Keeping Your Mind Healthy

March 3, 2023 — Mental activity can keep your mind sharp. Try some of the following tips to help challenge your brain for continual growth: Learn to play a musical instrument or get out and tune a long forgotten one Play scrabble, word puzzles, sudoku, or other trivia games Read a book every month Learn a foreign language Start... Read More

March is Nutrition Month

March 3, 2023 — Good nutrition makes such an impact in our lives, which is why it is so important! By following these simple tips, good nutrition doesn’t have to be difficult. Your daily diet should include fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, dairy products, meats and other protein-rich foods. How large of a portion you should eat depends upon your caloric... Read More

Long Term Care Administrator’s Week: March 13-17, 2023

March 3, 2023 — We would like to recognize our Administrator for going above and beyond each day in providing compassionate, quality care and leadership to our staff, residents and families. We appreciate you! Be sure to take a moment this week to express your gratitude and appreciation.

March is Social Worker Month

March 3, 2023 — Take a moment during March to recognize the empathy, compassion, emotional support, and hard work social workers provide to others. Social workers, together with clinical care practitioners, help ensure that the people in their care achieve the best possible outcomes.

Congrats!

March 3, 2023 — Congratulations are in order! Morgan Craig has passed her nursing boards and is now a Registered Nurse. Morgan has been part of the Springfield team for many years, starting as an SRNA, moving to an LPN and now an RN. We are so proud of your hard work! KUDOS!!

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