During the month Generations at Applewood’s residents receive visits from various canine friends from Therapy Dogs International. Pet therapy is a growing field and research has shown how beneficial it can be to the elderly, especially those who are living in a nursing home or skilled rehabilitation facility. Regular visits with pets, usually dogs, can… Read more»
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Expansion and renovation to improve quality of life for long- and short-term care residents
Legat Architects walks us through what we can expect after completion of additions and renovations of our facility in 2018. [Matteson, IL] – Generations at Applewood kicked off a construction project that will enhance its already strong reputation for bringing comfort and care to its residents. Over 29,600 square feet of additions and renovations will… Read more»
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month! It is a campaign created to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activities. What better way to celebrate than to share our top tips on senior nutrition for our residents and their loved ones. At Generations Healthcare Network, we make sure… Read more»
Generations at Applewood celebrates groundbreaking on $13.5 Million Dollar Renovation and Expansion
As the morning turned into the afternoon the sun shined brightly and the weather was beautiful and calm. Generations at Applewood was celebrating a new chapter – the groundbreaking of its $13.5 million dollar renovation and expansion. Guests were welcomed by Generations at Applewood staff who were excited to show the display of renderings of… Read more»
Generations at Applewood Hosts CEU Program
On May 19th Generations at Applewood hosted a Continuing Education (CE) program sponsored by Elderwerks called “Ethics at End of Life” and presented by Attorney Paul Smolinski at the Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery. Attorney Smolinski started the discussion with the definition of ethics. Ethics is deciding what is right or wrong; good or bad and… Read more»
May is National Blood Pressure Month
Generations Healthcare Network and its facilities care about the health of our residents. Blood pressure monitoring is an integral part of a resident’s health and is monitored on a continuing basis. May is National High Blood Pressure Awareness month and on average over 67 million people – 1 in 3 US adults have high blood… Read more»
Introducing Generations at Applewood
We are pleased to announce Applewood Rehabilitation Center will be now be known as Generations at Applewood. The name Generations is more than just a name and it was not one that was chosen lightly. It represents our core belief in family values, and the trust generations of families have placed in us. It represents our… Read more»
From a broken ankle to walking with his wife again at home
William’s journey was not the easiest. After breaking his ankle during a fall, he was unable to bear any weight on his right leg. Due to his hard work and dedication, William was able to to walk and return home with his loving wife.
The Value of Art and Music to Nursing Home Residents
Providing residents with stimulating activities is an important part of the care given by Generations at Applewood. Our activities programs are designed for all levels of participatory ability. From lively discussions, card games, trivia and current events, to outings and performances in-house, our activity programs are designed to appeal to each resident’s physical, mental and… Read more»
Understanding Behaviors From Alzheimer’s: Language & Visual Perception
Often families express concern about understanding behavior changes that the Alzheimer’s patient exhibits. Families will often ask whether or not the patient’s behavior is related to the disease, i.e. “Is the disease doing it or are they upset with me?” I will attempt to explain some of these changes based on my experience and educational… Read more»
