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Alternative Birthday Party: Service to CCNR When Diana Lee began planning a way to mark the birthday of her AsianInNY co-founder Chris Nicodemo, she immediately ruled out the traditional party. Instead, she asked their friends to an alternative celebration - a day of volunteering at Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, where approximately one-third of the residents are Chinese. Bringing great cheer to the residents of the non-profit skilled nursing facility on East 5th Str More... Culmination of Spiritual Heart of Cabrini of Westchester Major Modernization Comes Into View The finish line for completion of the spiritual heart of St. Cabrini Nursing Home's (SCNH) Major Modernization Project has come into view with installation of the showpiece, structural components for the new chapel. The trio of precast concrete structures at the front of the building will serve as the framework for the striking, circular, stained glass window which will be the design centerpiece of the new place of worship at the Cabrin More... Chinese New Year Banquet An enthusiastic "full house" of Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CCNR) residents, family and other guests gave thumbs up to the Sixteenth Annual Chinese New Year Banquet Sunday this month, which highlights the holiday season festivities at the Home. The feast, prepared by the Homes Chinese chef, Stanley Tso, is part of a multi-day celebration at the non-profit 240-bed skilled nursing facility, where a third of the residents ar More... Con Ed Chorus Lights Up Cabrini Center It almost wouldn't be the holidays at Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CCNR) without the annual, spirit-brightening holiday concert staged by employees of Con Edison, Irving Place. The utility's 20-member chorus, accompanied by staff musicians on keyboard, guitar, saxophone, and flute, delighted residents of the non-profit skilled nursing facility with an assortment of festive, seasonal tunes. Shown here, CCNR resi More... Ornaments of Gratitude Adorn Tree Ornaments of good will and gratitude adorn the St. Cabrini Nursing Home (SCNH) Christmas tree, following the annual Tree Trimming Party. The event is held each December as a means to show appreciation to the Home's many donors and friends. This year's celebration was also an opportunity to showcase St. Cabrini's new lobby area that is part of the Home's $55 million major modernization project. The Christmas ornaments which More... Ogilvy & Mather Visits CCNR Abundant joy was the outcome for Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation residents when an energetic team of Ogilvy & Mather employees led a mini-olympics at the non-profit skilled nursing facility. The November 19 event was part of an annual Corporate Service Day sponsored by the New York office of the international advertising, branding and public relations company. In addition to assisting the residents with bowling, ba More... CCNR Drum Circle at National Conference The influence of Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation's (CCNR) Drum Circle activity in boosting feelings of self control and belonging was the focal point of a recent National Association of Music Therapists Conference educational presentation. "Drum Circle and Integrative Intervention in Long Term Care," was the title of the program led by CCNR music therapist Makaria Psiliteli, who traced the evolution of her role and that of the re More... NY Yankee Andy Pettitte Delights St. Cabrini Nursing Home Residents "I'm a Yankee Doodle Andy!," declared St. Cabrini Nursing Home (SCNH) resident Sr. Georgeanne Farrell, FSP, as Pinstripes pitcher Andy Pettitte met with her in the Home's new "neighborhood" where 14 religious sisters and a Diocesan priest live. The surprise encounter came during the All-Star's nearly two-hour, spirit-lifting visit to St. Cabrini and its Msgr. Terence Attrdige Adult Day Health Center Monday (Apr. 7). Sr. Jane F More... Japanese Collegians and St. Cabrini Residents Break Age and Cultural Barriers DOBBS FERRY, NY---Decades of age as well as language and culture differences separated the visiting Japanese collegians from the residents of St. Cabrini Nursing Home (SCNH). But this proved no barrier to the abundant affection that bloomed when the young people from Tokyo and their elders in Dobbs Ferry joined together over origami making, song and dance at the non-profit skilled nursing facility. The bonding came during the t More... Morgan Stanley Visit Delights CCNR Residents New York, NY ---Abundant joy was the bottom line for Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabiltation