Olympic hopeful meets former U.S. star at his NY nursing home
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 05, 2021
The Olympics were in full focus Tuesday at a New York nursing home — but in a way unlike any other in the country.
Pinball wizards delight: $13K donation to Kentucky nursing home includes classic arcade game system
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 28, 2021
Add arcade games to the list of entertainment options for residents at a Kentucky nursing home following a donation worth about $13,000 from a regional foundation whose mission is to bring happiness to...
Now here’s how to get hooked on having a good time
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 22, 2021
You have to hand it to the caregivers at Pinnacle Health and Rehab in Canton and Rumford Community Home, both in Maine: They know how to hold a coming-out party.
Painted birdhouses a real tweet for these nursing home residents
By
Emma Baumgartel
Jul 14, 2021
Residents at two Virginia long-term care facilities are enjoying the sight of dozens of freshly painted birdhouses hung throughout their buildings thanks to a community effort.
Bilingual staff at Michigan SNF help father, son reunite after 25 years
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Emma Baumgartel
Jul 07, 2021
When Faustino Mendez arrived at SKLD Zeeland, a skilled nursing rehab facility in Zeeland, MI, in December, he had been out of contact with his family for about five years.
Music on the Move: San Diego music center hosts concerts for isolated seniors
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Emma Baumgartel
Jun 30, 2021
Sorrento Valley-based Villa Musica is starting to bring music to isolated seniors across San Diego county with their ‘Music on the Move’ program as COVID-19 restrictions lift and seniors in long-term...
‘Together we survive’: Consultant creates original song to encourage nursing staff
By
Emma Baumgartel
Jun 23, 2021
Marquis provides program and operational services to nursing homes in New England, the Mid-Atlantic and Florida, and its employees this year turned to an original song to encourage the staff and residents...
Operators announce winners of inaugural scholarship program for employee children
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Danielle Brown
Jun 16, 2021
Eight children of current employees for two long-term care operators were announced as the winners of an inaugural scholarship program designed to support family members of the healthcare workers who plan...
Operator’s fundraising arm donates $450K toward seniors, youth
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 09, 2021
Several organizations, including one dedicated toward feeding seniors, received some sizable donations — to the tune of nearly a half million dollars — courtesy of Vital Life Foundation, the charitable...
LeadingAge Florida, Eldergrow awarded $1M to launch therapeutic gardening program for dozens of facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 02, 2021
Nearly two dozen Florida nursing homes will have access to a national indoor gardening program designed for residents, thanks to a $1 million Civil Monetary Penalty grant.