May 6, 2025
The 2025 theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), Tapestry of Life, honors the rich and diverse stories that come together in skilled nursing care.
These stories are threaded together by each resident, family member, caregiver, and staff member each contributing unique threads that are intricately woven into a fabric of resilience, connection, and compassion. This theme celebrates the meaningful bonds formed within skilled nursing care centers—places where experiences are shared, memories are cherished, and lives are forever connected.
Now and through May 11–17, families, residents, and staff are encouraged to collaborate and participate in activities that reflect the theme of weaving together traditions, experiences, and shared moments.
- Write short memories on paper strips and post them on a shared display or bulletin board.
- Ask one person to write one of their favorite memories (one or two sentences) to start a story and keep passing it along as have others add to the story with memories of their own.
- Share favorite songs and their meanings, then enjoy a group listening session.