What Really Matters

What Really Matters? What really matters to each staff and resident? How does that compare to the goals of Ascension Health Homes?  Let’s take a look at the highlighted words they all shared at our recent Thanksgiving Celebration. We found some revealing insight on what really matters to them all. Insight In 2010, Nadine Carlson was presented an…

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A Cauldron of Fall Fun

A cauldron of fall fun, franken-tastic the residents would say! Life was certainly boo-tterific this afternoon! Potions, Sweets and a Hero Cool air and leaves swirled around outside while grinning guests enjoyed the fun autumn activities. Shannon Miller, crafter of the festival, offered “magic wands” to each person present. The paint brushes, circled the air, as…

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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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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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