National Nursing Home Week is rolling along with celebrations across the state.
In this article, we look at special events held at two south Alabama nursing homes.
City of Dothan Proclamation
Wesley Manor began the week with Mayor Mike Schmitz presenting a proclamation to recognize National Nursing Home Week in the City of Dothan. The Tuesday morning event marked the sixth year in a row Mayor Schmitz has honored Wesley Manor with a proclamation.
“National Nursing Home Week is a special time each year for Wesley Manor’s associates and residents to enjoy additional activities,” Wesley Manor Marketing Director Belinda Whatley said. “Quality of life is important to our residents, and we want every day to be a special day for them. This special time of year also recognizes our associates and the many ways they go above and beyond in their responsibilities.”
Other celebration activities at Wesley Manor included a costume contest, parade and game day.
“Dancing with the Stars” winners Enterprise Health & Rehab Center’s Roy Williams and Home Instead’s Liz Woodard danced to “All the Single Ladies.”
Enterprise Dances with the Stars
The stars shined brightly at Enterprise Health & Rehab Center for National Nursing Home Week. Eight couples strutted their stuff in for the center’s inaugural “Dancing with the Stars” contest Tuesday afternoon.
Enterprise Health & Rehab Center employee Roy Williams and Home Instead employee Liz Woodard took home the first place trophy for their dance of “All the Single Ladies.” Judges were Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2013 Verdell Goodson, Resident Council President Nona Sims and Mad Hatters President Danny Bradley. More than 100 people from the community attend the event.
The photo gallery contains several pictures from each event.
Let us know what you’re doing to celebrate National Nursing Home Week.
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- “Dancing with the Stars” winners Enterprise Health & Rehab Center’s Roy Williams and Home Instead’s Liz Woodard danced to “All the Single Ladies.”
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- “Dancing with the Stars” runner-up Enterprise Medical Clinic’s Dr. Young and Jes Jones of Enterprise Health & Rehab Center’s Care Plan Office. The couple danced to “About That Bass.”
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- Enterprise Health & Rehab Center’s Ryan Frary, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Certified Nursing Assistant Jessica Walberger.
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- Enterprise Health & Rehab Medical Director Dr. David Rhyne and Medical Records Director Nikki Frary danced to “Ring of Fire.”
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- Pictured from left to right: Licensed Practical Nurse Mel Barlow, Resident Council President Elizabeth Cosby and Director of Nursing Judy Partin.
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- Residents and staff of Wesley Manor show off their creations for Crazy Hat Day. The day was part of Wesley Manor’s celebration of National Nursing Home Week.
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- Wesley Manor accepts the National Nursing Home Week proclamation from Dothan Mayor Mike Schmitz. Pictured from left to right: Director of Nursing Judy Partin, Resident Council President Elizabeth Cosby, Licensed Practical Nurse Mel Barlow and Mayor Schmitz.
