Aldersbridge Communities Activities Director Wins Long-Term Care Award

Press release from Aldersbridge Communities:

Dec. 28, 2022

Aldersbridge Communities is pleased to announce that Rehoboth, Mass. resident Jan Rupert, director of activities at Linn Health and Rehabilitation in East Providence, was recognized for her exemplary leadership as part of National Long-Term Care Awareness Month.

COX Communications along with Rhode Island State Senator Louis DiPalma (D-Dist. 12) acknowledged Rupert as part of a campaign to recognize and thank the professionals in our state who dedicate their time and energy to caring for older adults. She was nominated by staff and family members of residents and was awarded a $500 cash prize as well as a $250 donation to the nonprofit of her choice.

“Jan truly defines what it is to be a leader,” states Linn Health and Rehabilitation Administrator Jamie L. Sanford, LNHA, LCSW, who notes that Rupert has been with the organization for 31 years. “This is what our staff and family members of residents have stated in their narrative entries. I’m paraphrasing here, but they also acknowledged that she always puts all resident and family needs first. Jan has been an instrumental force to advocate for granting resident wishes, including one that enabled a resident to attend her granddaughter’s wedding in style this past summer, as well as recreating a resident’s favorite date night with her spouse this past fall. If there is anyone who goes above and beyond, it’s Jan. We thank her for the difference she has made in the lives of our Linn residents for so many years.”

The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance established this awareness month in appreciation of nursing homes and to highlight the long-term nursing care needs of women and men over the age of 65.

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