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Happy Maintenance and Activities Day

As January came to a close, those at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center would like to recognize their Director of Activities, Allie Bennett, and Director of Maintenance, Clarence Wilmot. Thank you, Allie, for the time and effort you put into everything you do for the residents. From creating new and entertaining games for them to…

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Super Bowl 2020

Residents at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center had a blast last week gearing up for the Super Bowl. They spent some time celebrating the the big game with a few members of the Corbin Redhound Football Team and Cheerleaders. The Food and Nutrition Services Department prepared some delicious finger foods and students from Corbin High…

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National Kazoo Day

Residents at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center had a lot of fun the other day on National Kazoo Day. All were given the popular noise maker during their events that day, including bingo.

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Dementia Communication Techniques

It can be difficult to communicate with someone who suffers from Alzheimer’s and/or dementia. The damage to their brains have altered the way they hear, process, and respond to certain conversations. This is why caregivers or family members need to learn new techniques that adapts to the older adults way of thinking. There are 6…

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Provider Magazine interview

Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center would like to congratulate their very own, Christy Hinkle, for being recognized by Provider Magazine. Christy is a long-term care social service director and with her bright smile and big heart, she brightens the days of each resident as she helps them to cope with changes in their lives. They…

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Happy New Year 2020

Residents and staff at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center gathered in the dining room to celebrate the New Year with finger foods, sparkling grape juice, and lots of noise makers. Hope everyone had a happy and safe New Year.

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Residents do some Christmas shopping

Thank you to the facility’s HealthPro Heritage Team for organizing the Resident Christmas Shoppe. Through this event the residents are able to shop for Christmas gifts. The gifts were provided at no charge to the resident and several volunteers helped them shop. There were even volunteers that helped wrap the gifts. All of the gifts…

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Visit from Santa and the Grinch

Santa and the Grinch spent a little time with each resident at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center as they handed out gifts to everyone. It was wonderful to see the eyes of each resident light up as they received their Christmas gift. One resident said “Hey Big Man! What did you bring me?” One looked…