Building on a Strong Foundation - Elim Park

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Ken Hugo discusses the renovations with department heads, Lynn Kirdzik, and Josh Greene; and residents Lenore Amero and Joseph DiNello; Food is served in the Rehabilitation Center. Coming Full Circle Ken Hugo and the Renovation Team In 1973, Ken Hugo, the young Senior Chaplain/Assistant Administrator was living on site at Elim Park with his wife and new baby. Elim Park’s staff was working on a massive construction project – the addition of the Pavilion, with its 60-bed nursing unit, dining room, and recreation area. Ken watched as they laid the foundation, carefully pounding the earth before pouring the concrete. There would be no cracks, no fissures – no compromising of this foundation. The chaplain moved on and left Elim Park just before the project was complete. Today, thirty-seven years later, Ken Hugo has returned to Elim Park in a new role, Special Projects Coordinator, and is heading up a project to renovate the same structure he helped create. A collaborative effort, this project requires the expertise of department heads in Therapeutic Recreation, Dietary, Rehabilitation, Nursing, and the Vice President of Health Services – all under the trained eye of President/CEO Ron Dischinger. Representatives from the Resident Council have also been consulted and included in the planning process. Ken believes, “It keeps the momentum going, to keep residents in the loop. We need to show them our progress.” 10 “Improving the overall impact,” says Ken, “is the concept behind the renovation project.” The goal is to make the best use of space while elevating the dining experience. He credits Adam Hart, Director of Dining Services, as being instrumental in outlining creative ways to improve the food service operations in healthcare. The new design will keep the preparation area discreet while adding openness to the dining room. Some of the modifications that will take place in Spring of 2010 are: the addition of five windows in the dining room, including access to a patio for cookouts; recessed bookcases, providing more efficient, attractive storage; a new entertainment area with upgraded sound system; and an eatery that will offer fresh choices for the residents. The RCH Dining Room will also be carpeted for the first time, to add warmth and elegance. Across the hall will be new recreation and office areas. Interestingly enough, this renovation project has been brewing for several years. It took the marriage of the right minds to put the plan into action. Ken Hugo was particularly motivated. Now, he can participate in the revitalization of that which he once watched come alive.
A Foundation for Generations Bernie & Grace Dillon Grace Dillon has lived in Cheshire for fifty years and never missed a Christmas Festival at Elim Park. In 2006, her husband, Bernie, accompanied her for a visit and six months later, they were moving into their Mountain View home. They have since upgraded to a larger apartment. Their calendar overflows with so many events and activities that it’s hard to keep track of them all. The day they arrived at Elim Park the Dillons knew they would fit right in, but never envisioned that they would become part of such a momentous charitable giving opportunity. The Dillons are the lead donors to the newly established Elim Park Legacy Foundation. Jump-starting the foundation was not purely a philanthropic gesture, it was the practical thing to do. Bernie Dillon thought to himself, What good will this refund be to me when I’m gone? And how much more it could do for the residents of Elim Park? He considers the donation of their 50% refund an investment in the future, quite possibly their own. The Dillons hope their gift may help enhance the work of Elim Park’s Healthcare Center, where Bernie spent a month in short term rehabilitation after a hip replacement surgery. He raved about the excellent care he received, joking “They don’t want repeat business. They fix you right the first time.” The Legacy Foundation is laying groundwork for philanthropic efforts that will help provide security and stability for future generations of residents by creating a charitable gift annuity from their entrance fee refunds. Bernie and Grace are examples of many residents who are happy to give back to Elim Park. And to those considering a new lifestyle, they say, “Don’t wait. Move while you’re healthy enough to enjoy it. We’re very glad we did.” 11 Carl Jahrstorfer from Elim Park Development speaks to Bernie and Grace Dillon.
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