Exercise and Heart Health

February 10, 2023 — If you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease or are at risk of developing heart disease, regular exercise is essential for the health of your heart, body and mind. In fact, aerobic exercise and heart health really do go hand-in-hand. The American Heart Association has recently added “lack of exercise” to the list of major risk... Read More

Black History Month

February 10, 2023 — The month of February is a time to honor the achievements of Black Americans in U.S. history. Since its first observance in 1970 at Kent State University, Black History Month (also known as African American History Month) has evolved into a country-wide celebration. Did you know: Along with being a powerful anti-slavery organizer, James McCune... Read More

The Color of Roses

February 10, 2023 — There are many flowers that convey the expression of love, but the most common is the rose. The red rose has been a popular choice as a gift of love on special days such as Valentine’s Day, birthdays, and anniversaries. The pink rose can mean a variety of expressions depending on the shade of pink.... Read More

February Activity Highlights

February 10, 2023 — Activity Highlights this month Our Residents enjoyed Cheese & Crackers for National Cheese Day! How do you like to eat Cheese? We will be hosting our Valentine’s Party this year on Valentine’s Day 2/14 @ 2pm. Make sure to vote for your Springfield Nursing & Rehab 2023 Valentine’s King and Queen. February Monthly Celebrations: American... Read More

National Heart Health Month

February 10, 2023 — February is National Heart Health Month- Be sure to check your blood pressure often, eat healthy foods and exercise regularly to maintain a healthy heart. National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week Is Celebrated the 12th-15th. If you or a loved one have suffered from a cardiac related illness and would like to know more about our in-house... Read More

Winter Sniffles: Cold? Or flu?

January 3, 2023 — Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Flu is caused by influenza viruses only, whereas the common cold can be caused by a number of different viruses, including rhinoviruses, parainfluenza, and seasonal coronaviruses. Seasonal coronaviruses should not be confused with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that... Read More

It’s Okay to Be Different!

January 3, 2023 — During the month of January, we celebrate National “It’s Okay to be Different” Awareness Month. It’s not uncommon for people to feel self-conscious or insecure when it comes to things that set them apart from one another. No two people are the same. We all have different names, hobbies, skills, backgrounds and personalities, which are... Read More

National Activities Professional Week

January 3, 2023 — January 23-27 is National Activities Professional Week, where we recognize our Activity Directors who plan and schedule a variety of fun and engaging events, outings, activities and entertainment. Please take a moment during this week to let our Activities Professionals know how much we appreciate them!

Bite-Size Kernels of Popcorn Facts

January 3, 2023 — Did you know… Americans consume approximately 13 billion quarts of popcorn a year. More than any country in the world! Nebraska, also known as one of the “corn belt states,” leads in the production of popcorn for the United States. The word “corn” in Old English meant “grain.” When Native Americans introduced their most common... Read More

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 3, 2023 — Please join us in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 16, 2023! This federal holiday celebrates the legacy and achievements of Dr. King, which include his role in nonviolent activism and protesting racial discrimination throughout the United States.