O Come, Let us adore Him with the Christmas Crche December 25, 2014 Christmas, crche, Greccio, history of the nativity scene, nativity scene, St. Francis Pictured here is a 65 year-old nativity scene, or crche, which Sr. Elaine Marie, bookkeeper … Continue reading →
Christmas Gifts Wrapped in Prayer December 22, 2014 Christmas gifts, prayer This afternoon, at our Christmas gathering with our residents, one of our activities staff shared an inspiring essay with us. She pointed out that, while wrapping Christmas gifts for … Continue reading →
December 19, 2014 elderly music, health benefits of music, music, music benefits for seniors, music therapy, senior health At St. Annes, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind of musical entertainment by various groups, from the Sweet Adelines to … Continue reading →
This Christmas, lets give the gift of a smile! December 14, 2014 health benefits of smiling, non-material Christmas gift, smile Have you ever noticed how a simple smile at a discouraged person can affect him, put a twinkle in his … Continue reading →
Dear St. Anthony, please come around ~ Official Lost & Found Day December 11, 2014 December observances, lost and found, lost items, tips finding items By: Sr. Christina M. Neumann, OSF Believe it or not, Friday December 12th is actually … Continue reading →
Celebrating Jolly Old St. Nicholas December 5, 2014 Christmas traditions, customs, German, St. Nicholas Walking through the hallway outside our nurses office, I asked our residents in the med. line if they had celebrated St. Nicholas Day as children, putting … Continue reading →
Lets string some Popcorn-share your Christmas preparation traditions December 3, 2014 Christmas traditions, popcorn, string popcorn Wednesday afternoon, I strung popcorn with our residents to add to the Christmas tree in our Activity Room. Although this was the first time … Continue reading →
Dont forget to wash your hands! ~ Handwashing Awareness Week ~ Dec. 7 November 30, 2014 hand sanitizer, hand-washing At the St. Annes reception desk, we have a little plastic duck which has reminded many an inquisitive child or adult … Continue reading →
Whats in a Name?: differences in long-term care terminology November 25, 2014 assisted living, basic care, independent living, long-term care, senior living The terminology used in the world of long-term care can be rather confusing to the average person. In … Continue reading →
Pumpkin, Anyone? November 25, 2014 pumpkin recipes Friday, November 21, 2014 ~ Pumpkin, anyone? So what do you do with four gallons of frozen pumpkin? Well, if you work at St. Anne’s, there are many residents to bake for who … Continue reading →
