CentraState - Healthy Directions

Customs Inspector at John F. Kennedy International Airport. After retirement, the Brooklyn native known as "Augie" was living alone in a condominium in Monroe Township after his wife, Anne Marie, passed away in 2001. Augie had established a routine—driving around town, doing the shopping, and cooking his own meals—but his sons worried for his health and safety. "August, who is a priest in Queens, and Joseph, who is a banker and lives in Manalapan with his wife Joanne and four children, hated for me to stay alone," Augie says. "Since I moved to Monmouth Crossing, they say they can sleep at night knowing I am not out driving. I don't need to drive when everything I need is right here." safe and sound A ugust Iantosca, 93, a veteran of World War II, worked for the Treasury Department as a U.S. seniorsfirst CALENDAR OF EVENTS hEaRT of ThE maTTER Augie came to Monmouth Crossing in January 2011, recovering from pacemaker implant surgery at CentraState Medical Center. At first, he thought his medical condition would improve and he could go home. But after staying awhile, he began to appreciate the close access to his physicians and careful monitoring of his condition. "I see my cardiologist right here and have blood work every Tuesday," Augie says. "It's much less of a hassle. Plus, they have transportation to take you to the doctor's appointment if your physician is in town." local cusToms Augie enjoys doing crosswords, playing Scrabble® , attending entertainment events at Monmouth Crossing, and making monthly resident trips to Atlantic City. Although he was not a golfer before, Augie has taken to spending mornings on Monmouth Crossing's putting green with fellow residents. Over lunch and dinner, he talks about old times with a regular group of five other gentlemen, of whom he is the oldest. "Everyone here— residents and staff—is so friendly," Augie says. " Time goes by fast. My son, August, visits me every week, and JoAnne and Joseph bring my grandchildren to visit, too. I have a different routine now, and I feel fine." For more information about assisted living at Monmouth Crossing or to schedule a visit, call (732) 303-8600. HD january & february 2012 Call (732) 780-3013 for reservations for all programs. PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP Manalapan Senior Center 211 Route 522, Manalapan, NJ Tuesdays, Jan. 17 and Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. DINING OUT PROGRAM AND SENIOR GAMES Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus Conference Center Join us for good food and fun with other seniors. Breakfast: bagels, danish, hot beverages Lunch: wraps, sandwiches, pasta, assorted beverages Tuesday, Jan. 24, 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Cost: $7 SENIORSFIRST MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON: "HEARTS FULL OF CANDY!" Applewood Estates Performing Arts Center Come enjoy a luncheon complete with free raffle prizes and entertainment. Friday, Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Cost: $9 FOR STROKE SUPPORT INFORMATION, CONTACT SENIORSFIRST AT (732) 780-3013. Highest Honors Monmouth Crossing has provided the highest standards of assisted living and resident care throughout its 10-year history. The Highest Honors Award for 90th Percentile Achievement in a resident satisfaction survey conducted by Holleran (an independent research firm that specializes in senior living communities) reaffirms that Monmouth Crossing goes above and beyond nationally benchmarked standards for people caring about and creating an atmosphere for residents to live happily and healthily. Though never a golfer before, August Iantosca has taken to spending time with fellow residents on the putting green at Monmouth Crossing. 10 January/February 2012 "All residents are treated with dignity and respect," says Heleyne Gladstein, administrator, Monmouth Crossing. "The warmth and professionalism of our staff help each resident focus on enjoying life, and we take care of the rest." Healthy Directions

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