May 6, 2023
Seniors need regular exercise to maintain muscle tone, boost endurance and gain independence. Muscle tends to atrophy during the later stages of a person’s life. You can keep hard-earned tissues through both cardiovascular exercises, stretching routines and weight training. Exercise programs should be very flexible, so routines and movements change every week or so, depending on Read More
May 6, 2023
Osteoporosis is more common in women. It affects almost 20% (1 in 5) of women aged 50 and over and almost 5% (1 in 20) of men aged 50 and over. Many people with osteoporosis do not know they have it until they break a bone. Screening is important to find these people before this Read More
May 6, 2023
Our resident council would like to recognize our May Employee of the Month, Karen Dockery. Karen works up front in the Admissions office and always greets others with a smile and kind word, well that or a joke of course. Karen has worked at Cumberland for over 15 years and truly holds a special place Read More
May 6, 2023
The 2023 theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), Cultivating Kindness, is inspired by the many acts of kindness that happen in skilled nursing care centers every day. Research has found that practicing compassion and kindness not only can improve health and well-being but can also strengthen human connections and bonds. Staff, residents, families, and Read More
May 6, 2023
Happy Birthday to Residents and Staff celebrating during the month of May! Residents Shirley L. 5/3 Ann C. 5/13 Thelma W. 5/15 Sylvia T. 5/28 Staff Virgie S. 5/9 Read More
April 7, 2023
Earth Day (April 22) reminds us of our personal and collective responsibility to preserve and protect our environment. For many the word “environment” means the natural world: the mountains, forests, rivers, oceans, animals, and the air around us. To others, the environment brings to mind the green movement, and “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Turn off appliances and Read More
April 7, 2023
Whether you are able to attend volunteering events in person or participate virtually, there are many options to getting involved. If you haven’t volunteered before, now is a great time to start. Studies show that volunteering can help us age better through dedicated socialization and fulfillment, increasing both happiness and self-esteem. Seniors who volunteer also Read More
April 7, 2023
Happy Birthday to Residents and Staff celebrating in the month of April. Residents Margaret D. 4/12 Arlene T. 4/12 William S. 4/13 Janice A. 4/16 Glenda M. 4/16 Geneva W. 4/20 Betty M. 4/22 Diana R. 4/25 George M. 4/26 Staff Jennifer D. 4/3 Kaitlynn B. 4/7 Rosetta A. 4/9 Patrick S. 4/18 Dana B. Read More
April 7, 2023
The Resident Council voted for Barbara P, one of our CNA’S, to be April’s Employee of the Month. Our residents absolutely love seeing her come into their room as her smile and positive attitude are simply AMAZING! Our residents want to say “Thank You” for taking such good care of them! Read More
April 7, 2023
National Parkinson’s Awareness Month helps to increase awareness of Parkinson’s disease in the United States. Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system that affects motor skills. Symptoms can include shaking, slowness of movement, and difficulty walking, with advanced stages usually involving dementia and memory impairment. There currently is no cure for Parkinson’s Read More