Event/News Item

GOOD SHEPHERD SPIRIT OF PHSK AWARD

July 21st, 2008

sherry.jpgSherri Spencer, a valued member of the dietary department and  long term employee of Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center was named “Spirit of PHSK Employee of the Month” for the month of June. She has worked at Good Shepherd for 27 years, and drives from West Virginia each day for work!  Sherri embodies the “Spirit of PHSK” largely due to the positive impression she conveys.  She shares her joy with those around her and takes a personal interest in our residents, as well as staff members. Consistently supportive of others, Sherri is a good friend to others in times of need, sickness, or grief.  Dedicated to Good Shepherd community, Sherri wholeheartedly sharing her gifts of thoughtfulness, joy and hope and we are richer due to her presence.

Upcoming Events

GOOD SHEPHERD TO HOST “Project Lifesaver” BENEFIT

July 29th, 2008

Good Shepherd Community Nursing Center and Big Sandy Ad – Committee for Elderly Abuse Awareness - will be hosting “Project Lifesaver” at the McCoy Athletic Center, Phelps High School Gymnasium on Saturday, August 2, 2008, at 6:00 PM.  Admission cost is $5.00.  The benefit show will consist of area Christian and Country music groups, an auction, and a Special Guest appearance by David and Mary Conley, the area couple who appeared on the hit TV reality show, “The Amazing Race” - season ten - and “The Amazing Race All Stars.”  The Conley’s will be available for autographs and questions after they tell about their experience on the show.

“Project Lifesaver” is a program that assists families with elderly parents who are suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease to remain at home.  The Program uses state-of-the-art technology and specially trained search and rescue teams from the fire department, State Police, and local law enforcement officers.  People in the Program wear a personalized bracelet that emits a tracking signal.  When caregivers notify agencies the person is “missing”, a SAR team responds to the area of the “missing” person and starts searching with a mobile locater tracking unit.  According to National Project Lifesaver Headquarters, search times have been reduced from days and hours, to minutes.  The cost to initially fund this program is $10,000.00 for a five county area (Pike, Johnson, Magoffin, Floyd, and Martin).