Nursing Home Week: group of people outside releasing balloons

Balloon Launch for Nursing Home Week

“Our day of Faith.” Staff and residents of Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center started their morning off with a balloon launch to note the start of National Nursing Home Week. They enjoyed some good gospel music with the Kentucky Gospel Travelers. For lunch there was a little soul food of chicken and dumplings. They played…

lots of little colorful papers for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day Celebration

Residents and staff of Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center celebrated Mother’s Day with cake and punch. Each Mother received a flower and small gift. There was also a little ceremony recognizing the Oldest and Youngest Mother.

Mother's Day: two women around a potted plant smiling at the camera

Preparation for Mother’s Day

In preparation for Mother’s Day, residents and staff of Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center spent some time planting flowers. The residents love this time of year and are very excited to enjoy the flowers all summer long.

Nurses Week: two hands clasping with black text over it

Happy National Nurses Week

May 6 through May 12 is considered National Nurses Week. Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center wants to wish all of their wonderful nurses Happy National Nurses Week. You are appreciated for your dedication and care for the lives of the residents. Thank you for all you do.

Derby: woman in a derby hat with a pool noodle horse holding a #1 finger up and a woman in blue scrubs smiling at the camera

Derby fun at the Facility

Residents, staff, and family members of Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center had a wonderful time at their Annual Hillcrest Derby. Everyone came to the races all decked out in their derby hats. Some were ready to race and others were ready to cheer on their favorite horses. A huge thank you to the Food and…

Volunteers: group of people smiling at the camera

Thank you dinner for the Volunteers

Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center recently hosted a luncheon to recognize and honor their many Volunteers. There are nearly 20 groups/individuals that visit the facility every month. The residents love spending time with each of these folks. Some come to worship, some to visit, and some to play a friendly game of rummy. Thank you…

Derby: two women smiling at the camera and one wearing a floral hat

Derby Hat making activity

In preparation for the Derby at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center, residents and staff spent some time the other day preparing their Derby hats. Everyone will be ready to cheer on their favorite horses as they run for the roses.

respond Fall: elderly hands holding a cane

9 Ways to Prevent a Fall

It’s reported that one out of three seniors will fall this year and fewer than half will mention it to their doctors. Falls are one of the biggest causes for injuries that can result in hip fractures, cuts, and serious head/brain injuries. Here are some tips to help prevent a fall: Clean up clutter: keep…

Reminiscence Therapy respond Rehabilitation Center Long-Term Care Health: A teenage girl, her mother and grandmother looking at old photographs at home. Family and generations concept.

Key Facts into picking a Health Facility

Health facilities or health care facilities are places that provide health care. That include hospitals, clinics, outpatient care centers, and specialized care centers. When you choose a health facility, you might want to consider: How close it is to where you live or work Whether your health insurance will pay for services there Whether your…