March 5, 2024 —
There really is nothing quite like curling up with a fascinating book! For some people, however, reading is a bit more challenging because of vision difficulties. Large print books offer a fantastic solution. They can be read comfortably without having to worry about eye strain. The text in most reading material is pretty small. It’s designed this... Read More
March 5, 2024 —
There have been many legends attributed to St. Patrick throughout the centuries. St. Patrick’s Day began as a Holy Day in the Catholic Church, but over the years this religious Catholic saint’s day has turned into a more secular celebration of the upcoming spring. Here are a few lesser-known facts about St. Patrick’s Day: The original... Read More
March 5, 2024 —
Knitting can be an easy and enjoyable craft for seniors, especially when the item is simple like a dishcloth. Experiment with colors or stitches for a personal touch. Whether kept or gifted, the satisfaction of making something special is priceless! Supplies: Knitting needles (size 7-9) Worsted weight cotton yarn (50-100 grams) Scissors Yarn needle Instructions:... Read More
March 5, 2024 —
Healthy eating habits are easier to maintain with a well-rounded diet, and it’s easier to do than you may think. In fact, living a nutritious lifestyle can be easy and fun. Nutrition is about more than vitamins—it also includes fiber and healthy fats. Add healthy fats. Not all fats are bad. Foods with monounsaturated and... Read More
February 7, 2024 —
From Activities We love having unique and different activities onsite for our residents and their families. Feel free to reach out with any new ideas. They can be one-time activities or weekly/monthly events. Just let us know if you have any ideas/questions. From Housekeeping Please make sure all clothing items are labeled with the name... Read More
February 7, 2024 —
It’s been a busy season with many short-term rehab residents. We love watching our residents gain their strength and head back to their normal way of life. It’s sad to see them go, but we celebrate as they make improvements and are able to discharge. There have been far too many to recognize this month,... Read More
February 7, 2024 —
This month has seen lots of visitors, celebrations and fun events. Our building was decked out in red, white and pink to celebrate Valentines Day, including our Valentine tree in the lobby. We also enjoyed the Valentines shirts many of our residents wore. Winter has been a mix of beautiful and dreary days, but spring... Read More
February 7, 2024 —
Several health conditions, your lifestyle, your age and family history can increase your risk for heart disease. These are called risk factors. About half of all Americans (47%) have at least 1 of 3 key risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. Some risk factors for heart disease cannot be controlled, such... Read More
January 5, 2024 —
Our January featured resident is Joyce H.! Joyce grew up in Hardin County and was one of six children. Joyce and her family worked very hard on the farm. She claims it wasn’t always easy but they found a way to get it all done. They worked together in tobacco, cows and pigs. They also... Read More
January 5, 2024 —
We have had the absolute pleasure of working with Loretta R. the last several weeks. By the time you are reading this, she is most likely home and doing wonderful. She came to us in a lot of pain, but it did not diminish her drive to get stronger and get home. Loretta worked with... Read More