Sarah and Stephanie Cota of Abby’s Helping Hand, presented 100 gift bags each to Touchpoints at Chestnut and Fresh River Healthcare leadership. The gifts were for the care center staff to express gratitude and support for all they do to provide care for their residents, especially in these challenging times. According to their website, the mission of Abby’s Helping Hand is to improve the quality of life for those afflicted with mitochondrial and other chronic diseases through support, educat…

Connecticut nursing home employees are ‘family…where family can’t be.’ How do we know there will be a ‘Better Day”? Because these amazing caregivers are laser-focused on compassionate care and recovery. They are making it happen now. There will be a Better Day.

Taking a moment to solemnly remember, celebrate and eternally thank those that gave their life in the service of the greater good, in the service of their country, and in the service of all of us. On behalf of a grateful nation. 

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…