The City of Thomasville is often called southwest Alabama’s success story because of its economic development track record. Now, the town of 4,200 people can boast of having one of Alabama’s highest rated nursing homes when it recruits new industries. […]
Activity professionals play a key role in enhancing a nursing home resident’s overall quality of life. Unknown to many is how much more in-depth the job is than planning events and recreation services. In recognition of National Activity Professionals Week, the Alabama Nursing Home Association interviewed two long-time activity directors. […]
By: Care Conversations Trips to the hospital can be a disrupting experience for aging adults. For nursing home residents, hospitalization may lead to a loss of independence upon return to the community. Fortunately, nursing home staff are committed to safely reducing repeat hospitalizations for residents. […]
East Alabama Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility earned a perfect score on its most recent inspection by the Alabama Department of Public Health. […]
The family member of an Alabama nursing home resident sent a heartfelt letter to ANHA President and CEO Bill O’Connor on December 31, 2015. Richard Foster wants Mr. O’Connor and others to know about the skilled and compassionate medical care his sister receives at a nursing home in […]
The Alabama Nursing Home Association is celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2016. The theme, 65 Years of Leading the Way, acknowledges ANHA’s leadership in improving Alabama’s long-term health care services. […]
Covering everything from personal stories to quality award winners, these articles were the top five most viewed on ANHA.org in 2015. While the topics vary, the common thread that binds them together is showing how Alabama nursing homes provide compassionate care to the people they serve. […]
Veterans, state officials and health care professionals recently cut the ribbon on a major expansion and renovation of Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alex City. When visitors drive up to the home they’ll notice an […]
Editor’s note: In today’s edition, The New York Times and Kaiser Health News featured Generations of Red Bay in an article titled “Rising Obesity Puts Strain on Nursing Homes.” Reporter Sarah Varney explores the challenges facing nursing homes as the care for people who are moderate to severely obese. The article is re-printed with permission [...]
As 2015 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on our 10 most popular articles. We hope this reminds you of the important events, outstanding achievements and compassionate people who shared their remarkable stories with ANHA.org. In this installment, we’ll review articles six through 10 and give you an update […]
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