Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center

05/14/2026

Happy National Buttermilk Biscuit Day!

05/12/2026

As we age, maintaining mental and emotional health becomes just as important as caring for our physical well-being. One of the most powerful tools for promoting happiness and resilience in older adults is social engagement—the meaningful connections we nurture with family, friends, neighbors, and our communities. Check out this blog on How Social Engagement Helps Prevent Depression in Seniors:

As we age, maintaining mental and emotional health becomes just as important as caring for our physical well-being. One of the most powerful tools for promoting happiness and resilience in older adults is social engagement—the meaningful connections we nurture with family, friends, neighbors, and ...

05/11/2026

Arthritis is one of the most common health conditions in the United States, affecting approximately every 1 in 4 adults. May is recognized as Arthritis Awareness Month. Here are some facts about arthritis, the risks of developing arthritis, and what you can do to help those who have it:

Arthritis is one of the most common health conditions in the United States, affecting approximately every 1 in 4 adults.1

May is recognized as...

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

05/09/2026

May is National Anxiety Awareness Month. Between family and job responsibilities, many Americans feel stressed and anxious about being able to complete everything that they need to during the day. While it’s normal to feel stressed out before a test, job interview, or big event, an anxiety disorder occurs when an individual feels anxious for a prolonged period of time.

Here’s how anxiety affects your body, as well as some tips on coping:

Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States, with 18.1% of the U.S. adult population over the age of 18 experiencing...

05/07/2026

Each month, residents in participating affiliated communities will have the opportunity to learn more about a different city or country through engaging activities, fun facts, and delicious cuisine through the Port of Call program. The Life Enrichment teams put together a program where residents will experience and celebrate the culture of the selected city.

During May, the Port of Call theme is Honolulu, Hawaii!

05/06/2026

Today is National Nurses Day and the beginning of National Nurses Week! We appreciate all of the nurses who care for the residents every day! Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do!

05/05/2026

Happy Cinco De Mayo!

05/04/2026

May is Better Sleep Month! Much of America is not getting the sleep that they need to live a healthy lifestyle, oftentimes because they don’t believe they need it or think they don’t have the time. However, sleep has a direct impact on your brain and your overall health.

Here are 7 reasons why getting enough sleep is important, as well as some tips you can use to start getting more hours of sleep at night:

Getting enough sleep each night helps you have the energy you need to focus on your tasks throughout the day. While The National Sleep Foundation...

05/02/2026

Today is the Kentucky Derby! The Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuously running sporting event in the U.S.

Some fun facts:
-Aristides won the first Kentucky Derby race at historic Churchill Downs Racetrack.
-Since 1875, there have been 1,957 starters in the Kentucky Derby.
-Horses beginning with the letter ‘S’ have won the Kentucky Derby 19 times, the last of which was Super Saver in 2010.

04/30/2026

Happy National Bubble Tea Day! How do you like your bubble tea?