East End Health & Rehab Center

04/12/2026

Social Services within the nursing home communities serve as a vital link among residents, families, and team members. Here are five primary methods for social workers to ensure each day is meaningful for residents while addressing their needs:

Social Services within the nursing home communities serve as a vital link among residents, families, and team members. Here are five primary methods for social workers to ensure each day is meaningful for residents while addressing their needs. Establishing Connections Social workers facilitate the....

04/11/2026

Today is National Dog Therapy Appreciation Day! Therapy dogs are dogs that visit different settings such as nursing homes, daycares, schools, and hospitals alongside their owners. A therapy dog’s visitation goal is to help brighten someone’s day, and they are trained to provide psychological and physiological support.

A visit from a therapy dog can have many benefits in the lives of seniors. Here are 7 ways therapy dogs help the seniors they spend time with:

Therapy dogs are dogs that visit different settings such as nursing homes, daycares, schools, and hospitals alongside their owners. A therapy dog’s visitation goal is to help brighten someone’s day, and they are trained to provide psychological and physiological support.1 For a therapy dog to be...

04/10/2026

Parkinson’s disease is a common health condition that affects more than 10 million people worldwide. April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, and it is important to understand the condition and those it affects. Check out this blog:

Parkinson’s disease is a common health condition that affects more than 10 million people worldwide.1 Most people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s as an older adult, with 70 years old being the average age for diagnosis. Men are also more likely to develop Parkinson’s than women.2 In honor of Pa...

04/08/2026

This month, the Port of Call is Lima, Peru! Lima is a longstanding, historic city rich in culture and attractions for tourists to see. Founded on January 18, 1535, by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, Lima was given the nickname “The City of Kings” because the discovery date was close to the Epiphany, a popular Christian festival. Today, Lima is home to over 8 million people, and hosts a blend of cultural and architectural influences from the different civilizations over the years.

Stay tuned to learn more about how amazing Lima is and how the Port of Call will be celebrated!

04/07/2026

Today is World Health Day! World Health Day is dedicated to bring awareness to a different health topic every year. This year's theme is "Together for Health. Stand with Science."

04/06/2026

Help us celebrate and congratulate our first graduating CNA class of 2026—your compassion, dedication, and hard work will make a meaningful difference in so many lives! We are so proud of all of you and happy you are here!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!

04/03/2026

Happy National Chocolate Mousse Day! What is your favorite brand of chocolate mousse?

04/03/2026

March’s Monthly Lunch Outing took the gang to Chili’s Grill! Must have been good by all the smiles on their faces.

04/03/2026

Our Dietary Supervisor played the part of Cowboy Zach to serve up cowboy burgers to the residents! We couldn’t ask for a better person in our facility. He is always so up beat and positive! He jumped on the chance to dress up! Thanks a million Zach for just being you!

04/02/2026

Every year, April 2nd is recognized as Autism Awareness Day! Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder that affects how people communicate and socially interact with those around them. Autism is a spectrum, meaning that it affects those who have it differently, and there are different types. Learn the facts about Autism and what you can do to help those who have it below:

Every year, April 2nd is recognized as Autism Awareness Day. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder that affects how people communicate and socially interact with those around them. It is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that 1 in 54 c...

04/01/2026

Spring is coming soon! However, it’s important for seniors to stay safe during the spring season to enjoy the most of the warm weather. Here are some spring safety tips for seniors:

Ready for spring? Here are 20 spring safety tips for seniors!