 Betty Hiday attends church with an employee of Brownsburg Meadows. That is how she learned about pre-surgery planning for Brownsburg Meadows’ Moving Forward Rehabilitation Program. Betty and her daughter came to tour Brownsburg Meadows prior to her surgery and decided that Brownsburg Meadows was the place where she would like to complete her rehabilitation program after undergoing knee replacement surgery.
For two years prior to having surgery, Betty had been experiencing pain in her knees when walking. She underwent knee replacement surgery at Hendricks Regional Hospital in Danville. After her surgery, Betty came to Brownsburg Meadows and immediately began her rehabilitation program. Betty received Physical and Occupational Therapy five days a week during her stay at Brownsburg Meadows. Betty was able to complete her program within 14 days and return home safely.
Betty says, "I had a good stay. The therapy department was wonderful, and all of the staff was very caring, helpful and friendly. The staff was on top of it. If I ever need to have rehabilitation in the future, I would not hesitate to return to Brownsburg Meadows!"
 Brownsburg Meadows would like to take this opportunity to share a success story with you on Clive Hoskins. Mr. Hoskins first admitted to Brownsburg Meadows after undergoing knee replacement surgery at Clarian West. He had a long-standing history of knee pain and putting weight on it or twisting it caused the pain to worsen. Mr. Hoskins had undergone multiple steroid injections as well as collagen injections with out much improvementHe decided it was time to do something more to relive the pain and elected to have knee replacement surgery.
After surgery, it was recommended to Mr. Hoskins to have Physical and Occupational therapy to increase his strength, safety and monitor any pain. Brownsburg Meadows was happy to be the short-term rehab facility of choice!
Mr. Hoskins received daily physical and occupational therapy throughout his 10-day stay. He was able to return home safely with his wife and returns to Brownsburg Meadows for outpatient therapy. His post surgery recovery as well as therapy went so well earlier this year that Mr. Hoskins opted to have his other knee replaced. Again, another successful surgery with successful therapy to follow at Brownsburg Meadows.
Why does Clive keep coming back for short-term therapy at Brownsburg Meadows?
"It’s the Best! I have been here twice and it’s the best. If I ever need anything else down the road, I’ll be back!"
 Bill Roach is an individual who knows that with patience and perseverance, small things blossom into big and wonderful packages. Bill has been a builder and developer all his life and has witnessed the formation of elegant and long lasting homes which begin with a single brick. He built numerous customs houses and was instrumental in the construction of four hundred condominiums in Brownsburg. Mr. Roach’s talent and expertise have been sought by communities such as Seymour, Columbus, De Motte, Crawfordsville, Pittsboro and Greenfield among others and were greatly utilized during his tenure as President of various groups such as Builder’s Association of Indianapolis and Indiana State Builder’s Association. Bill officially retired from building and development in 1994; however, he continues to lay the ground work towards his goal to achieve his best health at 73 years old and has taken a giant leap closer to this goal when he joined the Brownsburg Meadows New Energy Wellness Program.
Bill Roach attended the Brownsburg Meadows open house for the community and learned about its New Energy Wellness Program. He began his work out at Brownsburg Meadows New Energy Wellness unaware that the program would be one of the driving forces towards helping him feel better inside and out. "The Brownsburg Meadows New Energy Wellness Program has helped me in so many ways”, says Bill. "As a individual with Parkinson’s for over ten years, it has been a great source of quality exercise and conditioning." The program enables Bill to gain the much needed strength, endurance and flexibility that allow him to adjust around the limitations brought upon by his condition. His mobility has greatly improved that it has greatly reduced his risks for falls. Mr. Roach has been battling not only with Parkinson’s disease but with fluctuating and often high blood pressures and unsteadiness as well. However, since he joined the program almost three years ago, Bill has achieved stable blood pressure and has steadily improved his strength and balance. His doctor also recognized these positive changes and is greatly pleased. Bill’s health and fitness has not experienced any decline or worsening since 2007 that his doctor has not made significant changes to his medications.
The Brownsburg Meadows New Energy Wellness program’s three days per week regimen has provided a much appreciated routine and consistency to a retiree’s life such as Bill. It encourages Bill to continue to enjoy an active lifestyle and remain fairly busy even after retirement. It motivates Bill to start each day early and work hard at achieving good health through a well planned, structured exercise regimen. As Mr. Roach puts it, "If Chad (Brownsburg Meadows New Energy Wellness Coordinator) can make it in bad weather from Noblesville, I can surely make the effort to get there from several blocks way." "Chad is always mentally and physically up there no matter what the weather is like”, adds Bill. Chad has become one of the sources of motivation and inspiration to Bill to persevere and keep at it as he grows older. His decision to join the program almost three years ago not only provides Mr. Roach with a workout routine each week; but introduced him to other activities that Brownsburg Meadows Facility and its New Energy Program offer throughout the year. Bill states that activities for seniors such as the Christmas Luncheon, Casino Outing and VA Benefits Meeting "helped ease the winter doldrums."
