HOLYOKE — The Pioneer Valley Friends of Alzheimer’s Association held its fourth annual Alzheimer’s Benefit Gala on Saturday, April 7th at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Beth Cardillo, Executive Director at Armbrook Village Senior Living, was honored as the 2019 Alzheimer’s Champion for the impact she has had in raising awareness about the effects…
WESTFIELD – The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce recently announced their “Of the Year” Awards for 2018, with Armbrook Village being named Business of the Year. Beth Cardillo, executive director at Armbrook, has been working with the senior population for over twenty years in senior living communities. “I couldn’t be happier to be selected as Business…
Beth Cardillo and Julie Waniewski Give Presentation on Senior Bullying in West Springfield Bullying at senior housing, nursing homes, and senior centers was the subject of a workshop Tuesday afternoon at the West Springfield Public Library, led by Armbrook Village Senior Living. Executive Director Beth Cardillo told 22News how improper behavior often manifests itself in…
Beth Cardillo Discusses New Bill Requiring Medical Professionals to be Trained in Alzheimer’s & Related Dementias A new state law will change the way Alzheimer’s and dementia patients are treated. The law, signed by Governor Baker, will require changes to be made throughout the state to diagnose and care for those who have Alzheimer’s and dementia. Watch…
Beth Cardillo and Julie Waniewski explain what is new with Armbrook Village’s Dementia Friendly Westfield Program including a Monthly Caregiver Support Group, Westfield’s only public Memory Cafe, and a Choral Group for those with Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Armbrook Village Helps Town of Southwick, MA Become Dementia Friendly Three years ago, Armbrook Village partnered with their home city to put Westfield, MA on the map as the first Dementia Friendly City on the East Coast of the US. The effort included an intense training program aimed at those who work with seniors, from nurses, CNAs…
Memory Café, Virtual Training Experience Helps Community Understand Dementia September 15, 2016 | Lori Szepelak WESTFIELD-Beth Cardillo, M.Ed., LSW, and her staff at Armbrook Village on North Road are encouraging community members to join the “dementia friendly movement.” “We are proud of partnering with the City of Westfield to take on the challenge of becoming…
WESTFIELD, MA – Beth Edelberg Cardillo, LSW, Executive Director of Armbrook Village Senior Living in Westfield, was recently awarded the 2016 Jim Quinn Human Service Award at the Western New England University’s Regional Social Work Conference. This award is given annually in memory of James N. Quinn, a social worker, child and family welfare advocate,…
Former Westfield Mayor Daniel M. Knapik and Beth Cardillo, Armbrook executive director (right) announced a partnership to provide education and training of city employees, first responders, local business and the general public to recognize the signs of dementia and embrace those currently suffering silently with memory loss.
Many communities are making their towns and cities “Dementia Friendly”, and that begins with understanding what it’s like to have dementia. Seth and Ashley got to experience it first hand. Beth Cardillo, Executive Director at Armbrook Village in Westfield helped us experience eye-opening realities about people living with several different forms of dementia.