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Holland Home Setting the Standard for On-Campus Resident Care

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It may be surprising to learn that it is very rare for senior communities to actually have an onsite practice where residents can easily access physicians and advanced care staff. Holland Home is one of those exceptions. This puts Holland Home in a distinctive position as, according to Holland Home Medical Director Dr. Duemler, “Trinity Health Grand Rapids probably has more geriatricians (5) in our practice than any other single practice in West Michigan.”

COVID Update

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Holland Home is continuing to monitor any updates from the CDC, CMS, OSHA, MDHHS and the Kent County Health Department.

Caring for Those Living with Alzheimer’s

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While the search for a cure for Alzheimer’s continues, the Holland Home Memory Care team is dedicated to improving the lives of those living with the disease and of their loved ones. Over the years, we have learned that while there might be bad days, there are always good moments. Whether it’s singing a song or just a look of understanding, those moments motivate us to keep going.

Mina Breuker Announces Retirement

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A detailed succession plan was announced this past January with several changes positioning Holland Home for the future with a wonderfully prepared executive leadership team. In 2022, the changes will continue as our CEO, Mina Breuker, plans to retire with Troy Vugteveen chosen as her successor. Troy will take on the title of President & CEO on January 1, 2022, but Mina will stay on as President Emeritus until March.

Veterans Take Off On Dream Flights

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On Friday, August 6, fifteen World War II veterans from Holland Home were recognized for their service with individual rides in a Boeing Stearman biplane, the exact aircraft many veterans trained with when preparing for WWII flying missions.

Annual Golf Outing Raises Record Amount

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Annual Golf Outing Raises Record Amount Thank you to everyone who sponsored and attended the Holland Home Foundation 32nd Annual Golf Outing! We were able to raise over $120,000 to ensure continued care for residents in need of financial assistance. Over 200 golfers participated, many of whom braved the afternoon rain that came our way. Congratulations to our division winners! Here’s how the outing ended: OPEN Division 1st Place: TMI Supply 2nd Place: Quist boys and Mike Sherman Mixed and Senior Divisions – Random drawing for 1st and 2nd place

CAROLYN FLIETSTRA, EVP, INDUCTED INTO THE MHHA HALL OF FAME

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Our Executive Vice President, Carolyn Flietstra, has been inducted into the Michigan HomeCare & Hospice Association (MHHA) Hall of Fame. She is being recognized for her dedication to bringing compassionate care to our community and the impact she has had on homecare and hospice care throughout our state. Carolyn joins a distinguished group of past Hall of Fame recipients, including Faith Hospice’s Executive Director, Rene Wheaton. Congratulations on this tremendous achievement!