Dear Readers, Our new Construction Project has been going full steam ahead since the groundbreaking ceremony issued in September. After just 3 long months, the shell of the building has been completed. We’ll be busy completing interior systems over the next couple months. This includes the main power system, electrical wiring, plumbing, fire pump & sprinklers, fire protection & monitoring system, doors, drywall, communication system, intercom system, television and phone syst

Greetings to our readers! There is always much to share in our newsletter and we love for our readers to be informed on our latest news and happenings. This edition we have a retirement announcement to make. Loraine Schuler, LPN, in our Nursing Office plans to retire at the end of this month. Loraine joined Mrs. Bush’s November 10, 1995. She trained in Paterson, NJ and gained valuable nursing experience at Elsie Kresge’s Nursing Home and Pleasant Valley Manor Skilled Nursing

Mrs. Bush’s is Breaking Ground This FALL on a New Addition! The staff at Mrs. Bush’s is proud to announce that we are beginning a project that we started planning back in 2002 and set aside while we completed our South Annex Addition in 2014. Now, we are ready to start this new project, that may possibly be the last expansion to the Mrs. Bush’s Chestnut Ridge Facility. We recently received our building permit from Eldred Township and hope to begin site prep, excavation, a

I write to you all to announce the retirement of one of our key staff members. Our Assistant Administrator, Lydia Boileau, has decided after nearly 16 years of service to retire as of January 29, 2016. Mrs. Bush’s has been so fortunate over these years to have a professional such as Lydia working with our residents, staff and families. Lydia believed in Mrs. Bush’s and her efforts were always focused on supporting our philosophy of care. She worked to make our Home a bett

This year, make it a goal to help a parent or grandparent to prevent any of the causes of Alzheimer’s or dementia. One of these causes, unbeknownst to many, may commonly be hearing loss. Recent studies conducted at the University of Washington’s Department of Medicine found that out of 100 patients with Alzheimer’s, 83 patients had a hearing loss. Once fit with hearing aids, a third of those patients were classified with a less severe case of dementia. So how is hearing lo

When we say, “Run by Our Family for Your Family for Over 30 Years”, we really mean it! In our previous newsletter editions I shared the story of our beginning with Bob and JoAnn in 1983 as well as my entry into the family business in 1997, but there is more to tell! In April of 2002 Curt and Kelly Bush decided to join the family in our efforts. They were ready to start a family of their own and wanted to be closer to home. Curt and Kelly moved from Nashua, NH where Curt wa

Dancer and choreographer David Leventhal of the New York based Mark Morris Dance Company created a specialized program called Dance for PD®. PD stands for Parkinson’s disease and more information about this non-profit organization can be found on their website http://danceforparkinsons.org. The Dance for PD® (2010-2015) program strives is to give participants an environment that promotes social relationships with friends, family, and the public; keep exercising to help with

There are many complicating factors which make a “senior move” more challenging than others. Below are some of the more common issues faced by older adults and their families. Stress - When a person moves in late life, there are almost always extenuating circumstances, such as the death of a spouse, changes in social structure, changes to familiar environments, or the loss of health or finances. This is why seniors rank moving as the 3rd most stressful life event they experie

Many people ask, “So, what do you do at Mrs. Bush’s?” My response is consistent with my title and I say, “Well, I’m the administrator”. I often think about how this came to be. In our Spring Newsletter I wrote about the beginning of Mrs. Bush’s and how my parents, Bob and JoAnn Bush, got started. Here is my story. As I approached the time for college enrollment I decided to pursue a degree in nursing. It seemed a natural progression for me as growing up I had a love for

Who hasn’t ever craved a chocolate bar or a little something sweet? Who doesn’t LOVE to browse and shop a little specialty shop? Stop by our NEW Country Store located in the West Annex of our Chestnut Ridge Home. Our store offers candies, ice creams, sodas, chips, greeting cards, toiletries, jewelry, and more at low prices for the convenience of our residents, visitors, and staff. In addition, we feature a different local artist or crafter for 4 weeks. So, if you are looki