Many seniors and their families choose assisted living communities for the high level of care they provide. However, making sure a loved one has help with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and grooming is a top priority. Ensuring loved ones are comfortable and have access to various activities and social opportunities with peers… Continue reading Find Comfort and Convenience in Today’s Assisted Living Communities
Topic: Community News
Sneak Peek: See How Residents in an Assisted Living Community Spend their Day
Considering an assisted living community for yourself or a loved one and wondering what life will be like as a resident? If you’re picturing a room full of solemn seniors watching TV and playing chess, you’d better think again. Today’s seniors are socially active, living longer, and determined to maintain their health and independence. Many… Continue reading Sneak Peek: See How Residents in an Assisted Living Community Spend their Day
Notre Dame Health Care Named 2022 Hospice Honors Recipient
Notre Dame Health Care’s Hospice and Palliative Care Division, has been named a 2022 Hospice Honors recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of billing and coding services, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) surveys and advanced analytics. Only seven Massachusetts’ facilities earned the prestigious award with Notre Dame Health Care being the only… Continue reading Notre Dame Health Care Named 2022 Hospice Honors Recipient
Key Questions for Making an Informed Choice About an Assisted Living Community
Once you’ve decided that assisted living is the best choice for yourself or a family member, you want to make sure you choose the perfect community. There are nearly 30,000 assisted living communities in the United States! Selecting one that’s best for you takes time, knowledge, and effort. In addition, communities vary regarding services, amenities,… Continue reading Key Questions for Making an Informed Choice About an Assisted Living Community
Signs It May Be Time to Consider an Assisted Living Community for a Loved One
Seeing a senior struggle to properly take care of themselves is difficult, especially when it’s someone you love. Family members often feel guilt and sadness when they realize they cannot provide adequate care for a loved one. In addition, many seniors are hesitant to admit they need help out of fear of giving up their… Continue reading Signs It May Be Time to Consider an Assisted Living Community for a Loved One
Social Workers Play a Key Role in the Resident, Patient and Family Experience at Notre Dame Health Care
“Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” -Mother Theresa In honor of March being Social Work Month, we wanted to take the time to highlight how the social workers here on our campus play a large role in helping to provide what is known as… Continue reading Social Workers Play a Key Role in the Resident, Patient and Family Experience at Notre Dame Health Care
Signs It’s Time for Memory Care
When is the right time to talk about Memory Care? At Notre Dame Health Care, our Harmony Memory Care programs provide a holistic approach to care regardless of disease or impairment type. Dedicated staff members use the foundations of habilitative care to help individuals achieve optimal function by focusing on their skill set. By sharing… Continue reading Signs It’s Time for Memory Care
Notre Dame Palliative Care Program Featured in Hospice News
From Hospice News Notre Dame Health Care Center’s At Home division has launched a new palliative care program that will expand the company’s reach across central Massachusetts. Hospice News recently connected with Executive Director Susan Keefe of the At Home Division, who said that the move followed lessons learned from the implementation of a pediatric… Continue reading Notre Dame Palliative Care Program Featured in Hospice News
Living with Serious Illness
According to a study done by the RAND Corporation, approximately sixty percent of Americans live with at least one chronic illness. At Notre Dame Health Care, we know and understand the struggles that come from living with a serious illness. From ongoing treatments, stress, and pain to the loss of self-worth. The struggle for daily… Continue reading Living with Serious Illness
Notre Dame Health Care Launches New Adult Palliative Care Program
A program giving more options to seriously ill patients The leadership of Notre Dame Health Care Center’s At Home division is excited to announce an expansion in their continuum of care by offering additional services through a new program, Notre Dame Palliative Care. The program provides care for adults living with serious illness at all… Continue reading Notre Dame Health Care Launches New Adult Palliative Care Program