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A message from Sun Mar Healthcare’s CNO, Corinne Perry:

“There are no words to describe how truly grateful I am for our nursing team and those that support us ... I hope that you will feel the gratitude, pride, respect, and appreciation we have for our nursing team!

“I am inspired, awed, and humbled by the strength of this team and the ‘gold standard’ of care they provide! As you celebrate Nurses Week, please take the time to reflect on how much you make a difference each and every day. Show YOURSELF the compassion and care you provide to your patients. YOU DESERVE IT!”

Our first quarterly newsletter of 2022 is here! Check it out to see what’s new with the wonderful residents and staff at our facilities.

Companion Animals for Seniors: Pets for the Elderly

Read-real life stories of how adopting a pet has changed the lives of countless elderly people during the pandemic.

Companion Animals for Seniors: Pets for the Elderly Retired and widowed, Pat was looking for a new companion. She knew the value of a good dog; her pal Chloe passed away a year ago. Pat tells us when she saw Brady at the Humane Society, she couldn’t resist. “He is very loving, follows me everywhere, and is extremely smart. I am looking forward to...

Dancer takes up nursing after Covid care work

Former Liverpool dancer discovers his passion for nursing during the COVID pandemic.

Dancer takes up nursing after Covid care work Dancer Paul Wilson took up care work during lockdown and has decided to follow it as a career path.

4 men push elderly woman in broken scooter home in pouring rain

Neighbors helping neighbors! Four young men selflessly serve an elderly woman in need.

4 men push elderly woman in broken scooter home in pouring rain Lending a helping hand will always be appreciated.

Celebrating National Pharmacist Day

Join us in celebrating some of the most important people in healthcare: National Pharmacist Day is the perfect time to appreciate pharmacists across all settings and specialties!

Celebrating National Pharmacist Day National Pharmacist Day, celebrated annually on January 12, honors pharmacists across different specialties and in every setting by recognizing the impact they have in health care.

Nursing home surprises Elvis super fan with visit to Graceland

All shook up! This 87-year-old woman was gifted the biggest surprise: a trip to see the home of Elvis Presley was everything this superfan dreamed of.

Nursing home surprises Elvis super fan with visit to Graceland An 87-year-old Elvis Presley super fan finally got a chance to visit his home thanks to her family and staff at her nursing home.

Elderly Man Gets Lessons on Hair and Make-Up to Help His Struggling Wife

Elderly man learns how to do hair and makeup for his struggling wife, who can no longer get ready by herself.

Elderly Man Gets Lessons on Hair and Make-Up to Help His Struggling Wife A devoted Alberta husband has gone to beauty school to help his wife get ready now her eyesight is failing.

Happy holidays to our wonderful residents and staff! We hope this season is full of joy, laugher, and love.

94-Year-old Gets Medal of Honor 70 Years After Heroism, Making Him One of the Most Decorated Soldiers in US History

Better late then never—this 94-year-old veteran receives the Medal of Honor 70 years after his service.

94-Year-old Gets Medal of Honor 70 Years After Heroism, Making Him One of the Most Decorated Soldiers in US History Ralph Puckett was hosted at the White House where he received the Medal of Honor, 70 years after his selfless heroism in Korean War.

50 Frontline Heroes Gifted New Cars For Going Above & Beyond To Help During Pandemic: ‘Surreal’

We applaud Mazda for gifting 50 frontline heroes cars for serving their communities during the pandemic.

50 Frontline Heroes Gifted New Cars For Going Above & Beyond To Help During Pandemic: ‘Surreal’ 50 frontline workers across America are driving home new cars this month, after they were nominated as heroes in the 2020 Mazda Heroes program.

Oldest US veteran of WWII celebrates his 112th birthday

The oldest US WWII veteran celebrates his 112th birthday. Thank you to all veterans that have served this great nation.

Oldest US veteran of WWII celebrates his 112th birthday The veteran told local NBC affiliate WDSU his advice to others is "serve God and be nice to people."

“Could I play a point with you?”: Rafael Nadal hits with 97-year-old tennis player | Tennis.com

A 97-year-old tennis player's dream came true when he played with Rafael Nadal while visiting Nadal's tennis academy in Spain.

“Could I play a point with you?”: Rafael Nadal hits with 97-year-old tennis player | Tennis.com Leonid Stanislavskyi lived out his dream to the fullest during an extended rally with the Spaniard Friday.

Wishing all a happy and safe Halloween!

We go together like peanut butter and jelly! Happy Halloween!

Northamptonshire woman, 110, shares her secret to a long life

This 110-year-old woman shares her secret to a long life.

Northamptonshire woman, 110, shares her secret to a long life Joyce Wooding has received seven birthday cards from the Queen.

A ride in the skies: Facility helps resident fulfill dream of riding hot air balloon

Check out this nursing home resident who fulfilled her dream of riding in a hot-air balloon.

A ride in the skies: Facility helps resident fulfill dream of riding hot air balloon A Pennsylvania long-term care resident spent an early evening floating across the skies after facility leaders made her lifelong dream of riding a hot air balloon come true.

