It can be difficult to communicate with someone who suffers from Alzheimer’s and/or dementia. The damage to their brains have altered the way they hear, process, and respond to certain conversations. This is why caregivers or family members need to learn new techniques that adapts to the older adults way of thinking. There are 6…
January is when Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center celebrates their activities and maintenance department. Karen Honeycutt is the activities director. She is constantly working to come up with new and creative ideas for the residents. She ensures that every resident is included and participating in activities. Travis Neace is the maintenance director. He works hard…
As seniors get older, they tend to shuffle or drag their feet while walking. Why do they do that? Well, they more than likely are not doing it on purpose or even know they are shuffling. Typically something is causing the shuffling when they walk. The first step to help them not do this is…
Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center is proud to announce their certificate of achievement from The American Health Care Association for their work to improve quality care. On December 16, 2019, the Washington, D.C. office announced that 3,241 skilled facilities nationwide had achieved Tier 3 Recognition status. This facility was specifically recognized for improving functional outcomes…
Staff at Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center had a great holiday season ending it with their annual Christmas party for them and their families. Santa even stopped by again to see all the kids at the party and get pictures taken. Merry Christmas to everyone.
Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center had a very special visitor the other day. The Grinch stopped by to cause a little mischief around the building and visit with the staff and residents. People couldn’t resist having fun with the “him”.
Everyone at Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center is getting in the Christmas spirit. They are preparing for the residents Christmas dinner with a surprise appearance from Santa.
Residents at Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center had lots of fun making gingerbread houses the other day with each other. Even the staff got in on the fun and had a heated gingerbread house competition.
Staff and residents at Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center had some fun this week. They participated in an Ugly Christmas Sweater contest. Staff winners are: Mandi Hochstetler ugliest sweater, Karen Honeycutt cutest sweater and, Nina Cornett most unique.
Hyden Health and Rehabilitation Center had a wonderful visit from the Leslie County Lady Eagles. They came to the facility after practice and were wrapping lots of presents for Christmas events. They also sang Christmas carols to residents and staff in the dining room and hallways. Thank you very much ladies for your service.