Celebrating our residents is something we enjoy doing here at MVNRC. Someone we need to talk about is Bruce Bruce.
Bruce is the President of Resident Council. Many also call him the Mayor of Mahoning Valley. Bruce enjoys going and visiting residents daily and many look for him to stop and say Hi. He also enjoys helping residents as needed. So when visiting Mahoning Valley be sure to sat hello to Bruce.
Alcohol Use Affect Older Adults
How the body handles alcohol can change with age.
Sometimes trouble with alcohol in older people is mistaken for other conditions related to aging like problems with balance.
How the body handles alcohol can change with age. Some older people can feel “high” without increasing the amount of alcohol they drink. This “high” can make them more likely to have accidents, including falls and fractures. If a loved one requires assistance, consider MAHONING VALLEY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER. To learn more about our services and amenities, please call (570) 386-5522. Please take a tour of our senior community at 397 Hemlock Drive, Lehighton. Our short term therapy services are exceptional.
The theme for this year was “Volunteers Make A Difference Every Moment.”
Volunteers were greeted by Activity staff and a small token of appreciation. Dietary was on hand with some yummy snacks for the event. Activity Director Cindy Swatt spoke on how “Our Volunteers” mean so much to our residents and how they look forward to seeing them. Administrator Michael Mickey also expressed his heartfelt “Thanks” for all they do. It is a blessing to residents, staff, and volunteers themselves.
A word search and a word scramble were handed out for all and small prizes were given to those with the most correct answers.
A Social Service Department has various functions. Another role in which we serve our residents and families with the Medicaid Application Process. This can often be a confusing and daunting task. Whether it is to cover the cost of a Short-Term or Long-Term stay, the Social Services department can assist you through the process. We will meet with the resident and family for a private appointment where we can complete the application step by step. We submit the application and all necessary documentation to the County Assistance Office. We also complete annual renewals when necessary.
One of our most important services is helping the resident and their families adjust to their new environment. It is often difficult to deal with the physical and emotional challenges our residents face as well as being in a new environment. Social Services is here to help in any way we can to make the transition here, whether short term or long term, to a homelike environment.
Social Services participates in Care Plan Meetings. These are designed to be ‘update meetings’ for the families and resident to receive reports on progress as well as to voice any concerns you may have. They are held shortly after admission and quarterly thereafter. These meetings are beneficial for both staff as families as we all work toward a common goal.
Social Services also provides community outreach to provide education about our services, answer questions and provide some fun. We have visited local senior centers to speak about our facility and services where we hosted bingo and provided prizes.
On 9/7/17 we participated in the Annual Carbon County Senior Expo in Jim Thorpe, PA. The event was highly attended by over 1,100 people. We handed out Mahoning Valley brochures, koozies, pens and other items. We were greeted by family members that had loved ones with us and even got to see some of our former residents thriving in the community. It was a truly great event that we were proud to be a part of to give back and help educate our senior community.
