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Everybody Has a Story: Orlando Alvarez
PPh is blessed with residents who have lived remarkable lives. On November 20, at Founders Day, we featured the stories of three residents. Below is the life story of Orlando Alvarez Orlando Alvarez was born in Havana, Cuba, on February 20, 1929. His parents, Maria and Anthony emigrated to Cuba from Spain. He has a brother, Anthony, and […]
Read MoreGala Guests Spend “Midnight at the Oasis”
On October 5, Cannstatter Volksfest Verein was transformed into a desert fantasy land for PPh’s “Midnight at the Oasis” Gala. In its seventh year, the gala raises money for PPh’s Benevolent Care Fund. The evening began with a cocktail reception and silent auction in a room draped like a sheik’s tent. Guests were greeted by Jeanie from “I […]
Read MoreConquering Meal Time Anxiety for Those With Alzheimer’s
The hostess seats you at your preferred table in your favorite restaurant. She hands you the menu and you scan it for Chicken Parmesan, your favorite. The server takes your order. It arrives and you enjoy a pleasant, relaxing meal. For people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other memory disorders, ordering food from a printed menu can […]
Read MoreEmployee Losing Streak Celebrated
Fifty PPh employees are not ashamed to be called real light weights! Since October 2011, they have shed almost 600 pounds through Weight Watchers, which meets every Thursday at noon in 13-week sessions. “This is an extraordinary feat, not to mention a fantastic example of the way our organizational culture has changed to embrace a […]
Read MorePPh Recognized by U.S. News and World Report in 2012 Best Nursing Homes
The Philadelphia Protestant Home has received a high ranking of five stars overall in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Nursing Homes. U.S. News’s Best Nursing Homes recognizes top-rated homes in all 50 states and offers important guidance to families and healthcare providers caring for people in need of a nursing home. “More than […]
Read MorePPh Teams up With Liberty USO on “Christmas in July” Project
Over one hundred members of the PPh veterans group and resident and staff volunteers gathered on June 25 to assemble 100 care packages for overseas troops as part of Liberty USO’s “Christmas in July” project. They were joined by representatives from Liberty USO and uniformed members of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Donations for USO Christmas […]
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