While We Wait.

While We Wait.

by | Jul 29, 2020 | News

We’ve been living our new ‘COVID normal” for the past few weeks. Comparing life today vs. before this pandemic started over five months ago is certainly interesting. It has been a long five months. For our residents and loved ones, we know it has been challenging. It...
When I Grow Up.

When I Grow Up.

by | Jun 10, 2020 | News

Written by Rev. Leigh Boelkins Van Kempen –  “Tell everyone who is discouraged, ‘Be strong and don’t be afraid! God is coming to your rescue.’” (Isaiah 35: 4)One of the blessings of spending time with older people is that we can have wonderful role models....
Resthaven CFO Retires

Resthaven CFO Retires

by | Jun 9, 2020 | News

Resthaven Chief Financial Officer Bev Donahue will retire in June. Bev started at Resthaven in June of 1998 and has been the Finance Director since then. During her 22 years of service, Bev has been a fundamental member of the leadership at Resthaven. She has been a...
Warm Friend News

Warm Friend News

by | Jun 9, 2020 | News

Warm Friend Director Susan DeJong announced her resignation from Resthaven effective end of May. Susan has served Resthaven for 18 years and has been instrumental in the revitalization of The Warm Friend, transitioning it from assisted living to the thriving...
In this together.

In this together.

by | May 27, 2020 | News

Update from President & CEO, Deedre Vriesman. I would be lying if I said that times have been easy. It has been difficult to implement the always-changing restrictions from the CDC, MDHHS, CMS and the governor. But yet, recently I received an email from my pastor...
Special Attention to our Memory Care Residents.

Special Attention to our Memory Care Residents.

by | May 27, 2020 | News

COVID-19 has many more implications than simply respiratory symptoms, especially for those in our memory care units. It is difficult for people with dementia to understand why their family is not able to visit, why they can’t sing hymns together in the chapel, or why...