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News & Inspiration | SEP 2025
5-Star Rating
Massac Memorial Hospital celebrated its 5-Star Rating by NRRS with an employee celebration of lunch and an ice cream sundae bar. They rolled out the red carpet in appreciation of the dedicated, hard work each of their employees provides to their patients and community.
Welcome, Kim Clayton
UltraGroup welcomes Kim Clayton, new Unit Clerk at Senior Perspectives, Medical Center at Scottsville. Kim retired from the Bowling Green Police Department after 30 years. She was recently employed at Cornerstone Diagnostics for 18 years.
Big Sandy Games
Senior Care at McDowell ARH recently participated in the 38th annual Big Sandy Games, where smiles filled bowling lanes on Friday morning. Seniors from across the region gathered in Prestonsburg to kick off the indoor competitions, starting with bowling. Held each May during Older Americans Month, the Big Sandy Senior Games celebrate fitness, friendship, and fun—encouraging older adults to stay active, connect with others, and enjoy healthy competition. Now a beloved tradition across five participating counties, the event offers more than medals. It’s about laughter, camaraderie, and creating lasting memories. For participants, volunteers, and organizers alike, the games are a reminder that staying active and engaged keeps both body and spirit strong.
Senior Care on Parade
The Summers Co ARH program proudly joined this year’s John Henry Days celebration, participating in the community parade with their Senior Care van. Staff members handed out candy and goodies to the cheering crowd, adding smiles and energy to the day’s festivities.
Held annually at the John Henry Historical Park in Talcott, West Virginia, the three-day event honors the legendary steel driver John Henry—remembered for his strength, determination, and the spirit of hard work that inspired generations.
Since its founding in 1997, John Henry Days has grown into a cherished community tradition, bringing families and neighbors together each year for fun, music, food, and celebration.
Platinum Sponsors
UG was a proud sponsor of Wayne County Hospital’s annual golf tournament.
End ALZ
Andy Tanaro, therapist at Senior Perspectives at the Med Center, Franklin and Scottsville, participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Bowling Green. She took the opportunity to share information about the program. She also sang the national anthem!
New Beginnings Celebrates 15 Years
While much has changed over the past 15 years, the mission of New Beginnings at Massac Memorial Hospital remains the same — providing compassionate, life-changing mental health support for older adults in the community.
“The original goal was to offer a service that had long been missing for seniors — and that hasn’t changed,” said Program Manager Kim Abell, LCSW, who has led the program since its founding in 2010.
To mark 15 years of promoting hope and healing, New Beginnings hosted an anniversary celebration at the hospital. Current, former, and prospective patients — along with their families — were invited to join the celebration and learn more about how the program continues to make mental health care accessible and welcoming for seniors. It was the perfect opportunity to see what we do and talk with us.
Mid-South Conference
Keri Williams, Regional Director, and Lucas McBryde, Director of Healthcare Informatics, attended the Mid-South Critical Access and Rural Hospital Conference in Louisville, KY, and provided information about UltraGroup to hospital staff and administrators from KY, TN, AL, MS, LA, AR, IL, and MO.
Elder Abuse Awareness
Our Lady of the Way ARH Senior Care participated in the 2025 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event hosted by the Big Sandy Council on Elder Maltreatment. The annual gathering took place at Paintsville Lake State Park in Johnson County, Kentucky, bringing together senior centers from across the region for a day of education, advocacy, and celebration.
The event featured prizes, resources, and community outreach—all aimed at raising awareness and encouraging open conversation about a topic that often goes unspoken. Organizers filled the park with purple signs and balloons, symbolizing unity and support for protecting older adults from abuse and neglect.
“There is a stigma with it,” said Derrick Fannin, Home Care Program Specialist. “You also have seniors who feel that if they report it, they’re going to lose the help they already have. Sometimes they’ll endure mistreatment because they don’t want to lose their support.”
Throughout the day, participants learned to recognize the warning signs of elder abuse and how to take action to report it, helping ensure that seniors in our communities are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