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October is Long-Term Care Planning Month! Here is all you need to know about planning for long-term care.

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Oldest US veteran of WWII celebrates his 112th birthday

This past month, the oldest living WWII veteran in the US celebrated his 112th birthday!

Oldest US veteran of WWII celebrates his 112th birthday The veteran told local NBC affiliate WDSU his advice to others is "serve God and be nice to people."

95-Year-old Widowers Who Found Love in The Time of COVID Get Married

Better late then never- Two widowers find love at 95 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

95-Year-old Widowers Who Found Love in The Time of COVID Get Married A pair of 95-year-olds found love in the age of COVID-19, and now John Shults and Joy Morrow-Nulton in New York state are married.

Watch restaurant surprise blind customer with birthday message in Braille

Restaurant staff surprise blind customer with birthday message in braille.

Watch restaurant surprise blind customer with birthday message in Braille "I've never, ever had anything like that happen," said Natalie Te Paa. "They just really did go above and beyond."

2-year-old helps his best friend celebrate her 100th birthday

Two-year-old boy helps his best friend celebrate her 100th birthday.

2-year-old helps his best friend celebrate her 100th birthday Neighbors Mary O'Neill and Benjamin Olson developed a close friendship from behind a fence during the COVID-19 crisis.

WWII veteran searches years for little girl who wrote him thank-you letter, gets the 'miracle' he was wishing for: 'This is a godsend'

After years of searching, a WWII veteran finds the little girl who changed his life.

WWII veteran searches years for little girl who wrote him thank-you letter, gets the 'miracle' he was wishing for: 'This is a godsend' World War II veteran Frank Grasberger received a "thank you" letter from a young girl 12 years ago, which touched his heart so much that he has been thinking of the little girl ever since. The WWII veteran finally got to meet the little girl, who is all grown up now, and it was a heart-melting reuni...

Daughter Gets Job in Dad’s Alzheimer’s Care Home So They Can Be Together in Pandemic - And Finds Her Passion

A caring daughter gets a job in her father's nursing home so they can be together during the pandemic.

Daughter Gets Job in Dad’s Alzheimer’s Care Home So They Can Be Together in Pandemic - And Finds Her Passion When Nina Ambrose was furloughed from her job because of COVID-19, she began volunteering at her father's care home so she could see him.

Grandmother, 65, 'overwhelmed' to be named high school valedictorian

Learning is a lifelong journey, especially for Twyanna Williams, who recently graduated high school at age 65 as valedictorian. Williams hopes her story inspires others to return to school and get their degree.

Grandmother, 65, 'overwhelmed' to be named high school valedictorian “I was so ecstatic and excited and couldn't believe that I did that,” Twyanna Williams told TODAY.

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No More Pricks: Scientists Are Rolling Out First-of-its-Kind Blood Sugar Test for Pain-Free Delivery to Diabetics

Diabetes patients may be able to say goodbye to pricking once and for all. Scientists have recently created a pain-free sugar diabetes test that requires saliva instead of blood.

"Our vision was to create a world where no one needs to bleed in order to eat," said Professor Paul Dastoor, University of Newcastle physicist and research leader.

No More Pricks: Scientists Are Rolling Out First-of-its-Kind Blood Sugar Test for Pain-Free Delivery to Diabetics Researchers at The University of Newcastle Australia have developed a pain-free blood test for people with diabetes, a real breakthrough.

Pandemic leads to unlikely friendship between toddler, 99-year-old neighbor

It's never too late to make a new friend! Read about how the COVID-19 pandemic led to an unlikely friendship between a toddler and his 100-year-old neighbor.

Pandemic leads to unlikely friendship between toddler, 99-year-old neighbor Their bond developed from behind a fence during the COVID-19 crisis.

96-year-old believed to be 'oldest working nurse in America,' hangs up her scrubs

After more than 70 years dedicating herself to others, the woman believed to be the oldest working nurse in the country retired at 96 years old.

96-year-old believed to be 'oldest working nurse in America,' hangs up her scrubs A Washington-based nurse said to be the oldest working nurse in America retired at age 96.

These Nursing Home Workers Are COVID’s Unsung Heroes

A devoted son took his mother with Alzheimer's on a world-traveling adventure, and it did wonders for her mental health!

"I thought Alzheimer’s was just a decline," he said, "but when we got to Nepal she started to regain capabilities. I couldn’t understand it and the doctor there told me it was all the new stimulation. Everyone wanted to talk to her and she loved it.”

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These Nursing Home Workers Are COVID’s Unsung Heroes Six portraits showcase essential workers — and the long-term care residents and families who’ve called them out for their service during the pandemic.

These Nursing Home Workers Are COVID’s Unsung Heroes

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many nursing home workers have been unsung heroes. Read about these five healthcare workers who treated their residents like family.

These Nursing Home Workers Are COVID’s Unsung Heroes Six portraits showcase essential workers — and the long-term care residents and families who’ve called them out for their service during the pandemic.

Space Jam: A New Legacy | Official Site

Honoring incredible frontline healthcare workers with a private viewing experience this weekend, Space Jam 2 style! LeBron James
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