residents when Morgan Stanley employees led a mini-olympics in conjunction with the firm's Global Volunteer Month. In addition to assisting the residents with bowling, ball toss and other games, the corporate do-gooders made one-on-one visits with the residents Morgan Stanley's third annual Global Volunteer Month is a world wide campaign desig More... Cabrini Bowling Yields Fun and Funds New York, NY---Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation's second annual Bowling for Cabrini was a huge success not only in terms of fund raising, but in a fun-filled joining together of the many components of the Cabrini Eldercare community. Staff from CCNR, Cabrini Apartments, adult day health care, immigrant services, home care programs, and St. Cabrini Nursing Home, as well as Board members, Missionary Sisters of the Sacre More... St. Cabrini 2008 Mission Awards Presented DOBBS FERRY, NY---More than 200 people gathered at Tappan Hill (Tarrytown) this month to salute the 2008 honorees of St. Cabrini Nursing Home's 2008 Sharing in Mission Award honorees. Al and Dee Delbello, of Waccubuc; PsychAssociates Group Co-Directors, Eric Garfinkel, Ph.D, Manhattan and Eric Redlener, Ph.D, New Rochelle; and SCNH volunteer Angelica Granados, of White Plains, are this year's award recipients. They were chosen for the way they More... Cabrini Eldercare Medical VP to Speak at National Meeting The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) has tapped Cabrini Eldercare Vice President for Medical Services Jeffrey Nichols, M.D. to speak at a national educational program focused on reducing prescriptions of major tranquilizers to treat dementia. He will be one of three panelists for the session, "Antipsychotic Medication Use in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia" to be held at AAHSA's Annual Meeting and Exp More... Pledge Completed on St. Cabrini Major Modernization Project Dobbs Ferry, NY--- "You have touched countless live over the years," St. Cabrini Nursing Home Administrator Barbara Gaughan told SCNH Auxiliary representatives at a ceremony marking completion of the group's $50,000 pledge payment for the Home's Major Modernization Project. "You are an amazing group of individuals, and this check reflects all that you do," said Ms. Gaughan. "On behalf of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, the Board of T More... Chinese New Year'sEve Dinner to Begin Multi Day Celebration at CCNR NYC---Mandarin oranges with stems and leaves to signify a long life, as well as a customary chicken leg on each dinner plate, helped Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CCNR) residents usher in the Chinese New Year on the eve of the holiday period, Wednesday (Feb. 6) The traditional foods are part of the Home's multi-day recognition of the New Year, which, along with the Mid-Autumn Festival and other special events, de More... Innovative Group Linking Busy Young Professionals to Community Service Opportunities New York, NY ---Camaraderie, compassion and a cornucopia of prizes were some of the fruits that blossomed when an innovative organization linking busy but enthusiastic young professionals to community services activities staged a bingo party at Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CCNR). Street Project is the name of the non-profit group which enticed more than a dozen twenty and thirty-something New Yorkers to CCNR despite the compet More... Bankers' Read-Aloud Bonds Generations at Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation New York, NY --- Books can be a potent bond to bridge gaps spanning many decades of age. That's what an energetic cadre of Bank of America employees demonstrated this month when they led a Read-Aloud community outreach event for residents of Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. The corporate do-gooders created a virtual literary salon at the East Village non-profit skilled nursing home as they animatedly shared readings from favor More... Knights Generosity Helps Bring Marion Shrine to Fruition for New St. Cabrini Nursing Home Chapel. Dobbs Ferry, NY--- Creation of a Marian Shrine in the new St. Cabrini Nursing Home (SCNH) chapel is close to fruition thanks to the generosity of Knights of Columbus, Champlain/St. Joan of Arc, Council 411, based in Queens. The Knights, represented by member Paul Cuskley, presented a $10,000 check for the shrine this month to SCNH Pastoral Care Director Fr. Edwin Robinson, OFM, and CEO Patricia Krasnausky. Many SCNH residents and families have More... New Yorkers' Generosity Brings Hope and Gratitude NYC---Dozens of Cabrini Immigrant