Assisted living communities across the state of Nebraska celebrated National Assisted Living Week last month. Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (ahcancal.org) to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities, National Assisted Living Week, was September 8 through 14.
To celebrate this year’s theme, “Inspiring Generations,” Nebraska assisted living communities held special events and activities throughout the week to celebrate the individuals they serve and to educate their wider communities about assisted living. These are a few events that happened across the state:
Kimball County Manor and Assisted Living in Kimball, Neb., kicked off the week crafting with local students. Other activities planned included puppy visitors for pet therapy and an annual steak dinner, a tradition started by Administrator Sarah Stull’s family when her own grandparents were in assisted living. The week concluded with a trip to the local museum with the opportunity for residents to try their luck at $1 bingo.
The Evergreen Assisted Living in O’Neil, Neb., held a Grandparent’s Day celebration on Sunday, followed by a visit from a former missionary who shared artifacts from her time in Africa. Residents also participated in $2 bingo, were treated to banana splits and took a trip to the local history museum.
The Lexington in Lincoln, Neb., celebrated National Assisted Living Week by giving residents “reverse passports” to recognize their heritage and the generations that have come before them. The community also had a quilt display and fashion show to highlight fashion influences throughout the years.
Nebraska Health Care Association is the parent to Nebraska Nursing Facility Association, Nebraska Assisted Living Association, Nebraska Health Care Learning Center and Nebraska Health Care Foundation. For more information on National Assisted Living Week, visit ahcancal.org/NALW.