Inside Athena: Countryside’s RCCA Mentors Staff and Supports Resident
Countryside Manor of Bristol RCCA puts emphasis on care and training team members in proper documentation. Continue Reading Continue reading
A Healthier Approach To Caring
Inside Athena: Veteran Care Coordinator Bridges Bonds Between Veterans and the Community
Sonya Nonginthirath has a unique role at Orchard View Manor. She serves as the center’s Veterans Care Coordinator and is also a social worker. She began working at the center in August of 2016 as a part-time social worker, but in November of the same year, was when she started as the full-time Veterans Care… Continue Reading Continue reading
A Family’s Journey: Selecting Skilled Nursing Care for Their Loved One
Denise Randall and her family wrestled with the difficult decision of when to place their mother, Diana, in a skilled nursing center. For years, they had noticed small signs of her memory fading, but by 2023, her behavior had become increasingly unpredictable. Nights when paramedics had to be called for help became more frequent, and… Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: Parsons Hill Therapeutic Recreation Director Celebrates 40 Years in the Profession
Cindy Christian has been in the field of Therapeutic Recreation for 40 years, which was notably recognized by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation with a 40 Years of Service pin. Upon receiving her pin, she had a moment of reflection looking back at her career and couldn’t imagine doing anything else. For the past… Continue Reading Continue reading
Worcester Rehab Recognizes Employees of the Year
Worcester Rehab held their annual Employees of the Year recognition ceremony and highlighted nine team members for their efforts. Continue Reading Continue reading
Waterview Villa Residents Tie the Knot
Waterview Villa residents Elaine and Victor tied the knot at the East Providence nursing home surrounded by loved ones. Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: Marlborough Hills Wound Nurse Piecing Together the Path Towards Recovery
Marlborough Hills Wound Nurse shares her passion for improving the quality of residents’ lives while training other team members to do the same. Continue Reading Continue reading
Parsons Hill Resident Shares Recovery Story: “This Place Did Save My Life”
WORCESTER, M.A. — Lindalee G. was sober for 20 years until she got a call in April of 2022 that her sister died. She was living independently in Worcester, and she took the news hard. Substances, like cocaine, were also accessible to her. She knew she needed help and quickly called supportive resources in the… Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: MeadowBrook of Granby Nurse Digging Into Patient Care
MeadowBrook of Granby’s MDS Director searches through resident’s medical history to showcase the value in receiving care at the center. Continue Reading Continue reading
Massachusetts Resident Finds Trust and Healing at Marlborough Hills
MARLBOROUGH, M.A. — When Andre J. arrived at Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, even reaching for a water bottle on his bedside table caused him an insurmountable amount of pain. Prior to his arrival at the skilled nursing center, he was living in the community and had several wounds. Due to a change… Continue Reading Continue reading