Services (CIS) clients are starting the new year with an infusion of hope and gratitude thanks to the holiday largess of a potpourri of New Yorkers, ranging from teens to octogenarians. The fulfillment of children's letters to Santa, written with assistance from CIS staff and volunteers, highlighted the abundance of good will. Delighted parents came to the St. Theresa's church basement on Decem More... NY Life Renews Friendships at CCNR Party NYC ---The annual New York Life holiday party for Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CCNR) residents was as much about catching up on conversation with friends - on two fronts - as it was about the gifts and holiday treats which the do-gooders bestowed on the residents. During their bimonthly visits to the East Village skilled nursing facility, friendships have developed not only between the New York Life volunteers a More... Cabrini Center's Quality First Efforts to Meet Cultural Needs Spotllighted in Professional Publication NY,NY---A national spotlight on Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation's (CCNR) sensitivity to the needs of its Chinese residents marks the Home's recognition of the fifth anniversary of Quality First, the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) initiative to enhance public confidence in aging services. CCNR, an early signatory of this voluntary covenant, was featured in the article, "Ethical Commitments, Not Ju More... Wound Specialist Named to CCNR Staff Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CCNR) has appointed wound care specialist John Wang, M.D., CWS, to its medical staff, broadening the team of professional expertise serving CCNR's Sub Acute, Short-Term Rehabilitation Unit as well as the entire population of the non-profit skilled nursing facility. Dr. Wang joins a comprehensive medical staff including five geriatricians and Board-certified specialists in neurology, phy More... FAST Spelling Is Key in Stroke Intervention Remembering to spell "F-A-S-T" if a stroke is suspected could make a life or death difference. That was a critical messages conveyed to Dobbs Ferry senior citizens in a recent stroke prevention program co-sponsored by NYU's Rusk Rehabilitation Network and St. Cabrini Nursing Home, Rusk's Westchester Network member. Dina Pagnotta, MPT, Rusk Manager of Clinical Programs, and Kathy Birnbaum, SCNH Director of Rehabilitation, spoke at the p More... Academy's "Project Runway" Says Thanks to St. Cabrini Nursing Home Dobbs Ferry,NY---When teens from St. Christopher's Inc. wanted to show gratitude to their fairy Godmothers next door at St. Cabrini Nursing Home (SCNH) they did more than merely say thanks. The Kenneth Clark Academy students donned some of the three dozen gowns donated by SCNH staff and staged a virtual "Project Runway"for the Home's residents and employees. The couture bounty came when Admissions Assistant Bridget Jensen learned More... June 27 Bowling for Cabrini Merges Elegance and Sport to Benefit CCNR. New York, NY- - - Pin down Wednesday, June 27 for "Bowling for Cabrini," at "AMF 300" at Chelsea Piers. a hip and happening spot where bowling will be optional but fun is certain. The Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation benefit will merge sport and elegance in a sleek, club-like setting. Guests may opt to simply relax and socialize over cocktails and a buffet dinner in the lounge area, or tackle the ten pins in the state-of-the-art l More... State Sen Stewart-Cousins Addresses Dinner for Sharing In Mission Dinner Honoring Dobbs Ferry,NY--"The Greatest Generation" residents of St. Cabrini Nursing Home(SCNH), Dobbs Ferry emergency services and SCNH Family Council Co-Founder Vito Valenti were saluted at the Home's ninth annual Sharing in Mission Award at Tappan Hill, Tarrytown, this month. State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins addressed the gathering. Fire Department First Asst. Chief Frank Farrington and Ambulance Corps Captain Michael Domini More... May Crowning Takes on Family and Intergenerational Accent at Cabrini Center New York, NY---With a recent First Communicant leading the way, Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation's (CCNR) May Crowning of Mary ceremony took on an intergenerational, family accent, delighting both residents and staff of the non profit skilled nursing facility. Seven-year-old Edna Dudek, wearing the tiara and long white dress from her Saturday (May 5) First Communion, performed the honor of placing the crown on the st More... Cabrini Center Staff Learn about Culture and Pain Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CCNR) staff have enhanced