nursing home News

The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities has announced they will be closing their convent located in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, in the near future.

Brevard's only Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), celebrated the dedication of the Jay B. Memorial Chapel and now offers residents a full array of non-denominational chapel services.

A new consumer guide from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance addresses an individual's real risk of needing long term care and explores how long claims really last.

Learn how to be financially prepared for the costs of aging. Harold Lustig provides many inside tips in Naked in the Nursing home to help you protect your assets and ensure you receive the best care possible in your golden years.

Immanuel Lutheran Communities’ new rehabilitation center was honored with a Long-Term Living Magazine Design Environments for Aging Award. AG Architecture's design was inspired by the mountain setting of the region and ILC's hospitality focus.

Nelson Couto, of Couto DeFranco Certified Public Accountants and Financial Planners advises group on how to start planning for the needs of aging parents. There are critical steps to take to assure proper care and preservation of assets.

Gulf Coast Health Care (GCHC) recently launched virtual tours of its 44 nursing home locations across the Southeast U.S. The tours, designed by Circlescapes, allow people to use their computers to virtually "stand" in each facility and look around.

Amy Vallarelli, Director of Social Services at Elant at Brandywine in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., was honored by Psi Chi for research that she did on a therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder victims and families of victims from 9/11.

Mr. Mark Hammond, M.P.S., has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of The Wartburg Adult Care Community in Mount Vernon, NY.

Love in Action, Tawanda Robbins and Community Volunteers Started a Love Epidemic by Showing Love to Nursing Homes and Homeless in Uptown Charlotte

On Wednesday, March 2, from 10-10:30m am, The Wartburg’s panel of experts on senior living will return to live radio at WVOX, 1460 AM and streaming live on the website, wvox.com. Live call in show to air first Wednesday of each month in this slot.

The Wartburg’s long-term residential care program has been included in the US News & World Report’s 2011 list of top nursing homes in the state of New York.

Florida Certified Elder Law Attorney Genny Bernstein presents Estate Planning 101 for Women at Port St. Lucie's Temple Beth El Israel on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. The program will address the special legal and financial challenges women face.

Attorney Joseph S. Karp has been named a 2011 SuperLawyer by SuperLawyers, the national attorney evaluation organization.

In its 60th Anniversary Special Edition, Long-Term Living Magazine named attorney Jim Wilkes as one of the top 10 most influential people in shaping the state of long-term care in America.

Dodge Park Rest Home is very proud to introduce a new device in use that allows a person to disinfect an entire room (area) without hazardous chemicals, and thus allow the residents to live in a germ free environment.

Fauquier Health offers assisted living tips to families.

Calendar of Activities for Spring at Brídhaven Nursing Home

eCareDiary.com announces a new segment to their BlogTalkRadio show for caregivers and care providers in the eldercare field.

A five percent drop in available nursing home beds across the United States have affected many but worst hit are poor, urban neighborhoods.

With The Safety Of A Home Medical Alert System Many Seniors Can Stay At Home Longer Instead Of Having To Go To A Nursing Home.

The Winston-Salem Foundation has awarded a grant of $100,000 to Lutheran Services for the Aging (LSA) and for its capital campaign. The gift will support the construction of Trinity Glen, a skilled care nursing home to be built in Winston-Salem.

Kolesar & Leatham, a Las Vegas-based business law firm, delivered several decorated holiday trees and numerous presents for the residents of Life Care Center of Las Vegas, an assisted living and nursing home facility located at 6151 Vegas Drive.

David Gentner, MPA, NHA, CASP, has been appointed The Wartburg Adult Care Community’s 10th President and Chief Executive Officer by the organization’s Board of Directors. He had been serving as interim President and CEO since May 2010.

On Saturday, November 20, 2010, a Memory Care Fair will take place at Meadowview Assisted Living at The Wartburg in the Lafkin Media Center, 2 Wartburg Place, Mt. Vernon, NY.

An updated version of the BASICS brochure has been released by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. BASICS discusses some of the most-often asked questions about Medicaid.

Birthdays, Grandparents’ Day, and Christmas—the ColorPad® series solves the dilemma families of senior adults face when searching for a suitable gift.

