Fame for Therapy Dog at Washington

Born into the best job in the world, “Tiger” the beautiful loving Shih Tzu, has been at Washington Center on State Route 40 in Argyle for nearly the past three years. In fact, Tiger will be turning three on June 2nd. Just when COVID made its presence, he became a registered therapy dog and Tiger… Continue reading Fame for Therapy Dog at Washington

Mother’s Day Celebrations at Northern Riverview

It was great how the staff at Northern Riverview on Route 9W in Haverstraw observed Mother’s Day 2021 for their residents. Celebrating all of the moms at the facility, Northern Riverview had a big cake, many bouquets of flowers, and the staff helped residents compose Mother’s Day cards they can show to their families and… Continue reading Mother’s Day Celebrations at Northern Riverview

Family Visiting Clarification at Glens Falls

Some families are still unable to visit their loved ones in nursing homes, and have reached out to CBS6 to express their frustration. CBS6 dug into the NYS DOH guidelines, to break down the restrictions. A spokesperson for the NYS Department of Health wrote to CBS6 \"On March 25, DOH issued revised visitation guidance to align… Continue reading Family Visiting Clarification at Glens Falls

Employee of the Month at Essex Center

A big congratulations goes to Mr. Kevin Bell, Physical Therapy Assistant at Essex Center on Park Street in Elizabethtown, New York, for being named the April 2021 Employee of the Month. Kevin is incredibly well-liked at Essex Center, staff and residents alike. He has a great sense of humor and always does his job with… Continue reading Employee of the Month at Essex Center

Triboro Center’s Mother’s Day Story

The leadership at Triboro Center on Teller Avenue spent Mother’s Day honoring moms and "to be" moms by passing out roses to both staff and residents. Everyone was touched by receiving their rose, especially resident Doris Latch and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Carla Reece. "Moms are in everyone’s heart," said Recreation Director Rose Ferreira. "I… Continue reading Triboro Center’s Mother’s Day Story

Cinco de Mayo at Triboro Center

Residents and staff at the Triboro Center celebrate Cinco de Mayo.   Wearing sombreros and playing maracas, the Triboro Center staff entertained the residents during Cinco de Mayo as they played everything from Mariachi music, to "La Bamba." Everyone had the chance to sip on non-alcoholic margaritas and chow down on taquitos. Resident Margarita Arzuaga… Continue reading Cinco de Mayo at Triboro Center

Former RN Rachel Smith Turns 90

On May 6, 2021, WXXA-TV/WTEN-TV covered a milestone story of resident and former Albany nurse and Glens Falls Center resident Rachel Smith who turned 90 years old. Being it National Nurses Week, this birthday announcement couldn’t have come out at a better time.   As seen on WXXA-TV/WTEN-TV.

Pajama Day Boosts Morale at Topeka Center

It’s Pajama Day at Topeka Center and Director of Social Worker Katherine “KC” Locher is in Full Unicorn Pajama Gear (Courtesy of Topeka Center)   After a stressful year of protecting the residents and themselves from the COVID-19 virus, staff at the Topeka Center couldn’t wait to boost morale and declared April 21, 2021, “Pajama Day”.… Continue reading Pajama Day Boosts Morale at Topeka Center