Santa Claus came to visit the children and grandchildren of both staff and residents at Wolfe County Health and Rehabilitation Center. The kids were able to get their pictures taken with him and whisper what they wanted for Christmas.
Many older adults that use a folding walker need it to move around more safely and independently. Learning how to use a walker correctly takes practice because the movements aren’t always intuitive. Using a walker incorrectly can actually increase the risk of fall or body aches. The first thing any adult needs to do when…
The other day, residents at Wolfe County Health and Rehabilitation Center had a lovely Thanksgiving lunch with family members. They were so excited to see and spend this special holiday with loved ones.
Wolfe County Health and Rehabilitation Center received recognition at the KAHCF Quality Awards Banquet for being one of the Best of Kentucky. Betty Phillips was recognized as one of the top Volunteers of the Year in KY. There were three staff members who received Professional Achievement Awards. Jeannie Baker, RN, and Brenda Creech, Act./Social Services,…
Elder fraud is a 36 billion dollar “industry” and they are making a business out of taking advantage of older adults. This is not only happening to the older or those with Alzheimer’s/dementia, but younger and educated seniors are losing money as well. There are 4 options to take advantage of to make sure you…
Thank you Jessica from the Wolfe County Extension Office for taking time to bring KY Kate by to see the residents at Wolfe County Health and Rehabilitation Center and giving them a chance to try their hand at milking. Most were old hats at it though. Jessica also helped the residents make Homemade Butter, which…
The day was filled with all kinds of spookatcular activities for Halloween. There were so many cute and clever costumes worn by both staff and residents. A great deal of fun all day with this spooky holiday.
Thank you to everyone for making the resident’s Halloween festivities extra special at Wolfe County Health and Rehabilitation Center. The residents had a wonderful time handing out candy to all the little ones. There were some great and unique costumes.
When searching for a rehabilitation center for your loved one, it is best that you visit several facilities. There is the possibility that your first choice doesn’t have an open spot and should have a back-up. Before choosing a facility, you should ask these questions: Is the facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation…
There are two types of long-term care facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Residential Care/Assisted Living. Licensed SNFs provide 24-hour skilled nursing care either in a nursing home or a convalescent hospital. Residential Care/Assisted Living is a licensed facility that provides 24-hour non-medical care and supervision for individuals needing assistance with activities of daily living.…