Elant at Wappingers Falls recently hosted a ceremony where two Marines presented residents Teresa and Bill Whiteley with an American flag dedicated to their son, who was killed in Vietnam more than four decades ago.

An updated version of the BASICS brochure has been released by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. BASICS discusses some of the most-often asked questions about Senior Housing.

Free workshop being offered to help FL residents who are concerned about protecting hard-earned assets in the face of potentially staggering costs associated with long-term care, whether for assisted living, nursing home, or in-home care.

Maura Brennan and Joe DiPalo, both experienced health care professionals and Dutchess County residents, were recently named executive directors of Elant at Goshen and Elant at Brandywine respectively.

On November 10, 2010, Elant is pleased to host keynote speaker Matt Thornhill, a thought leader in the field of Baby Boomer studies, during a complimentary breakfast sponsored by Birchez Associates at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor.

The Elant Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Whitney to the position of president and CEO of Elant, the Hudson Valley’s leading provider of senior care, home care, retirement services, and rehabilitation.

State, county, and local leaders joined the Elant community Friday, Sept. 17, in celebrating Elant’s 25th anniversary of offering health and housing solutions throughout the Hudson Valley.

The Ninth Annual Elant Polo Picnic at the Blue Sky Polo Club in Middletown welcomed 230 guests and netted a total of $57,000 this year, a 26.6 percent increase over last year!

Anna Ferris, a patient at the Elant at Goshen Rehabilitation Center, is one of a rare few to have the privilege of living 110 years. In fact, she’s one of fewer than 80 in the world to reach 110 years old, earning her the title of Supercentenarian.

Six Elant residents battled it out with their best culinary offerings in the hopes of being named Elant’s 2010 Cook-Off champion. In the end, it was Glen Arden resident Pearl Dennison who won the judges’ favor.

Area Misses Out After Whisnant’s Failure to Promote His Own Bill for Veteran’s Home Opportunity to County and Constituents.

Fort Myers Attorneys Craig Hersch and Michael Hill, of Sheppard, Brett, Stewart, Hersch, Kinsey & Hill, P.A., will present a free, informative workshop on Medicaid Planning on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. 9:00 am - Temple Beth El, 16225 Winkler Rd - 33908

Elant at Fishkill and Wappingers Falls nursing homes have been recognized as 2010 recipients of the Bronze Commitment to Quality National Quality Award presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living.

Elant at Brandywine Nursing Home adds Heart Song, an individualized music therapy program, couples music and song with guided imagery to help residents manage stress, alleviate pain and anxiety, reduce depression, and enhance memories.

Lutheran Services in America has elected Ted W. Goins, Jr. of Salisbury, NC as chairperson of its Board of Directors. Goins, president and CEO of Salisbury-based Lutheran Services for the Aging, joined the Lutheran Services in America Board in 2008.

Almost 20 residents of Elant at Fishkill Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center – all of whom were in wheelchairs – were able to see first-hand the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historical Park during a recent outing.

More than 40 Newburgh Free Academy students marked the completion of their Certified Nursing Assistant internships recently during a touching ceremony at Elant at Fishkill Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center.

With The Safety Of A Home Medical Alert System Many Seniors Can Stay At Home Longer Instead Of Having To Go To A Nursing Home.

For the second year in a row, the Elant at Brandywine Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center was found to have no clinical deficiencies during its recent annual health inspection conducted by New York State Department of Health surveyors.

Elant at Fishkill Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center has been awarded a Five Star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for its overall quality. A Five Star rating is the highest rating possible.

The Elant Foundation's Annual Elant Golf Open July 15 will feature two special guests: James Patterson, America’s No. 1 best-selling author, and Robert Reiss, author and host of The CEO Show, a nationally syndicated business radio show.

Healthcare Studios receives a Bronze Telly, at the 2010 Telly Awards, for a nursing home video they produced.

Glen Arden, Elant’s Continuing Care Retirement Community, will be hosting a book signing and open forum with local authors Deb and Val Gantt (aka DeVa Gantt) on June 11 at 2 p.m. The event is open to the public and free of charge.