Inside Athena: Oakland Grove’s Recreation Brings Passion to the Role
From dietary aide to recreation director, Oakland Grove’s Danielle Flaxington has found new ways to create fulfilling lives for residents. Continue Reading Continue reading
A Healthier Approach To Caring
Staying Active During Senior Health and Fitness Day
An Athena Health Care Systems Physical Therapist shares tips for staying active during Senior Health and Fitness Day. Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: Regional Systems Dir. of Social Services Supporting Residents and Staff Through Senior Care
One of Athena’s Regional Systems Director of Social Services has found a career in healthcare that both supports employees but also provides residents and families the navigation needed in senior care. Continue Reading Continue reading
Oakland Grove Celebrates 136 Combined Years of Service Within Nursing Department
WOONOCKET, R.I. — May 6 through May 12 celebrates National Nurses Week! Oakland Grove Health Care Center holds a combined years of service of 136 years among its licensed nursing staff. The nursing department demonstrates unwavering commitment and expertise in delivering personalized care that enhances the well-being and quality of life of our residents and… Continue Reading Continue reading
An Occupational Therapist’s Tips to Staying Independent
April is National Occupational Therapy Month and an Athena therapist is sharing tips on keeping your independence. Continue Reading Continue reading
Heartfelt Healing: How Athena’s Skilled Nursing Facilities Empower Hearts
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Krista Santilli-Grace, shines a light on the heartwarming recovery that happens within Athena’s skilled nursing facilities. February is not just a month for red roses and chocolates. February celebrates American Heart Month, a time to focus on the health of one of our most vital organs. In the spirit of building… Continue Reading Continue reading
Athena Dir. of Therapeutic Recreation Honored As Senior Living “Rising Star”
Diamond Boone, Director of Therapeutic Recreation for Massachusetts and Rhode Island, is one of 15 honorees across the country for the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction. Continue Reading Continue reading
Athena Celebrates 40 Years of Community Commitment
Personalized Care in Your Community. Our Commitment to Care. For the past 40 years, Athena Health Care Systems has prided itself on building individual and personalized communities for its residents. Community is not any one thing – it is not a building; it is not a rating; it is not a quantifiable metric. Community is the… Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: Helping Admit Residents into Athena-Managed Rhode Island Centers
Autumn Costa has been able to help families through the process of moving a loved one into a skilled nursing facility throughout the state of Rhode Island. Continue Reading Continue reading
Inside Athena: Oakland Grove Social Worker Who Found a Niche in Senior Care
Oakland Grove Social Worker Tina Swepson has enjoyed offering residents and loved ones guidance on adjusting to life in a nursing home. Continue Reading Continue reading
