May 6, 2023 | newsletter
Many strokes could be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes and working with your health care team to control health conditions that raise your risk for stroke. Help prevent stroke by making healthy lifestyle choices: Choose healthy foods and drinks. Be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and drink water daily. Limiting salt Read More
May 6, 2023 | newsletter
Congratulations Jim Jarman, Therapy Director, for earning employee of the month! Jim is a huge asset to Kenwood’s team and works hard everyday to improve the lives of our residents. Thank you, Jim, for all that you do for the residents! Read More
May 6, 2023 | newsletter
The 2023 theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), Cultivating Kindness, is inspired by the many acts of kindness that happen in skilled nursing care centers every day. Research has found that practicing compassion and kindness not only can improve health and well-being but can also strengthen human connections and bonds. Staff, residents, families, and Read More
May 6, 2023 | newsletter
A group of students from EKU has partnered with the Kenwood Activities Department to host a series of 60s themed activities this spring. Residents and students have all been having a blast! Our residents have tie-dyed t-shirts, dyed easter eggs, had tie-dye manicures, and had a groovy bingo party. All of these lead up activities Read More
May 6, 2023 | newsletter
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO RESIDENTS AND STAFF CELEBRATING IN THE MONTH OF MAY! Residents Wallace W. 5/4 Coleman C. 5/11 Betty S. 5/12 John B. 5/12 Pamela J. 5/18 Mildred F. 5/24 Staff Hallie Nunn, SRNA/Staffing Asst. 5/14 Stephanie McMurray, SRNA 5/27 HAPPY WORK ANNIVERSARY TO OUR STAFF MEMBERS! Staff Anniversaries Bailey Lake, Activity Assistant 5/17/16 – 7 years Christal Mullins, Read More
April 7, 2023 | newsletter
Congratulations, Kristy! Kristy is our April Employee of the Month. She is a fantastic nurse and works hard every day to make Kenwood an excellent place to live and work! Kristy has worked at Kenwood for 14 years and is a Quality Assurance Nurse. She cares about our residents and has great relationships with her Read More
April 7, 2023 | newsletter
National Parkinson’s Awareness Month helps to increase awareness of Parkinson’s disease in the United States. Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system that affects motor skills. Symptoms can include shaking, slowness of movement, and difficulty walking, with advanced stages usually involving dementia and memory impairment. There currently is no cure for Parkinson’s Read More
April 7, 2023 | newsletter
World Art Day is an international celebration of the fine arts. The first World Art Day was held on April 15, 2012, a date chosen in honor of Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. In the United States, Celebrate World Art Day by creating something in your favorite medium, whether it is writing, painting, drawing, woodworking, or Read More
April 7, 2023 | newsletter
Disabilities, illnesses, and injuries can often cause difficulties in daily living. Activities such as bathing, getting dressed, cooking, or driving may be challenging, and these limitations can become barriers to engaging in valued tasks and interests. Occupational therapy is a beneficial resource for addressing these challenges and improving capabilities. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants are Read More
April 7, 2023 | newsletter
Happy birthday wishes to Residents and Staff celebrating in the month of April! Residents James H. 4/02 Nina H. 4/09 Dorothy L. 4/18 Karen W. 4/20 Staff Mike Lake, Maintenance Dir. 4/02 Lena Denny, LPN 4/02 Rebecca Walker, SRNA 4/05 Jean Tipton, LPN 4/15 Jorunn Walling, SRNA 4/22 Lesley Arnett, RN 4/30 Staff Anniversaries Rose Read More