Events
March March Birthday Celebration March 3 at 2:30pm, Auditorium
August August Birthday Celebration Friday, August 2 at 2:30pm, Auditorium
Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 12, from 10am to noon, Auditorium National Skilled Nursing Care Week. “Radiant Memories—A Tribute to the Golden Age of Radio” May 12 – May 17 Special Event honoring Nursing Home Week May 14 at 2:30pm, Auditorium June Juneteenth tribute Thursday, June 20, at 2:30pm, Auditorium.
Bagpiper performance on LTC units the week of March 13 – 16
Big Bingo Friday, August 9 at 2:30pm
St. Patrick’s Day Party Friday, March 17 at 2:30pm, Auditorium April April Birthday Party Friday, April 3 at 2:30pm, Auditorium
Summer Carnival Friday, August 16, at 2:30pm, Auditorium.
2024 Food Committee Meeting Schedule All the meetings are held at 2pm in the Auditorium. Mar 14 July 3 Oct 2 April 3 Aug 7 Nov 6 May 1 Sept 4 Dec 4 June 5 Please meet the Food and Nutrition team at the Food Planning Meeting. Have an opportunity to share your suggestions and concerns about your menu profile and preferences. In addi- tion, your input and suggestions are welcome to help develop the seasonal menu for LTC.
Earth Day Ceremony Monday, April 27 at 2:30pm; rain date on Thursday, April 25.
Porches on Units 8-5, 8-6, and 8-7 will reopen soon. Enjoy refreshing air and beautiful plants. Spring Formal Wednesday, April 17, at 5pm, Auditorium May
The Monthly Birthday Party Monday, June 1, at 2:30pm, Auditorium.
Father’s Day Brunch June 16, at 10am – noon, Auditorium
Annual LTC BBQ season throughout the month. July 4th of July Party, Wed, July 3, at 2:30pm, Auditorium
The Cinco de Mayo party May 3 at 2:30pm, Auditorium
Plant Festival, Thursday, May 9, 10am-4pm, Auditorium.
Summer Party, Friday, July 12 at 2:30pm, Auditorium
Refreshments are provided. Come and be part of the Food Committee!
Impact of the Social Worker on Well-Being and Outcomes
outreach, which allows for many aspects of stabilizing and improving the mental health of the residents. Social workers are educated and trained with a skill set to screen, assess and intervene in many complicated and complex areas. The goal is to provide best-practice care and meet regulatory standards while maintaining ethical standards, quality of care, and improving the quality of life for those in the nursing home.
and neglect, trauma-informed care, communication, behavioral health, advance care planning, and grief and loss. Social workers may be involved in many quality and performance improvement plans to ensure residents receive the highest quality of care, meet their medical needs and support their psychosocial well- being. They can also help form bonds with the community and provide equitable care to meet the needs of the ever-changing population. They offer services that might include support groups, councils, and
A trained and licensed social worker helps vulnerable individuals, families, and communities address various social, emotional, and psychological challenges. Social workers in nursing homes are crucial team members providing care to one of the most critical, vulnerable, and valuable populations. Social workers advocate for individuals who cannot always speak on their own behalf. Social workers affect resident well-being by supporting staff with training on resident rights, abuse
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