Senior Caregiver Guilt: Conquering This Common and Difficult Emotion
The experience of caring for an aging family member can be an emotional one; one of the most difficult emotions... View Article
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The experience of caring for an aging family member can be an emotional one; one of the most difficult emotions... View Article
Read Moreby Kathy A. Megyeri Many of us in our 70s and 80s are exploring community living options to prepare for... View Article
Read MoreSkilled Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Programs Serve Residents and General Public For the fourth year in a row, Knollwood Life... View Article
Read MoreLearn more about the group providing support to residents with furry, winged, and finned friends!
Read MoreGet to know Janie Druskin, the creative spirit working behind the scenes as a facilitator for so many Knollwood programs, classes, and trips into Washington, D.C.
Read MoreKnollwood was among the first senior living communities in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. to receive COVID vaccines in January of 2021. By late summer, over 95% of the residents and staff had been vaccinated. It was no small feat to achieve this significant milestone. Come October, herd immunity was achieved as 99% of the Knollwood community had been vaccinated. According to the Mayo Clinic, using the concept of herd immunity, vaccines have successfully controlled contagious diseases.
Read MoreKnollwood is especially pleased to honor Margo Buda, R.N., Clinic Nurse Manager for being recognized as an extraordinary health caregiver by Ceca Foundation with a 2020 Annual Ceca Award. Ceca Foundation is a nonprofit, who partners with communities to recognize their outstanding employees.
Read MoreBefore “Coronavirus” was even a household word, Knollwood was at the forefront of preemptive measures to keep the community safe. In fact, Knollwood was one the first life plan communities to implement universal testing for all staff and residents before it was mandated by public health officials. As soon as the vaccine was made available, Knollwood, once again, was among the first in administering it to its residents because of proactive strategies and tactics. In partnership with Walgreens, pharmacists were on site for two days—providing COVID-19 vaccinations to nearly 600 residents and staff members.
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