‘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...
Full bloom: More than 300 nursing home residents received bouquets for Mother’s Day
By
Danielle Brown
May 13, 2021
Where flowers bloom, so does hope. A New York-based organization provided a little bit of hope to hundreds of nursing home residents in celebration of Mother’s Day.
NY couple celebrates 70th Valentine’s Day after beating COVID
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 03, 2021
Sometimes nothing can get in the way of love — not even COVID-19.
New York SNF brings annual Macy’s parade to residents
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 02, 2020
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took on a different look this year by restricting in-person attendance and turning it into a television-only event due to the ongoing public health crisis.
Facility establishes ‘hug tent’ to safely reunite residents, families
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 18, 2020
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And long-term providers are making a way for families and other visitors to safely visit residents.
Pandemic hasn’t stopped musician’s regular performances at long-term care facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 10, 2020
A Michigan-based musician isn’t letting the coronavirus pandemic stop him from bringing residents joy through his performances.
Drive-in visits keep residents connected to families
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 18, 2020
From window visits to video technology, providers across the country are working hard to make sure residents are connected with their loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. A New York provider recently...
New Orleans style: Louisiana facility uses second-line parade to celebrate recovered COVID-19 patients
By
Danielle Brown
May 21, 2020
A Louisiana skilled nursing facility celebrated its residents who successfully recovered from COVID-19 the way only a New Orleans-area facility could — with a second-line parade.
Alabama facility uses parade to mark resident’s 100th birthday
By
Danielle Brown
May 07, 2020
The coronavirus public health crisis didn’t stop an Alabama skilled nursing center from making sure a resident celebrated his 100th birthday in style.
Ohio operator uses COVID drills to reduce anxiety among staff
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 16, 2020
An Ohio-based operator is reducing anxiety among facility staff members by running them through COVID drills as they prepare for the coronavirus pandemic.