Large Print Books Make Reading Easy During Reading Month and Save Your Vision Month

March 5, 2024 — There really is nothing quite like curling up with a fascinating book! For some people, however, reading is a bit more challenging because of vision difficulties. Large print books offer a fantastic solution. They can be read comfortably without having to worry about eye strain. The text in most reading material is pretty small. It’s designed this... Read More

Lesser Known Facts About St. Patrick’s Day

March 5, 2024 — There have been many legends attributed to St. Patrick throughout the centuries. St. Patrick’s Day began as a Holy Day in the Catholic Church, but over the years this religious Catholic saint’s day has turned into a more secular celebration of the upcoming spring. Here are a few lesser-known facts about St. Patrick’s Day: The original... Read More

March is Craft Month: Knit a Dishcloth

March 5, 2024 — Knitting can be an easy and enjoyable craft for seniors, especially when the item is simple like a dishcloth. Experiment with colors or stitches for a personal touch. Whether kept or gifted, the satisfaction of making something special is priceless! Supplies: Knitting needles (size 7-9) Worsted weight cotton yarn (50-100 grams) Scissors Yarn needle Instructions:... Read More

March is Nutrition Month

March 5, 2024 — Healthy eating habits are easier to maintain with a well-rounded diet, and it’s easier to do than you may think. In fact, living a nutritious lifestyle can be easy and fun. Nutrition is about more than vitamins—it also includes fiber and healthy fats. Add healthy fats. Not all fats are bad. Foods with monounsaturated and... Read More

Employee of the Month: Mia H!

February 7, 2024 — When it came time to select our Employee of the Month for February, our resident council had no problem selecting our sweet, caring, and loving Mia! Mia has been an employee of Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for a little over 6 months, and in those short months, she has been nothing short of amazing... Read More

Short-Term Therapy Success Stories

February 7, 2024 — West Side Therapy Star: Merle S. Merle hasn’t been at the center for long but has hit the ground running. He has been working so hard with our therapy teams and has shown us early on that he is nothing short of amazing! Merle has the goal of returning home and that is reflected in... Read More

Snowball Fight!!

February 7, 2024 — Our seniors had so much fun with this activity, especially when they ganged up on our Activities Director, Meranda! We talked about past snowstorms, and one gal remembered getting 47 inches of snow in one storm! Wow! Remember to follow our Facebook page to see more of our fun activities!

February is Heart Month: Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease

February 7, 2024 — Several health conditions, your lifestyle, your age and family history can increase your risk for heart disease. These are called risk factors. About half of all Americans (47%) have at least 1 of 3 key risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. Some risk factors for heart disease cannot be controlled, such... Read More

January Employee Of Month: Melissa Rose!

January 5, 2024 — Melissa has been selected as this months, employee of the month! Melissa is our East Side Unit Manager but has held many different positions over the 18 years she’s been with us. Melissa goes above and beyond every day for our residents, ensuring they receive the best care possible. In her time away from the... Read More

Resident Spotlight: Duke

January 5, 2024 — Duke has been selected as our resident spotlight for the month for January. Duke is from Hargett, Ky, right here in Estill County. He says that some of his favorite memories are swimming at the lock and working in the fields with his friends and family. Duke is present at almost every activity put on... Read More