METHUEN, MA — It was just a short ten years ago that Methuen Village Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support opened its doors to local seniors. It was the area’s first community of its kind, offering both assisted living and a renowned memory care neighborhood on the same campus. Today, the community which is located…
Have you ever had a slip in memory and worried that it could indicate the start of Alzheimer’s disease? In recognition of November as Alzheimer’s Awareness month, the Milton Council on Aging hosted Dr. Andrew Budson, Associate Director & Education Core Leader at the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center, for a presentation on Alzheimer’s and…
CANTON, MA — There is growing involvement worldwide from young people who are joining the Dementia Friendly Movement, getting educated about the science behind the disease and how to support older adults with cognitive impairment. Cornerstone at Canton has gotten involved by hosting a dementia awareness and sensitivity training for students from Blue Hills Regional…
BOSTON, MA – It was a particularly poignant Veterans Day at Standish Village, an Assisted Living & Memory Support Community located in Lower Mills, this year as the community unveiled a new photo wall honoring resident veterans for their bravery and sacrifice. The Standish Village “Wall of Heroes” was completed just in time for the…
CONCORD, MA – On Saturday, October 26th, over 50 residents, family members, friends and staff enjoyed a true old-fashioned Fall Fest at Concord Park Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support. Organized by Concord Park’s Director of Compass Programming, Dan Petitt, and Program Assistant Emily Seaman, the community was transformed into a beautiful Autumn retreat for…
QUINCY, MA — Each month, the Quincy Council on Aging hosts an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support for individuals who are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other memory impairments, giving them an opportunity to share personal stories and receive advice from others who understand what they’re going through. At the COA’s October meeting, Compass on…
BROCKTON, MA — Dr. Robert Stern, Director of Clinical Research for the Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center, gave a presentation titled “Reasons for Hope” at Heights Crossing Assisted Living in Brockton on October 30th to more than 40 individuals. At this event, co-sponsored by Heights Crossing and Bayada Home Health, Dr. Stern shared…
MILFORD, MA — Cornerstone at Milford Assisted Living & Compass Memory Support believes it’s time for a better understanding of dementia. The senior community located in Milford, MA recently held a comprehensive Dementia Awareness & Sensitivity training in conjunction with Milford Regional Medical Center for forty individuals at the Milford Senior Center. Participants in the…
Dave Klein, Executive Chef at Cornerstone at Milford Assisted Living, has been named Senior Living Residences’ 2019 Top Chef. Senior Living Residences (SLR), the management company for Cornerstone and its 15 sister communities across New England, hosts an Annual Chef Cook Off, pitting the chefs of each community against one another in a culinary battle.…
Each year, Nashoba Valley Medical Center organizes a Hunger Run to benefit the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, a non-profit organization that provides food and temporary support services to residents of Ayer, Devens, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, and Shirley. The 5K takes participants through the groomed field trails behind the Medical Center, a portion of the…
