For Profit vs. Nonprofit Senior Care: Understanding the Differences
There’s no shortage of considerations when determining what level of care you or your loved one needs. Understanding the non-profit vs. for-profit differences of personal care facilities can be helpful when determining which care facility best matches your situation. Quality of Care More than 80 percent of senior residential care facilities are private and for-profit.…
A Very Good Pup: Fluffernutter Wins WRC’s Volunteer Pet of the Year Award
Each Wednesday at 4 o’clock, residents of Ridgmont Personal Care are greeted by a large ball of fluff. Her name is Fluffernutter, a golden doodle with a striking dark grey coat who strolls through the doors ready for her shift as a volunteer pet. During her weekly visits, Fluffernutter greets residents, who offer pets, head…
Laurelbrooke Residents Celebrate April Fools’ Day
April is already here, which can mean only one thing…April Fools’ Day! Residents from Laurelbrooke Landing Personal Care and McKinley Health Center came together to celebrate the holiday with cake, ice cream, and music. The story of April Fools’ Day, when the switch from the Julian Calendar to the current Gregorian Calendar has some…
Leprechaun (Crafts) Spotted at Laurebrooke!
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, our Laurelbrooke personal care residents needed some proper decorations. What better way to wish up some good fortune than a Lucky Leprechaun craft? We used Popsicle sticks and festive paints to craft these little guys, who now decorate the walls of the residents’ rooms.