When a new resident moves into Forestdale Park, they’re welcomed with a full calendar of social events and lunch dates with new friends. That’s all thanks to the community’s fifteen volunteer resident ambassadors, who take turns greeting new residents and sharing meals with them to help make sure everyone feels at home in the Assisted…
FARMINGTON, CT— In our weekly “Food Fanatics” program, our residents enjoyed learning about—and sampling—fine Italian desserts, including cannoli and various types of Italian cookies, such as pizzelles, pignoli, and amaretti! Food Fanatics is part of the community’s EnrichedLIFE program, a series of activities created to give residents the opportunity to continue doing what they are…
MALDEN, MA – Malden native Barbara Tolstrup is the latest recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, granted by Forestdale Park, the Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support community she calls home. The award ceremony shed light on a life devoted to serving her hometown. Born and raised in Malden, Barbara made a name for herself…
RIDGEFIELD — When the town’s newest assisted living community opened amid the COVID-19 pandemic, staff kept residents entertained with virtual activities, outdoor programs, and arts and fitness classes. But the facility couldn’t build the connections and relationships with the community that officials wanted to due to the isolation of COVID. Now, Ridgefield Station Senior Living,…
MILFORD, MA – On Sunday, May 22nd, Cornerstone at Milford hosted their 1st Annual Car Show, featuring a 50s Sock Hop theme. Guests enjoyed the display of 48 antique, muscle and classic cars. Residents, family, friends and staff gathered in the sunshine for a day of 50s-themed fun. Emcee Cruisin Bruce Palmer kicked off the…
AYER, MA — Dottie Bambini recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Nashoba Park. The award ceremony recognized her personal and professional accomplishments. In 1964, Bambini and her husband Mario purchased the Neponset Parkway Greenhouses in Hyde Park. The couple owned the busy flower shop for 18 years, regularly working seven days a week. To…
With many schools handing out their yearbook superlative awards, Cornerstone at Canton wanted to put their own spin on the tradition with their 2nd annual “Great to Be You” awards ceremony. Each resident in Cornerstone’s Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® was recognized for what makes them special, whether it be athletic skills, kindness and generosity, humor,…
There is no question that eating a diet rich in brain healthy foods can benefit people at any and every age — it reduces inflammation, regulates blood sugar, promotes heart health and it may even have an effect on delaying the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Members at Founders Hall recently had the opportunity to hear…
HAMPTON, NH —At Cornerstone at Hampton, the April destination for “Grab Your Passport” was Greece! Among our many activities was a Culinary Club program making spanakopita. Residents enjoyed creating and consuming this iconic Greek specialty! Grab Your Passport! days are a collaboration between staff and residents that encompasses education, entertainment, great food and lots of…
Ridgefield Station believes it’s time for a better understanding of dementia and Alzheimer’s. The senior living community recently hosted several introductory workshops to kick off their Dementia Friendly Communities initiative in an effort to make Ridgefield a dementia friendly town. They invited local municipal leaders and leaders from other local organizations around Ridgefield to learn…
