Short-term Rehab
Witherell’s Nurses: Care Delivered with Compassion and Skill
About Us | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Nurses are the backbone of any healthcare facility, and that’s especially true in skilled nursing. The Nathaniel Witherell is quite lucky in this regard; our nursing team is second to none and our dedicated nurses are specialists in elder care. As a town-owned and operated facility, our nursing culture is supportive, welcoming, and nurturing. Perhaps…
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A Healthy Diet is the Key Ingredient to Aging Well: A Q&A with Our Registered Dietitians
Healthy Aging | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
While we know that diet plays a key role in overall wellness by enhancing the body’s immune response and reducing the risk of disease, for seniors, proper nutrition is essential to healthy aging. Beyond nutrition, food can also evoke memories of family celebrations and cultural connections. For the Witherell’s registered dietitians, creating meal plans for…
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Just as in Real Estate, Location Matters for Senior Care!
About Us | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Making the decision on a skilled nursing facility for an older adult parent can be difficult. As senior care experts, we’re often asked what families should consider when making that choice. Quality of care is primary. But, according to many experts in the field, a facility’s location is also tremendously important. According to Aging.com, “When…
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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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Sepsis Care: A Witherell Specialty
Caregivers | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Time and treatment are critical when caring for someone with sepsis—the body’s life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death. But once someone survives sepsis, the journey is often not over. For that reason, the Witherell’s Sepsis Care Program is an important resource for patients, physicians, and hospital…
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