their insights into the influence of culture on both the expression and relief of pain following a "Culture, Spirituality and Religion" workshop at the Home. The program was one of eight-modules in "Achieving Best Practices in Palliative Care," a continuing educational series at the non-profit skilled nursing facility, according to Education Director Florence On More... 9-11 Generation and Greatest Generation Come Face to Face at St. Cabrini Nursing Home Dobbs Ferry--- The Greatest Generation and the 9-11 generation came face to face when a much decorated soldier who served two tours in Iraq spent the day with St. Cabrini Nursing Home (SCNH) esidents, as part of a select Defense Department initiative. Army Capt. Jessica Murphy, who was also deployed in Afghanistan, is one of eight service members nationwide tapped for the "Why We Serve" outreach program. The Wisconsin native dined More... Dementia Care Program Stresses Sensitivity to Individuality Respect for the individuality and dignity of each resident was the common thread among dozens of practical dementia care techniques learned by St Cabrini Nursing Home (SCNH) staff at a day-long seminar led by the nationally recognized Avila Institute of Gerontology. The tried and true approaches shared by Avila's Sr. Peter Lillian DiMaria, O.Carm., Director, and Carol Stathis, RN, MS, encompassed all areas of care, from More... Mitzvah Day At Cabrini Center The sunshine of a recent Sunday stepped through the doors of Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation(CCNR) thanks to the annual Mitzvah Day sponsored by the Downtown Kehillah of New York. Representatives of Town and Village Synagogue, one of many lower Manhattan synagogues and Jewish organizations in the Kehillah, shared live musical entertainment, friendly conversation, and refreshments with CCNR residents as part of this co More... Cabrini Center's 14th Chinese New Year Banquet New York City---An enthusiastic full house of Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CCNR) residents, families and staff gave thumbs up to the Fourteenth Annual Chinese New Year Banquet Sunday (Feb. 25), a highlight of holiday festivities at the Home. The feast, prepared by CCNR chef Stanley Tso, is part of a multi-day celebration at the non-profit 240-bed skilled nursing facility, where a third of the residents are of Chinese descent More... Author/Registrant Takes Center Stage at St. Cabrini Black History Month Book Event DOBBS FERRY, NY---Hastings resident and Msgr. Attridge Adult Day Health Center client Mary Scioscia, age 83, took center stage when her own pioneering children's book was a Black History Month event focus at the Center, located at St. Cabrini Nursing Home. "Bicycle Rider," her story about Marshall "Major" Taylor, almost certainly the first Black athlete to have commercial sponsorship and break a world record, was published by More... NYC Homeless Better Buffeted Against Cold Thanks to St. Cabrini Nursing Home "Family" Dobbs Ferry--- New York City's homeless were better protected from February's frigid blasts thanks to a hugely successful winter clothing drive led by St. Cabrini Nursing Home's (SCNH) Cabrini Apostolic Planning Committee (CAP). The group's appeal for hats, gloves, socks, scarves and sweatshirts, yielded well over 1000 articles of clothing for Midnight Run, an outreach program which serves people living on the streets of New York City. The volun More... Cabrini Immigrant Services Launches Nat'l Bishops Campaign in NYC New York City--- Cabrini Immigrant Services, Henry Street, and two Lower Manhattan churches have launched a formal collaborative initiative in support of the U.S. Bishops immigration reform campaign on a New York Archdiocese parish level. The group, representing St. Mary's Parish, Grand Street, and St. Teresa's Church, Henry Street, as well as Cabrini Immigrant Services (CIS), encourages other Parishes to joint the effort, said CIS Director More... Goldman Sachs Annual Tree Decorating Adds to Holiday Delight at Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation New York City---Employees of Goldman Sachs, Manhattan, continued an annual tradition of volunteering their time to decorate the Christmas trees on each floor of Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation this month (Dec. 6). Shown here, Sanjay Arora and Justin Moran, both of Goldman Sachs, steady the star under the watchful eye of CCNR resident Anthony Fraracci. The global investment firm is one of a variety of corporate More... Joan Mooney Joins St. Cabrini Board Dobbs Ferry, NY - White Plains resident Joan Mooney has been named to the Board of Trustees of St. Cabrini