Skip to main content

May 12-18, 2024: Skilled Nursing Care Week

WHEREAS, we honor and respect our elders and citizens of any age with physical or intellectual disabilities who reside in skilled nursing facilities in Michigan; and,

WHEREAS, skilled nursing facilities throughout Michigan are holding activities in observance of National Skilled Nursing Care Week, May 12 through 18, 2024, using this year’s theme of “Radiant Memories - A Tribute to the Golden Age of Radio”; and,

WHEREAS, we recognize nursing facility caregivers and residents were on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, enduring the most challenging experience the skilled nursing profession has ever faced; and,

WHEREAS, we urge all citizens to visit or call a loved one, family member, or friend residing in any care setting and offer a kind word and spend time participating in various activities to unite those from all walks of life in need of our continuing love and support; and,

WHEREAS, Michigan nursing facilities are committed to quality health care, and we join all residents, patients, caregivers, nurses, staff, and volunteers in celebrating this special week;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim May 12 – 18, 2024, as Skilled Nursing Care Week in Michigan.