Jane Fay was admitted to our community after receiving a total hip replacement at Clarian West Hospital. Upon admission, she had a decrease in her strength and mobility. After being evaluated by the team at Brownsburg Meadows, Jane’s aggressive therapy began.
She was seen by our Physical and Occupational therapists five times a week for four weeks. Her goals, as well as ours, were to return home independently as soon as possible. After four weeks, Jane is returning home only utilizing a cane and is able to walk several hundred feet. She will continue to stay active by returning to our New Energy Wellness Center.
 Monica suffered a left posterior temporal lobe infarct with mild right H.P. She was admitted to Brownsburg Meadows following a stay at RHI. Monica was experiencing gait dysfunction, impaired communication, moderate-severe expressive aphasia as well as deficits with higher level comprehension tasks.
Monica has made excellent progress in therapy. Upon admission she could only say a few words, now she has the ability to complete sentences. She can communicate her daily needs. Also, she can use a communication book to express complex information. Monica is able to walk independently with a walker.
Monica is involved in social activities and participates in a Stroke Support Group. She participated on several outings with the activities department. Initially at admission she possibly needed to go to Long Term Care to meet her needs.
 Meet Ernie Taylor-just another one of the friendly faces you will find in our Assisted Living Apartments at Brownsburg Meadows.
Ernie has been living in our apartments for over a year now. He and his family began looking into Assisted Living options as his physical abilities began to decline. And as Ernie puts it “I wasn’t getting any younger!” Ernie and his family liked the idea of staying here in Brownsburg at a community where there is a full continuum of services available to offer to Ernie, no matter what his requirements might be.
At 93, he is happy and healthier then he has been in several years. Ernie states that he feels there is really a sense of community here and has some of the best neighbors. Ernie especially enjoys the meals here at Brownsburg Meadows served in our restaurant style dining room.
 Mr. Young was first admitted to St. Vincent’s Hospital due to Gastrointestinal bleeding. While under going surgery, he coded and needed to be placed on a ventilation system. In early March, he was transferred to Seaton Specialty Hospital to help gradually be taken off his ventilator. Mr. Young had a difficult time because of recurrent infections, including MRSA in the sputum. Before long, he was able to be removed from the ventilator, as well as have his trach removed. At the end of March, he was ready to go to Brownsburg Meadows for some aggressive therapy!
His goals while working with the Physical Therapy department were to maximize his independence in his daily living activities and functional mobility, all of which were needed for Mr. Young to return home safely. Our Physical Therapy team began working with him 5 times per week for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Mr. Young was also working with our Speech Therapist. When he first arrived to Brownsburg Meadows, his swallowing was delayed. He began Speech Therapy 5 times per week for a minimum of 8 weeks.
Today things are going great! Mr. Young is progressing very well in therapy and is grateful for the opportunity to come to Brownsburg Meadows. He is looking forward to returning to his independent lifestyle. Until then, he is enjoying being able to participate in our New Energy Wellness program!
"Thanks to all my therapists! I wouldn’t be doing as well as I am today with out you!" ~ Christopher Young
 Norma was admitted to Brownsburg Meadows from Clarian West Hospital after having surgery for a fractured hip. Following surgery she needed rehabilitation services in order to regain her independence. Upon admission to Brownsburg Meadowsg.
While at our community, Norma stayed on the Moving Forward Rehabilitation Wing. Norma spent most her time working in the therapy gym. She had full support from her family, and they were able to visit often. Norma’s therapists enjoyed updating her son on all of her progress. When Physical Therapy first started to work with Norma, she was unable to put any weight on her left leg. By the time Norma left Brownsburg Meadows, she was up and walking over 500 feet! Norma was determined to prove that she would succeed in rehabilitation and return home safely. We are proud to announce that Norma achieved her goals and she has successfully returned home!
Congratulations Norma! We wish you much luck!
 Hazel was admitted to Brownsburg Meadows after being treated for a subdural hematoma at Methodist Hospital. Hazel had been experiencing an increase pain and a decrease in stability. Her ability to continue to function independently was also a concern of hers. She needed to come to a community for sub-acute rehabilitation, as well as top class nursing care.Brownsburg Meadows was the perfect fit!
