Edith Falacco celebrates her 100th birthday Posted on February 17, 2016 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE – Edith Falacco, a resident of the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the residence surrounded by her family and those closest to her.Born Feb. 13, 1916, Edith grew up in Gloversville. She enjoyed a lifelong career working at Grandoe sewing gloves. She loves to cook and is a communicant at the Church of the Holy Spirit.A centennial party was given in her honor with cake for family, friends and residents. Edith is a proud aunt to several nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews.Edith Falacco, a lifelong resident of Gloversville celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home
Hilda Cooper celebrates 100 surrounded by family Posted on February 16, 2016 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE – Hilda Cooper, a resident of the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home celebrated her 100th birthday Jan. 12 at the residence surrounded by her family.Born Jan. 12, 1916, Hilda grew up in Sprout Brook. She married Aiden Jonas Cooper on Nov. 22, 1944. Together they had three daughters, Susan, Diane and Bonnie Lou. She has four grandchildren and one great grandson.Hilda was a teacher with Canajoharie Central Schools. Interestingly, she started her career as a teacher in the Ames one-room schoolhouse.A party was given in her honor on her centennial with cake for family, friends and residents.Hilda Cooper, seated at center, celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 12 at the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home surrounded by her family and friends.
Extend-A-Hand program shares holiday joy Posted on February 16, 2016 by Dakota PikeDecember 2015Littauer employees became secret Santas to the residents in the nursing home. Each person in Littauer’s extended care facility opened a beautifully wrapped present on Christmas morn. The Littauer team bought wonderfully adorned gifts for all 84 residents. The annual “Extend-A-Hand” program is spearheaded by Director of Recreational Therapy, Rachel Johnson
Littauer donates 120 turkeys to local food banks Posted on February 16, 2016 by Dakota PikeDecember 2015NLH handed out almost 850 holiday turkeys to staff to say thank you for a wonderful year. NLH staff, being as generous as they are, donated 120 turkeys to local food banks.
Littauer brings a holiday taste of home to patients and guests Posted on February 16, 2016 by Dakota PikeThanksgiving DinnerLittauer’s General Manager of Nutrition Service, Scott Norris, said the holidays prove to be an especially busy time for his department, but he finds his staff is happy and excited by the challenge. The season kicked-off in November with Thanksgiving as Norris and staff preparing approximately 100 pounds of turkey, 160 pounds of potatoes, 80 pounds of green beans and baby carrots each, 100 pounds of sweet potatoes, and countless servings of fresh stuffing. Over 325 meals were served at Littauer on Thanksgiving Day 2015. In addition to hospital patients and staff, the 84 resident Nathan Littauer Nursing Home was full to capacity and hosted a special Thanksgiving dinner. Over 30 addition family members joined their loved-ones for Littauer’s special dinner.
