On March 11, The Outlook at Windhaven (OAW) the Therapy Department celebrated its one-year anniversary. What began with blueprints and hard hats during the community’s construction has grown into a busy area where residents come to regain strength and improve mobility. OAW resident Sue Wentworth was the very first patient and since then, the therapy gym has become a space for rehabilitation as well as encouragement. Over the past year, the team’s commitment to serving residents and the community with care and professional expertise has remained central to their work.
The department’s strength comes from a team with years of service and experience across Forefront Living’s senior living communities:
· Tracy Bardfield, Physical Therapy Assistant/ Rehab Manager – 9 years
· Laura Benoy-Zuttre, Physical Therapist – 9 years
· Lashae Benton, Administrative Assistant – 1 year
· Estee Cahani, Director of Rehabilitation – 11 years
· Sarah Chu, Speech-Language Pathologist – recently joined
· Anna Ho, Occupational Therapist – 10 years
· Donna Son, Physical Therapist Assistant – 5 years
“Many of OAW’s Therapy teammates began their careers at Presbyterian Village North (PVN), our sister community, and developed a true appreciation for the Forefront Living mission, to make each moment matter for those we serve. They knew this new Plano community would reflect the things they already loved about the organization including strong coworkers, meaningful work and residents with incredible life stories to share. These teammates stepped up and worked through all the challenges that came with opening a new community. Without them, it would have been a completely different journey,” shared Estee Cahani, Director of Rehabilitation.
With a full year behind them and more than 100 residents served, the OAW Therapy team looks forward to continuing to support residents so they can stay active, independent and thriving in daily life.
By Amee McGough
