‘Special’ little girl raises $50,000 and counting for nursing homes, drawing national attention
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 30, 2019
An amazing Arkansas 11-year-old has raised more than $50,000 and counting to help the state’s nursing home residents and is drawing a national spotlight for her sweetness.
Nursing home takes lighter approach to address wandering
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 24, 2019
With a high number of dementia patients in its long-term care wing — and problems with them wandering out the front door — a Texas provider decided to try something different.
Lake effect: Michigan CCRC’s updated look honors state’s natural beauty
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 16, 2019
A Michigan-based continuing care retirement community is livening up the inside of its space with the help of a local design firm.
Nursing home employees create memorial service to honor resident’s brother
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 02, 2019
Employees at a Michigan nursing home couldn’t bring back a resident’s beloved brother after he died. But they went above and beyond to comfort her by holding a memorial service in his honor.
Life plan community residents craft 700-plus toys for local charities
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 19, 2018
Residents at one Washington life senior community are a regular bunch of Santa’s little helpers.
Activities director takes holiday decorations to the next level
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 12, 2018
Most nursing homes get a little dressed up for the holidays. But one Massachusetts facility is taking things to a whole new level, with adornments that would make even Martha Stewart jealous.
A horse is a horse (of course) at nursing home
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 06, 2018
One Minnesota nursing home has handed the reins to an unconventional therapy animal: Toby, the therapy horse.
Company helps nursing home residents go home for the holidays
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 28, 2018
Healthcare transport company American Medical Response helped nursing home residents across the country go home to their families for Thanksgiving last week.
At Thanksgiving celebration, CNA shows up early, stays late
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 21, 2018
A certified nursing assistant at one Texas facility is earning accolades for the extra work she puts in around Thanksgiving.
Chick this out: Coop brings joy to New York nursing home
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 14, 2018
The benefits of pet therapy are well-established in eldercare, though one New York provider is taking things a little further than just cats and dogs.