(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.)
Residents’ rights are guaranteed by the federal 198 nursing home reform law. The law requires nursing homes to “promote and protect the rights of each resident” and places a strong emphasis on individual’s dignity, choice and self determination.
A person living in a long-term care setting maintains the same rights as an individual in the larger community. Residents’ Rights Month is a time to recognize the rights of our residents and celebrate them. It is a time to honor all residents living in a long-term care facility.
On Wednesday, September 22, VFW Post #3803 and Ladies Auxiliary will be selling barbecue boston butt sandwiches, with a bag of chips and cookie included, for $6. The sale will be held at the new VFW Hall (550 E. Hickory St.) from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Orders of 10 or more may be delivered. To place an order, call Hillery Hill (523-8200) or Liz Hill (523-4241).
The staff of Heritage Manor welcomes Helen Wilson and Leonard Darbonne to the facility.
The staff of Heritage Manor wishes a Happy Birthday this week to Todd Thompson and Shirley Copeland.
The staff of Heritage Manor sends get-well wishes to all of our loved ones in the hospital.
Activities this week include in-room visits, beauty shop, manicures, bingo sponsored by the Ville Platte Rotary Club, pokeno, mass, jingo, group exercise, Olympic games, snack wagon, library and bedside rosary.
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