Challenges are mounting for nursing homes around the Hudson Valley and Catskills, including Woodland Pond at New Paltz, affecting how many nurses and aides they can staff to look after elderly and infirm residents. Among the obstacles are a tight labor pool, driven by low unemployment and competition from other businesses, including fast-food restaurants.

Thomas A. Fentner was recently appointed to the Brothers of Mercy Board of Directors.

Several pieces of art from the Pittsford Art Group will be on display at the Friendly Home through the end of December.

Hailey Brenan, LPN, has been named Valley Health Services’ Employee of the Third Quarter 2019.

Valley Residential Services, the first Enriched Housing and Assisted Living facility in Herkimer County, is welcoming new residents to the enriched housing facility located at 323 Pine Grove Road, Herkimer. Its new expansion project has added 14 one-bedroom apartments, large enough for couples, and a fully staffed wellness and fitness center. There will be an opportunity for the public to tour the independent living apartments and meet with staff during an Open House event on Tues., Nov. 19, 2019 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Wartburg has announced the appointment of Mr. Robert Ranieri as the new Chair of the Wartburg Home Board of Directors, replacing Rev. Amandus J. Derr, who was recently named Chair Emeritus.

The Park, a Heritage rehabilitation and skilled nursing community in Jamestown, NY, has been recognized as one of the highest-performing nursing homes in the United States for the value-based purchasing program under Medicare.

Jewish Senior Life was recently awarded certification as a Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute, the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures.