Through generous grants from the Charlotte E. Flatley Gift Fund and the Yawkey Foundation, Bethany Health Care Center has purchased new furniture, including recliners, dressers, bedside nightstands, and wardrobes in resident rooms throughout the facility. Jim Argir, Bethany’s Executive Director, shared, “Transitioning to a nursing home can be a difficult and emotional life event for…
The Catholic Health Foundation has awarded Bethany Health Care Center a generous grant allowing for the purchase of several pieces of critically-needed medical equipment, including a Continuous Passive Motion device used to mobilize knee and hip joints, an enteral feeding pump and handheld Ultrasound machine. These resources assist Bethany residents with their recovery process from…
Through a grant from the Agnes Lindsay Trust, Bethany Health Care Center has been able to purchase new High-Low Therapy Mat Tables to provide a safer treatment surface for Bethany’s physical therapy patients and caregivers. “These new treatment tables are very well-suited for the needs of Bethany’s outpatient clinic, and for both clinicians and our…
See some of the heartfelt messages of gratitude we have received in response to the round-the-clock work done by Bethany’s “Healthcare Heroes” — our devoted caregivers and staff.
Enjoying a breezy spring day or the warm summer temperatures doesn’t have to be a distant memory for elders and caregivers. Finding an interesting activity that is suitable for a senior’s abilities takes some creativity and planning, but it is well worth switching up the routine and getting out of the house. The Benefits of…
If you are currently aging-in-place or are considering doing so, or if one or more of your elder family members are doing so, care giving is likely to be a subject of interest. Many families begin by trying to take care of themselves or their loved-ones who, at the start, might need only a small…