April is National Volunteer Month and the week of April 18th is specifically dedicated to recognizing volunteers. National Volunteer Week originated in Canada in 1943 to recognize the contributions of women on the Home Front during World War II. It gained additional traction in the late 1960s and early 1970s and in 1990, the third […]
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Millions of people across the world have discovered that life is richer in the company of a dog. A dog’s love is unequivocal, its loyalty unwavering and its joy contagious. There is, however, another side to dog ownership, and that is the one that has brought us together to learn from Phil Klein, the Dog
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While many who receive the vaccination breathe a sigh of relief, a visionary group of local women used it as an opportunity to launch an initiative and share their good fortune with others. Kathy Voldstad, Judith McGuire, and Judy Gafney met regularly via Zoom throughout the pandemic (“sort of a coffee hour”) and felt grateful
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On April 1 at 7:15 pm, scores of guests gathered via Zoom to hear the remarkable story of James Mars, a Black American born into slavery in Canaan, CT. Salisbury history teacher Rhonan Mokriski and his students have spent the last year excavating the buried stories of Black Americans in CT whose lives have been
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The power of teamwork is embedded in the Noble culture, and in a recent conversation with Riga housekeepers Cynthia Curran and Heather Fresca, it is clear that teamwork is the secret to Noble’s strength. Cynthia Curran lives in Pine Plains, NY, and has always loved working with seniors. She had been doing private in-home cleaning
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Part 1 of 3 part series February 18: Connecticut’s African-American Soldiers This talk will center on the 29th and 30th Connecticut regiments of African-American soldiers which saw valuable service in the war. The experience of these men, who served in the war with little more to anticipate from its ending than the chance to create future opportunities for
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Memory Care is a program or level of specialized care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Dedicated areas of senior living communities provide safe and secure environments where staff can closely monitor the well-being of residents. You’ll also find programs, activities, and events that are designed to help memory care residents
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Part 1 of 3 part series February 11: Partus Sequitur Ventrum: The History of Slavery in America The practice of slavery in the United States began in 1619, when 20 Africans were sold in Virginia. The economic potential of the New World encouraged the international trade in human beings, and by the 19th Century, the
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There is a tendency to judge groups of people as homogeneous rather a collection of individuals. Seniors, for example, consist of different demographics, pursue different goals, harbor different needs or concerns, and enjoy different hobbies and interests. These generalizations can extend to senior living communities which are as diverse as the people who call them
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Starting a new exercise regimen, even those as beneficial as yoga, can be tough at any age, but for an older adult, it can be especially intimidating. For those who are out of shape or dealing with health conditions it can be downright scary. A beginner’s yoga class can be a great way to stay
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