The Nathaniel Witherell Blog
The Witherell Welcomes Dr. Laura Gruber to our Medical Team
About Us | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
We’re pleased to herald the arrival of Dr. Laura Gruber, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist (physiatrist), to our medical team. Dr. Gruber specializes in helping patients minimize pain while maximizing function and independence after injury or surgery. Dr. Gruber is affiliated with National Health Rehabilitation, a national organization of physiatrists, and takes over for…
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New Programs Help Reduce Hospital Stays and Re-Admissions
Leadership | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Caring for the elderly presents unique challenges, and keeping our residents out of the hospital, or from being re-admitted after a hospital stay, is our top priority. Recently, we implemented two innovative programs that are already helping us achieve our goal. One is a new Falls Reduction Program and the other is a Respiratory Education…
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Pooches on Parade: a Spring Tradition at the Witherell!
Healthy Aging | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Spring is one of our favorite seasons at the Witherell. The Rose Garden is in bloom, the days are longer and milder, and the pups—well, if it’s spring, it must mean they’re on parade! On Friday, May 3rd, we once again kicked off a new season with our heartwarming, tail-wagging Pooches on Parade event. It…
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The Witherell Hosts Dementia Information Sessions
Alzheimer's | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Two workshops to be held at 6:30 pm on May 16 and June 20 The statistics are staggering—5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s (the most common form of dementia) and by 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 14 million, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. And for those caring for loved…
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Cheers to Volunteers! You Make It Happen
Culture | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and boy do we appreciate our volunteers! Witherell volunteers donate countless hours to enriching the lives of our residents– and the results are just amazing. Last year alone, a cadre of more than 300 local volunteers supported our staff by providing residents with more than 11,000 hours of loving attention….
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