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…
With many schools handing out their yearbook superlative awards, Cornerstone at Canton wanted to put their own spin on the tradition with their 2nd annual “Great to Be You” awards ceremony. Each resident in Cornerstone’s Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® was recognized for what makes them special, whether it be athletic skills, kindness and generosity, humor,…
Maureen Kenny was recently honored with a lifetime achievement award from Cornerstone at Canton, the Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support Community she now calls home. The ceremony celebrated her fulfilling life and personal and professional achievements. Maureen Kenny was born in Galway, Ireland to a family of 10 children. At age 17 she moved…
CANTON, MA – For Cornerstone at Canton, giving back to the local community is an important way to show their appreciation for the businesses and schools that they’ve created partnerships with throughout the years. Just recently, the Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support community wanted to give back to their friends at the St. John…
CANTON, MA – For Elenore “Ellie” Steinberg, March 15th was a very special day. After having to cancel her 100th birthday plans last year before moving to Cornerstone at Canton, being able to celebrate her 101st birthday felt extra sweet, and the team at Cornerstone pulled out all the stops for this milestone. To transform…
CANTON, MA – It was an extra special Valentine’s Day at Cornerstone at Canton this year, as residents and associates of the Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support community received cards, notes, and inspirational messages from the local community. The community received special deliveries from St. John’s School and the local Honeydew Donuts franchise in…
Cornerstone at Canton resident Paul Callaghan recently learned that he is going to be featured in a book of photos being put together by the Boston Fire Department Relief Fund. Traditionally, this publication features current firefighters, but this year the organization included some retired firefighters like Callaghan. See photos in the Canton Journal.
On September 20th, Claire Botsch received a special Lifetime Achievement Award from Cornerstone at Canton, the Assisted Living and Memory Support Community that she calls home. Staff and family members participated in the award ceremony (both in-person and virtually) that highlighted Claire’s life story and personal achievements. The event also served as a 90th birthday…
CANTON, MA – With Assisted Living Communities across Massachusetts restricting visitors and schools finishing out the academic year under distance learning measures, the students at St. John the Evangelist School were missing their weekly visits to their friends at Cornerstone at Canton. That’s when Darlene McKay, Community Service Coordinator at St. John’s, decided to reach…
Cornerstone at Canton recently asked residents what advice they would give to seniors graduating from high school and college this year and documented their answers in a photo series. The Assisted Living residents used handwritten signs to share some words of wisdom, hoping it would inspire excitement and possibility during what can be an uncertain…