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Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress During the Holiday Season

November 7, 2024 — Feeling emotional, anxious, or having trouble sleeping can be normal reactions to stress, especially during the holiday season when family dynamics and expectations can add to the pressure. Holidays often involve big meals that may lead to weight gain, further contributing to stress. Here are some healthy ways to cope: Creative Writing: Express your feelings through poetry... Read More

Crafting Thanksgiving Fun Together

November 7, 2024 — Gathering together for Thanksgiving is a cherished tradition that strengthens family bonds and creates lasting memories. Engaging in seasonal hands-on crafts offers a wonderful opportunity for everyone to connect, share stories, and express their creativity. Here are some easy Thanksgiving crafts and projects that families can enjoy together over the holidays: Handprint Turkeys: Have grandchildren place... Read More

Diabetes Awareness Month: How Diabetes Can Affect Your Feet

November 7, 2024 — Diabetes can reduce blood flow and damage nerves, making wounds more likely to get infected and harder to heal, which can increase the risk of amputation. Anyone with diabetes can develop nerve damage, but these factors increase your risk: Blood sugar levels that are hard to manage Having diabetes for a long time, especially if... Read More

Employee of the Month: Markayla!

October 4, 2024 — The residents and staff voted, and it was clear that Markayla should be our October Employee of the Month. Markayla has been at Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for around 3 months, and in those short months, she has been nothing short of amazing. Markayla is always going above and beyond for our residents’ needs,... Read More

Welcome Dakota!

October 4, 2024 — Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center would love to take this time to introduce our new Admissions Coordinator, Dakota Canter! Dakota is an Estill County native and a graduate of Estill County High School. Dakota is the wife of Jakob Canter and proud mother to a sweet baby boy. We have no doubt that Dakota will... Read More

Join Us for a Halloween Party

October 4, 2024 — Don’t forget to wear your Halloween costumes and join us at 2:00 on Oct. 31st for our Halloween celebration! This will be a fun day you don’t want to miss! During the party we’ll be awarding winners for our annual Halloween Costume Contest and giving away some great prizes! We hope to see you there!... Read More

Try Meatless Mondays During Vegetarian Month

October 4, 2024 — This October, encourage your family and friends to try “Meatless Mondays.” Treat your taste buds to well-balanced meals that feature fresh leafy greens, colorful vegetables, plant-based meat or other protein-packed foods. It’s a great time to have fun with food and try something new! Search online and browse cookbooks for ideas. Studies suggest that switching... Read More

International Day of Sign Languages – Learning American Sign Language (ASL)

September 7, 2024 — On September 23, recognize the vital role of sign languages with International Day of Sign Languages, established in 1951 by the World Federation of the Deaf. Did you Know? ASL has become the third most-studied foreign language, outnumbered only by Spanish and French. Different countries have their own versions of sign language. Over 300 sign... Read More

Celebrate National Doodle Day: Sept. 20

September 7, 2024 — The origins of doodling date back centuries, reflecting an innate human tendency to create spontaneous drawings, especially when the mind is otherwise occupied. The term “doodle” itself was popularized in the early 20th century. In psychology, doodling became recognized as a window into the subconscious mind, often revealing hidden thoughts, emotions, and creativity. The act... Read More
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