Many things change with age, one of which are sleep patterns. These changes make it harder for seniors to not only fall asleep, but stay asleep. The lack of sleep could also affect the caregiver due to always needing to keep an eye on the senior. A few common reasons for sleep problems are: Discomfort…
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center invited Johnny “Two Feathers” Cornett to come and share his heritage and artifacts with everyone. The residents truly enjoyed visiting and taking pictures with him.
Residents at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center brought a little fall color indoors. They created a beautiful tree masterpiece with a little bit of paint and a piece of broccoli. Happy Fall Y’all.
Staff at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center would like to say thank you to the VFW Post 3167 and Command Sergeant Major Douglas for recognizing and honoring Veterans today. To acknowledge their service, he presented each veteran with a framed certificate of appreciation and an American flag. He and one of the residents marched into…
Sharing memories or reminiscing about the past is an enjoyable way to connect with someone that has Alzheimer’s or dementia. When it comes to dementia, most people lose their short-term memory, but can still recall older memories. The goal for this type of therapy is to help these seniors feel valued, contented, and peaceful. These…
Staff, residents, and family members had such a fun time at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center. Residents had a great time passing out candy for trick-or-treating and seeing all of the cute costumes. They also enjoyed dressing up themselves.