Nursing Home, an appointment which also encompasses the boards of Cabrini of Westchester and Cabrini Care at Home, a NYS licensed home care services agency. Ms. Mooney is a paralegal specializing in elder law at the law firm of Linnea J. Levine, Harrison,NY, and Stamford, CT. She previously worked in editorial services for More... Fare at Immigrant Services Party Highlight International Diversity of Clients Dobbs Ferry,NY - From tamales to latkes, the eclectic global fare offered at the Cabrini Immigrant Services Christmas party highlighted the international diversity of CIS clients, many of whom prepared the dishes. Clients and families, volunteers, community representatives, friends and CIS and St. Cabrini Nursing Home staff joined together to express gratitude and share good tidings during the holiday season. Shown here with a popu More... St. Cabrini Forum Addresses Health Needs of Aging Developmentally Disabled Population Dobbs Ferry, NY---The distinctive challenges of meeting the health care needs of a developmentally disabled population which is growing increasingly grayer were addressed by social services professionals at an interactive forum hosted by St. Cabrini Nursing Home this week (Dec. 4). "Aging and Special Needs" was the title of the interactive program led by Gerontologist Lawrence T. Force, PhD, former coordinator for Aging Services, NYS O More... New Director at St. Cabrini Long Term Home Health Care Dobbs Ferry, NY - Marina Novie has been named Director of Patient Services at St. Cabrini Long Term Home Health Care (LTHHC), a nursing home without walls program which helps chronically ill, disabled and recuperating patients remain at home as long as possible. The Montebello (Rockland County) resident brings approximately ten years of progressively responsible home health care nursing and administrative experience in the private sector to St. More... Residents Salute Their New Lives at Housing Anniversary NYC - "We have one common feeling. We are so happy," Emilia Ryskina declared on behalf of fellow Russian-born residents of the Cabrini Apartments for seniors. The profound feelings of gratitude and joy shared by Ms. Ryskina and three other residents representing the housing's culturally diverse population took center stage at the one-year anniversary celebration of the East 19th Street housing. Cabrini Eldercare President Patricia Krasnaus More... Citigroup Brings Global Volunteerism Day to Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation NYC-- Local Citigroup employees added to the seasonal spirit of gratitude at Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation as they hosted a festive pre-Thanksgiving Party for residents of the non-profit skilled nursing facility. The celebration, including live musical entertainment, was part of Citigroup's Gloabal Community Volunteerism Day. The November 20 initiative encompassed 42,000 employees who volunteered at community sites in 100 countr More... Dr. Nichols Leads Medical Education Programs NYC - The American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) tapped Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CCNR) Medical Director Jeffrey Nichols, M.D. to lead two educational programs for physicians at an AMDA conference in Cleveland this month. Dr. Nichols drew on insights from his CCNR work and with Cabrini Eldercare in presenting the courses designed for experienced medical directors and attending physicians in long term More... Carnival Builds Bonds Between Old and Young Dobbs Ferry- Sixteen years after two Sacred Heart Church (Dobbs Ferry, NY) parishioners launched an intergenerational mini-carnival at St. Cabrini Nursing Home, the annual October fun fest has flourished to draw a host of other local youth groups to the non-profit skilled nursing facility. This year's event (Oct. 22) featured participants from representatives of Our Lady of Pompeii Church and Dobbs Ferry's Youth Council, PTSA and Interfaith C More... Pres. Bush Honors CCNR Volunteer New York City--- In recognition of her service and leadership in Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation's Read-a-Loud program, CCNR volunteer Katie Hustead was honored by President George Bush with the USA Freedom Corps Award. He presented her with the award at JFK International Airport, where Ms. Hustead, designated a USA Freedom Corps Greeter as part of the honor, welcomed the President as he descended from Air Force One during a tri More... Chinese Benevolent Assoc. Pres. Delivers Mid Autumn Festival Good New York City--- The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New York, led by President Eric Y. Ng, brought Mid