CONCORD, MA— Concord Park Senior Living welcomed students from Concord Academy to go through their Dementia Awareness & Sensitivity Training, offering them the opportunity to learn more about the experiences of those living with dementia as well as how to interact with them in ways that make them feel seen and heard in the community. …
AYER, MA— Nashoba Park Assisted Living celebrated their newest centenarian, resident Mabel Hansen, on her 100th birthday on February 8th, 2024. This intergenerational celebration included everyone from fellow Nashoba Park residents and staff to elementary school students from all over the surrounding areas, giving everyone a chance to honor Mabel on her special day. The…
AYER, MA— Marcia Sullivan was recently presented with a special Lifetime Achievement Award from Nashoba Park, the Assisted Living community she calls home. Marcia’s family, friends, fellow residents, and staff gathered to celebrate her remarkable personal and professional accomplishments. Marcia already had a special connection to Nashoba Park prior to moving there. The Assisted Living…
Cornerstone at Milford held a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate receiving the Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ accreditation. Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ is a collaboration between the Institute for Senior Living Education (ISLE) and the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) but has since expanded outside of CT. The program’s standards evaluate an organization’s capacity to…
Forestdale Park held a flag-raising ceremony today to celebrate receiving the Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ accreditation. Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ is a collaboration between the Institute for Senior Living Education (ISLE) and the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) but has since expanded outside of CT. The program’s standards evaluate an organization’s capacity to…
Heights Crossing held a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate receiving the Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ accreditation. Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ is a collaboration between the Institute for Senior Living Education (ISLE) and the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) but has since expanded outside of CT. The program’s standards evaluate an organization’s capacity to provide…
Senior Living Residences recently held its Annual Top Chef Cook Off, which took attendees on a trip around the world with bold flavors and inventive dishes. This high-energy competition sees chefs from across SLR’s 18 Assisted Living communities display their talents as they face off to determine who can prepare the best plates. The Cook-Off is centered…
This holiday season, Cornerstone at Hampton Assisted Living embraced the spirit of giving back with their Seacoast Senior Wish List initiative. In partnership with the Portsmouth Activity Center and Meals on Wheels, Cornerstone provided gifts to local seniors and their families in need. The team distributed requested items for warmth and comfort, including blankets, robes,…
Armbrook Village, an assisted living and memory support community located in Westfield, held a flag-raising ceremony today to celebrate becoming the first in Western Massachusetts to receive the Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ accreditation. Purple Flag is a collaboration between the Institute for Senior Living Education (ISLE) and the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) but…
Ten years ago, the team at Cornerstone at Milford came up with a wonderful way to give back to the greater community during the holidays. We created Stockings for Seniors, a program that allows local businesses and organizations to embrace the spirit of generosity through creating holiday gifts for Milford area seniors. This tradition truly…
