Families reunite at Chicago nursing home after year-long closure due to pandemic
After more than a year of isolation, a hug is more than a simple gesture —… Read More
Golden retriever puppy joins nursing home’s staff to spread cheer: ‘we’ve seen a lot of smiles’
Gracie is a golden retriever for those in their golden years of adulthood. In… Read More
90-year-old knits hats during pandemic, supports nursing home with some of the proceeds
As a way to keep busy while stuck inside amid COVID-19, 90-year-old Merna… Read More
How to fight isolation in locked-down nursing homes? Friendly, furry robots.
Laughter, yips and purrs filled the halls of Eaton County Health &… Read More
82-year-old twins embrace for 1st time in months due to COVID-19 pandemic
A special reunion for a set of twins who were torn apart because of the… Read More
‘It feels like spring’: Ames assisted living community celebrates St. Patrick’s Day after COVID-19 vaccinations
Residents at The Rose, an assisted living community in Ames, donned their… Read More
Worcester nursing home staff recognized with pizza party
The nurses at Knollwood Nursing Center, at 87 Briarwood Circle in… Read More
87-year-old Henrico nursing home resident hugs family for first time in one year
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, 87-year-old Ivy Hazelgrove got to hug her… Read More
Wife takes job at husband’s nursing home to be able to see him during COVID-19
“This year will be our 31st year of wedded bliss,” Cynthia Romano… Read More
Elderly Pennsylvania couple enjoys long-awaited brunch after getting COVID-19 vaccine
An elderly husband and wife in Pennsylvania have been able to resume their… Read More
