Ronald Duemler appointed Medical Director for HomeCare of Holland Home
HomeCare of Holland Home is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronald S. Duemler, MD, MS, CMD as medical director for HomeCare of Holland Home. Dr. Duemler is board certified in both Family and Geriatric Medicine and holds a master’s degree in clinical research design and bio statistics from the University of Michigan. He is also a certified medical director through the American Medical Directors Association.
He will continue as an associate professor with Michigan State University. He currently coordinates the geriatrics curriculum for the Family Medicine Residency Program of the Grand Rapids Education and Research Center and serves as administrator of Advantage Health’s Geriatrics Program. In 2008, he also became board certified in Hospice and Palliative Care.
“We feel very blessed to have access to Dr. Duemler’s skills and expertise,” said Carolyn Flietstra, executive director of HomeCare of Holland Home, “and we look forward to having him on the HomeCare administrative team.”
January 19th, 2010 | Posted in General, HomeCare | Share this on Facebook or Twitter
Holland Home residents benefit from most profitable fundraiser in history
In December, Holland Home offered its annual Christmas Dinner fundraiser at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Even in a down economy, the event’s total net contribution was over $120,000, the highest recorded total for any fundraiser in the history of Holland Home. These donations directly support the Resident Assistance Fund at Holland Home, a collection of dollars which sponsor care when residents’ financial resources have been exhausted.
A heart-felt thank you to all those who donated time, money, and energy in making this year’s event a wonderul success for our residents in need.
January 6th, 2010 | Posted in General | Share this on Facebook or Twitter
Michigan’s largest non-profit provider of senior services embraces social media
Some things naturally go together – such as peanut butter and jelly, and snow and winter. Conversely, some things are rarely associated, like snow tires in Florida, and modern-day technology with senior citizens. However, Holland Home is embracing social media through platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and a number of Holland Home-affiliated weblogs. For an organization that serves over 3100 senior citizens daily in a variety of settings, the leap to social media is a path less traveled.
“More senior citizens and their adult children are obtaining information and communicating through social media,” said Christopher Nicely, vice president of marketing for Holland Home. “In addition to what we’re already doing, our social media goal is to find new and innovative ways to interact and provide information about Holland Home’s products and services.”
January 4th, 2010 | Posted in General | Share this on Facebook or Twitter
Governor Granholm appoints Holland Home executive to Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Governor Jennifer Granholm has appointed Mina Breuker, executive vice president of residential services at Holland Home, to the Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators for a term commencing December 15, 2009 through June 20, 2013. Underlying all duties is the responsibility of the Board to promote and protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. The Board implements this responsibility by ascertaining minimal entry-level competency of nursing home administrators. The Board also has the obligation to take disciplinary action against licensees who have adversely affected the public’s health, safety and welfare.
The Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators consists of nine voting members: six nursing home administrators and 3 public members. The Board currently oversees the practice of approximately 1,236 Nursing Home Administrators.
December 29th, 2009 | Posted in General | Share this on Facebook or Twitter
Follow Holland Home, Faith Hospice, HomeCare of Holland Home, and In-Home Helpers on Facebook
We’ve joined the social media revolution. Staff, residents, volunteers, supporters and friends can sign up and become fans of all four companies today. This is a great way to interact, here’s what you do:
- Sign-up is easy at facebook.com
- Once a member, type Holland Home in the search field.
- Once you select Holland Home, click on the “become a fan” button – you’ll then be a fan of Holland Home on Facebook.
- Then, repeat the process for Faith Hospice, HomeCare of Holland Home, and In-Home Helpers.
December 16th, 2009 | Posted in General | Share this on Facebook or Twitter
Give the gift of help this Christmas
Not sure what to get a friend or loved one for Christmas? Give the gift of help from Holland Home’s In-Home Helpers. Our friendly, caring staff can help with light housework, meal preparation, errands or shopping as well as more skilled tasks like medication set-up, dressing changes and care coordination.
Your gift of an In-Home Helpers gift certificate can provide your loved one with transportation to an appointment or outing, assistance with bathing or dressing or just some one-on-one companionship. There’s no need to worry about size or color—the gift of help is always right and always appreciated.
