Martha & Mary Blogs
Testimonial Video – Martha & Mary AT HOME
This is Part 3 of our Testimonial Videos – We hope you enjoy the last video we have prepared. Many thanks to Rea Mowery and his daughter Ruth Maupin for such kind words. In addition, thank you to everyone who participated and volunteered time and energy. The last video was a testimony about Martha & [...]
Resident at Martha & Mary Celebrating 103 Years
George Snow Celebrates 103 Years George Othur Snow, a resident at the Martha & Mary Health and Rehab Center, celebrates his 103 birthday on February 26, 2012. Mr. Snow was born in Gilroy, California on February 26, 1909, the youngest [...]
Testimonial Video – Martha & Mary REHAB
This is Part 2 of our Testimonial Videos – We hope you enjoy. Many thanks to Karen McCorkle for such kind words. The last video was a testimony about Martha & Mary KIDS. Please share or recommend to others.
Westsound Business Expo 2012 – February 16, 2012
Just thought we’d let you know about the Westsound Expo – an opportunity to see over 150 local businesses. They offer free admission, free food and more. Additionally, they have a “Kid Zone” this year as well. Martha & Mary will have a booth representing our Short-Term Rehab program and our Home [...]
Martha & Mary Milestone, 2011
2011 On May 30, Martha & Mary celebrates 120 years of enriching life. In 2010, Martha & Mary served over 1,950 people in our community.
Posted in AT HOME, GENERAL, KIDS, Martha & Mary Milestones, REHAB
Multigenerational Families on the Rise
Martha & Mary is proud of their Intergenerational Program (IGP). Because we have the opportunity to service children, adults and seniors, we have weekly opportunities and events that bring the wisdom of seniors and the curiosity of children together. Martha & Mary has received national attention for this unique programming. The frequent exposure and activities [...]
2012 Medicare Premium Hike Lower Than Predicted – Some Facts
On the heels of the announcementof a 3.6 percent increase in Social Security benefits in 2012, comes news that Medicare’s monthly premium will be much lower than expected next year—and will actually drop for millions of beneficiaries. Administration officials said the new health reform law was partially responsible for keeping costs down. The basic premium [...]
Holiday Blues and the Elderly
Below is a very helpful article and very timely. We hope you’ll take a moment to read. Holiday Blues and the Elderly The holiday season—Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day—is usually a time of joy and celebration, but for the elderly it can also be a time of great sadness and depression. While the rest of [...]
Home Care and Bathroom Safety
Studies have shown that the bathroom is the most dangerous room in the house for seniors. At a certain point in life, bathing and hygiene can go from a pleasant routine to a painful, embarrassing hassle. It’s hard enough to accept assistance in many areas of life, but getting help with bathroom routines is especially [...]
What do people think of when they hear “Nursing Home?”
Some people don’t have very good memories of visiting nursing homes –the smells, the food or looks on faces. However, this is no longer an accurate picture of either short-term or long-term stays in nursing homes – or Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF’s). If your loved one needs more intense medical care than you can [...]
