West Shore Health Center

08/21/2025

There’s something truly special about the older adults in our lives. National Senior Citizens Day is a chance to show gratitude for all the lessons, love, and laughter they’ve shared over the years. Today, and every day, we’re thankful for them.

08/19/2025

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉
West Shore Family Fun Day is coming September 13th from 11 AM to 2 PM at 109 West Shore Road! Get ready for an afternoon of laughter, games, and family fun—all while supporting our residents. 💛 Mark your calendars now, you won’t want to miss it!

08/18/2025

You’re probably well aware that abuse of opioid medications can ravage a person’s life and health. But did you know that even seniors who take these drugs as legitimately prescribed are more likely to suffer an injury? To learn more, read “Pain Pills Linked to Higher Fall Risk.”

You’ve no doubt read of the terrible opioid epidemic that is ruining—and taking—so many lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that 224 people die each day from an overdose of opioid medications, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone and codeine. Experts say the average life...

08/16/2025

Happiest 102nd Birthday to Miss Eleanor! Today we celebrated with cake, food, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends and even Mayor Picozzi! Miss Eleanor had not 1, but 2 pieces of chocolate cake because it's her favorite. She received some fun gifts from her family! She also flirted a bit with the Mayor, AGAIN! Happy birthday, Miss Eleanor!

08/15/2025

🎒✏️ There's still time to give back! We're hosting a Backpack & School Supply Drive now through August 15th! 📚🖍️

📍Please contact our Activities Department with any questions

08/13/2025

Friday was International Cat Day!😸 We may be a few days late posting but we celebrated Cats by painting and coloring some gorgeous cat pictures! The artistic talent that we have in this tiny building is HUGE! 🐾

08/13/2025

Vaccines aren’t just for kids—staying up to date on immunizations is an important part of protecting older adults, especially those living in skilled nursing settings. 💉 From flu and pneumonia to COVID-19 and shingles, these vaccines help reduce the risk of serious illness and complications. If your loved one is in our care, now is a great time to review their immunization record and talk with their care team. Learn more about vaccines and how they protect older adults here: https://bit.ly/4leWej7

08/11/2025

🎒We're hosting a Backpack & School Supply Drive now through August 15th! 📚🖍️

All donations of backpacks and school supplies will go directly to support students at a local school. Every pencil, notebook, and crayon helps a child start the year strong! ✏️

🗓️ Donations accepted through August 15th
📍Please contact our Activities Department with any questions

08/09/2025

A good book can take you anywhere. Whether it’s a cozy mystery or a classic love story, today we’re turning pages and sharing favorites for National Book Lovers Day! Need a reccomendation? Here’s AARP’s summer reading list: https://bit.ly/4o0U5Kt 📚 What book holds a special place in your heart?