The Gill Odd Fellows Home of Vermont

11/27/2025

From all of us to all of you, Happy Thanksgiving! Not pictured, chocolate cream pie and beautiful turkey napkin place settings. Staff were too busy creating magic for the residents to take photos.

11/26/2025

Today we hosted turkey trivia for our staff. Each winner had the choice of a turkey or gift card. Gifts sponsored by Ludlow Shaw’s. Congratulations to our winners!

11/26/2025

Today’s nutrition with Meg featured cranberries from VT Cranberry Company. The residents made homemade cranberry sauce for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving meal and learned about the health benefits of the cranberry. Cranberries offer numerous health benefits, including preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) by stopping bacteria from attaching to the bladder wall. They are also rich in antioxidants and can support heart health by improving cholesterol and blood pressure, and boost digestive health by promoting healthy gut bacteria, potentially preventing stomach ulcers. Other benefits include improved oral hygiene, stronger immunity due to vitamin C, and potential protection against certain cancers and age-related damage.

11/24/2025

What a special day! Today we celebrate Bertha’s 100th birthday! There have been a lot of changes since 1925 and Bertha has been around to see them all! Happy birthday Bertha!

11/17/2025

Our night shift RN Meghan is moving out of the state, so she is leaving her full time position and going per diem. Her night shift crew gave her a send off party. We will miss her on nights but look forward to seeing her during the waking hours as she picks up shifts. We wish Meghan luck and happiness In her new home and position.

11/13/2025

It’s open enrollment for Medicare until December 7, 2025.

If you are considering switching plans, make sure to do so before the end of Open Enrollment to avoid any gaps in coverage.
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11/11/2025

Veteran’s lunch and a visit from Post 36 here in Ludlow.

11/11/2025

Thank you for your service and dedication. A special thank you to our veteran residents, staff, and visitors.

11/07/2025

This morning beginning at 6am, we held a breakfast cafe for staff and residents to show our appreciation. Breakfast sandwiches, fresh bagels from Boston, and fancy coffee. The love language is food.

11/01/2025

11/01/2025

November 1st, the day we have been waiting for since mid July when the raffle began! And the winner is…. Wanda, our nurse manager. Congratulations on winning this beautiful quilt!