The entire iCare team is excited to celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), also known as Nursing Home Week. The week is an annual observance held in May, dedicated to honoring the contributions of nursing home employees and recognizing the strength of nursing home residents. NSNCW 2023 embraces the theme “Cultivating Kindness,” emphasizing the profound impact of compassion and empathy. This article explores the importance of NSNCW 2023 and highlights the theme̵…

National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nurses Day and Week promote nursing professionals for their dedication and commitment to advancing the health care field, while also raising awareness of the challenges they face. It is an opportunity to thank nurses for providing high-quality care to those in need every day of the year.

May is celebrated as Older Americans Month, a time to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of older adults to our communities, and to promote their well-being and vitality. This year’s theme, “Communities of Strength,” highlights the importance of connecting older adults to resources and support systems that enable them to live independently and with dignity.

On Friday, April 7, 2023 the team at Touchpoints at Chestnut put on an Easter Egg Hunt on the center’s lawn followed by a Easter Social for residents and the community. There was even a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny! Great job, TAC team. 

On April 6, 2023 the team at Touchpoints at Bloomfield held a celebration of Easter and Spring for residents and staff. The festivities included an Easter egg hunt on campus, Easter Trivia and tasty treats like cupcakes as part of an Easter Social.   Great job, TAB team!