National Skilled Nursing Care Week: Together Through the Seasons

In 1967, the American Health Care Association established National Nursing Home Week, which is now called National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) to recognize the essential role of skilled nursing centers in care for America’s frail, elderly and disabled. This year’s theme, Together Through the Seasons, honors the collaborative commitment of skilled nursing care facilities and their staff in providing compassionate care to their residents during the unprecedented time.

Over the past year, despite the challenges of the pandemic, senior living teams have shown a steadfast dedication to caring for and ensuring the safety of their residents. In recognition of all you and your team members do, we join you in recognizing National Skilled Nursing Care Week next week, May 9-15. Below are some ideas to celebrate:

• Celebrate Together by coordinating interactive games and raffles, decorating and providing food to staff. Invite family members to share a meal with residents (if safe and guidelines allow).
• Create Together by engaging residents in creative art projects such as a fingerprint or button tree. Display all artwork in a “gallery” and invite staff members on a “gallery walk.”
• Reach Out Together by asking love ones, school or community groups to send video messages for residents and staff.
• Explore Together on a virtual tour of world-class museums.
• Enjoy Music Together by planning a concert or talent show and inviting residents and staff with musical talents to share their gifts by playing or singing.

We appreciate the opportunity to partner with you and wish you a wonderful year of success ahead. If you have any questions about our senior living insurance or risk management programs, please contact our senior living team which includes three Registered Nurses whom we are grateful for: Peggy Morrison, MSN, BSN; Cathy Knopf, MSN, BSN; and Kristy Dickens, RN MHA.