Inside Athena: Claudia Pimentel Builds Trust and Comfort at Valerie Manor
LPN Claudia Pimentel has been with Valerie Manor for 19 years and wants new teammates to find a lasting career with the center. Continue Reading Continue reading
A Healthier Approach To Caring
Inside Athena: Valerie Manor Recreation Director Dedicates Decades to Creating Memories
Valerie Manor’s Director of Therapeutic Recreation has spent decades in recreation and remains inspired to create fun and engaging memories for her residents. Continue Reading Continue reading
Staying Active During Senior Health and Fitness Day
An Athena Health Care Systems Physical Therapist shares tips for staying active during Senior Health and Fitness Day. Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: Regional Systems Dir. of Social Services Supporting Residents and Staff Through Senior Care
One of Athena’s Regional Systems Director of Social Services has found a career in healthcare that both supports employees but also provides residents and families the navigation needed in senior care. Continue Reading Continue reading
Valerie Manor Celebrates 354 Combined Years of Service Within Nursing Department
TORRINGTON, C.T. — May 6 through May 12 celebrates National Nurses Week! Valerie Manor holds a combined years of service of 354 years among its licensed nursing staff. The nursing department demonstrates unwavering commitment and expertise in delivering personalized care that enhances the well-being and quality of life of our residents and their families. The… Continue Reading Continue reading
An Occupational Therapist’s Tips to Staying Independent
April is National Occupational Therapy Month and an Athena therapist is sharing tips on keeping your independence. Continue Reading Continue reading
Heartfelt Healing: How Athena’s Skilled Nursing Facilities Empower Hearts
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Krista Santilli-Grace, shines a light on the heartwarming recovery that happens within Athena’s skilled nursing facilities. February is not just a month for red roses and chocolates. February celebrates American Heart Month, a time to focus on the health of one of our most vital organs. In the spirit of building… Continue Reading Continue reading
Athena Celebrates 40 Years of Community Commitment
Personalized Care in Your Community. Our Commitment to Care. For the past 40 years, Athena Health Care Systems has prided itself on building individual and personalized communities for its residents. Community is not any one thing – it is not a building; it is not a rating; it is not a quantifiable metric. Community is the… Continue Reading Continue reading
A Look At The Admissions Process Within Athena Health Care Systems
An often underlooked part of healthcare in a nursing home setting is the admissions process. Athena’s Regional Directors of Admissions for Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts explain the process and how to navigate it. Continue Reading Continue reading
Conn. Occupational Therapists Working To Better The Lives of Their Patients
April is National Occupational Therapy Month and Athena is highlighting just some of the passionate Occupational Therapists across Connecticut. Occupational Therapists at Bayview, Valerie Manor, and Litchfield Woods share the motivation behind their dedication. Continue Reading Continue reading
