Nursing homes going well beyond cards and candy to celebrate Valentine’s Day
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 22, 2019
Providers went all out to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, throwing everything from proms to beauty pageants to celebrate the occasion.
Nursing home’s part-time ‘employee’ becomes residents’ best 4-legged friend
By
Josh Henreckson
Feb 14, 2024
It’s not unheard of for nursing homes to bring pets and other animals to visit their residents, but not every facility has a caring canine making the rounds multiple times a week.
Barbiemania takes over Gurwin Healthcare System
By
Foster Stubbs
Aug 15, 2023
The release of the “Barbie” movie on July 21 swept a tsunami of pink across the country. Gurwin Healthcare System in New York was no exception. Its campus-wide “Barbiefest” featured all-pink...
Handmade dolls become her fund-raising tribute to her late husband
By
Joe Bush
Sep 22, 2022
Better hurry if you want a unique handmade Christmas gift made with love. Bobbie Carra’s rag dolls are going fast.
Vintage cars, hot dogs and history lessons: Shows bring residents and community together
By
Joe Bush
Oct 06, 2022
Life Care Center of Valparaiso has grown an event that shows our country’s enduring love affair with cars. But is it cars that bring the community together with residents, or the fellowship?