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March is Social Worker Month

March 3, 2023 — Take a moment during March to recognize the empathy, compassion, emotional support, and hard work social workers provide to others. Social workers, together with clinical care practitioners, help ensure that the people in their care achieve the best possible outcomes.

Stitching Together Bits & Pieces: National Quilting Day

March 3, 2023 — Whether its hand stitched or created with a machine, a completed quilt is distinguishable from other types of blankets by the amount of care and creativity that goes into its creation. Quilts are often kept as heirlooms, and can represent the strong bonds of familial love. On March 18, quiltmakers around the world are celebrated... Read More

Certified Nurses Day

March 3, 2023 — Research shows that 41% of nurses maintain careers in healthcare facilities while another 25% work in hospitals. Certified nurses study and take certification exams to demonstrate their competency, skill, and knowledge. On March 19, celebrate the certified nurses in your life by letting them know how appreciative we are for their hard work and compassionate... Read More

Keeping Your Mind Healthy

March 3, 2023 — Mental activity can keep your mind sharp. Try some of the following tips to help challenge your brain for continual growth: Learn to play a musical instrument or get out and tune a long forgotten one Play scrabble, word puzzles, sudoku, or other trivia games Read a book every month Learn a foreign language Start... Read More

Happy Birthday!

March 3, 2023 — Wishing a very happy birthday to our residents! Residents Carol R. 3-6 James P. 3-11 Elizabeth H. 3-12 Ruth A. 3-19 Donna B. 3-19 Diana D. 3-22

Exercise and Heart Health

February 10, 2023 — If you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease or are at risk of developing heart disease, regular exercise is essential for the health of your heart, body and mind. In fact, aerobic exercise and heart health really do go hand-in-hand. The American Heart Association has recently added “lack of exercise” to the list of major risk... Read More

Embroidery Month

February 10, 2023 — Embroidery is a craft most notably mastered by the early Egyptians, as well as the Chinese in the Zhou Dynasty of China. Studies show that this art may have also existed in primitive cultures in many parts of the world. From generation to generation, the art of stitching has evolved and reached a new height... Read More

Black History Month

February 10, 2023 — The month of February is a time to honor the achievements of Black Americans in U.S. history. Since its first observance in 1970 at Kent State University, Black History Month (also known as African American History Month) has evolved into a country-wide celebration. Did you know: Along with being a powerful anti-slavery organizer, James McCune... Read More

How to be a Heart-Health Role Model

February 10, 2023 — Sharing is caring, but not when it comes to serious health conditions like diabetes or heart disease. These health conditions, like many others, can run in families. But there’s a lot you can do to help protect yourself and your family. What’s the key to being a heart-healthy role model? Getting your family involved! By... Read More

The Color of Roses

February 10, 2023 — There are many flowers that convey the expression of love, but the most common is the rose. The red rose has been a popular choice as a gift of love on special days such as Valentine’s Day, birthdays, and anniversaries. The pink rose can mean a variety of expressions depending on the shade of pink.... Read More