Nashoba Park Assisted Living was filled with smiles and delight as Sir Erik the alpaca, from Harvard Alpaca Ranch, paid a special visit. Residents got the opportunity to connect with the animal, pet his soft fur and enjoy his calming presence. Harvard Alpaca Ranch is family-owned and operated. Owners Matthew and Amy Varrell hope to…
METHUEN, MA — Skarlet Ramirez, the current titleholder of Miss Massachusetts, recently had the opportunity to meet Frances Patti, the winner of the 1963 Miss Methuen Beauty Pageant. The two women described their ascents to stardom during their meeting on July 13. Patti, who now resides at Methuen Village Assisted Living, said she was one…
MALDEN, MA — Forestdale Park, an Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support Community in Malden, won a Gold Award for their testimonial video at the Health Information Resource Center’sSM Digital Health Awards®, which highlighted the world’s best in digital health media at its 24th annual competition. The video, entitled “Come Home to Forestdale Park”, brought…
HAMPTON, NH— Cornerstone at Hampton gave their thanks to their Resident Care Associates in honor of National Nursing Assistants Week. The community set up a Chinese food lunch and decorated custom tumblers to give back to their dedicated caregiving staff. Streamers and colorful posters adorned the walls, and associates were delighted at the sight of…
WESTFIELD, MA— Armbrook Village Assisted Living and Memory Support recently unveiled Western MA’s first intergenerational playground, whose emotional origin story tugged at the heartstrings of all those who attended the ribbon cutting ceremony. Clinical psychologist Dr. John (Jack) Baker II, the man who started it all, has deep ties to the Armbrook community. Dr. Baker’s…
Cape Cod Senior Residences rolled out the red carpet for a night of glitz and glamour on June 30. The common area dining room at the senior residential center in Bourne was awash with sparkling gowns, gold and silver balloons, live music and dancing couples as residents came together to celebrate Prom Night, which had…
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,…
