Nazareth Students Move into St. John’s Meadows
Two Nazareth University students have moved into St. John’s Meadows for three weeks of their semester to understand and experience a senior living community. Sarah Daddona and Samantha Catholdi have…
Read MoreRunyon Discusses Future of Rochester Health Care with RBJ
“We continue to see a growing need for guidance, services, and support for people living with dementia and their caregivers,” Charlie Runyon, president and CEO of St. John’s, told the…
Read MoreWhat is Therapeutic Recreation?
The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification defines therapeutic recreation (TR) as “a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with…
Read MoreResident Shares Love of Photography
“Photography brings out all the creativity I have,” says David Rice. The St. John’s resident says he has always taken pictures but never got serious about it until 30 years…
Read MoreSt. John’s Kicks Off Wedding Season with Bridal Fashion Show
Doris Adamek is no stranger to leading fun and creative events at St. John’s. Recently the St. John’s Meadows resident led the first ever St. John’s bridal fashion show. Inspired…
Read MoreNotes from Nate: Visitation Amidst COVID-19
It has been 13 long weeks since we were required to close our doors to visitation at St. John’s Home. The pain of this separation is palpable for all parties…
Read MoreBright Spot Shines on Remarkable Reminders
Kristina Dinino-Jeffords who is the owner of the Mad Hatter Restaurant and Bakery dropped off 40 boxed luncheons to St. John’s Home staff members. Kristina started giving back to the…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Karen Phelps
When Karen Phelps began volunteering at St. John’s in September 2019, she did not know how much she would learn and discover about herself. “I have two older women, 87…
Read MoreNursing Referral Program Spotlight: Vanmany and Lisa
Vanmany Banks and Lisa Ellis have been connected for over thirty years. After Lisa’s family sponsored Vanmany’s to escape Laos in Southeast Asia, and move to America, the families instantly…
Read MoreReservoir Renaissance: Small Home Renovations
Our Reservoir 5 neighborhood has gone through a beautiful renaissance! This 14-room small home located in our Skilled Nursing community has been renovated with upgrades and individualized décor. The doors…
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