Healthy Living
The Witherell’s Social Workers: A Team That (Literally) Does it All!
About Us | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
The job of a social worker in a skilled nursing facility is challenging and complex. It generally involves overseeing the psycho-social well-being of hundreds of seniors, while also supporting family members before, during, and after the transition of a loved one to long-term care. During the last year, however, the pandemic brought new challenges: health…
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Visitation at the Witherell: New Hope for the Future
About Us | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
As spring approaches, optimism is in the air! As of this writing, most of our residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and we continue to make strides in vaccinating all staff. New federal data now show that the number of new COVID-19 cases in nursing homes has dropped dramatically since December, when vaccinations of…
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Our Best Shot for the Future: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics at the Witherell
Caregivers | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
In early January, the Nathaniel Witherell began vaccinating our residents and staff against COVID-19. As of today, many at our facility have been fully vaccinated and our clinics will continue providing vaccinations this month. In the words of our medical director, Dr. Frank Walsh, “It’s important for us all to do everything we can to…
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To Stay Connected, A Visitation Pod At the Witherell!
Culture | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
The pandemic has certainly challenged us all. For nursing home residents and their families, balancing regular visitation with health and safety protocols has been especially difficult. But, thanks to some creative brainstorming from our team at the Witherell, we’ve recently pioneered unique and innovative visitation solutions. The Witherell has become the first skilled nursing facility…
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Returning Home After Surgery: What Caregivers Should Know
Cardiac Rehab | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
When patients are hospitalized after an illness or surgery, they’re often discharged to the Witherell for “step-down” care to continue their recovery. Once patients are well enough to return home, our team creates a discharge plan to ensure that they are well cared for after the Witherell. This may include a referral for home care,…
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