Cornerstone at Canton held a flag-raising ceremony today to celebrate receiving the Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ accreditation. Cornerstone at Canton is just the fourth community in the state to become Purple Flag accredited. Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ is a collaboration between the Institute for Senior Living Education (ISLE) and the Connecticut Assisted Living…
CANTON, MA— Cornerstone at Canton Assisted Living had a blast from the past at their recent Doo-Wop Concert, featuring a performance from Four in a Row, a local 50’s and 60’s-themed rock and roll band. The senior community was decorated in honor of the decade, and staff dressed up in classic poodle skirts and brightly…
CANTON, MA— March 15th was a very special day for Eleanor “Ellie” Steinberg, as she celebrated an incredible 103rd birthday with family and friends at Cornerstone at Canton, the Assisted Living community she calls home. Ellie grew up in Somerville, Massachusetts, where she attended Somerville High School and played basketball. After high school, Ellie attended…
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.