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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
Gift donation from local high school
On Christmas Eve, Cole Brown stopped by to deliver gifts for the needy residents at Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center. These gifts were collected by the Whitley County High School Link Crew. Thank you WCHS for showing love to the residents.
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…
Pictures with Santa
Residents, employees, and families of Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center met in the dining room to share their Christmas wish lists and cookies with Santa. The facility hopes you enjoyed all the pictures taken and Merry Christmas to everyone.
Remembering Veterans for Christmas
Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center are so blessed to have folks remember the resident veterans, not only at Christmas, but all year round. A special thank you to AM Vets #116 for dropping by the other day. They brought gifts and Christmas wishes for the very special veterans.
Christmas gift donations
Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center would like to say thank you to Kentucky Real Estate Professionals – Broker, Aundrea Damrell, for their donation of Christmas gifts for the residents. Everyone at the facility truly appreciates your thoughtfulness this Christmas season.