Therapeutic Recreation
Together, Apart at the Witherell
Culture | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Visitors and volunteers are a big part of life at the Witherell. Since we’ve had to restrict both during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve gotten creative. The good news is that our therapeutic recreation staff, social workers and chaplaincy have risen to the occasion. We’ve implemented many unique opportunities to offer (safe) interaction and activity for…
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Staying Connected and Engaged at the Witherell
Healthy Living | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Besides all the steps we’ve taken to keep Witherell residents healthy during the COVID-19 emergency, our social workers, therapeutic recreation staff, and volunteer director have stepped up to the plate and are pouring their hearts into creating new routines and engaging activities for our residents. “Our dedicated therapeutic recreation staff is continuing to provide mentally…
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Our Memory Care Unit: Caring for Those with Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
When caring for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, an abundance of patience and kindness are something we at the Witherell prize as much as one’s physical care. There is an art to caring for those whose memories are failing them. Gail Carone and Amy Demezzo, two members of our therapeutic recreation team, work at…
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Oh, The Places We Go!
Culture | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
The Witherell is known for its beautiful historic buildings and lovely 20-acre campus, a peaceful place our residents are proud to call home. But, we also love to hit the road! Under the direction of our therapeutic recreation department, our residents are often out and about in the community and beyond. During the summer, we…
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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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