A sweet outcome: Pen pal request nets 16 caseloads of Dr Pepper for resident
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 13, 2020
A Texas senior received a bubbly surprise this week after her nursing home’s pen pal request went viral on social media.
Family throws birthday bash outside of Minnesota resident’s window
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 09, 2020
Nursing homes are celebrating birthdays a little bit differently in response to the coronavirus pandemic. One family of a Minnesota nursing home patient recently took the party outside to mark the big...
Nursing home a regular ‘animal house’
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 10, 2018
One Louisiana skilled nursing facility has become a regular animal house, though it’s not populated by frat boys and sorority sisters.
Nursing home residents feeling the love with recycled wedding flowers
Aug 09, 2017
Nursing home residents in New Jersey have been enjoying fresh flowers this summer that might have otherwise ended up in the garbage, if not for one local teacher.
Administrator invites residents to be a part of her wedding day
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 30, 2020
The bonds formed between providers and patients can sometimes feel like family. An administrator of a Georgia skilled nursing facility took that to an entirely new level by having residents be a part of...
‘You get a car!’: Pair of trucks to be given to get workers past current 95% vax rate
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 29, 2021
Providers across the country are getting creative in order to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates among staff. Some have promoted cash prizes, while others have promised extra time off.
Georgia nursing home residents share sweet wedding day
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2022
A love story forged over shared lunches and purloined desserts has a sweet ending.
North Carolina group revives old flowers for seniors
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 14, 2020
What one person may consider worthless could be highly prized by another. A North Carolina volunteer group is bringing new meaning to the phrase by refurbishing people’s old flowers and giving them to...
Nursing home surprises Elvis super fan with visit to Graceland
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 13, 2021
An 87-year-old Elvis Presley super fan finally got a chance to visit his home thanks to her family and staff at her nursing home.
Pure determination: Young CNA drives more than 25 miles on 4-wheeler to make shift at Mississippi nursing...
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 24, 2021
Where there’s a will there’s a way. A 22-year-old Mississippi certified nursing assistant proved just that after trekking more than 25 miles on a four-wheeler during a winter storm in order to make...