AHCA Documentary – Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19
by The Maplewood
We’re pleased to share this American Health Care Association (AHCA) documentary, recipient of a National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter (Capital) Emmy Award.
We’re pleased to share stories of daily life at The Maplewood, as well as some of the philosophy and knowledge that helps make The Maplewood distinctly different.
The Maplewood Receives ACHCA Hero Award
by The Maplewood
Maplewood is the proud recipient of the 2022 ACHCA Hero Award for the Finger Lakes Region. This awards recognizes the outstanding efforts of the administrator and the facility staff that have positively impacted residents, staff, families, and the community at large during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recipients of the award demonstrate a unique and special approach that shows…
U.S. News & World Report Names The Maplewood a 2021-22 Best Nursing Home
by The Maplewood
The Maplewood is among the 13% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report. As nursing homes and facilities across the country continue to grapple with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. News remains at the forefront of providing data-driven information and guidance to help…
Meet Terri Rook, Certified Nursing Assistant
by The Maplewood
Terri Rook is a certified nursing assistant (CNA) here at the Maplewood. She started as a CNA, worked for several years as dining room manager, and recently returned to her CNA role. The change was prompted by her desire to work directly with residents again. The CNA role is the perfect position for someone like Terri who enjoys spending time…
Meet Gary Sacco, Activities Director
by The Maplewood
We’d like to introduce our activities director, Gary Sacco. For those of you who haven’t had the chance to meet him, Gary’s upbeat personality permeates The Maplewood. You can find him all over the building, chatting with residents and helping them with special requests, and of course in his office, keeping the events calendar running smoothly. When he’s not at…
Vaccines Shift the Spotlight to Mental Health
by The Maplewood
Many people don’t realize that the vaccines can improve nursing home residents’ mental health just as much as they will protect their physical health. The pandemic is a clear threat to nursing home residents. However, some measures put in place to combat the virus had the side effect of weakening their mental and emotional health. Everyone is hopeful that vaccination…
How to Have Difficult Discussions with your Loved Ones
by The Maplewood
Taking care of the people we love comes naturally. When we love someone, we want them to be happy and healthy, and that often means lending a hand when they need help. However, in the case of seniors—be they parents or other loved ones—it can get to the point where you just can’t keep up with everything they need anymore.…
A Simple Way to Help Your Loved One
by The Maplewood
Finding the right nursing home for your loved one doesn’t have to be hard. There are many different approaches to picking a nursing home, but one method offers a balance between simplicity and effectiveness: focusing on personality. Why Personality is Key Putting your loved one’s personality first provides a clear objective in a complex process. Instead of trying to determine…
J.W. Hallauer & Sons: The Lakeshore Belt’s Dried Fruit Empire
by The Maplewood
The following is the sixth in a seven-part series. We hope you’ll enjoy. Only a few places in America have the combination of cold winters, temperate summers, year-round humidity, and nutrient-rich soils that make New York’s north coast such a fertile environment. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Webster became one of the nation’s largest producers of apples and…
A Look Back at Webster’s Distinguished History
by Greg Chambery
Dear Neighbors, During the unusual time we have all shared over the past few months, we at The Maplewood have had many opportunities to reflect on the wonderful community of Webster. We cannot say enough about the ways that people reached out to us throughout this challenging time, offering support to our residents in a wide variety of simple gestures…
Webster Canning & Preserving: Feeding the Troops & Nation
by The Maplewood
The following is the last in a seven-part series. We hope you’ll enjoy. To fill the stomachs of more than 11 million U.S. Army soldiers during World War II, the U.S. Quartermaster’s Corps called on Webster Canning & Preserving Co. to help. Webster joined the ranks of produce processing companies across the country to provide massive quantities of canned fruits…
Webster Candy Kitchen: Sweets & Treats
by The Maplewood
The following is the fourth in a seven-part series. We hope you’ll enjoy. “Don’t Forget Easter Candies! Ours Are Pure & Wholesome.” Who could resist such a delicious ad headline? When it appeared in the Webster Herald in April 1939, just about every reader knew that the Webster Candy Kitchen at 14 E. Main Street made the best Easter candies…
Irondequoit Bay Bridge: A Major Artery to Webster
by The Maplewood
