After a rigorous annual inspection, a south Alabama nursing home has received the highest possible rating by the state government. A team of government inspectors from the Alabama Department of Public Health found that […]
People making a difference in the lives of nursing home residents were honored Thursday at a statewide aging conference in Birmingham. The Alabama Gerontological Society (AGS) presented awards to Sam Wingard and Dr. Joyce Varner to recognize their contributions to older Alabamians. […]
Finding a nursing home is as close your smartphone thanks to the recently unveiled mobile version of ANHA’s facility locator. Because the locator is web-based, it’s compatible with any smart phone and users don’t need to download an app. […]
March is set aside to recognize the contributions of social workers. Social workers, or social service professionals as they are often called, play an important role in the life of a nursing home. To learn more about social work, we talked to […]
A nursing home administrator is similar to the captain of large ship. He or she is ultimately responsible for everything that happens at the skilled nursing care center. Administrators chart the course and steer employees in a direction that will lead to a successful health care voyage for the nursing home’s residents. To celebrate National [...]
You can imagine 84-year old Polly Kyles’ surprise when she heard national magazine wanted to interview her. “What word would I use?” Kyles asked herself when talking to ANHA about the experience. “Shocked…I guess. Because I’m not a celebrity.” […]
Felma Schrimshire, Ms. Alabama Nursing Home 2011, passed away Sunday night. She was 104 years old. Ms. Schrimshire touched the lives of countless individuals during her life. In this article, we look back at some of her accomplishments as Ms. Alabama Nursing Home. […]
Thirteen Alabama nursing homes were recognized today for achievements in health care quality at the American Health Care Association’s (AHCA) 7th Annual Quality Symposium in Austin, TX. Achieving all four of the quality goals set forth by AHCA’s Quality Initiative are: […]
Several Birmingham area businesses and a City of Bessemer leader donated their time and talents to make local nursing home residents feel special. Terrace Oaks Care and Rehabilitation Center staff were surprised how many people wanted to lend a hand when they began planning the Valentine’s King and Queen Pageant. […]
What began 10 years ago as a simple Valentine’s banquet has become one of the most highly anticipated annual events at a Wiregrass area nursing care center. Each February, Westside Terrace Health & Rehab First in Dothan hosts a Fine Dining Banquet for nursing home residents and their families. “We like to do whatever it [...]
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