Going Mobile: Irish group shows how to lighten the mood during pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 15, 2021
Nursing homes around the world might only need to look to the Emerald Isle for a gem of an idea to help residents overcome a lack of social activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Residents’ personalized effort puts $37,000 in their caregivers’ pockets
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 27, 2021
A resident-led resale shop at a Wisconsin senior living community has raised more than $37,000 in scholarship funding for staff members at the facility.
NY nursing home workers unite for Ukrainian relief effort
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 24, 2022
A group of New York nursing home workers have come together to help Ukrainian relief efforts by turning their facilities into drop-off centers for supplies that will later be sent to those impacted by...
First responders honor healthcare frontliners, patients with parade through New York facility
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 04, 2020
Direct care staff members at a New York-based facility were recently celebrated in a creative way for their COVID-19 frontline efforts.
More than 140 healthcare workers honored for ‘selfless acts’ during pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 11, 2020
More than 140 workers in the long-term care industry honored for their efforts to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by post-acute care software company MaxtrixCare
Before becoming residents at Judson Services, a continuing care retirement community based in Cleveland, many of its seniors were active fans of local theater. But as they’ve aged, it’s become harder...
15 Louisiana LTC workers honored with nursing scholarships
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 18, 2019
More than a dozen employees at long-term care facilities throughout Louisiana were recently honored for their efforts to further their professional careers in the long-term care industry.
Local effort bursts nationwide to help nursing home residents during pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 04, 2020
A New York-based grassroot effort launched to help nursing homes and their residents cope during the coronavirus pandemic has been able to send gifts to nearly 60 facilities nationwide with the help of...
LeadingAge Florida, Eldergrow awarded $1M to launch therapeutic gardening program for dozens of facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 02, 2021
Nearly two dozen Florida nursing homes will have access to a national indoor gardening program designed for residents, thanks to a $1 million Civil Monetary Penalty grant.