KAHCF: three women dresse dup holding plaques

2019 KAHCF

Staff at Knott County Health and Rehabilitation Center is so proud of their winners at the 2019 Annual KAHCF Convention held at the Galt House in Louisville, KY. Michelle Beber won 2nd Place Statewide KAHCF Supportive Care, Kassi Marshall won Statewide KAHCF Healthcare Provider, and Ruby Pigman accepted the 2019 Statewide KAHCF Best of Kentucky…

veterans day display with certificates and flags

Thank you to all Veterans

Happy Veterans Day from everyone at Knott County Health and Rehabilitation Center. Today everyone celebrated and recognized Veterans Mr. Larry Harlan, Mr. Clyde Shepherd, Mr. Oliver Napier and Mr. Reecie Combs. Thanks to the families for sharing photos and memorabilia with all.

respond Rehabilitation Center Occupational Therapy Assisted Living: woman in scrubs talking to an older who is sitting in a char drining a hot drink

Ways to respond to “I want to go home”

When a senior with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia asks to go home, it is often a request for comfort and not to physically go home. The best thing to do is meet where they are and focus on the comfort and reassurance. Respond to the emotions behind their request. There are 3 kind and calming ways…