Motivation to Move!
For the majority at large, the last year was possibly the least physically active year of our lives. For many residents at Dow Rummel Village the restrictions, possible quarantines, and self-imposed isolation have ushered in a sedentary lifestyle. This lack of...
Grandparents Day Parade – Sept 13!
We are helping our residents and grandparents feel the love on National Grandparents Day. Join us for a Car Parade! Anyone is welcome to be in the parade; no registration necessary! Feel free to decorate your vehicle and make signs to show appreciation and...
Welcome to the New Medical Director, Dr. Joseph Rees, DO
Please welcome Dr. Joseph Rees as our new Medical Director. Dr. Rees officially began July 1, 2020, however, he previously served as a resource for us in many ways. He screened our nursing staff for N95 fit testing protocol, and provided telehealth services to our...
Dow Rummel Resident Uses Her Talents to Give to Others
Everyone has a talent that can benefit others in some way. Some people are good at making music or art, while others are great with numbers helping us do our taxes. Still others are just good listeners and help us learn more about ourselves. One of our very own Dow...
Saying Goodbye to our Medical Director, Dr. Thanel
For the past 15 years, Dr. Fred Thanel has served our licensed care areas as Medical Director. Our clinical teams have looked to him for medical guidance on many things. From flu vaccines, infection control practices, to reviewing policies and procedures, Dr....
Staff Highlight – Sandie Mulder, Infection Control/Health Information Supervisor
We'd like to highlight someone who in her own words prefers to stay 'behind the scenes', but we think recognition is in order! Sandie Mulder is the Infection Control/Health Information Supervisor at Dow Rummel Village and has been one of the leading forces in...
From Darla’s Desk
We've all given up some things these last couple months since COVID-19 — seeing family whenever we want, having lunch with friends, going to a movie theater or a concert, or worshiping together in church. Hopefully, we will be able to do those things again soon. In...
What’s New With Wellness
Introducing our new Director of Wellness, Jona Leo! Jona joined our team in March 2020 and has 21 years of experience in wellness including nine within senior living. A graduate of Northwestern College in Orange City, he holds a N.S.C.A. certification and has been...
20 Words of the Wise
Last week, I was looking through my folder where I keep devotions and inspirations I have collected over the past few years. I was looking for encouraging words for myself during these challenging times. I came across something that was shared with me by a family...
The Mask Project
The Coronavirus pandemic has caused many of us to change gears and find ways to protect ourselves, staff, residents, friends and family. One of the things I found myself doing was researching how we could find enough PPE when global shortages headlined every news...
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