Ms. El Reposo Nursing Facility, Carolyn Thigpen, Florence, Age 92 With every pull of the needle, Carolyn Thigpen knits love into each loop of yarn. The north Alabama nursing home resident uses her God given talent to send warmth to orphans around the world. […]
Ms. Cypress Cove Center, Tommie Dimps, Muscle Shoals, Age 56 Tommie Dimps didn’t plan to move back to Alabama. She enjoyed living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was active in her church and volunteered at a food bank. The move south was necessary once Tommie became ill. Her daughter moved her back [...]
Ms. Cullman Long Term Care & Rehab Center, Opal Mitchell, Cullman, Age 94 Opal Mitchell was a little apprehensive about moving to a nursing home. It’s natural to feel that way about such a big change in life. “I have to say it was not the easiest decision to come [...]
Dorothy Young and her grandson Johnathan. Dorothy Young has cared for her grandson his entire life. She adopted Johnathan at birth. Raising him was a difficult task. Johnathan, now 27 years old, has cerebral palsy and seizure disorder. Dorothy lovingly met his needs every day. But in the back of [...]
Ms. Burns Nursing & Rehab, Jewel Arrington, Russellville, Age 67 At only 67 years old, Jewel Arrington is not your “typical” nursing home resident. She’s part of a younger generation of people who call Alabama’s skilled nursing facilities home because she requires a high level of health care. Of course, [...]
Ms. Arbor Springs Health & Rehab Center, Edna Farrell, Opelika, Age 89 Brooklyn, New York, played a big role in the early stages of Edna Farrell’s life. That’s where she was born, met her husband and gave birth to their three children. Life in the Big Apple came to an [...]
The Alabama Nursing Home Association today announced the top 10 finalists for the 2014 Ms. Alabama Nursing Home Pageant. These ladies will compete for the coveted crown of Ms. Alabama Nursing Home on Monday, July 28 at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover.The winner will serve as a spokesperson for nursing [...]
Nineteen Alabama Nursing Home Association member facilities were recognized for health care quality improvement Tuesday at the Alabama Quality Assurance Foundation’s (AQAF) Outcomes Congress. The awards covered four major AQAF quality improvement initiatives and 13 categories. The recognized facilities are: […]
A Birmingham area nursing home continues to show high quality outcomes. And its residents are developing new activities to improve quality of life at the facility. This is the second deficiency free health survey in a row for […]
An Alabama Nursing Home Association volunteer has been selected to participate in a prestigious national leadership development program. The American Health Care Association (AHCA) has chosen […]
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