St. John’s Staff and Residents Have Front Row Seats to the Eclipse
St. John’s Home was host to an epic once-in-a-lifetime party celebrating the total solar eclipse. The party was even featured in local media coverage by News 8 WROC. St.…
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St. John’s Eclipse Preparations Featured on WXXI
St. John’s Home resident Daniel Holliday told Beth Adams of WXXI, that the eclipse “is once-in-a-lifetime and we’ll never see it again.” A recent morning segment — hosted by Adams…
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Nurse Educator Monica Epps is 2024 Health Care Hero
St. John’s Home Nurse Educator Monica Epps was named to the 2024 list of Rochester Business Journal Health Care Heroes. Epps was announced as a winner earlier this year and…
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RIT Students Visit St. John’s Home for Valentine’s Party
Student volunteers from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) returned to St. John’s Home for an afternoon of games and Valentine’s treats. This event is part of an ongoing partnership…
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Celebrating St. John’s Centenarians
The 2024 Centenarian Celebration and Luncheon at St. John’s Home brought together families and friends to honor our residents who reached the major milestone. “I have a smile all day,”…
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Innovative Guest Speaker Wows at St. John’s Dementia Caregiver Event
Nationally recognized speaker and author Loretta Veney was invited to share information about her innovative style of caregiving with St. John’s guests as part of its celebration of National Caregivers…
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How St. John’s Prioritizes Employee Wellness
The Rochester Business Journal spoke with St. John’s Vice President of Work Life Dean Moore about how senior living and long-term care communities are combating employee burnout. The article was…
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Notes from Nate: Families, Friends, and Volunteers
Although our newsletter is titled “Families and Friends,” there is another category of people who play a cherished role in the lives of the elders: volunteers. While staff play a…
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Dean Moore Discusses ‘Workplace Flexibility’ with Provider Magazine
In a recent column in Provider Magazine, St. John’s Vice President of Work Life Dean Moore analyzes the working environment of the senior living industry. “I’ve heard HR people state…
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Former Rehabilitation Guest Shows Fabric Art at St. John’s Home
Featuring the beautiful art of Steena Rickner, St. John’s Home hosted a fabric arts exhibit with live harp music and fall treats. Intricate quilts filled the Community Center as residents…
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