Residents at Wisconsin facility offer relationship advice in viral Facebook post
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 27, 2020
Valentine’s Day may be over but social media users are still taking relationship advice offered by residents at a Wisconsin facility in a now viral social media post.
Singular therapy pool makes a splash again at Washington SNF
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Danielle Brown
Feb 20, 2020
In-house aquatic therapy has returned for residents at a Washington skilled nursing facility after being closed for the past year. It’s the only therapy pool of its kind in the Pierce County, WA, area,...
All aboard! Ohio facility hosts Titanic-themed dinner for residents
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Danielle Brown
Feb 12, 2020
The year is 1912, and thousands of passengers are boarding the RMS Titanic for its maiden voyage to New York City — at least that’s what staff members want residents to think. The culinary and programming...
NEA grant funds cultural arts program at American Indian nursing facility
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Danielle Brown
Feb 05, 2020
Residents at a North Carolina-based American Indian nursing facility will soon be able to participate in a cultural arts program thanks to federal grant funding.
Administrator invites residents to be a part of her wedding day
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Danielle Brown
Jan 30, 2020
The bonds formed between providers and patients can sometimes feel like family. An administrator of a Georgia skilled nursing facility took that to an entirely new level by having residents be a part of...
Resident-led scholarship program a ‘win-win’ for employees, their children and retirement community
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Danielle Brown
Jan 22, 2020
A resident-led scholarship program at a Florida-based retirement community is allowing staff members — and now their children — to pursue their future career goals.
Book it: Nursing facility’s Indian Cultural Unit makes most of key donations
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 15, 2020
A New York long-term care and nursing facility is expanding its offerings for residents looking to learn more about Indian customs and traditions.
Longtime nurse retires after 54 years with Alabama SNF
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 08, 2020
After spending 54 years with the same Alabama skilled nursing facility, clinical services director Jewell Garrett is getting ready to close the page on the latest chapter in her life.
15 Louisiana LTC workers honored with nursing scholarships
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 18, 2019
More than a dozen employees at long-term care facilities throughout Louisiana were recently honored for their efforts to further their professional careers in the long-term care industry.
Holiday photo competition increases staff engagement for Marquis SNFs
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 11, 2019
It was about two years ago when Marquis Health Services, a New Jersey-based provider, started an “Elf on the Shelf” and “Mensch on the Bench” photo competition in order to increase holiday spirits...