Therapeutic Recreation
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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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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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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Get Into the Holiday Spirit at The Witherell!
About Us | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
At the Witherell, December is a month unlike any other. It’s a time when our holiday spirit and robust activities calendar rival anything in the community. Friends and family (and pets, too) are always welcome. Here, we spotlight exciting events and traditions we can’t wait to enjoy: Performances and Plays Beautiful music and vocal performances…
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