While at our community, our therapy team met with Hazel to design a rehabilitation program specific to her needs. She participated in Physical and Occupation Therapy five times per week. Our therapists worked with her on a variety of different areas including transferring safely, bed mobility, home management skills and increasing her ability to function independently and safely.
We are proud to say Hazel is able to do all of those things and do them wonderfully. She is walking independently and can be seen often throughout the building and in our courtyards. She has really enjoyed getting to know our staff and playing bingo with the other residents staying in our Moving Forward Short Term Rehabilitation Wing. Congratulations, Hazel!
 Barb was admitted to Brownsburg Meadows from Methodist Hospital after having open-heart surgery. She had been experiencing confusion, pain, a decrease in stability, confusion, and was unable to function as independently as before. Barb needed a community to help her work through therapy as well as receive a little Tender, Love and Care. Brownsburg Meadows was the perfect fit!
While at our community, Barb stayed in our Moving Forward Short Term Rehabilitation Wing. This wing is specifically designed for individuals needing therapy with the goals of returning back home. Barb received Physical and Occupational Therapy five times per week. She even participated in therapy on the weekend, she enjoyed this though! Her grandchildren were able to come and see the progress that she was making in this "great big gym"!
Barb’s main goals during her therapy sessions were to increase her stability, gait training and transferring safely. Barb has done a wonderful job and we know she will continue to come back to visit all of the friends she has made at Brownsburg Meadows.
"Congratulations Barb! We wish you much luck on return home."
 Another Brownsburg Meadows Success Story -
Ms. Georgina Lhomme was admitted to Brownsburg Meadows after a short hospitalization at Hendricks Regional Hospital. Ms. Lhomme had been experiencing increased pain and dizziness which were limiting her abilities to function independently.
Upon admission to Brownsburg Meadows, Ms. Lhomme was dependent for all transfers, daily activities and had difficulty using her walker. She participated in our Moving Forward Rehabilitation program to help regain strength and independence. Physical, Occupational as well as Speech therapy worked to design a program specific to Ms. Home’s needs. She also enjoyed a variety of activities that we had to offer here at Brownsburg Meadows, especially the outings. She took several trips to various places such as the County Fair, Wal-mart and even out for ice cream!
Today she is ready to head back home and return to being an active member in the Brownsburg Community. She is able to walk independently with her rolling walker, cook meals, clean and drive her car! Ms. Lhomme plans to return to Brownsburg Meadows to visit the new friends she has made in the residents and staff. Georgina States, “The therapists here at Brownsburg Meadows are absolutely wonderful. They do a great job!”
 Another Brownsburg Meadows Success Story - Mr. Ricardo Hunter.
Ricardo was admitted to Brownsburg Meadows after a brief hospital stay at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. Prior to his hospital stay, Mr. Hunter had fallen several times at home. Since he has been admitted to Brownsburg Meadows he has done remarkably well.
He participated in Moving Forward Rehabilitation to regain strength in order to prevent such an accident from happening again. It comforted him to know that they were very aware of his progress and his needs. He liked working with the same therapist on a daily basis. He stated that working with the same therapist daily enabled his therapist to really “get to know him”, and provide care based on his individual needs.
Mr. Hunter has gone from being quiet and staying to himself to being very active around the facility. He is never in his room for very long. He participates in activities and has made many new friends. His wonderful attitude is contagious as he travels through the hallways in his wheelchair, visiting with staff members, residents and families.
He is a source of laughter, telling jokes to staff members. The staff loves his warm smile!
 Another Brownsburg Meadows Success Story - Mr. Stanley Shartle.
Stanley suffered a subarrachnoid hemorrhage and was admitted to Brownsburg Meadows for skilled rehab after an 8-day hospital stay.
Mr. Shartle has made excellent progress in speech, occupational, and physical therapies. When he was admitted, Mr. Shartle was dependent on a feeding tube because he lacked the ability to swallow. Additionally, he needed extensive assistance with self-care and mobility and was very weak.
During his 7-week stay at Brownsburg Meadows, he has once again become strong and demonstrates safe behavior. Mr. Shartle is now independent with his self-care and is walking independently. He is also able to tolerate a regular diet and is even able to prepare light meals and complete light home management tasks. Mr. Shartle did well on his home safety evaluation and is able to complete his home exercise program independently. Mr. Shartle is returning home strong, independent, and safe!
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