As our loved ones age, there often comes a time when additional care and support are needed to ensure their well-being and quality of life. Nursing home care offers a range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of seniors, from specialized medical assistance to personalized memory care. Understanding the different types of nursing… Continue reading What Are the Different Types of Nursing Home Care?
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We’re Getting a New Look!
At Notre Dame Health Care, resident care, safety, and well-being are our top priorities. To better serve residents, we are in the process of undergoing some wonderful renovations to our Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Center. These renovations began in March 2024 and are expected to take about 18 months. Throughout the process we will… Continue reading We’re Getting a New Look!
Ash Wednesday and St Valentines Day. . .can I have a piece of Chocolate?!
By MariAnn Paladino Growing up, my family helped to instill many Catholic rituals and traditions that influenced me throughout my life and remain a big part of who I am to this day. I am happy to share some of my personal reflections on the Lenten Season. So, for me it all started with giving… Continue reading Ash Wednesday and St Valentines Day. . .can I have a piece of Chocolate?!
Palliative Care at Home: What to Expect for Your Loved One
Prioritizing comfort and well-being when a loved one is facing a serious illness is important. Palliative Care at home, an Assisted Living community, a board and care facility, or a nursing home can offer the compassionate support that’s needed in an environment that’s familiar. Read on to learn about Palliative Care and what you should… Continue reading Palliative Care at Home: What to Expect for Your Loved One
Advice for When Your Elderly Parent Refuses To Move
Having an aging parent who refuses to move can be challenging and sensitive. It’s important to realize, however, that this is a common occurrence many families of older adults face. In fact, 88% of older adults, ages 50 to 80, want to remain at home as long as possible. Unfortunately, most don’t consider what aging… Continue reading Advice for When Your Elderly Parent Refuses To Move
Industry Collaboration, Perinatal Palliative Care
June Ganley, MSW and Jessica Connolly from Notre Dame Health Care’s At Home Division recently presented at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts Conference sharing their insights on Perinatal Palliative Care. Their presentation, An Interdisciplinary Approach to Perinatal Palliative Care and Bereavement provided helpful information to industry colleagues. We love working collaboratively… Continue reading Industry Collaboration, Perinatal Palliative Care
Memory Care – A Podcast
Check out our latest podcast with Hank Stolz at Radio Worcester! Judith Fowler, Memory Care Director for du Lac Assisted Living, talks about the specialized and loving care provided those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. Judy tells us that recognizing that our loved ones want the same daily routine and engagement that… Continue reading Memory Care – A Podcast
Palliative Care & Hospice – A Podcast
Check out our latest podcast with Hank Stolz at Radio Worcester! Patricia Thibeault connects to share information on what you need to know about palliative care and hospice services. Listen here. Please contact Patty to learn more!(508) 852-5505 orpthibeault@notredamehealthcare.org
National Grief Awareness Day
As we celebrate National Grief Awareness Day, the thought of celebrating grief seems contradictory. Maybe it’s best to say we “embrace” grief. There is nothing pleasant about grief, especially in its first several years. We do our best to go around it, over or under it, but the reality is we will all go through… Continue reading National Grief Awareness Day
Notre Dame Hospice Recognized for Commitment to Quality Care
Media Contact:Patricia Thibeault- Director of Marketing, Notre Dame At Home(508) 852-5505 pthibeault@notredamehealthcare.org For Immediate Release: August 18, 2023 Notre Dame Hospice Achieves National Recognition through ‘Quality Connections’ ProgramDemonstrating commitment to providing the highest quality care for the hospice community Worcester, MA – Notre Dame Health Cares’ Adult and Pediatric Hospice Program has achieved recognition by… Continue reading Notre Dame Hospice Recognized for Commitment to Quality Care