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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…
read moreWhen Choosing Skilled Nursing Care: Don’t Delay
About Us | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Making the decision to move a family member to a skilled nursing facility is tough in normal circumstances, but during a pandemic, it’s even more challenging. One worries about the health and safety of loved ones, and about the possibility of not being able to visit. But, keeping a family member at home when they…
read moreFalls Prevention: Important Tips for Reducing Risk
Healthy Aging | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Did you know that every 11 seconds, an elderly person is treated in an emergency room for a fall? And, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the number one cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in seniors. From broken bones to traumatic brain injury, falls can have long lasting…
read moreNew 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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