An Occupational Therapist’s Tips to Staying Independent
April is National Occupational Therapy Month and an Athena therapist is sharing tips on keeping your independence. Continue Reading Continue reading
April is National Occupational Therapy Month and an Athena therapist is sharing tips on keeping your independence. Continue Reading Continue reading
NORTH HAVEN, C.T. — Nashon J. was living independently in the community in a multi-level condo with his family. At the age of 38, he was independent with all activities of daily living and home tasks as a 38-year-old person would be. However, in October of 2021 an unexpected and traumatic fall in the community… Continue Reading Continue reading
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Krista Santilli-Grace, shines a light on the heartwarming recovery that happens within Athena’s skilled nursing facilities. February is not just a month for red roses and chocolates. February celebrates American Heart Month, a time to focus on the health of one of our most vital organs. In the spirit of building… Continue Reading Continue reading
Personalized Care in Your Community. Our Commitment to Care. For the past 40 years, Athena Health Care Systems has prided itself on building individual and personalized communities for its residents. Community is not any one thing – it is not a building; it is not a rating; it is not a quantifiable metric. Community is the… Continue Reading Continue reading
National Therapeutic Recreation Week in July shines a spotlight on the recreation programs and services offered to our residents in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island and showcases the unique, fun ways our teams make lasting memories for their residents. Continue Reading Continue reading
The therapy team at Montowese Health & Rehabilitation Center raised more than $2,000 in 2022 to help civilians in Ukraine impacted by the war. Continue Reading Continue reading
An often underlooked part of healthcare in a nursing home setting is the admissions process. Athena’s Regional Directors of Admissions for Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts explain the process and how to navigate it. Continue Reading Continue reading
For 38 years, Anelia Zielinski has been working as a Social Worker at Montowese Health & Rehabilitation Center in North Haven, Connecticut, and says the residents she works with are “living history.” Continue Reading Continue reading
While it’s rare to find lymphedema programs in Connecticut because of the extensive training, the team at Montowese Health & Rehabilitation Center in North Haven has the experience and expertise to treat the condition. Continue Reading Continue reading
Connecticut’s Resident Ambassador Alexis DeAngelis says she uses her own experience from working in nursing facilities to train new ambassadors. Continue Reading Continue reading