The winter chill might be lingering outside, but the competition is heating up at Drohan Apartments! Today, February 12th, marks a pivotal moment in our 6-month Battle of the Buildings. We have officially moved past the “Baseline” phase and entered “The Battle of the Buildings.“
From 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM today, the lobby at 170 Copeland Street transformed into a high-energy health hub. Drohan residents came out in full force, determined to see their numbers drop and their leaderboard points soar.
Today’s Mission: The “Salt Swap”
Following the success of our January kick-offs at Sawyer and Tobin, today’s clinic focused on a secret weapon for heart health: Flavor without the Sodium.
Our Head Nurse, Thai, led an interactive session on the DASH Standard. While the team worked the blood pressure cuffs, Thai challenged residents to ditch the salt shaker in favor of the “Big Four” Flavor Boosters:
- Acids (Lemon/Vinegar)
- Aromatics (Garlic/Onion)
- Fresh Herbs
- Bold Spices
The engagement was incredible! We heard about everything from secret rosemary chicken recipes to spicy cumin stews.
How the Points Piled Up
The atmosphere was electric as neighbors encouraged one another to participate. Here is how Drohan Apartments is fighting for that Ultimate Summer Victory BBQ:
- Participation Power: Every resident who stopped by for a check-in automatically earned 10 points for the building.
- The Salt Swap Bonus: Residents who shared their favorite “Salt Swap” herb or spice earned an extra 5 points.
- Education in Action: Many of our caregivers joined in to learn the “60-Second Rinse” technique—a simple trick to wash away 40% of sodium from canned goods.
What’s Next?
The battle doesn’t stop here! As soon as we wrap up at Drohan, the Clare team is heading straight to Sawyer Towers (3pm–5pm) to see if they can defend their early lead.
Upcoming Check-ins:
- Missed us today? Keep practicing those DASH habits! We’ll be back in next week for the next round of “Battle of The Buildings.”
- Caregivers: Remember the “Half-Plate Rule”—fill half that plate with fruits and veggies to keep those BP numbers moving in the right direction.
Will Drohan Apartments take the #1 spot this month? Stay tuned for the official February Leaderboard update coming next week!
