Originally published in McKnight’s Senior Living. Nashoba Park is the first in the country to earn recognition under an expanded program for traditional assisted living communities that provide person-centered, therapeutic care for residents experiencing memory loss. Nashoba Park Assisted Living, an Ayer, MA, Volunteers of America Massachusetts community managed by Senior Living Residences, is the…
Originally published in the Lowell Sun. Chef James Pijewski, director of dining experience at Nashoba Park Assisted Living, stood out at Senior Living Residences’ (SLR) Annual Top Chef Cook Off for his incredible dishes and adherence to SLR’s Mediterranean-inspired Brain Healthy Cooking program. “The Nashoba Park community is very proud of Chef James’ accomplishment,” said…
Nashoba Park residents were introduced to an exciting new program that combines fitness, music, and wellness! The Cardio Drumming class, brought to the community by Fresh Ayer Nutrition, allowed residents to get some exercise and dance along to the beat of their own drum. It was a fantastic way for the seniors to express their…
Nashoba Park Assisted Living took time to pause and reflect on all the dedication, compassion, and care the associates bring to the community during National Assisted Living Week this year. Going along with the theme of “Season of Reflection,” everyone in the community was excited to come together and take a moment to show their…
AYER, MA — Nashoba Park Assisted Living has unveiled new community renovations, ushering in modern, stylish updates to its common spaces. The Volunteers of America Massachusetts community, professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, has been a pillar of the Nashoba Valley community for more than fifteen years and launched this expansion project in…
Nashoba Park Assisted Living, a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, was filled with beautifully crafted art pieces as residents proudly displayed their work. The community’s Art Show was a wonderful opportunity for residents to share their talents with loved ones and staff, showcase their personalities and creativity, and spend quality time together. The exhibit…
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,…
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…
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…
Rose Bardell, a Lynn native and former Townsend resident, was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at Nashoba Park, recognizing her long list of accomplishments throughout her life and honoring her personal history. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1933, Rose moved to Montreal, Canada as a baby and lived there until she was 12. After…