New Jersey student’s dance class gets nursing home residents moving
By
Nicole Blanchard
Jun 17, 2022
A high school student from northern New Jersey is using the power of dance to boost nursing home patients’ spirits.
NY nursing home nurse honored with international award
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 09, 2022
A New York nursing home worker was honored for her “extraordinary care” with an international award that recognizes outstanding work in the healthcare profession.
DC-area nursing home, assisted living residents show off their strength at annual fun run
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 02, 2022
Dozens of seniors living at nursing homes and assisted living communities celebrated Older Americans Month by proving age is nothing but a number when it comes to physical fitness.
Operator showers employees with thousands in gifts to celebrate nursing home week
By
Danielle Brown
May 26, 2022
Providers across the country recently celebrated National Skilled Nursing Care Week in a variety of ways — ranging from barbecues to parties and even a fishing trip.
Christian Living Communities celebrates 50 years of service
By
Danielle Brown
May 12, 2022
What started as a Denver-based, 63-bed, single-site nursing home led by volunteers in May 1972 has now grown into a Colorado’s largest nonprofit senior housing and services organization.
No taste like home: Iowa group provides weekly meals for nursing facility’s workers
By
Danielle Brown
May 05, 2022
An Iowa group is making sure nearby nursing facility workers always have a taste of home while on the job each weekend.
Shutterbug’s delight: Staff, residents will help pick favorites in provider’s international photo...
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 27, 2022
The Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center announced Tuesday that it had opened submissions for its 29th annual photo contest.
After 55 years, the Guys have it: Kentucky SNF surprises couple with wedding ceremony, celebration
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 14, 2022
A Kentucky nursing home resident and her husband finally got the wedding of their dreams more than 55 years after they first recited their vows.
Nursing home resident presents ‘Job Well Done’ awards to staff
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 07, 2022
A Georgia nursing home resident wanted to show his appreciation for staff members and facility partners for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. So, he decided to hold a special award ceremony...
100 never looked so good: NY provider celebrates centenarians
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 31, 2022
Not one, not two, not three but a New York skilled nursing facility celebrated seven residents that have reached the 100 year milestone with a big birthday celebration last week.