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For nearly 20 years, Senida Delahmet has been a quiet, hardworking force that helps keep Deerfield's community shining. But that hasn't always been the case. Senida's story began in Bosnia, where she lived through the devastating Bosnian War in the early 1990s. She and her family were among those who fled her homeland, and the Des Moines area offered an attractive blend of familiarity and opportunity.
“It’s so cool to be in this stage of my life where I have this amazing job with all these amazing people I work with... and it’s so cool to work in a place that really values older adults and recognizes all the special things they have to offer.” Dr. Natalie A. Manley, MD, MPH, is a beacon of compassion and expertise in geriatric care... But beyond her impressive credentials and dedication lies a story of a “fan girl” whose personal and professional lives came together in a spectacular way.
270 of our leaders from across Nebraska and Iowa recently came together for the 2024 Immanuel Leadership Summit! The theme was "Building your Leadership Brand." Speakers ranged from Executive Coach Larry Keiter to various leaders across our organization presenting personal stories of growth, perseverance compassion, and overcoming obstacles.
Cameo Rogers, Corporate Life Enrichment Manager, has been named a 2024 Veteran VIP honoree. Congratulations, Cameo!
There's nothing like a classic game of tug-of-war to bring out the competitive side of our home office employees! This year's picnic in the park featured food, prizes, and many people looking to dethrone Alan Jarecki from the top spot.
We are proud to announce that Yankee Hill Village has been recognized with a National Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living! Executive Director, Melissa Ryan, states, "Receiving the Silver Award reflects the hours of continuous dedication to learning and improving our processes and procedures. Our team has shown a level of commitment to our residents...and compassion and integrity guide our interactions each day. We celebrate alongside our residents as we embrace the joys of community together."
We proudly serve seniors living with Alzheimer's Disease. To show our financial and emotional support, employees at our communities, centers, and home office participated in the Alzheimer's Association's Walks to End Alzheimer's throughout the fall.
We are proud to offer the opportunity for our employees to develop skills in creating meaningful connections with those we serve living with dementia. The most recent Alzheimer's and Dementia Care seminar, led by Immanuel's Corporate Life Enrichment Manager, Cameo Rogers, covered essential topics, including understanding symptoms, improving communication and self-care, and preventing caregiver burnout.
Our home office team brought their competitive sides to the 2023 Immanuel Picnic in the Park! Together we work hard, play hard, and celebrate our big wins!
We’re picking up good vibrations from Copper Shores Village! Residents, staff, friends, and family gathered to celebrate being named Des Moines’ Best Retirement Community. The afternoon party featured live music, great food, and lots of fun and excitement for everyone. Presented by Des Moines Radio Group, Immanuel and Copper Shores Village are delighted to accept this incredible honor!
