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Cape Cod Senior Residences has achieved the Platinum accreditation level from SAGECare, an organization that provides LGBT Cultural Competency training and consulting to service providers. Earning the Platinum accreditation level demonstrates that at least 80% of Cape Cod Senior Residences’ staff have been trained to gain a deeper understanding of the cultures, needs, and concerns…

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It is estimated that there are currently around 3 million LGBTQ older adults in the U.S, and that number is expected to grow to around 7 million by 2030 (SAGECare). Cornerstone at Canton is committed to meeting the needs of a large and growing LGBTQ senior population and recently went through a comprehensive training program…

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Concord Park Senior Living recently reached the Platinum accreditation level from SAGECare, an organization that provides LGBTQ Cultural Competency training and consulting to service providers. Earning the Platinum credential means that Concord Park has trained at least 80% of their staff to better understand the cultures, needs and concerns of LGBTQ older adults and to…

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Nashoba Park Assisted Living recently gained recognition for achieving the platinum accreditation level for its SAGECare credential. SAGECare is an organization that provides LGBTQ cultural competency training and consulting to service providers. Earning the Platinum credential through SAGECare signifies that at least 80% of Nashoba Park’s staff have been trained to better understand the cultures,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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