Everywhere you looked last week, Alabama nursing homes were celebrating National Nursing Home Week.
In this photo gallery, we’re putting a wrap on National Nursing Home Week 2016 with pictures from events in Tuscaloosa, Andalusia, Oneonta and Marion. More information about the various celebrations is below the photo gallery.
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- A large crowd of Heritage Health Care & Rehab residents listen to local leaders present National Nursing Home Week proclamations.
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- State Senator Gerald Allen, right, presents a proclamation from the Alabama Senate to Heritage Health Care & Rehab Administrator Rev. George Jackson. The Alabama Senate recognized the 89-year-old Rev. Jackson for his long-time service as a nursing home administrator.
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- Heritage Health Care & Rehab, from left to right: Alabama Nursing Home Association President & CEO Bill O’Connor, Tuscaloosa City Councilwoman Cynthia Almond, Tuscaloosa Long-Term Care Ombudsman Dana Rester, Heritage Assistant Administrator Eddie Jackson, Heritage Administrator Rev. George Jackson and State Senator Gerald Allen.
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- Heritage Health Care & Rehab Administrator Rev. George Jackson is interviewed by Tuscaloosa television station WVUA 23.
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- Contestants for Andalusia Manor’s Womanless Beauty Pageant.
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- Andalusia Manor staff members are ready to take residents to France as part of the National Nursing Home Week Theme of “It’s a Small World with a Big Heart.”
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- Andalusia Manor staff members are ready to take residents to Japan as part of the National Nursing Home Week Theme of “It’s a Small World with a Big Heart.”
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- Southland Nursing Home in Marion is decorated from floor to ceiling as “Southlandville” to celebrate National Nursing Home Week.
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- Southland Nursing Home in Marion is decorated from floor to ceiling as “Southlandville” to celebrate National Nursing Home Week.
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- Southland Nursing Home in Marion is decorated from floor to ceiling as “Southlandville” to celebrate National Nursing Home Week.
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- TLC Nursing Center in Oneonta hosts an indoor parade for National Nursing Home Week.
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- One Accord performed for the residents of TLC Nursing Center in Oneonta.
Heritage Health Care & Rehab, Tuscaloosa
Local and state politicians joined the National Nursing Home Week celebration at Heritage Health Care & Rehab in Tuscaloosa. Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon and Tuscaloosa City Councilwoman Cynthia Almond presented proclamations declaring National Nursing Home Week in their respective cities. State Senator Gerald Allen read a proclamation from Gov. Robert Bentley officially marking National Nursing Home Week in the State of Alabama. Sen. Allen also presented a proclamation from the Alabama Senate to recognize Heritage Health Care & Rehab Owner and Administrator Rev. George Jackson for his long career in nursing home care.
Andalusia Manor, Andalusia
The annual and very popular Womanless Beauty Pageant was again a crowd favorite at Andalusia Manor. Male staff members “dressed their best” and strutted their stuff to the delight of residents, staff and visitors. Andalusia Manor used the national theme of “It’s a Small World with a Big Heart” to create a journey around the world in the center’s dining room and courtyard. Residents visited displays and sampled the food and culture of various counties.
TLC Nursing Center, Oneonta
TLC Nursing Center in Oneonta took an over the top decorating approach. Decorations took residents and staff back in time around the national theme of “It’s a Small World with a Big Heart.” Some of the special events included an indoor parade, car show and musical entertainment.
Southland Nursing Home, Marion
Southlandville was the name of the town created inside Southland Nursing Home in Marion. Virtually every wall was covered and decorated to transform the center into a small town. The week featured dress up days, special activities and a “friendly” game of Family Feud.
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