all! ☺️

On this , we want to share a valuable resource for anyone who cares for a loved one with dementia, a dedicated playlist that is home to all of our "Tapestries Tips." This series is led by our Tapestries Memory Care Directors from throughout UMC and offers helpful insight for caregivers everywhere.

Watch here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNyUccuLLcvJta3Drqlq50E04r6Yk78vA&si=gnV9yZlfyC7u97g9

Stay on the lookout for more Tapestries Tips! 😀

UMC University Showcase! 🎓

Take a look at another interview from the very talented Tanya Preston (UMC Housing Administrator at Bishop Taylor). Tanya chats with UMC Senior VP for Programs and Services Cindy Jacques about the evolution of the UMCU curriculum, the important role it plays throughout the organization, and what lies ahead for future "students" from the . Check it out! 😊

UMC University Showcase: Cindy Jacques UMC's own Tanya Preston sits down with UMC Senior Vice President for Programs and Services, Cindy Jacques, about the UMC University concept, its success, and...

WAY TO GO!!! 👏👏👏

Happy 4th of July from UMC. Enjoy your day and stay safe! 🎆

MARVELOUS! 👏👏👏

What an incredible experience for our residents and teammates at The Shores!!

“My goal is to implement cutting-edge technologies that not only improve our processes, but also significantly enrich the lives of our residents and empower our team.” - UMC VP of Innovation & CIO, Travis Gleinig

Be sure to check out this wonderful piece from LeadingAge on the ever-evolving role of IT throughout the industry. Travis serves as a Commissioner for the LeadingAge's Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) and is the driving force in developing UMC's innovative technological strategy.

We are extremely proud to have him as part of the UMC Family! 😀

IT Roles in Aging Services See a Strategic Shift In leading aging services organizations, the role of information technology (IT) is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditionally, IT focused on maintaining infrastructure and ensuring operational continuity. Today, as providers increasingly recognize technology’s potential to drive innovati...

On this Juneteenth, UMC celebrates a pivotal moment in our nation's history and the enduring fight for freedom and equality. We applaud the wisdom, strength, and resilience of so many brave individuals, including our very own residents, teammates, and volunteers. ❤️

UMC UNIVERSITY! 🎓

We hosted another successful UMC University session last week at the UMC Home Office in Neptune, NJ! The attending class was comprised of a wide variety of bright minds from the , with teammates from all over the organization taking part. As part of our "rolling admission model," some students received their UMC University diploma, while others took part in their first lesson!

Topics for the session were led by our UMC Senior Leadership team and included: "Risk Management and Corporate Compliance," "Heart Head Heart Method of Communicating Through Conflict," and "Hire Education: An overview of hiring the right candidate, including labor law basics and behavioral interviewing."

We'll see you next time!! 😀

Happy Father's Day to all of the amazing dads out there! ❤️

UMC INTERN DAY! 😁

We welcomed in our LeadingAge Summer Intern Class of 2024 to the UMC Home Office earlier this week for a day full of fun! Our interns, who will be based out of our local communities, will work in our Marketing & Human Resources departments.

They were able to meet with our Senior Leadership team, including President & CEO Mark Lenhard, learn more about our organization and mission through various presentations, and enjoy a delicious lunch with their new teammates. It was a tremendous opportunity to connect with these bright young minds and learn more about them and their career aspirations.

Welcome to the ! 😊

We are so proud of everyone's hard work in making our Memory Balloon Day event at Collingswood Manor, a UMC Community a success! means so much to so many of us throughout UMC, and we can't wait to share more events like this from our other communities, as we continue to show our organizational-wide support for those impacted by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

Two members of our UMC Family had the amazing opportunity to take part in an engaging panel discussion titled "AI in Action: Transforming Senior Care with Intelligent Technologies" at the 2024 LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware Annual Meeting & EXPO!

The panel featured UMC Vice President of Innovation & CIO, Travis Gleinig, UMC Foundation Board Member, Cora Park, NuAIg Partner & VP of Strategy, Chirag Mehta. This innovative conversation touched on the importance of AI in senior living, its impact on health professionals and residents, and more!

UMC prides itself on our commitment to senior living and healthcare innovation. We firmly believe that technology maximizes individuals’ independence, safety, and quality of life, but most importantly, these vital tools support our mission so that all are free to choose abundant life!