Some Valentines Day reflections, photos and events from around the iCare Health Network, courtesy of staff and residents.

Recently, there was a resident who admitted to Chelsea Place and used the structure to help himself get better and keep his sobriety. The resident had a goal of being present in his kid’s lives, especially his one year old. The resident kept going to meetings, and individual and group therapy and did everything that was required of him. He was helped by Money Follows the Person to get his own apartment and later was discharged facility an has been doing really good since then. The resident s…

On June 26, 2024, 31 direct caregivers from across iCare’s Greater Hartford Memory Care Centers earned their Certified Dementia Practitioner credential.  Participants developed a better understanding of dementia and the associated disease process, learned to identify common causes of aggressive, repetitive, and sundowning behaviors in adults; describe behavioral/care interventions that may be used to prevent or reduce difficult care situations; and, learn alternative activity interventio…

On January 20, 2023 a group from East Culture Arts Group performed traditional dances and songs in celebration of Chinese New Year.  According the their materials, East Culture Arts seeks to increase awareness and understanding of Chinese and other country’s cultures; promoting cultural exchange through singing, dancing and other activities involving the arts. China is home to 100 dance styles, representing fifty-six different ethnic groups, including the Han. Every dance has its own dis…

Chelsea Place held its annual Holiday Decorating Competition where staff and residents participate in decorating the units on which they work and reside.  This tradition started over ten years ago and visitors, vendors and supporting staff do the judging and the winners win a pizza party for staff and residents!  Staff and residents really enjoy this annual tradition, spending time decorating together but also the holiday cheer that comes about from the entire care center being decorated. …