Autumn Festival moon cakes, oranges and holiday good wishes to Cabrini (Guy Kin Ling) Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CCNR) residents this month (October). In a short speech to the Home's Chinese residents, which comprise one-third of CCNR's population, Mr. Ng wished them continued longevity and happiness. He also met wi More... Stars Celebration Honors Five New York City--- Board members, staff, residents and friends of Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation gathered in Chinatown to honor five "stars" for their service to others at CCNR's 2006 annual Celebration of Stars dinner on October 5. Sr. Assunta Seng, MSC, 35-year CCNR employees Alphonse Gooden and Catherine Springle, CNA; the Community of St. Egidio, a Catholic lay association; and photographer and Earth's Elder Foundation founde More... Cabrin Center Spreads Feast Day Beyond Its Walls NYC-- A gift of cookies from Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CCNR) residents to the needy individuals living at the nearby Mary House spread the joys of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini's Feast Day beyond the walls of CCNR. The simple act of generosity inspired by the legacy of Mother Cabrini was one of several ways in which CCNR recognized her feast day. A special Mass featuring a chorus of staff and residents, reco More... New Director on Board at Immigrant Services, Dobbs Ferry New Cabrini Immigrant Services Director Sr. Christine Marie Baltas, MSC, felt Cabrini Immigrant Services' warm, open spirit even before her first day, at the open house for predecessor Sr. Roselle Santivasi, MSC, now a Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Provincial. "The atmosphere has been so welcoming from the entire Dobbs Ferry community," said Sr. Christine Marie. "From all over the world people are so happy to come here." T More... Clinical Manager Completes Wound Healing Training Dobbs Ferry, NY ---Mary Kay Polacek, RN, a Clinical Manager at St. Cabrini Nursing Home, recently completed training in San Antonio, TX, to enhance her knowledge in a non-invasive technique which advances would healing. Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC), which uses a therapy unit that applies controlled negative pressure to a wound, was the subject of the program she attended. Without restricting a patient's mobility, the VAC technique is especially More... Cooking Melts Away Age Barriers at CCNR New York City--- Age barriers between teens and the elderly melted away over fried rice and tofu at Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CCNR) this summer, in an intergenerational cooking class led by high school students in a Chinese Planning Council/New York City Employment Program. "Everybody loves food," said CCNR Recreation Director Jeana Musacchio. "What better way than food and cooking to bring young and old together." More... Resident Choir Enhances Music at SCNH Mass An enthusiastic St. Cabrini Nursing Home resident choir has been enhance musical accompaniment at many Mases.of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We have a very excited, attentive group, said Director Sr. Lorraine Campanelli, OSF, social worker. Although residents are given song sheets, many of them know the music and lyrics by heart, she noted. Practice is held weekly. Shown here, Sr. Benedette Roberto, MSC, Sr. Louise Abbamonte, MSC, Sr. Chri More... Pastoral Care Associate Earns Nat'l Certification Dobbs Ferry-- St. Cabrini Nursing Home Pastoral Care Associate Sr. Maryann Calabrese, CND, has been awarded professional certification from the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC). The status indicates that she has met NACC's demanding standards in 30 areas of expertise encompassing theology, pastoral care and spirituality, as adopted by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop's Commission on Certification and Accreditation. More... St. Cabrini Presents Sharing in Mission Award More than 200 people were on hand to salute Kenneth W. Kaufmann, a business leader and longtime St. Cabrini Nursing Home (SCNH) Board of Trustees member, SCNH Pastoral Care Director Fr. Edwin Robinson, OFM, and the New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging and its President, Carl S. Young, as recipients of the 2006 Sharing in Mission Award. Proceeds from the dinner ceremony, held at Tappan Hill, Tarrytown, benefited the Home's Majo More... CCNR Marks Feast of Sacred Heart Red heart pins which Sr. Assunta Seng, MSC, created from felt for each resident and staff member were a true labor of love that highlighted the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. The