What My Husband Sees in Nursing Homes Broke My Heart
My husband is a fire suppression inspector. And since every business has to have some level of fire protection, he stays pretty busy. Lately, he’s been working a lot in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This week, he told me he’s really “over” it.
Some of the places he visits are truly heartbreaking. Just thinking about wasting away in a room with sterile walls, harsh LED lighting, and dreadful daytime TV does sound like hell on earth, doesn’t it?
Celebrating Senior Homes That Get It Right
So, whenever I come across a senior home that focuses on joy and keeping residents engaged, I want to celebrate them. They are doing God’s work.
Last year, I saw a video of residents at Carrier Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which is owned and operated by WLC Management Firm in Carrier Mills, Illinois. They were playing baseball and, pardon the pun, having an absolute ball. It made me so happy I had to write about the fun they were having up north.
A Las Vegas-Inspired Party in Evansville
This week, while scrolling Facebook, I saw a local photographer share some photos from a Vegas-themed event she attended at North River Health Campus on Baseline Road in Evansville. And let me tell you, these weren’t just decorations and cupcakes…