Health, Happiness and Senior Living
How an Independent Living Community Makes Retirement Even Better
Retirement is a fresh start. While the age that people retire varies, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the average for American men and women is 63. With the median life expectancy in the United States at over 78 years, many….
How to Know if Your Loved One Needs Assistance
The holidays are a time filled with love and laughter. These occasions often give us the opportunity to catch up with relatives and loved ones we haven’t seen during the year. During these interactions, you might notice some changes in….
Aging with Dignity: Care and Support at the End of Life (Video)
As your family member or loved one nears the end of life, it is challenging to balance your emotions with executing all the tasks accompanying terminal care. The video above offers some tips to navigating this stage of life, which….
Beaumont at Westborough Earns 5-Star Recognition
Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center at Westborough has recently achieved a 5-star rating by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (CMS) CMS evaluates skilled nursing centers quarterly based on factors including health surveys, quality measures and staffing measures to….
The Willows at Worcester Chef Named Best in Central MA
The Willows at Worcester’s Executive Chef Brian Donahue is the best chef in central Massachusetts according to locals. Brian was announced as “Best Chef” at the Telegram & Gazette’s Best of Central Mass Gala, where local businesses and individuals in….
How to Balance the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System in your Skilled Nursing Center Selection Process
Selecting a skilled nursing center for you or your loved one can be a daunting process to navigate. In addition to simply selecting a home, when you are choosing a community to live in you are also selecting the care,services,….
Aging with Dignity: Cognitive Health: What You Need to Know (Video)
When your family member starts to experience cognitive impairments, it can be scary and stressful to know how to react and care for them in an effective way. The video above offers tips to handle this type of situation…..
Child Care and Early Education at SALMON Centers
Social readiness is the foundation of any successful early education program. While many early childhood education curriculums do a wonderful job of facilitating academic achievement, we feel that our program offers elements of emotional and social education. At SALMON Centers….
Whitney Place Communities Collaborate on Mosaic for Assisted Living Week
In celebration of National Assisted Living Week, Residents, staff and family members from all Whitney Place Assisted Living and Memory Care communities contributed a unique piece of art to a collaborative project. Each year since 1995, the National Center for….
How to Identify and Help Manage Dementia
As we age, our bodies and our minds evolve. Sometimes this change results in cognitive decline, including a lessening of mental acuity related to dementia. Identifying, acknowledging, and managing this season of change can be a challenge for the person….