During this difficult and unprecedented time it is easy to lose focus on all that we have to celebrate.  However, it is with great honor and pride that I take the time to celebrate each and every one of you as we launch National Nurses Week. Although we are unable to come together and share in the celebrations and festivities as usual, I think we can all agree this year’s celebration of our profession is the most meaningful of our entire career.   During the most challenging of situations yo…

iCare Health Network recently added additional COVID-19 related pages to its website, including a contact form that enables family members, friends and the general public to send personalized messages to a specific resident, to the residents in general; as well as to a member of the staff or to care center staff as a whole. Simply put, if you are interested in sending a personal message directly to a person or group within an iCare center, there is a place to do it.   The contact form, known as…

Chelsea Place has been celebrating its healthcare heroes with several events including a luncheon with raffle prizes, posters, drinks and all around recognition, organized by friends and family of Administrator Judy Konow and her sister Theresa Brysgel. The group happily showed their gratitude and thanks by providing  140 meals made by Robertos Real American Tavern. The Diocese of Norwich provided small gifts, key chains, pins and messages of support.  These events as well as signs, posters…

We remain committed to providing the best care we can while we together rise to meet this challenge to the health of our residents, staff and community . We are doing everything we can through education, distancing, isolation, procurement and provision of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). There aren’t enough words to express the pride and appreciation we have for our staff’s commitment to the care of our residents. They have been  courageous and compassionate, and I hope that when you wi…

On April 15, 2020 Westside Care Center received a message via their website from a resident who wished to remain anonymous in his or her praise but wanted to ensure it was shared with staff and beyond. The message was from the resident’s experience with the Westside Care Center team but could easily apply to any iCare care center or other nursing home nationwide, where healthcare heroes are caring for 1.4 million residents.