Our assisted living activities coordinator, Sheila Caccavaro, offers a training program to independent and assisted living residents. This monitored program helps residents work on their range of motion and gradual strength building with several pieces of Nautilus equipment that target specific muscle groups. Studies have established that strength training is a safe and beneficial activity for adults of all ages. This training program can improve body composition, muscle strength, joint flexibility, and functional ability of residents. It is a simple,… Continue reading →

As part of Senior Palooza and the pursuit of intergenerational programming, the 6th grade history class at Sacred Heart Roslindale interviewed four World War II veterans from Springhouse. BNN filmed this segment as part of the program The Next One Up: Intergenerational Conversation.

In this program, Springhouse residents shared memorabilia such as their war medals, uniform cap, photos in uniform, and photo books with the Roslindale students.  The four veterans in this segment Mel Clere, Joe Kirdahy, Clint Matthews, and… Continue reading →

Residents of Ledgemont and Allen House regularly visit the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) through the Access to the Art program. This program, sponsored by Bank of America, provides a free tour tailored specifically for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Residents walk through galleries of early 20th century art and impressionism.

On a previous tour, the MFA guide discussed the evolution of art in the late 1800’s from realism to impressionism, which attributed to the development of oil paint sold in… Continue reading →

Springhouse Retirement Community is now offering residents an easy way to use technology to explore their interests. The computer system, “It’s Never 2 Late,” provides seniors with a user-friendly touch screen method to engage in brain fitness games, research topics of interest, send emails, Skype with family members and much more.

Together we are working with small groups of interested residents, helping them to make the most of this system. “It’s Never 2 Late” combines the major computer and internet… Continue reading →