This a timely reminder for adults, especially seniors, to take steps to protect their skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. As we age, our skin becomes thinner and less resilient, making it more susceptible to damage from sun exposure. Seniors are at a higher risk for: Protecting your skin doesn’t mean avoiding Read More
July is more than just Ice Cream Month, it is the official month for ice cream lovers! With sweet celebrations sprinkled throughout the month, there are plenty of fun reasons to enjoy a favorite summer treat with family and friends. Some of July’s tastiest observances include: July is the perfect time to make ice cream Read More
June was the first month of sweet summertime and when we celebrated our Fathers! We brought in the sunshine and appreciation by having a Father’s Day party! Everyone had a wonderful time celebrating the men in our facility here at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab. We are so thankful to these dads and all dad’s for Read More
Summer has arrived at Cumberland Nursing & Rehab and our residents are enjoying the warmer weather and beautiful sunshine! June was a busy and exciting month as we spent more time outdoors and took advantage of all that summer had to offer. Our Garden Club has been hard at work planting flowers, tending garden beds, Read More
Different Colored Eyes Day, observed July 12, is a light-hearted celebration of one of nature’s most unique traits: eyes that are not the same color. This difference is called heterochromia, and it can appear in several ways. Some individuals have two completely different eye colors, while others may have a section of the iris in Read More
May was the Month of Mother’s! Here at Cumberland Nursing and Rehab we celebrated with a Mother’s Day Tea, inviting all the ladies and their families. We enjoyed tea, cucumber sandwiches and cheese with crackers. We had a wonderful time celebrating all the mothers and ladies here at Cumberland. You help make the world go Read More
As we welcome the month of June, we are excited to officially step into the summer season here at Cumberland Nursing & Rehab. We had a wonderful time celebrating both Nurses Week and National Nursing Home Week. I want to personally thank our incredible team for their dedication, compassion, and the exceptional care they provide Read More
National Aphasia Awareness Month is a national campaign to increase public education and to recognize the numerous people who care for people with aphasia. Did you know that two million people in the United States have aphasia, but a stunning 84.5% of Americans state that they’ve never even heard the term ‘aphasia’? Aphasia is a Read More
Be sure to take a moment on Sunday, June 21 to honor dads, foster fathers, surrogate dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and the other important male role models in your life. Let him know how much he means to you by calling, texting, or sharing photos on social media. Enjoy brunch or dinner with him. Take Read More
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. As we age, it’s important to take care of our mind and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United Read More