Many people believe that assisted living and nursing home are synonymous, offering the same lifestyle to their residents. However, assisted livings and nursing homes are two very different types of senior care. Although both are staffed with trained medical professionals, they provide different services and opportunities. Assisted living facilities offer a lifestyle for senior citizens… Continue Reading Continue reading
With summer upon us, it is beneficial to remind ourselves and our loved ones that the warm weather could be dangerous for some members of our families and communities. Extreme heat can be harmful to people of any age, but it is especially dangerous for senior citizens. The University of Chicago Medical Center conducted a… Continue Reading Continue reading
Summer is on its way, bringing hot weather and sunshine. Nothing goes better with the heat and the sun than frozen desserts! However, for many older people, they cannot have or choose not to have all of the sugar that comes with traditional desserts. Here is a list of easy to make frozen treats with… Continue Reading Continue reading
Respite care is designed to provide short term care to individuals who require around the clock care, so that their primary care givers can take a break. Caring for someone who is sick or elderly is often an exhausting job with little to no breaks, so it is important for the caregivers to have the… Continue Reading Continue reading
Throughout the month of June, many health organizations focus on raising awareness of preventable health issues and encouraging early detection of illness in men and boys. Men’s Health Month has been recognized every June since 1992. Men’s Health Month’s official website explained that, on average, men die five years earlier than women, which is due… Continue Reading Continue reading
Over the past few months, many of the Athena care centers have been working hard to raise spirits and positivity within their buildings. Not only have the staff been working tirelessly to provide exceptional health care, they have also been coming up with creative activities and fun events for their residents. The past few months… Continue Reading Continue reading
Congratulations to our Director of Social Service at the Maefair Health Care Center , Clara Merva. Clara was awarded with the “Commitment to Excellence” award by OptumCare. Clara has not only been apart of Athena Healthcare family for 15 years, but has been the Director of Social Services since 2011. Thank you Clara for your… Continue Reading Continue reading
Join us at Athena Health Care Systems in recognizing National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, which lasts from February 9th-15th. We use this week to celebrate the life saving impact that cardiac rehabilitation has in reducing the crushing effects of heart disease and heart-related illnesses. Cardiac Rehabilitation Week is initiated by the American Association of Cardiovascular and… Continue Reading Continue reading
Farmington, CT: January 15, 2020 – Four Athena Health Care Systems’ centers were recently recognized by the American Health Care Association (AHCA), the nation’s largest association of long term and post-acute care providers. The centers were recognized for their Quality Initiative program. The teams from these centers celebrated their newest goal when they received this… Continue Reading Continue reading
“Hospice care treats the person and symptoms of the disease, rather than treating the disease itself.” When it comes to the topic of Hospice Care, many families aren’t too sure about what it’s actually for with their loved ones in need, and the patient seems to push it off, as if it signifies that they… Continue Reading Continue reading