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Even if you’re healthy as you age, you can find yourself on an increasing number of medications. The sheer volume of pharmaceuticals poses potential problems in itself. Those problems are compounded by the fact that seniors undergo physiological changes that affect the way the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes and eliminates drugs. The result is an […]

Many people don’t realize that the vaccines can improve nursing home residents’ mental health just as much as they will protect their physical health. The pandemic is a clear threat to nursing home residents. However, some measures put in place to combat the virus had the side effect of weakening their mental and emotional health.

The Maplewood is among the 13% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report. As nursing homes and facilities across the country continue to grapple with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. News remains at the forefront of providing data-driven

Terri Rook is a certified nursing assistant (CNA) here at the Maplewood. She started as a CNA, worked for several years as dining room manager, and recently returned to her CNA role. The change was prompted by her desire to work directly with residents again. The CNA role is the perfect position for someone like