iCare Health Network is pleased to announce that the Connecticut Chapter of the American Association of Health Care Administrators 2025 inductees to the Connecticut Certified Nursing Assistant Hall of Fame included Touchpoints at Bloomfield’s Marva Smith. There are so many examples of why we believe Marva should be inducted into this year’s Hall of Fame but from the words of her fellow coworkers: She is humble and kind, self-motivated, never idle, always willing to help out anyone who …

iCare Health Network is pleased to announce that Kelli Grzeika has joined the iCare team as the Director of Behavioral Programs.   With a passion for helping others and a deep background in social work and healthcare administration, Kelli has spent more than a decade improving the lives of residents in short term rehab and long-term care. Kelli started her career in social services, working one-on-one with residents and families to navigate long-term care decisions, advocate for resident rig…

This American Heart Month, the iCare Complex Care Team and the Touchpoints Rehab centers invite the entire community—staff, residents, and visitors—to explore heart-smart tips and make small changes that lead to a healthier tomorrow. Signs with tips and healthy habits are in each center lobby.  American Heart Month is observed annually in February to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Its purpose is to educate the public about heart dis…

January 19-25 is National Activities Professional Week with a theme of “Shaping the Future” On this week we celebrate all of iCare Health Network’s Therapeutic Recreation, Life Enrichment and Activities Professionals as they bring fun, engagement, enrichment and fulfillment to our residents’ lives. At iCare, the Recreation Department provides residents with a wide range of opportunities, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits of each program. Yesterday, in honor of Activities Profe…

Today we honor, remember and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Martin Luther King Jr. was born January 15, 1929, in Atlanta. Among his many efforts, King headed the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Through his nonviolent activism and inspirational speeches, he played a pivotal role in ending legal segregation of Black Americans as well as the creation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. King won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1…