colorful adornments, which Sr. Assunta fashions each year, were worn proudly by all who attended the Mass celebrating the Day, in which the CCNR staff chorus led the music. A special lunch also marked the day, an More... St. Cabrini Salutes its Olympic Medalists Dobbs Ferry- Six St. Cabrini Nursing Home (SCNH) residents are sporting medals and huge smiles following their award-winning performances at this month's Fifteenth Annual Westchester Golden Apple Olympics. The honorees, including three double medalists, earned the awards in events ranging from nail pounding to Name That Tune, as they vied against competitors from fourteen other nursing homes. The Westchester Association of Long Term C More... New Large Print Book Library Dedicated at St. Cabrini Nursing Home When Irving Klein (Hartsdale resident) decided to honor his late wife, former St. Cabrini Nursing Home (SCNH) resident Irene Klein, he set about identifying a project that would directly benefit the quality of life of those who live at the non-profit skilled nursing facility. The fruit of his labors, the large-print Irene Klein Memorial Library, is now in full bloom, following a June 22 dedication and blessing ceremony. With sensitivity More... Nat'l Institute Awards Gerontology Certification to SCNH Pastoral Care Dir. Dobbs Ferry,NY ----St. Cabrini Nursing Home Director of Pastoral Care Fr. Edwin Robinson, OFM, has been awarded Professional Certification in Spiritual Gerontology and Senior Adult Ministry (PCSG) from the Johnson Institute, whose founder, Richard T. Johnson, is nationally recognized for his pioneering work in spiritual gerontology. Fr. Edwin's achievement is the most recent of his many professional development efforts to enhance More... Preserving Parental Joy of Giving While Meeting Children's Christmas Wishes, Cabrini Immigrant Services Preserves Parental Joy of Giving for 170 Families New York City - In fulfilling the children's Christmas wishes of 170 client families, Cabrini Immigrant Services (CIS) made sure that Santa- not an external program-could still be the bearer of gifts. "It's not about us. We're not looking to shine as an organization," said CIS Director Sr. Pietrina Raccugl More... St. Cabrini Nursing Home - Dobbs Ferry NY Breaks Ground for Major Improvement Project The dramatic life enhancing voyage which St. Cabrini Nursing Home embarked upon three years ago wi ll become visible to the public following the groundbreaking of the Home's $55 million Major Improvement Project. The work is a physical catalyst to a culture shift, Person Centered Care, in which has already made great strides since its launching at SCNH in 2002. It is part of a burgeoning national movement moving nursing homes toward a social mo More... Manpower Project Salutes CCNR Contributions to Nursing Assistant Training Program The Chinatown Manpower Project, Inc., (CMP) saluted Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation's contributions to the success of the Project's Certified Nursing Assistant program graduates, after 100% of them passed the New York State clinical certification test. The praise came at a CMP press conference at CCNR, held to recognize both the recent graduates and CCNR, which provided the clinical training site and mentoring, support and supervi More... Accounting Firm Brings a Bottom Line of Joy to CCNR Residents New York City--- Joy was the bottom line when staff from Price Waterhouse Cooper brought a day of merriment to Cabrini Center for Nursing and Rehabiliation (CCNR) residents. It was all part of a 30-day community service focus in June, encompassing 29 cities in which the worldwide accounting and consulting firm does business. The NYC employees worked one-on-one in a mini-olympics for CCNR residents, feted them at a make-your-own-sundae p More... Distinctive Cabrini Housing for Low-Income Elderly Salutes the Church and Missionary Sister's Role in Meeting Housing Needs "The fact that you saved this land for housing speaks highly of your religious values," said U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney in noting the 70-unit building's location in "one of More... St. Cabrini Auxiliary Completes Pledge for Major Modernization Dobbs Ferry, NY--- "You have touched countless live over the years," St. Cabrini Nursing Home Administrator Barbara Gaughan told SCNH Auxiliary representatives at a ceremony marking completion of the group's $50,000 pledge payment for the Home's Major Modernization Project. "You are an amazing group of individuals, and this check reflects all that you do," said Ms. Gaughan. "On behalf of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, More...