Connecticut Nursing Services is pleased to announce it has partnered with several Senior Living facilities for our 4th annual Adopt a Senior Event. For the past four years we have played host to Bishop Curtis house in Bethel and Brookside Residential Care in Danbury both Congregate homes to provide Christmas gifts to the residents of…
Your dad’s health has changed, and it’s time to address his need for help with hygiene and grooming tasks. Personal care at home is a service that helps with this, but you need to make sure your dad’s experiences go well. He’s reserved and isn’t likely to be enthusiastic about others helping him. What will…
The New Year is a time for fresh starts and various resolutions. The majority of individuals say they want to improve their lifestyle by making changes to their diet and exercise habits and devoting more time to friends and loved ones in the new year. Making a resolution is to better oneself in the next…
The Congregate Living facility has over 50 residents that are considered to be “low-income housing” and support is given from the State of Connecticut. This is our 4th year of working with this group. We simply bring small Christmas trees to our Senior Living communities and Rehab centers facilities. Each tree will have several ornaments…
Connecticut Nursing Services passed out 5 baseball-sized pumpkins to over 17 communities that elected to partner with us. We provided 5 prizes for each community. After judging photos of each contestant we picked 1st place, 2nd place, and 3 honorable mentions prizes. 1st place: was issued a 3-hour of complimentary certificate for Private Duty…
Many seniors find that as they age, life becomes a little duller. Your elderly family member might even worry that she doesn’t have anything at all to occupy her time. Finding some solutions, like companion care at home and a list of hobby ideas can help your senior to remember that there are lots of…
Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease need constant engagement. Social and cognitive engagement can help slow the progression of the disease, and it helps keep them oriented. But during the winter when it gets dark early and seniors can’t go outside to enjoy activities like going for walks it can be tough to keep them engaged. Some…
Did you know that having a pet to spend time with may help reduce health issues and promote mental wellness in the elderly? Petting an animal has been found in studies to ease tension and anxiety. Of course, some individuals cannot have pets due to allergies or other medical concerns, but if your older loved…
October is National Healthy Lung Month and now that the weather is getting cooler and seniors will be spending more time indoors it’s a good time to learn about some of the common pollutants that are found inside homes, especially during the winter months. Indoor air quality often isn’t great when houses are shut up…
Joe Loglisci and Franceska provided the snacks and refreshments to each employee that came down prior to and after their shifts were completed at several facilities in the area. We are a trusted partner! We buy into your mission so allow us to partner with you in providing the very best in Staff Relief. Contact…