We give thanks for the brave men and women who have answered the call to serve our nation. We are grateful for their courage, their sacrifices, and their commitment to protecting the freedoms we enjoy. Bless our veterans with peace, comfort, good health, and the appreciation of a grateful nation. Watch over those who continue to serve, bring strength to their families, and provide healing to those who carry the wounds of service. May we never forget what has been given on our behalf, and may we …

Residents and staff across the iCare Health Network celebrated Halloween with costumes, music, decorations and a variety of seasonal activities. Care centers marked the occasion with Halloween parties, festive treats, games and plenty of creative costumes. Residents and staff joined in the fun, with karaoke and singing among the highlights of this year’s celebrations. Halloween is always a popular time of year at iCare’s skilled nursing care centers, giving residents and staff an opp…

When the leaves start changing and the air turns crisp here in Connecticut, families naturally begin thinking about how the colder months might affect their loved ones. For folks living in skilled nursing centers, fall and winter can bring extra challenges—things like slippery floors, drier indoor air, seasonal bugs, and breathing difficulties that seem to flare up when the temperature drops. At iCare Health Network, we pay close attention to these seasonal shifts because we know how important…

MissionCare at Bennington residents and staff recently took the stage for the center’s first-ever MissionCare’s Got Talent Show, bringing together an afternoon of music, creativity, humor and some unexpected talents. Residents shared a wide range of skills with the audience, including singing, poetry and flower arranging. One participant put a different kind of talent on display with an impressive Jenga-stacking performance. Several MissionCare staff members also joined the lineup and shared…

The sights, tastes and traditions of The Big E came to iCare Health Network this September as residents and staff across the network celebrated “The Big E at the Little i,” a two-week series of recreation programs inspired by New England’s biggest fair. The tradition began years ago at Touchpoints at Manchester, where Recreation Director Melissa Ploszaj and her team developed their own version of The Big E for residents. The program takes residents on a tour of New England, using food, act…