March 2016 – How much sodium are you eating a day? It might be more than you think. Chetney Dudzic, a dietitian at Lutheran Home & Harwood Place in Wauwatosa, joined the Studio A team with an explanation. Watch the video and view some low-sodium recipes.
Enjoy the 2016 Winter Newsletter which contains the latest news, photos, and information from around the Lutheran Home and Harwood.
Ruth Neitzel, at age 100, is still able to entertain residents and staff alike with her piano playing at Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa. Video and green sheet story by Mike De Sisti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
A beloved couple shares their journey with Alzheimers. Read the Milwaukee Journal article.
Kate Chappell from CBS 58 stopped by to meet an extraordinary musician at the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa who despite her triple digit age and onset of dementia, can play catalogues of pieces from memory. See the footage.
Allison Katula, VP and COO of Harwood Place, offers advice on senior living in a recent issue of M Magazine. Read the article.
WAUWATOSA, Wis. —One Wauwatosa senior can now scratch off meeting the Harlem Globetrotters from her bucket list. As part of Lutheran Home and Harwood Place’s 110th anniversary celebration, the home helped 82-year-old Rightie Pappenheim fulfill her dream of seeing the infamous basketball team. VIDEO: Woman gets wish of meeting the Harlem Globetrotters Read the article
Eighty-two year old Rightie Pappenhelm said she doesn’t consider herself a huge basketball fan, nor has she ever been much of a basketball player. Nonetheless, the No. 1 thing on her bucket list has been to witness firsthand the skills of the Harlem Globetrotters — a traveling exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism and theatricality. […]
Enjoy our holiday recipe collection from Lutheran Home and Harwood Place residents and staff. Explore treasured recipes in the 2015 Grand Holiday Sweets recipe e-book.
In celebration of Grandparents Day, nationally celebrated Sept. 13, the Lutheran Home’s “grandfriends” — or friendships between residents and children from the on-site preschool — joined together for food, fun and games. Read more.
Lutheran Home
7500 West North Avenue
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213
(414) 258-6170
Dr. Cary Kohlenberg
Dr Cara C. O’Brien, MD
Dr. O’Brien is the Harwood Place Medical Director, Froedtert & Medical College physician specializing in Geriatric Medicine. She is also an Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
“I strive to be an active listener and thoughtful physician for every patient. I encourage open communication with my patients and family participation during clinic visits. I promote healthy living and safety for each individual and offer care unique to each patient and their goals for a better quality of life.”
Dr. O’Brien visits Harwood Place Assisted Living every Wednesday. She also reserves time for Harwood Place Health & Wellness residents on Wednesday.
Froedtert Health
Internal Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. John Leuthner (Physiatrist)
Integrated Rehab Consulting
Dr. Leuthner is a physiatrist with the largest Physiatry Group Optimizing Post-Acute Rehab in Skilled Nursing Facilities & Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, Integrated Rehab Consultants
Dr. Champalal Gupta, MD
Ascension
Dr. Krishna Pandey, MD
Dr. Krishna Pandey, MD is a Lutheran Home Medical Director and hospice & palliative medicine internist in Milwaukee, WI. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Saint Francis and Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center.
Ascension / Aurora
Dr. Elizabeth Bukowy
Dr. Bukowy is the Lutheran Home Medical Director, Froedtert & Medical College physician specializing in Geriatric and Palliative Medicine. She is also an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Bukowy’s rounds 2 days/week and her NP rounds 5 days/week.
Froedtert Health