Santa Claus and Quality Health Care?

Do you believe in Santa Claus?  Well Santa Claus “ is a figure which was derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas, a historical, legendary figure who in many Western cultures, is said to bring gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24.”-taken from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.  Santa is a wonderful icon; he brings hope, joy, and comfort and of course, presents that make Christmas even more enchanting time of year.  Children all over the world believe in Santa Claus.

Now, to all you adults…do you believe in quality health care?  I know it’s a stretch from Santa but it is Christmas and I thought Santa would be a definite eye catcher.  Like Santa Claus, quality health care inspires hope, joy and comfort…and sometimes presents too!  And we would love for you adults to believe in the high quality healthcare that St. Joseph Manor provides each and every day.

Healthcare isn’t just about providing medication and other skilled nursing procedures and services (although that is HUGE) it’s about love, life and laughter - enabling those to live life to the fullest each day.  St. Joseph Manor attends to the body, mind and spirit by providing recreational activities 7 days a week and spiritual care to all.  We live our mission:  Our Catholic ministry of compassionate healthcare provides person-centered services to people of all faiths in our home and within our community.  

So here is a short video that shows you how we live our mission each and every day!  And we hope that by seeing us in action, you will believe in high quality healthcare…and maybe even Santa too! 

 

Have a blessed season,

Miss Manor

Happy Holidays! 

This is such a magical time of year …a time to spend with family and rejoice in the memories that have been made.  This can also be a stressful time as well; especially those with 24 hour responsibility of a family member or loved one.  Trying to get to and from work, everyday errands (like grocery shopping, which personally I’d rather have a cavity filled!); taking care of your home and all that shopping for Christmas presents and stocking stuffers (love those!); preparing holiday meals along with caring for a loved one can be tiring, stressful and very scary.

Well, Miss Manor has a solution that is a win-win for everyone.   Did you know that St. Joseph Manor has an adult day program?  NO….well let me tell you all about it!  Mater Dei Adult Day Health Center is a wonderful place for family member or loved one to spend the day.  Mater Dei offers care and support for people with that 24 hour responsibility.  They offer both occasional and ongoing care-whatever you need-they will work with you.  Mater Dei provides skilled nursing services, coordination of rehabilitation services, counseling and support groups.  Also provided are recreational activities from live entertainment to day trips, and the all important BINGO, spiritual care and two meals and one snack provided daily, overseen by a registered dietitian.

So if you need one, two, three or more days a week to go shopping, work (I prefer shopping), or just need a mental health day, Mater Dei is the place for you and your loved one.  Why not check it out?  Your family member will be cared for body-mind-and spirit and no doubt will be counting down until their next visit.  You can check Mater Dei out on the web by clicking here!

I hope this bit of wisdom is helpful and I wish you and yours a happy and health holiday season!

Until next time,

Miss Manor