By WENDY RASTALLIS
It has been a while but I am back to share some of the great things happening here at Sullivan County Health Care.
For starters the snow is almost gone, so soon we will be enjoying the beautiful views, gardens and smelling freshly mowed lawns. It is a very happy time of year for our residents and the snow did not stop the staff from venturing out on trips in the community.
Our residents were on outings such as Country Café, Imperial, Weathervane, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Kauzukos, Pizza Hut, out to see Christmas lights, Springfield Diner, Montshire Museum, the Dollar Store and probably a few I forgot to mention. As you can see we actually had a busy winter.
All of the staff takes pride in what it does, which is what makes this a happy home for our residents. We ask for the resident’s input on things and value their opinions. We include them in changes happening in the facility so they can ask questions as well as know that it is always about improvement for them. The resident’s bond with the staff and often compliment them which makes it a special place for our staff as well.
The Activity Staff meets with its residents monthly to see what activities are important to them and we create a calendar of events to meet their needs. We do not forget those who are unable to share and include what is beneficial to those residents as well. The activity team is great. It works hard every day to make the lives of our residents memorable and happy but is also there to lend an open ear when residents are in need.
We recently had a memorable guest which was a big surprise to our residents. We invited Evelyn Cormier from the American Idol to come entertain for our residents. We kept the residents guessing all week but they loved the anticipation.
Staff made this a special event with decorations a starting skit done by staff and even had the “judges” on board. She was very well received and the residents were thrilled when they found out who it was. Her voice echoed beautifully throughout the room as she captured the audience. They asked her many questions which she answered with grace.
After the show, Evelyn, her husband and her dad stayed to visit with the residents and staff. It was a great team effort by the Activities Staff and the residents will remember it for a long time, especially as they continue to watch the rest of the season on television. T
his is some of our world up here on the hill. Please stop by and visit. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Wendy Rastallis at (603)542-9511 Extensdion 220 or email at [email protected]
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