Daviess County Nursing & Rehab

04/06/2026

🧠 Dementia & Alzheimer’s Education Series
Topic: Early Signs Families Often Miss

When people think of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But the truth is—some of the earliest signs are often much more subtle.

Here are a few early changes families may overlook:

🔹 Difficulty following conversations or losing track of thoughts
🔹 Changes in mood or personality (withdrawn, anxious, or easily upset)
🔹 Trouble with familiar tasks (cooking, managing bills, using appliances)
🔹 Misplacing items in unusual places
🔹 Poor judgment or decision-making
🔹 Losing interest in hobbies or social activities

These changes can happen slowly, and it’s easy to brush them off as “just getting older.” But recognizing these signs early can make a big difference in getting the right support and care.

💙 At our facility, we’re committed to educating, supporting, and caring for those living with dementia and their families.

If you’ve noticed these changes in a loved one, you’re not alone—and help is available.

📞 Reach out to us anytime with questions or concerns.

04/05/2026

We hope all of our Facebook Family has had a blessed Easter Sunday 🐣

04/02/2026

What Is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy (OT) is a branch of health care that helps people of all ages who have physical, sensory, or cognitive problems. OT can help them regain independence in all areas of their lives.

Occupational therapists help with barriers that affect a person's emotional, social, and physical needs. To do this, they use everyday activities, exercises, and other therapies.

Daviess County Nursing & Rehab offers outpatient and inpatient Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy services.
Our DCNR therapy department is dedicated to our community and the surrounding communities in all rehab areas. Call us to get your wellness journey started.

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨

We are SO excited to introduce our newest therapy animal here at Daviess County Nursing & Rehab…

🐐 Gerald the Goat! 🐐

Gerald will be making daily rounds starting today and is especially helpful with snack-time motivation and light landscaping. 🌿

Residents are already saying he’s the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time)!

Stop by and say hi!

…or don’t, because…

APRIL FOOLS! 😄

03/31/2026

We have had such a great turn out for donated cups and saucers but we could use about a dozen more. If you see any matching cups/saucers at a thrift store or garage sale please consider grabbing them to donate for two activities! Mother’s Day Tea and Bird Feeder crafts!

03/30/2026

🌸🧵 Spring Quilt Silent Auction 🧵🌸

We are so excited to announce our Silent Auction featuring a beautiful, hand-crafted spring quilt made by our talented residents during Quilt Club! 💕

This one-of-a-kind piece measures 54 x 58 and is filled with creativity, teamwork, and love in every stitch.

🪡 Starting Bid: $75
📅 Auction Ends: April 7th

All proceeds will go toward supporting our upcoming Nursing Home Week celebrations for our amazing residents!

We invite our community, families, and friends to come join us and place your bid for a chance to take home this truly special quilt. The highest bidder will win this beautiful keepsake! 🏡✨

Thank you for supporting our residents and helping us make Nursing Home Week extra special! 💛

03/29/2026

Residents opted to stay in the warm lobby while watching the community hunt eggs on the lawn.

See you next year, hopefully it’s a little warmer!

03/27/2026

Dress Warm and come by for an EPIC Egg Hunt!

03/26/2026

Game Time + Great Company = A Perfect Day!

Our residents had an absolute blast playing a lively game of Pitch today! What made it even more special was having a friend from the community join in on the fun.

There was plenty of laughter, friendly competition, and lots of good-natured razzing going around the table! 😄

Moments like these remind us how important connection, laughter, and a little friendly competition are for the heart and soul. 💙

We love bringing our community and residents together—because the best memories are made when we share them!

03/24/2026

03/24/2026

What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia? -Our Weekly Education Series 🧠

This is one of the most common questions we hear—and it’s an important one 💜

Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s a general term used to describe a decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills that interferes with daily life.

Alzheimer’s disease, on the other hand, is the most common type of dementia. It accounts for 60–80% of cases and is a progressive disease that affects memory, behavior, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks.

👉 In simple terms:
Dementia = the umbrella term
Alzheimer’s = one specific type under that umbrella

At our facility, we understand that every journey with dementia or Alzheimer’s is unique. That’s why we focus on compassionate care, meaningful activities, and meeting each resident where they are—whether through small groups, one-on-one time, or engaging moments of connection.

💜 Follow along each week as we share more information, tips, and ways to better understand and support those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.