Wishing to learn more about what the neighbors have to offer, the leaders of Auburn’s hospital held their staff meeting at Auburn Village recently, then toured the facility. The chief executive officer and department heads of DeKalb Health — the non-profit, acute care, 56-bed community hospital that stands immediately west of Auburn Village on Wesley… Read more»
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Auburn Village teams up with local companies for Rock For Kindness
Auburn Village Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing residents, DeKalb High School- New Tech Network, the community and steel company SDI will join hosts Auburn Village Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing, DeKalb Health Foundation and Southern Care Hospice in Auburn, Indiana to celebrate Rock for Kindness with two exciting events! On Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 1:30 p.m…. Read more»
Auburn Village resident marries at the facility
http://wane.com/2017/07/16/woman-with-terminal-lung-disease-marries-long-time-boyfriend/ Auburn Village Rehab and Skilled Nursing resident Kassie (Kassandra) Perry, a 23- year-old woman with terminal lung disease married her boyfriend on July 16th with the help of an entire community. Kassie previously confided to a social worker that she wanted to marry her long-time boyfriend and father of her 2-year-old son. Amy Melcher,… Read more»
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month! It is a campaign created to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activities. What better way to celebrate than to share our top tips on senior nutrition for our residents and their loved ones. At Generations Healthcare Network, we make sure… Read more»
June is National fruits and Vegetables Month
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable month. At Generations Healthcare Network we make sure that each facility works with our dietary department to ensure our residents are getting the proper nutrients, fruits and vegetables daily. The typical guideline for servings of fruits and vegetables are 5 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables a… Read more»
The Value of Art and Music to Nursing Home Residents
Providing residents with stimulating activities is an important part of the care given by Auburn Village. Our activities programs are designed for all levels of participatory ability. From lively discussions, card games, trivia and current events, to outings and performances in-house, our activity programs are designed to appeal to each resident’s physical, mental and psychosocial… Read more»
Common Questions About Heart Failure
1) What is heart failure? Heart Failure does not mean the heart has stopped working, rather the heart’s pumping power is weaker than normal. With heart failure, blood moves through the heart and body at a slower rate, and pressure in the heart increases. 2) Who is at risk for developing heart failure? Risk factors… Read more»
Visiting a Loved One in a Nursing Home
When a loved one is staying at a nursing home, it can be a time of adjustment for everyone. It is very common to worry about when to visit, what to say, and what to do. A visit however, is a wonderful time for bonding, connecting, and learning. It’s a very natural to feel as… Read more»
