Before becoming residents at Judson Services, a continuing care retirement community based in Cleveland, many of its seniors were active fans of local theater. But as they’ve aged, it’s become harder...
Nursing home residents pose for ‘back to school’ pictures
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 27, 2019
Whether it’s walking or simply enjoying every moment, nursing home residents in Mentor, OH, were excited as school children to share their goals on social media.
Video of police chief singing at nursing home goes viral
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 21, 2019
A police chief has garnered thousands of views on social media thanks to a video of him singing to a group of residents at a skilled nursing facility.
Kentucky nursing home goes under the sea for prom
By
Mallory Hackett
Aug 13, 2019
The entire community of Stanton, KY, got involved in the festivities of Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s fourth annual prom.
Hashbrowns from heaven: Church food stand profits are minor miracle for struggling nursing home
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 06, 2019
Members of a church in Illinois spent five days last week slinging burgers, flipping flapjacks and cranking out fried potatoes under the hot summer sun, but they won’t be keeping a dime of the proceeds.
Fire sparks community support for damaged nursing home
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 31, 2019
More than 30 community organizations stepped up to help an Ohio nursing home that was hit by a devastating fire this week, supplying everything from pureed foods to pick-up trucks needed to move furniture.
Rehabilitation center makes saying ‘goodbye’ special
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 16, 2019
As if going home after a stint in a rehabilitation facility wasn’t exciting enough, the staff at St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have created a ceremony to make each patient’s exit even...
Here comes the bride’s mother, all dressed in silver
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 10, 2019
Months ago, Jane Hartstein, a resident of Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Long Island, started trying to wean herself off a ventilator in the hopes of making it to her daughter’s...
Rough journey and smooth brushstroke inspire nursing home portrait sessions
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 02, 2019
During her junior year of high school, America Ordonez stepped into Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the first time, armed with a camera, a sketch pad and a box full of paints. Almost a year...