To purchase your gift certificate for an In-Home Helper service, call 616-643-2525, or, for a free consultation, call 616-235-5113.
We’re on the web at in-homehelpers.org.
December 15th, 2009 | Posted in Breton, Fulton, General, HomeCare, Raybrook, Rehab Dimensions | Share this on Facebook or Twitter
Saturday, October 24: Breton Woods Christmas Bazaar
Start your Christmas shopping early at the Breton Woods Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 to 4:00. Select from beautifully hand-crafted items made by residents and local artisans. The Woods Café will be open for coffee and cookies from 9:00 to 11:00 and for lunch from 11:00 to 2:00.
You can also purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win a queen-sized handmade quilt. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.
Proceeds benefit the Life Enrichment Fund.
Breton Terrace
2500 Breton Woods Drive
Grand Rapids
October 22nd, 2009 | Posted in General | Share this on Facebook or Twitter
ArtPrize Comes to Fulton Manor
Fulton Manor is holding their own version of ArtPrize 2009 with art work on display by residents, staff and volunteers. Residents and staff will place their votes between now and October 27th when the votes will be tallied and the top ten works announced. On October 29th, artists from the community will act as judges and make the final choices. The works are currently on display on the main floor and in the main dining room. Everyone is welcome to come and view the exhibition.
Fulton Manor
1450 East Fulton Street
Grand Rapids
October 16th, 2009 | Posted in Fulton, General | Share this on Facebook or Twitter
Remember Me Walk
Holland Home’s first annual Remember Me Walk was held on Saturday October 10th. Proceeds from the walk will benefit Holland Home’s memory care residents.
The week leading up to the walk was damp and rainy, but we were blessed with a window of sunshine Saturday morning. The walk kicked off at 10:00 am with approximately 125 people and 20 canine companions traversing the one-half mile to two mile trails in Stanaback Park. The changing autumn leaves created a perfect backdrop to this beautiful day!
A big thank you goes out to all the volunteers who made this event possible! Another big thank you goes to our donors who, even in this time of economic constraints, reached deep into their pockets and gave so generously to our cause.
A special thank you to our sponsors—Fifth Third Bank and Morrison Dining Services as well as our trail sponsors The Breton Group and Valley City Linen.
October 15th, 2009 | Posted in Breton, Fulton, General, Raybrook | Share this on Facebook or Twitter
Living Life to the Fullest—How Occupational Therapy Can Help
“Is the glass half full or half empty?”
Occupational therapists and assistants have the answer: It’s full when client and therapist work together in harmony to ensure that clients are doing their best no matter what challenges they face.
According to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), “Occupational therapy enables people to achieve their goals, function at the highest possible level, concentrate on what matters most to them, maintain or rebuild their independence and participate in everyday activities that bring meaning to their lives.”
Occupational Therapy (OT) aids in maximizing function, including bathing, dressing, grooming, home management (cleaning, cooking, laundry), equipment use, upper extremity strength/range of motion, cardiac rehabilitation, client education and the reduction of pain. OT is not simply getting back to your occupation; instead it is getting back to your daily activities. Some areas of treatment in Occupational Therapy include:
• Enabling recovery after arm and wrist fractures
• Decreasing complaints of shoulder and elbow pain or decreased motion
• Addressing difficulty with self care or Activities of Daily Living
• Progressing cardiac rehab and energy conservation/joint protection
• Obtaining adaptive equipment for self care, dressing, or home modification
Holland Home provides Occupational Therapy (OT) services at all levels of the continuum. With 19 registered Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants working at all Holland Home Campuses and throughout the community, the services can be brought to where you live. OT services are provided in skilled nursing facilities, in your home for homebound individuals, and at our three CORF accredited outpatient centers, at Breton Terrace, Raybrook and Fulton.
If you have questions about whether you might benefit from Occupational Therapy services, call the Holland Home Intake Department at (616)235-5113. We can give you more information and arrange for a free in-home screening by one of our occupational therapy clinicians. Occupational Therapy services are covered by Medicare, Medicare HMOs and most private insurances.
“Living Life To Its Fullest”™ is what occupational therapy is truly all about.
October 1st, 2009 | Posted in Breton, Fulton, General, HomeCare, Raybrook, Rehab Dimensions | Share this on Facebook or Twitter