Benny Fray & Colt Tennyson
Benny Fray is the Maintenance Director at Columbia Healthcare Center and Colt Tennyson is one of our residents. These gentlemen had two things in common when they met: neither was enthused by the idea of a “CARE Companion” and both loved Harleys. At a morning staff meeting, a fellow manager shared how Colt loved motorcycles […]
Micaela Kamps & Jerrel Dean “Jewel” Clark
Meet Micaela Kamps, Activities Director at Spring Mill Meadows, and resident Jerrel Dean “Jewel” Clark. Micaela met Jewel six months ago when she began working at Spring Mill Meadows. Their relationship began by Micaela checking in with Jewel every day as her CARE Companion, but quickly flourished into much more. They instantly bonded over their […]
Lisa Watkins & Carl Graveson
Meet Lisa Watkins, MDS Coordinator, and Carl Graveson, resident at Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center. They have a special bond that formed gradually over time. Lisa noticed that Carl seemed isolated, so she started taking a little time each day to interact with him to provide him with some companionship. Now that their friendship […]
Jan Luckett, Brenda McNulty & Jeneda Butler
Brenda McNulty grew up in the city, but her father instilled in her a great love of the outdoors. As a family, they frequently visited state parks. She spent a lot of time at her great uncle’s farm, where she learned all about trees, wildflowers and animals. They always took the back roads to enjoy […]
Brandie Cox & Diane Fidler
Meet Brandie Cox, RN/DNS at Cypress Grove, and resident Diana Fidler. The two of them have a history that spans decades, and their relationship has come full circle. When Diana came to Cypress Grove in need of nursing and therapy services, she was understandably nervous. However, seeing Brandie Cox’s familiar face came as a huge […]
Mike Beres & Eugene Eakright
Meet Chef Mike Beres, Culinary Manager, and Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation Center resident and fellow “chef” Eugene Eakright. Eugene loves to cook. When he became buddies with Chef Mike they connected in the kitchen. Monthly, these men create a special menu to share with residents, family members and the staff at Valparaiso.Eugene makes the menu […]
Gina Lash & Patricia Williams
Meet Gina Lash, Activities Director, and Bethany Village resident, Patricia Williams. One day, Patricia went into Gina’s office and noticed she was watching Pastor Sullivan’s live stream of his sermon from the day before. Patricia asked if she could watch it with her and since then, every Monday they watch “The Preacher Man” together. Gina […]
Christine Salazar & Clifton Bittle
Meet Christine Salazar, Clinical Education Coordinator, and Coventry Meadows resident Clifton Bittle. The two began connecting over their shared love of the outdoors, and now they often spend their time telling stories out in the sun on the beautiful Coventry Meadows grounds. Their love of nature isn’t the only thing they have in common, though. […]
Tammy Wright & Ernestine McCowan
Meet Tammy Wright, Activities Director at Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation, and resident Ernestine McCowan. The two have been care companions since the day Ernestine arrived at Canterbury. They hit it off immediately by bonding over their religion and the love they share for the same pastor. Ernestine loves to travel, attend Bible study and watch […]
Michelle German & Gloria Ballard
Meet Michelle German, CNA Concierge/SSD at Springhill Village, and resident Gloria Ballard. Michelle and Gloria love jewelry and always strive to be fashionable. The two of them got to know each other during National Nursing Home Week when they participated in Springhill Village’s “Wild Wheels” wheelchair parade. Gloria knew she needed to do something to […]