As we gather with loved ones, friends, and our communities to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, it is the perfect time to give thanks to the thousands of caregivers in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) across the United States that provide quality care to almost 1.4 million people receiving care. Our care communities are more than places where…
Choosing a skilled nursing care facility (SNF), commonly known as nursing homes, is a daunting task and tough to navigate for families looking for care for a loved one. Often, these decisions are made under difficult circumstances as a loved one may still be in the hospital recovering from a medical event such as a…
In a single moment, the first notes of a song can instantly transport us back to an earlier time in life. Music can evoke powerful emotions, cherished memories, and inspire people to achieve their goals. Historical and archeological finds have established that music is common across all cultures dating back many, many generations. Music therapy…
Throughout our lives’ our pets often are important aspects of our families, relationships, and a source of comfort in difficult times. From growing up as children, through building ones’ own family in adulthood, animals and pets are a great source of fulfillment for many people. As we age, those in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and…
The skilled nursing facility (SNF) profession is one that has many different skills sets and educational backgrounds as individuals enter the profession. From college educations to community colleges, and even those being exposed to SNFs by volunteering, everyone brings diverse skills and experiences to the benefit of residents and their families. The profession continues to…
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