In The Mayflower Community’s Health Center, oral care support is critical for residents who have difficulty brushing their own teeth or caring for their dentures. In recognition of that, periodic training is performed for nursing staff members. On Friday, September 27th, Peter Marsho, D.D.S. of the Family Dentistry practice in Grinnell, spent time with staff…
Oh, the dreaded flu! It is on the way again. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Flu activity in the U.S. is currently low, but flu season is approaching. Now is the time to get a flu vaccine.” The CDC recommends that everyone six months and older get a flu…
Springtime in Iowa is green and beautiful. But, at the same time, crazy, wild weather can invade our pastoral way of life. The Mayflower Community (Grinnell IA) is ready for it. Fortunately, we are built on a series of tunnels and underground spaces that provide protection during severe storms. Those spaces include the J&B Bistro,…
Here is an excerpt from the Grinnell United Methodist Church newsletter published on Friday, January 25th: “The Christmas Dinner served on December 25th was a great success! The fellowship hall bulged with about 140 guests enjoying appetizers and a traditional Christmas meal while being serenaded by young people around the piano. Moreover, about 80 meals…
On Friday, January 25th, staff members from The Mayflower Community (Grinnell, Iowa) worked as volunteer concessionaires for the Grinnell High School girls and boys basketball games vs. Dallas Center-Grimes. It must have worked! GHS won both games.
Angie Dillon, LPN is The Mayflower Community’s new Assisted Living and Home Services Coordinator. She has worked in healthcare at Mayflower since 2009, having served as a Health Center charge nurse and as the South Village coordinator. Angie received her licensure for practical nursing (LPN) in 2011 from Marshalltown Community College. She holds a current…
On Monday, October 22, 2018, various Mayflower staff and departments submitted 14 carved and decorated pumpkins for judging by Mayflower residents. Most were pretty scary! All were creative and fun. This event was organized by Beebe Assisted Living Activities Coordinator, Tina Frascht. At this time, the voting has not been completed. The photos below show…
On Wednesday, October 3, 2018, Mayflower residents and staff joined with Davis Elementary School students to participate in the statewide “Healthiest State Initiative” to walk around the campus. Over 50 Davis 4th graders and teachers accompanied about 40 Mayflower Health Center, Beebe Assisted Living, and independent living residents and staff for the five-block walk. It…