100 Years of Love and Laughter

PAT AT 100 YEARS 100 Years of Love and Laughter were celebrated at Pat’s early 100th birthday party celebration!! Ascension Health III staff and over 85 friends and family from around the country gathered together to celebrate Pat’s special day!! PAT’S STORY Born October 9, 1918, Virginia, nicknamed Pat for the shortened version of her…

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Celebration Time

Celebration time. A time to remember. Ascension Health Homes residents and staff gathered for an enjoyable afternoon of delicious food and super fun to celebrate 4th of July 2018. Our Celebration Time Picnic, pool and great company. The perfect trifecta for a hot, breezy sunny holiday.  A lazy day best spent in the shade or…

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Can We Take The Zoo Monkey Home

“Can we take the zoo monkey home?” Bill asked as he admired one of the animals at  John Ball Zoological Gardens. “Can we take the tiger home?” He asked a few minutes later. The residents each made their comments and smiles at the cute poses and animals they saw along the path. COMMUNITY INCLUSION GOAL At…

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Easter Egg Shake Shake

“Shake, shake!”, chanted the crowd of seniors and adults. Contrary to first thoughts, there was not a dance contest in progress. Instead, our youthful-minded seniors and adults were learning how to color eggs and celebrate the tradition of new life to meet our corporate goal of providing opportunities to our residents for fulfillment and support.…

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Adult and Senior Circus Fun

Oh to be a kid again! Life was so much fun! The animals, the acrobats, the tigers! The circus, the circus, it is also for adult and senior fun! Providing lighthearted activities for our residents is an important goal of Ascension Health Homes. A simple request, a dream, a desire is the starting point for…

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New Baby Celebration

  All things pink and white, a new baby will be. The joy, the smiles, the happiness, We all cannot wait to see!!   THE IDEA When Trudy, one of our residents found out Nicole, support staff, was pregnant, she immediately asked if she could help plan a baby shower! With the collaboration and support of…

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Cookies, Cocoa and Presents

Cookies, cocoa and presents all danced in the residents heads, while expectantly waiting for the festivities to begin. The room was crowded, the chatter was loud, excitement and smiles were exchanged by all. The holiday party planned by Amy, Manager of Ascension Health, focused on our goal of providing a warm-hearted and fun environment for your…

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Fall Fun Fest-2017

  Blustery, rainy weather. Fall leaves carried to the ground. The environment is suitable for a cozy fire and hot tea or chocolate, a good movie or conversation.  Instead, from outside Ascension Health in Grand Rapids, MI, quiet music is billowing from the garage.  As I approach, the music gets louder. The Monster Mash, Ghostbusters…

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Amy, The Boredom Buster

Well-being, engagement, connection to others and enhanced care. These are all the result of what our residents feel after taking part in the variety of fun activities planned by Amy Brott, the boredom buster. At Ascension Health homes, we recognize that boredom and loneliness are sometimes a fear of individuals transitioning from independent living to…

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Labor Day Event – 2017

It was a beautiful day with a summer breeze and pillowy clouds in a soft blue sky! Twelve residents from Ascension Health I and Ascension Health III, Managers Amy and Kaz, Director Amanda and Owner Nadine came to the pool party in Grand Rapids, MI to enjoy Labor Day!! The pool water was cool and…

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