A chapter from the book “Transitions” By Encore’s Director of Environmental Services  Robert Milstid Lady Red Bird   She would call out the words, “Red bird.” She said this time after time again. Miss Hattie was her name. Her old frail body sat in a wheel chair covered in a soft and worn handmade blanket. She wore colorful striped socks but no shoes. Her hair was white and her eyes were light blue.  Her eyes were amazing.  She had the most beautiful and piercing eyes I have ever seen.  Maybe that sounds odd, but they seem to have kept their youth while the rest of her body is frail and…

Chef Rich Thoughts about Food and the Brain Hippocrates stated: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. This is a very powerful statement and carries an even greater meaning. We have traveled very far from that statement and thought, and allowed chemical derivatives and laboratory additives invade our bodies. We have strayed from foods that have the ability to fuel, heal, repair and grow our bodies in a positive way to foods that restrict, strain, poison, and contaminate our bodies, with side affects that we might not even know or understand at this point. Our real food when cooked and consumed properly will give the body energy,…

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A chapter from the book “Transitions” By Encore’s Director of Environmental Services  Robert Milstid Warrior Children   A world of war is breaking out; the neuron forest plays host to the battleground filled with memories, feelings and thoughts. The microscopic chemical bursts born from their mother nerve do battle with the highly disruptive Alzheimer’s disease; this non-fictitious memory war wages on to this very day on multiple levels in The United States of America as well as the rest of the world. If I were a better man I would invent ways to heal the broken spirits of another set of victims of the Alzheimer’s disease, the children. When the…

Xio Callahan Promoted to Encore at Avalon Park’s Executive Director Avalon Park, Fla. (February 1, 2016) – Xio Callahan, who has served as business director since before the facility opened, has been promoted to executive director of Encore at Avalon Park. In this capacity, Callahan will oversee all facets of the facility. “After its first year, Encore at Avalon Park has exceeded everyone’s expectations in providing quality senior care for the East Orlando community,” Callahan says. “I’m proud to lead this team and grow Encore into a significant option for seniors and their families during their time of need.” Callahan has worked in the health care industry since she was 15…

Ron St. John Joins Encore at Avalon Park as Director of Memory Care  Avalon Park, Fla. (January 15, 2015) – Ron St. John has joined Encore at Avalon Park Assisted Living and Memory Care as the Director of Memory Care. In this capacity, St. John will oversee all aspects of the company’s memory care programs. “Ron St. John is truly one of the leaders in this field in this region,” Beat Kahli, President & CEO says. “With a goal of being the top memory care providers in Central Florida, we’re honored to have someone as qualified as Ron leading this department.” St. John’s experience with memory care came from a personal…

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10 new Positions to be added to the Encore at Avalon Park Staff ORLANDO, FL, July 13, 2015 — Encore at Avalon Park Assisted Living and Memory Care Community will host a one-day job fair on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Denise Stadler, Executive Director at Encore, said that since opening in January of this year, there has been a consistent flow of residents moving in.  The growth has led to the opening of the next floor, which will allow for more than 30 new residents to call Encore their home and the addition of up to 10 new staff positions.  Positions available include:  Activity Aide, Housekeepers, Dishwashers, Certified…