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Riverview to celebrate National Nursing Home Week
National Nursing Home Week begins on Mother’s Day, May 11 and continues until May 17.
Many current nursing home residents are the people who planted the seeds that have made our community grow stronger. They have been teachers, business people, parents and other central figures in the community. The observance of Nursing Home Week offers an opportunity to honor these special residents, as well as the families, staff, volunteers, and community.
This year’s National Nursing Home Week theme is “Love is Ageless.” Ottawa County Riverview Healthcare Campus has planned a number of events to showcase its residents, staff and facility.
The community is invited to come and be part of Riverview’s celebration.
On Sunday May 11, Riverview will be celebrating our mothers. Residents, families, staff and community members are invited for afternoon cookies and tea. Marcia Jess, OSU Extension Office, will be presenting “Grandmother’s Yellow Pie Plate.”
On Monday May 12, Riverview will celebrate 137 years of Riverview Spirit with a pep rally featuring the Oak Harbor High School Jazz Band at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday May 13, go back in time for `50s day. Riverview will be serving root beer floats at the front desk all day long. Dance the afternoon away at a sock hop beginning at 2 p.m., with a special guest appearance by Elvis Presley.
Wednesday May 14 is Western Wednesday. The day will begin with a free CEU offering for social workers and nurses from Stein Hospice. The program will be “Rethinking your Options” and the “Sacred Art of Living and Dying.” At 2 p.m., there will be ho-down, complete with Haystack Fries (French fries) and Lasso Rings (onion rings).
Thursday May 15 is Island Day with a Luau at 2 p.m., complete with fruity drinks with umbrellas and island music.
Friday May 16, Riverview shows its patriotism at 11 a.m. with a special ceremony for residents and staff who have served in our Armed Forces.
Anyone taking a tour of Riverview Healthcare Campus during the month of May will have their name placed in a drawing for the chance to win one of two $50 gas cards. To schedule a tour, contact Kim Geldien at 419-898-2851 extension 276.
For more information about any of the events, call the receptionist at 419-898-2851 or stop by 8180 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor.
Riverview offers long- and short-term stays; inpatient and outpatient therapy (physical, occupational, speech); a specialized Memory Care Unit, a specialized Palliative Care/Hospice Unit; in-house wound care; and Ottawa County’s only adult day service.
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