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Coping with COVID

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Even before the pandemic, millions of older adults across the country struggled with feelings of loneliness, isolation, and a lack of regular companionship. Depression affects more than 6.5 million of the 35 million Americans age 65 and older. Those who already live with anxiety and/or depression may experience a worsening of their mental health. With
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Grandparent’s Day

Grandparent’s Day is Sunday, September 13th. If you are looking for a gift suggestion, we would like to suggest purchasing an iPad or other tablet. Springhouse is always looking for new ideas to support the health, safety and quality of life for our residents. This has become an even greater challenge since the onset of
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Re-Opening Slowly and Cautiously

Springhouse Senior Living is being cautious in our re-opening strategy. We have seen what is happening in other areas of the country with the virus surges and therefore we are slowly and thoughtfully re-opening. The good news is: On Thursday, July 10th, our hair salon finally re-opened. Residents anxiously waited for “our Linda” to make
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Family Patio Visits Happening Now!

On June 3, 2020, Springhouse Senior Living began outdoor family patio visits. The ability to do visits came with a lot of restrictions and very little time for planning. We were ready. Our residents needed to see their families and vice versa. We are happy to tell you that since then, more and more families
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Here’s what we did last week!

They say a picture paints a thousand words. We wanted to share some positive, inspirational uplifting photos from this past week. At Springhouse, we are doing everything to keep our residents engaged and happy during the shelter in place requirements. The world is a very different place right now, and it is hard to explain
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Upcoming Event: The Presidential Election – Where are we now?

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The Presidential Election – Where are we now? | March 25, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. In this free lecture,  Virginia Sapiro will share with us her views on the nomination process, how it works and whether or not we have a choice as we approach the next presidential election in 2020. Presented by: Virginia Sapiro,
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Matter of Balance Classes

Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Classes
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Upcoming Events

A collection of events at Springhouse Senior Living. All events are open to the public, but space is limited. Please RSVP by calling 617-522-0043 X 2110 or by emailing mgriffiths@springhouseboston.org ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS Living with Loss is a bi weekly support group for older adults who are experiencing loss of a partner or spouse through
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Employee of the Quarter – Marlene Sanchez

Since the day Marlene Sanchez started working here, we knew she would be an asset. Sometimes the shiniest diamonds are unnoticeable until they are cleaned and polished. The best employees are the ones that show growth, loyalty and willingness to learn and not necessarily the ones that show up to work to do their job;
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Pumpkin Spice Season is Here!

For your enjoyment, we feature a special message from our Dining Services, Health Care Services Group. It’s fall and time for pumpkins. Here are some impressive health benefits to eating pumpkin or squash. Did you know? Pumpkin is high in vitamins, minerals and low in calories. It is source of beta-carotene. Pumpkin’s antioxidant compounds are linked to
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