There are two types of long-term care facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Residential Care/Assisted Living. Licensed SNFs provide 24-hour skilled nursing care either in a nursing home or a convalescent hospital. Residential Care/Assisted Living is a licensed facility that provides 24-hour non-medical care and supervision for individuals needing assistance with activities of daily living.…
Father’s Day is around the corner, have you made any plans yet? Sharing a meal, doing a fun activity together, or giving a thoughtful gift is a great way to show the father figure in your life how much you care about them. Below is a sample of activities to do with your dad: Take…
Many people don’t feel the need to keep in physical shape when they get older. Consequently, many of those older adults end up needing to use a walker, fall more often, and become depressed. The best person for any grandparent is to get a physical therapist that specializes in geriatrics. Like those you find in…
National Nursing Home week has ended and staff at Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center ended theirs in style. There was a yummy cookout with lots of burgers and hot dogs for staff and residents. With the beautiful weather the staff played one of their crazy games outside so they could enjoy the rays from the…
Residents at Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center got to show off their creativity this morning with some relaxing rock painting. Staff participated in some intense games again while having lots of fun and laughs. Residents had a special visit from the ice cream truck to finish the day. There were many smiling faces as they…
It was another eventful day at Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center. The staff was caught in a time warp because the theme of the day was 80’s. There were quite a few minute to win it games for the staff throughout the day. The therapy team took on the “tough” task of judging a sweet…
In conjunction with National Nursing Home Week, staff of Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center set up a spectacular Tuesday with staff wearing their best tie dye shirts for “Tie Dye Tuesday”. Later in the day, staff had their own fun while participating in a facility wide scavenger hunt. After the hustle of the hunt, they…
The staff of Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center participated in the festivities of National Nursing Home Week with the traditional sac race. They also took part in having some fun with crazy socks. Residents started their day with fresh garden food preparation. They enjoyed breaking beans and shucking corn. The wonderful kitchen staff prepared the…
The residents of Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center enjoyed themselves at the 2019 KRADD Senior Games. A BIG thanks to KRADD for hosting a great event that the residents look forward to every year.
May 6 through May 12 is considered National Nurses Week. Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center wants to wish all of their wonderful nurses Happy Nurse Week. You are appreciated for your dedication and care for the lives of the residents. Thank you for all you do.