The following is the third in a seven-part series. We hope you’ll enjoy. A fierce controversy erupted in Monroe County during the winter of 1969, as construction of the long-awaited bridge over Irondequoit Bay inched toward its conclusion. What would the new bridge be called? The New York State Department of Transportation cautioned local officials that a bridge built in…
Webster Basket Company: Bountiful Harvests
by The Maplewood
The following is the second in a seven-part series. We hope you’ll enjoy. With so many farmers in Webster harvesting huge fruit crops every year, the Kittelberger brothers—Charles, Albert, and Gottlieb—spotted a hole in the market: the need for large quantities of harvest and berry baskets. In 1892, the brothers founded a small company to build baskets for the local…
Daniel Webster: A Legacy of Inspiration
by The Maplewood
The following is the first in a seven-part series. We hope you’ll enjoy. Not many statesmen can deliver a single speech so powerful that it inspires an audience to name an entire town after them. This, however, was exactly the feat accomplished by U.S. Senator Daniel Webster of Massachusetts on July 25, 1837, on the steps of the Rochester courthouse…
Webster & Xerox: The Early Years
by The Maplewood
The following is the fifth in a seven-part series. We hope you’ll enjoy. Excitement ran high in Webster in the fall of 1960. In downtown Rochester, the Xerox 914, the world’s first-ever automatic, plain-paper copier, had become a runaway hit since its introduction in September 1959. The press confirmed Haloid-Xerox Inc. as the world leader of the market, signaling tremendous…
Finding the Care Your Loved One Needs
by The Maplewood
Few people know that nursing homes are just one of several senior living options. There are choices to suit every stage of life, from help with small things—mowing the lawn, moving furniture—to the in-depth medical care nursing homes can provide. The spectrum of senior living options is usually divided into the following four categories: Independent Living Assisted Living Enhanced Assisted…
The Maplewood’s History of Overcoming Obstacles
by The Maplewood
The Maplewood team has faced many challenges in our 70-plus years of caring for seniors. Working together to create a special and unique nursing home has been difficult but also deeply rewarding. Seeing our residents thrive brings immense joy; knowing we make a difference in their lives is powerful motivation for the work we do. It’s also what helped us…
The Effects of Sedentary Lifestyles Among Seniors
by The Maplewood
The aging process is natural. If you have an elderly loved one who is inactive, or even a loved one residing in a senior living community or nursing home who typically sits all day, it’s important to encourage them to get moving and to avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Seniors who don’t incorporate physical activity into their daily routines are losing…
Brenda Forman Receives NYSHFA Senior Volunteer of the Year Award
by The Maplewood
Brenda Forman received the 2020 Senior Adult Volunteer of the Year Award from the New York State Health Facilities Association (NYSHFA) in recognition of her volunteer service at The Maplewood. Brenda has volunteered at The Maplewood for more than 14 years. She first became connected with the Maplewood through relatives who were residents at the facility. She would come to…
Maplewood and COVID-19: Prepared for the Unexpected
by The Maplewood
COVID-19 seemed to take everyone by surprise this year. The international and domestic response appeared to be somewhat disorganized and, at the very least, reactionary. Despite historical precedent, like the 1918 flu pandemic, the overall feeling was that most organizations were not prepared for a situation like this. How did we fare at The Maplewood? Was our staff prepared for…
Meet JeanAnn Kubishin, BS, RN, Assistant Director of Nursing
by The Maplewood
What is your role at Maplewood and what does a typical day look like? I am the Assistant Director of Nursing at Maplewood. My major responsibilities are overseeing wound care and infection control. My daily routine is to review email, review all residents’ 24 hour charting, and round on the units, visiting with residents and staff. Each day is a…
Maplewood Family Parade
by The Maplewood
On August 27, The Maplewood hosted a family parade with picnic lunches to go. “The event was incredible!” says Greg Chambery, Administrator. “Webster First Responders led the parade in a firetruck and ambulance, complete with sirens and lights flashing. Families went all out decorating cars, with many including photos and signs honoring loved ones and Maplewood staff. Residents faces lit…
How to Safely Tour a Nursing Home During COVID-19
by The Maplewood
As we continue to navigate through the uncertainty of COVID-19 and adjust to a new normal, The Maplewood has implemented effective measures to ensure a safe experience for its staff, residents and visitors. At the onset of the pandemic, the Maplewood staff responded quickly, carefully evaluating every aspect of its operations. The staff thoroughly reviewed all infection control protocols and…