Inside Athena: Northwood Rehab’s Resident Ambassador From Brazil
“Among so many projects I’ve had in my life, this is the best,” Northwood Resident Ambassador and Brazilian native Nadia Toriani Tauchert explains. Continue Reading Continue reading
A Healthier Approach To Caring
The Lasting Impact of A Rhode Island Occupational Therapist
Athena’s celebration of National Occupational Therapy Month through April recognizes two Rhode Island therapists drawn to the profession and found a lifelong career at their centers. Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: Newtown Rehab’s Lynn Steller, 50 Years of Nursing
She’s worked at hospitals and doctor’s offices since her career began 50 years ago but Nurse Lynn Steller found happiness at Newtown Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: Waterview Villa’s Costume-Wearing Therapeutic Recreation Dir.
Barbara Ellis-Voltas is known around Waterview Villa for her singing, her personality, and certainly her fun costumes. As Director of Therapeutic Recreation, she is always finding new ways to entertain her residents. Continue Reading Continue reading
Occupational Therapists Find Decades-Long Careers in Massachusetts
Athena continues to celebrate National Occupational Therapy Month throughout April and is sharing the stories of therapists at Parsons Hill and The Tremont and the mission behind their sessions. Continue Reading Continue reading
Oxford Staff Members Recognized By Congresswoman For Recreation Programs, Substance Abuse Work
Two staff members at The Oxford were recognized by their local congresswoman for their efforts in helping substance abuse residents. Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: The “First Face” of Tremont Rehab
Receptionist Cathy Waterman at The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center says it’s important to be positive as the first person people encounter at the Wareham, Mass. center. Continue Reading Continue reading
Athena’s Outpatient Care: Helping Parkinson’s Disease Patients at Newtown Rehab
A team of therapists at Newtown Rehabilitation & Health Care Center find purpose in helping people with Parkinson’s Disease manage the condition. While it can impact the quality of life, the therapists want to help people continue living a healthy and happy life. Continue Reading Continue reading
Conn. Occupational Therapists Working To Better The Lives of Their Patients
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
Inside Athena: The Father And New Grandfather Who Is Lanessa’s Occupational Therapy Assistant
“I was meant to improve people’s lives,” Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Louis Pecore at Lanessa Extended Care said. Continue Reading Continue reading
