On October 22, 2024 the team at Touchpoints at Manchester celebrated iCare Health Network’s 25th Anniversary with a party on their patio for residents and staff. The sunny and unseasonal 80 degree weather was an unexpected bonus that slightly conflicted with the Fall & Flannel theme. Staff participated in a ‘Who Am I?’ baby picture contest and raffle baskets.  Great job, TAM team! 

My goal as President is to continue to grow the college and provide assistance and guidance for those that are just beginning their careers.  Our partnership with the CAHCF and Leading Age will help to strengthen our Chapter and provide those resources to all Health Care Leaders.  Our board has worked diligently on bringing new initiatives to the college and I am excited to see them come to fruition.

“What motivates me to come to work everyday is the drive to make someone’s life better today than it was yesterday. Whether it be a patient, staff member or family member, my goal is to somehow be a positive impact on that person. If I am able to go home and know I achieved that task, I consider it a successful day.”

February is designated as American Heart Month to bring attention and awareness to the prevalence and severity of heart disease in the United States. Touchpoints at Manchester staff and residents wore red on February 2, 2024 for National Wear Red Day which is held the first Friday of every February to help raise awareness around heart disease. 

Last week the staff and residents at Touchpoints at Manchester were treated to a performance by a special guest, Mr. Elvis Presley. Well, Elvis times two, really. Straight from the gates of Graceland, the King and the other King dropped by to celebrate his own birthday, January 8th. The Elvises (Elvi?) made their way through the resident care units, driving the crowds wild with their dancing and playing all the hits. It appears these particular Elvi showed up from the early 1970’s. Much to …