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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!

Spring Cleaning for Aging Adults

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As we age, maintaining a home becomes a bigger burden and the idea of spring cleaning can be overwhelming. Remember that not everything has to be done in one day or even in one week. Enlist the help of family and friends, prioritize getting rid of clutter, and you’ll soon see your space becoming cleaner and safer.

COVID-19 UPDATE

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As the situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) rapidly evolves, we want to assure you of the steps Christian Living Services and its affiliates (Holland Home, Faith Hospice, Reliance Community Care Partners, and Atrio Home Care) have taken, and are continuing to take in response to the virus to ensure the health and safety of our staff and those we serve. https://hollandhome.org/news/a-coronavirus-update-from-mina-breuker/