We at Hitz are in the middle of Nursing Home Week, a time of year to show our appreciation for our staff and our residents. So, to celebrate we had a carnival Tuesday, May 16th. To say it was a hit would be an understatement! To see the smiles and lit up faces of our […]
Mother’s Day Banquet 2017
We at Hitz hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day, filled with love, laughter and great food. We had a Mother’s Day Banquet on Thursday, May 11th. We would like to give a big thank you to the Red Haired Country Boys for coming out and putting on an amazing show! We would also like […]
Hitz Home Auxiliary Salad Luncheon
Hitz Home’s Auxiliary is hosting their annual Salad Luncheon on June 2, 2017 at 1:00pm in the Hitz Dining Room, $6.00. There will be food, entertainment and raffle drawings. The grand prize is a handmade quilt, there will also be other prizes such as themed baskets and a hanging plant. Mini Chicken Salad. Turkey and […]
May 2017 Activity Calendar
If you are interested in what is happening here at Hitz in May, please take a look at our May Activity Calendar. (If you need to see the calendar larger please click image to be taken to a pdf version) May is an exciting time here at Hitz, some of the events planned are our […]
Challenges You’ll Face Working With The Elderly
by CHANTAL BECHERVAISE Working with elderly people is not your typical job but it can be a very rewarding experience. There are a lot of challenges that you may face that simply aren’t present in other jobs. This is something to think about if you are considering becoming a carer or personal support worker. If you are already working in […]
10 reasons I’m thankful to work in LTC
10 reasons I’m thankful to work in LTC Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D. I get the chance to learn from experience — other people’s experience. Talking to elders gives me insight about what leads to happiness and what doesn’t. I’d like to think this has spared me a few mistakes along the road. LTC has improved […]
Mother’s Banquet
If you haven’t called your RSVP yet, hurry! Seats are filling up fast!
8 Reasons Why Nursing Home Nurses (and CNAs) Rock!
Working at a nursing home is a different beast than at a hospital – or is it? While there are many differences, the gap is actually closing, and you might come to realize no matter where we work, nurses have more in common than we think. Here are 8 truths about nursing homes that may debunk […]
What is an Ombudsman?
An ombudsman serves the public by reviewing and investigating complaints about a certain type of institution. One kind of ombudsman watches over long-term care facilities for the elderly, such as assisted living and nursing homes. In addition to handling specific complaints from the public, ombudsmen advocate on behalf of long-term care residents in general. More […]
Why Seniors Have Different Nutritional Needs
Why Seniors Have Different Nutritional Needs Dr. Lindsay Jones-Born is a naturopathic physician who provides a breadth of expertise about how nutritional needs change as we age. Eating well is important at any age, but even more necessary for seniors because nutritional needs change. Adequate nutrition is necessary for health, quality of life and vitality. Unfortunately, […]