April is National Occupational Therapy Month and Athena is highlighting just some of the passionate Occupational Therapists across Connecticut. Occupational Therapists at Bayview, Valerie Manor, and Litchfield Woods share the motivation behind their dedication. Continue Reading Continue reading
“I was meant to improve people’s lives,” Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Louis Pecore at Lanessa Extended Care said. Continue Reading Continue reading
Marcia Marinaro began working at The Summit At Plantsville in 1990, was promoted two years later, and has been Social Work Director since. Continue Reading Continue reading
Residents and staff at the Massachusetts center heard from pageant winners like Miss Massachusetts, business owners, and others to celebrate Women’s History Month. Continue Reading Continue reading
Robert Michael started at Newtown Rehabilitation & Health Care Center at age 16 as a dietary aide. He is now the Director of Dining Services. Continue Reading Continue reading
MIDDLETOWN, C.T. — Paulette Ward, a 26-year Certified Nursing Assistant at Middlesex Health Care Center, was inducted into the C.N.A. Hall of Fame class of 2023. Ward, who joined the Middletown, Connecticut, center in 1997, is one of six C.N.A.s in the state to receive the honor from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Association… Continue Reading Continue reading
While it’s rare to find lymphedema programs in Connecticut because of the extensive training, the team at Montowese Health & Rehabilitation Center in North Haven has the experience and expertise to treat the condition. Continue Reading Continue reading
Social Worker Julie Frost says she’s always loved what hospice stood for and says it’s special to be a part of end-of-life for people. Continue Reading Continue reading
Hospice Services of Massachusetts, Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, the Adaptive Program at Wachusett Mountain and more all rallied efforts to make a hospice patient’s final wish come true. Continue Reading Continue reading
Connecticut’s Resident Ambassador Alexis DeAngelis says she uses her own experience from working in nursing facilities to train new ambassadors. Continue Reading Continue reading
