State re-opening COVID recovery center in Meriden as cases surge When COVID only recovery centers opened in the Spring, the state was worried the hospitals would be overrun. MERIDEN, Conn. — Trying to avoid more nursing home outbreaks, the state is reopening one of their COVID recovery centers. At the same time, the operator of… Continue Reading Continue reading
August 11th, 2020 – Bristol, Connecticut – Countryside Manor of Bristol has been recognized as a 2020 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the National Quality Award Program, presented… Continue Reading Continue reading
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
Athena Health Care Heroes Jennifer Cisowski Director of Nurses at Litchfield Woods Health Care Center As Director of Nurses, Jen has been fully committed to taking care of her residents during this pandemic. Without a single day off, she’s been working tirelessly to make sure everyone is taken care of. She has pushed a… Continue Reading Continue reading
Dear Resident, Family Member or Responsible Party, We want to take this opportunity to update you about measures being taken to protect the rights, health and safety of nursing home residents. We know that our nursing home residents are in the high risk of infection from COVID-19. We also know that appropriate PPE, testing and… Continue Reading Continue reading
