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Athena Health Care Systems’ Centers Receive National Recognition for Quality Initiative Program
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
What is Hospice Care?
“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
Flu Vaccinations in Nursing Homes
“At any age, a flu infection can become dangerous, but when it’s someone who’s quite old and frail, the chances that they’ll become very sick and need to be hospitalized increases significantly.” Between December and February, you tend see the most contractions of the flu and sicknesses during this part of the yearly flu season.… Continue Reading Continue reading
With More Americans Dying at Home, Providers Must Double Down on End-of-Life Care
“The home has become the place where most Americans die of natural causes — beating out hospitals for the first time since the early 20th century.” With Healthcare improving, it seems to be keeping most patients out of “acute settings” and in a familiar environment for them with their friends and family. Only a small… Continue Reading Continue reading
Montowese Health & Rehabilitation Center Recognized For Outstanding Wound Management Performance
NORTH HAVEN, CT – 12/18/2019. Montowese Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has received a Center of Excellence Certificate, awarded by Wound Care Specialists, LLC, Connecticut’s largest provider of post-acute and long-term care wound management services. Leaders, physicians and clinicians from Montowese Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Wound Care Specialists gathered today to celebrate the Center… Continue Reading Continue reading
Beacon Brook Health Center Hosts 25th Anniversary Open House Celebration
Beacon Brook Health Center hosted their 25th Anniversary Open House Celebration event. The event was held at their center located at 89 Weid Drive. Many employees were recognized for their years of service to the center and its residents, including several who have been with the center since the first day it opened its doors… Continue Reading Continue reading
Litchfield Woods 30th Anniversary Event
On August 8, Litchfield Woods Health Care Center hosted their 30th Anniversary Open House Celebration event. The event was held at their center located at 255 Roberts Road. Four employees were recognized for 30 years of service to the center and its residents. These employees include Certified Nursing Assistants and clinical team members who have worked… Continue Reading Continue reading
Heat Safety for the Elderly
Being exposed to excessive sun and heat isn’t healthy for anyone, but especially the elderly. To lower your risk of heat-related illnesses there are many steps you can take… Stay hydrated – but stay away from alcohol and caffeine! Use fans or air conditioning if you can – if not, keep your shades closed and… Continue Reading Continue reading
Northbridge Health Care Center Earns 2019AHCA/NCAL Silver National Quality Award
Northbridge Health Care Center has been recognized as a 2019 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the second of three distinctions possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which spotlights providers across the nation that have demonstrated… Continue Reading Continue reading