95-year-old makes more than 3,000 masks for local nursing homes, community
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 26, 2021
When masks were hard to come by during the start of the pandemic, Ohio long-term care resident Miriam Looker channeled Rosie the Riveter and sprang into action to make masks for some relatives.
From Genesis to Revelation: Nursing home helps break Bible-reading record one book at a time
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 09, 2018
Virginia nursing home resident Nancy Macy had already read the Bible in its entirety three times, but she’d sent her well-worn King James home with family and thought she might not spend time with...
Lightening the mood: Provider creates sing-along video to spread COVID-19 safety
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 12, 2020
Singing to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” one provider is using a music video to help raise public awareness on how providers can prevent the spread of COVID-19 in its facilities.
Rein it in. Deputy Lanclos is on patrol at this Louisiana nursing home
By
Foster Stubbs
Jan 18, 2023
Christopher Lanclos has faced his fair share of trials and tribulations from the day he was born. Now resident of Hammond Nursing Home, Lanclos wasn’t supposed to live past a few weeks after an accident...
Graduate student chooses to live among senior living and skilled nursing residents for a year
By
Foster Stubbs
Oct 18, 2023
Moving from a college campus to a senior living campus is not a typical move for a 25-year-old but Beth Christensen is no typical 25-year-old. A classical and jazz pianist pursuing a Master of Music degree...
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.
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.
Residents, staff members raise $145K for employee disaster fund
By
Danielle Brown
May 14, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has left millions of workers without jobs and significantly reduced wages for many. Residents at a Florida long-term care community are working to ensure that their staff members...
Oklahoma town celebrates oldest living resident for 112th birthday
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 25, 2021
Community members across Guthrie, OK, stopped for a moment last week to celebrate the birthday of the state’s oldest resident on record.
Hundreds of face shields donated to Ohio SNF
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 06, 2020
An Ohio skilled nursing facility received hundreds of much-needed pieces of personal protective equipment thanks to a donation from the Ford Motor Co.