Author: Kara Cameron, DOR, Messiah Village The COVID-19 vaccine is HERE!!!! The AdvantageCare team at Messiah Village had the opportunity to be vaccinated on January 2, 2021; what a great way to start the New Year! Over 400 team members and residents participated in the first round of vaccination on this day. The second
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Getting into the Holiday Spirit!
Carissa Hicks, DOR, Grove Manor The holidays are a special time of year – filled with traditions, memories, and special moments. The ACR team at Grove Manor has the privilege of spending the season with our residents. The traditions we’ve enjoyed with them include making ornaments, decorating a Christmas tree, listening to holiday music, and
Read MoreTherapy’s Role in Mitigating COVID-19
Author: Mitzi A. Kweder, M.S. CCC-SLP, Director of Quality and Standards of AdvantageCare Rehabilitation The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire globe by taking so many lives and obliterating numerous industries in its wake. It has greatly affected our lives as therapists in the skilled nursing facilities in so many ways as well. We have
Read MoreHome Health: Adapting to the Pandemic
Written by: Danielle Wareham VP of Clinical Compliance COVID 19, no one ever expected what would happen or for us to be where we are today. I know if someone would have told me we would be in a global pandemic a year ago, and the world would be what it is today, I would
Read More‘Twas The Berks Heim Therapy Team
‘Twas the Berks Heim Therapy Team ready to get to work Smiling and waving hello to aides, nurses, and the unit clerk. The therapists are ready to treat with compassionate care In hopes that each resident is excited to see them there. Some residents are nestled, all snug in their beds. While visions of exercises
Read MoreThrough the Eyes of Our Team
As quickly as spring was approaching, in mid-March, our lives seemed to come to a screeching halt. Every healthcare employee was thrown into the pandemic of COVID-19 and none of us seemed prepared enough for it. Ready or not, each morning we entered our building ready to take on our days, give our all to
Read MoreProviding Patient-Centered Care During a Pandemic
Working in long-term care during a pandemic poses a unique set of challenges for therapists, from wearing PPE all day to providing only in-room treatments. Patients, however, face their own set of problems. Visitor restrictions and the cancellation of group activities increases social isolation and depression. As therapists, it is our job to treat all
Read MoreThe People Behind The Mask
Healthcare isn’t an easy career pathway to choose, but those who have the passion for helping others wouldn’t have chosen any other profession. It has been said, “you have two hands; one to help yourself and the other for someone in need.” Well I agree. Working in skilled nursing takes someone who has passion and
Read MoreA ‘thank you’ to our senior citizens this Thanksgiving Season
During the Holiday season, it is important to turn our thoughts to those who fill our hearts with so much happiness. As Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy delicious food, time away from the office and holiday themed festivities, we ask that you take a moment to realize who you are able to celebrate this
Read MoreFunctional Friday at Advantage
Throughout the month of August, our rehabilitation facilities have taken part in a fun, innovative program called the “Functional Friday Challenge.” Lisa Beck, Clinical Director for AdvantageCare Rehabilitation and co-creator of the exciting, new challenge said, “We are always encouraging our therapists to ‘think outside the box’ and provide functionally based activities to meet patient
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