Nursing home surprises Elvis super fan with visit to Graceland
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Danielle Brown
Oct 13, 2021
An 87-year-old Elvis Presley super fan finally got a chance to visit his home thanks to her family and staff at her nursing home.
Nearly a millennium of fun: NY facility celebrates 9 centenarians
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Danielle Brown
Oct 06, 2021
Turning 100 years old doesn’t happen every day — but it does more often than usual at one New York nursing home. The Glendale Home, a 210-bed facility in Schenectady County, NY, hosted its annual...
‘You get a car!’: Pair of trucks to be given to get workers past current 95% vax rate
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Danielle Brown
Sep 29, 2021
Providers across the country are getting creative in order to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates among staff. Some have promoted cash prizes, while others have promised extra time off.
A ride in the skies: Facility helps resident fulfill dream of riding hot air balloon
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Danielle Brown
Sep 22, 2021
A Pennsylvania long-term care resident spent an early evening floating across the skies after facility leaders made her lifelong dream of riding a hot air balloon come true.
Going Mobile: Irish group shows how to lighten the mood during pandemic
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Danielle Brown
Sep 15, 2021
Nursing homes around the world might only need to look to the Emerald Isle for a gem of an idea to help residents overcome a lack of social activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maine nursing home goes ‘under the stars’ for prom
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Danielle Brown
Sep 09, 2021
Residents at the Island Nursing Home and Care Center, in Deer Isle, ME, wanted to celebrate the end of facility visitation restrictions by having a senior prom with family and friends — so of course,...
Oohs and Oz: First party in 18 months is a Toto success
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Danielle Brown
Sep 02, 2021
Nursing home residents took a special trip down the Yellow Brick Road to celebrate their first party with family and visitors in more than 18 months.
Oklahoma town celebrates oldest living resident for 112th birthday
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Danielle Brown
Aug 25, 2021
Community members across Guthrie, OK, stopped for a moment last week to celebrate the birthday of the state’s oldest resident on record.
Man’s best friend: Nursing home residents gift robot therapy pets for emotional support
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Danielle Brown
Aug 18, 2021
Caring for real animals is likely a tough task for nursing home residents, but that doesn’t mean they have to miss out on the joy associated with pet ownership.
Like therapy in a gift box, service reminds lonely seniors of their ‘purpose’
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Danielle Brown
Aug 11, 2021
A Pennsylvania-based organization is making sure nursing home residents who may no longer receive regular visits feel loved through a subscription-based gift program created just for seniors.