NEWS & BLOG ARCHIVES

The Roving Mic show of WGVU visited Holland Home, where host Shelley Irwin was taken through the Dementia Journey training—a live simulation in which the senses are altered as participants attempt to complete everyday tasks. All staff at Holland Home are required to complete the training in order to better understand what life is like for those living with dementia.

Breton Woods Park, which features walking paths, pickleball courts, bocce ball, a putting green, and a butterfly garden, is not only a tremendous addition for residents but is also beneficial for the surrounding areas it was built on.

Holland Home has brought on Suzanne Bolt, MM, SCHRM-SCP, to be their new Director of Human Resources. Suzanne comes from Pine Rest, an organization for which she has served various roles since 2002, most recently as their Director of Human Resources since 2016. >NEWS

Holland Home has become an official Testbed site for the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP. As a Testbed site, Holland Home is able to access tech startups and pilot new and innovative solutions designed with older adults in mind. At this time, Holland Home is the only Testbed site in the state of Michigan.

Thank you to all who attended and sponsored this year's Holland Home Foundation Golf outing which broke records in both number of golfers and dollars raised. Proceeds from the event help ensure continued care for Holland Home residents who rely on financial assistance. >NEWS

Holland Home has partnered with the GVSU graduate Occupational Therapy Program since 2021 to provide OT students with their Level 1 fieldwork placement. During this placement, which started for the summer semester on May 8th, students will work closely with residents to support their use and experience with technology.>NEWS

Holland Home CFO Adam Kinder sat down with WZZM 13 to discuss a few of the offerings and opportunities that make the senior living organization different from others in West Michigan. From its continuum of care to vibrant campuses and flexibility in cost, Adam shares how Holland Home has been a leader in senior living for over 130 years and counting. >NEWS

Vibrant Living, Holland Home’s wellness model, has received the “Spirit Award” for the third time, recognizing their efforts during Active Aging Week. Learn more in >NEWS

Holland Home has been named as a Best Nursing Home for Short-Term Rehabilitation (Breton Rehabilitation and Living Centre) and Long-Term Care (Raybrook Skilled Nursing) for 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report.