Recent News
Trunk or Treat!!!
Wonderful time was had by all!!! This Saturday even with the clouds and wind residents ventured out to welcome the kids from the community who showed up for our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat!! Fun times were had with our Pumpkin Chunkin Contest! Carved Pumpkin Contest!...
Spread The Sweetness!
Resident Council Halloween Candy Gram Sale Buy Candy Grams for 25¢ each. Send one to a co-worker for being awesome. Family members buy one for a staff member or your loved one. Residents send them to your friends or a staff member!! Recreation staff will deliver...
Join Us For Our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat
Homestead Plans Floor of Private Suites
Photo by Daniel Freel/New Jersey Herald Jake Lighten, Homestead Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center administrator, shows a floor plan for the future fourth floor of the Homestead in Frankford. The floor will include 26 private suites. New Jersey Herald By LORI...
Visit Our New Website
Features: An in-depth personal look of all aspects of our health care facility. What you can do: You can fill out an application for admission, or apply for one of our wonderful job opportunities. Come for a visit, or find out how to become a volunteer. Meet Our...
Ask The Expert: Memory Loss
Question: As my father’s memory loss continues to decline, what should I do to keep him active and stimulated? Answer: While caring for a loved one with memory loss, whether it is Alzheimer’s or dementia, it can be rather difficult to find ways to keep them busy....
Ask The Expert: Bladder Incontinence
Question: I have started to have a problem with bladder leakage when I cough, laugh, or exercise. Is this a normal part of aging and is there anything I can do about it? Answer: What you are describing is a common problem affecting at least 13 million Americans with...
Ask The Expert: Recreation
So often recreation is not a consideration when looking at a health care facility; items such as distance from family, the nursing care, the look of a facility and the cost play the biggest factors. Yet an excellent recreation program will provide you or your loved...
Four Things to Consider When Choosing a Nursing Home or Rehabilitation Facility
My mom is 80 years old and currently in the hospital due to a recent stroke. The social worker says that she is going to need rehabilitation and possibly long term care. She gave me a list of nursing homes and told me to choose one. I don’t know anything about nursing...
Ask the Expert: Dangers of Summer Heat
QUESTION: I've heard a lot about the dangers summer heat can pose for seniors. What are some things I can do to help my senior parents make it a happy and healthy summer? ANSWER: As the summer temperatures climb, it is a time to pay special attention to the seniors in...
