Clarksville Mayor Observes National Nursing Home Week

Clarksville, TN – In observance of National Nursing Home Week, May 8th through May 14th, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan visited two local nursing homes on Monday and presented proclamations.

“Citizens of Clarksville who now reside in local nursing homes have contributed greatly to the heritage, success and growth of our community,” McMillan said. “Nursing home residents of any age or ability are now themselves living history and a precious resource.”

In her proclamation of National Nursing Home Week, the Mayor urged “every citizen to honor the elderly and disabled residents of nursing homes by visiting or volunteering at local nursing homes to bring good cheer and companionship to the residents and appreciation to the staff who care for our community’s most vulnerable citizens on our behalf.”

National Nursing Home Week spotlights nursing home residents and staff and encourages all to celebrate those who make a positive difference in their lives every day. This year’s theme is “Fulfilling the Promise.”

National Nursing Home Week is an annual observance sponsored nationally by the American Health Care Association, based in Washington, D.C. For more information on National Nursing Home Week, visit www.nnhw.org