Family Council Meeting
Hospice of Siouxland Director, Linda Todd, recently presented on the benefits of Hospice and Palliative care, during the Family Council Meeting. She explained that Hospice care is for anyone who has a life-limiting illness where goals of care are comfort and quality of life. Family members were able to ask questions. Some family members were […]
Quilt Raffle Winner!
On Friday May 15th Lois S., quilt designer, and Delores H., resident at Heritage of Emerson, did their best to shuffle the names for the quilt drawing. With a generous crowd in attendance for Firday Community Chit Chat, the lucky name was drawn. “Mary Ann T.”, from Vetter Senior Living was the lucky winner. The […]
Bring on the Fiesta!
Beginning with a cloud of colorful balloons, residents, area youth, community and team members gathered to kick off National Nursing Home Week 2015. With a cheer of “Bring on the Fiesta”, releasing 70 balloons took just a matter of minutes. Sailing southward into a murky cloudy sky, the colorful balloons were easily spotted. The balloons […]
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Heritage of Emerson
With a blush and a giggle, June just smiled as her son, “Santa” asked her what she wanted for Christmas. Christmas trees sparkling, fire place glowing and Santa in a big soft chair set the scene for the annual community Santa and Mrs. Claus visit. Residents enjoyed visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Watching the […]
Get out and Vote.
Residents took advantage of getting out to the polls to place thier votes. Emerson happens to have three counties come together within the boundries of the village. Dakota, Dixon, and Thurston Counties meet borders in this small town. Vern McAfee places his vote at one of the locations visited on Tuesday. Quality Life ~ We […]
“Trick or Trunk”
Heritage of Emerson hosted Trick or Trunk for the second year. Over 300 people made their way up and down the sidewalks and into Heritage for Halloween Trick or Treating. The Emerson Betterment Committee grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and served bottled water to those attending. The event grew from last year and plans are to […]
“The Spice of Life”
Shaking things up for Halloween was the fun bunch that went as breakfast! Salt, Pepper, Eggs, bacon and the Chef! Team members and residents paired up for some fun. Halloween is a big deal in the community of Emerson. Residents and team members hold to the tradition! They proudly showed off their costumes, to the […]
Have Fabric Will Quilt!
Resident Ann Bottger enjoyed seeing the quilt that Lois Schock had made for her son Dan Schock, DON at Heritage of Emerson. Ann has been a quilter for many years. She commented positively on the quilt pattern and fabric design used. The ladies enjoyed reminiscing. Dan and Lois showed the quilt room to room with […]
VACCINES AREN’T JUST FOR KIDS
When was the last time you or a loved one discussed immunizations with your doctor? If you’re like many Americans, chances are you didn’t even realize immunizations are needed beyond childhood. But research has shown that immunity can fade over time and susceptibility to disease increases with age. In fact, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates […]
