Rare speech device ‘win’ lets MS patient communicate with family again
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 04, 2019
The process to get an Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) device took nearly a year for an Illinois skilled nursing facility. But the effort was worth it after it helped a 32-year-old resident...
Nursing home resident receives 900 cards for 100th birthday
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 20, 2019
Nearly 1,000 people from around the country are honoring a resident’s 100th birthday thanks to a simple online request made by her nursing home.
Super fan resident receives surprise visit from legendary coach
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 13, 2019
A nursing home resident and Virginia Tech enthusiast was surprised by a recent visit with a celebrated football coach from his alma mater.
Program aims to provide 1,000 gifts to nursing home residents
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 06, 2019
A West Virginia-based nursing home is looking to provide thousands of presents to residents this holiday season through its annual gift giving program.
Nursing home staff members duke it out in pumpkin-carving contest
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 30, 2019
Staff members at an Iowa nursing home put on a Halloween show for residents this week.
NFL players’ visit brings Titan joy to nursing home residents
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 23, 2019
The closest many people ever get to meeting and interacting with their favorite NFL players is by watching them on their televisions during game days. A group of nursing home residents, however, got a...
Amazing outing: Mobile ventilator tech helps SNFs get residents to Mets game
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 16, 2019
Four nursing home residents who rely on ventilators had a rare opportunity to attend a New York Mets game thanks to new technology rolled out by a New York-based skilled nursing facility.
Provider, charity helps Canadian Air Force veteran fly again
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 09, 2019
A provider and a charity team up to fulfill a Royal Canadian Air Force veteran’s dream of flying again.
SNF exec declared ‘Hometown Hero’
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 02, 2019
A long-term care executive is being celebrated for his selfless acts and bravery during a devastating flood that threatened facility residents and staff members.
SNF works directly with first responders on fire, emergency preparedness to spread the calm
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 25, 2019
Disasters, like deadly fires, can strike at any time at skilled nursing buildings. That was the beauty in staff members at a Missouri nursing home recently having an opportunity to work with local first...