Topic: Rehabilitation

Philip and Hank Interview – Talk of the Commonwealth

Check out our latest interview with Hank Stolz on Talk of the Commonwealth! Hank interviews our new President and CEO Philip Hickey. To learn more about Philip, his background and why Notre Dame Health Care was a good next step for him, listen to their interview here.

Notre Dame Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Center Earns AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award

Worcester, MA [June 11, 2024] – Notre Dame’s Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Center has been recognized as a 2024 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. This… Continue reading Notre Dame Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Center Earns AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award

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!

Is Caring for a Loved One Causing Burnout?

When you’re caring for a loved one, you’re devoting nearly all of your time to making sure they’re healthy, happy, and  loved. You’re taking your loved one to appointments, doing their cooking and cleaning, and providing companionship day in and day out.  This immense responsibility is often done with minimal assistance. Caregiving is a selfless… Continue reading Is Caring for a Loved One Causing Burnout?

Health Care Decisions – An Important Conversation

During the month of April, many healthcare providers and caregivers take the opportunity to recognize the importance of education to empower patients to make their wishes known regarding their health care, and for healthcare providers and caregivers to understand the importance of honoring their choices. We don’t always know when our own health or the… Continue reading Health Care Decisions – An Important Conversation

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

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