Last Friday we had Keith Walck come to perform for the residents. This was his 2nd time coming to perform. Keith is the son of one of our residents.
He sings as well as plays his acoustic guitar. As you will see our residents thoroughly enjoyed this as they were singing along, clapping, and stomping their feet to each song. Margaret even danced to her one favorite song. (Of course with staff right by.)
Enjoy these little videos and some pictures from this fun activity.
Seniors are more active now than in past generations. So incorporating fun activities that might not have been seen at a Nursing Home activities are becoming more commonplace. One of these activities is Video Games. Plenty of parents and grandparents have seen their younger family members dive right into video gaming.
Video Games are not just for your grandchildren anymore. Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has some video gaming equipment for residents like a Nintendo Wii. The residents seem to really like the fun nature of gaming and who wouldn’t with these cute little guys?
Wii Bowling just fun for everyone even just watching.
Being part of a worship community is spiritually important to those of faith. So keeping that in mind, when a loved one becomes a member of a care facility like Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. It’s important to ensure that residents continue to have a meaningful worship experience. Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a beautiful Chapel to fill the needs of anyone that has faith and spiritual needs.
If you’ve ever owned a pet like a dog or a cat, then you know the joy that they can bring you as a pet owner. However, as our friends and family members age they might not be able to care for a pet as they once did. But that does not stop a pet lover from smiling when they see a puppy or love patting a pooch on their head. The use of pets in a care facility like a nursing home can add smiles, joy, to the days of the residents. That’s where special dogs like Snickers who is a Therapy Dog can be helpful to make the residents day a little brighter.
Therapy Dogs are used to visit schools daycares, group homes and rehabilitation homes like Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. These dogs have stable friendly temperaments and easy-going personalities. Patients are encouraged to talk, pet and interact with dogs which helps reduce stress and encourage healing.
Snickers is one of our therapy dogs that started coming to visit when he was a “Puppy”. He came to visit last week while we had the residents on the porch enjoying popsicles. And of course, he had to have some too. Snickers also can do a lot of tricks with the help of his Mommy. Visit again soon Snickers.
At the end of each month, MVNRC Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center holds a Birthday Party celebrating all the residents that held a birthday in that month. This is a fun time at MVNRC you can tell everyone gets into the spirit wishing Happy Birthday to those celebrating a birthday.
A cake and treats for all are provided by dietary. Staff announces everyone’s birthday and we sing Happy Birthday to everyone and enjoy some music, conversing with others, and some treats.
Monday’s Wacky Hat Day here at MVNRC (Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center) and our 2-hour Bingo Marathon. This was the first day of our crazy attire for the week. Everyone here at MVNRC is loving the bingo and the wacky hats. Sometimes the simplest things can be so much fun like wearing a funny hat to make you smile so join us and try a wacky hat. Do you have a favorite? Please tell us about it.
