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March is History Month

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Notre Dame Academy (NDA) is set to celebrate the school’s 120th anniversary in the coming year. Since its founding by the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1904, they have dedicated themselves to educating young women and empowering them to be intellectually curious, passionately faith-filled and socially responsible servant leaders.

Grief: universal yet personal

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A DEFINITION OF GRIEF is “the anguish experienced after significant loss, usually the death of a beloved person.” It is that, and more. “Grief is universal in the sense that everyone can relate to it,” Amy Rowe said.

What to look for in an extended-care policy

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Extended-care coverage can be complex. Here’s a list of questions to ask that may help you better understand the costs and benefits of these policies: What types of facilities are covered? Extended-care policies can cover nursing-home care, home healthcare, respite care, hospice care, personal care in your home, assisted-living facilities, adult-daycare centers, and other community facilities. Many policies cover some combination of these.

Advocating for culture change

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WE HEAR MANY TIMES A DAY about low staffing in nursing homes and assisted livings. We hear that it is a monumental challenge because there are no workers to be found. The Ombudsmen become aware of staff shortages in nursing facilities when we get complaints with the root cause going back to lack of staff. Some examples of this include:

Three Gardens of St. Francis employees exemplify humankindness

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RECOGNIZING THAT MANY of their staff members go above and beyond to bring joy, hope, and kindness into other people’s lives, CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States, launched the annual Acts of Humankindness Awards to acknowledge and celebrate these extraordinary individuals.

No Greater Gift—Little superhero shares the love

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FEBRUARY 14 IS NOT ONLY VALENTINE’S DAY, BUT IT’S ALSO NATIONAL DONOR DAY! On that special day, everyone is encouraged to spread the love by saying “yes” to saving lives through organ donation and sharing their donation decision with loved ones. Giving the gift of life is the ultimate act of love, and that is the legacy left by 9-year-old Mavin Hamilton.

What is Alcoholics Anonymous?

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INTHE EARLY1900S, there emerged in New York City a phenomenon that has evolved in 2024 as a vital necessary worldwide organization we know as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). So, what is AA? Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problems.