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Senior Living Residences Honors National Nutrition Month with “Healthy Aging – Healthy Memory” Tips for Seniors

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Boston (March 1, 2010) –Senior Living Residences (SLR), a leader in providing assisted living and Alzheimer’s care to New England seniors, is honoring National Nutrition Month®, a program created by the American Dietetic Association, by offering the public nutritious “Tasty Tips” direct from the innovative nutrition program in place at SLR assisted living communities.

These “tips” include the free giveaway of a tasty blend of spices now enjoyed by residents at SLR communities, an SLR original Pita Chip healthy snack recipe and the opportunity to meet and hear directly from internationally recognized brain health nutrition expert Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, adjunct research assistant professor of neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine and President of HealthCare Insights, LLC. Dr. Emerson Lombardo co-founded the National Alzheimer’s Association in 1980, and Alzheimer’s Disease International in 1985, and has spent the past decade researching the effects of nutrition on the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

SLR, which follows a research-based model of treatment and care and places a strong emphasis on innovation, is the first assisted living company in the nation to implement the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program, developed by Dr. Emerson Lombardo . SLR communities working with Dr. Emerson Lombardo have enthusiastically embraced the central features of this program and have taken to heart MPN™ recommendations to use more spices, plant foods, and omega 3’s. President Bob Larkin is proud that “SLR is the first assisted living company in the nation to put spices on every dining table and develop our own proprietary blend of spices.”

“Tasty Tips” in honor of National Nutrition Month:

SLR’s MOTTO: SPICE IT UP! Substitute spices and herbs, such as cinnamon, ginger and parsley, as tasty and healthy alternatives to salt and sugar. During the month of March SLR is giving away free to any New Englander a sample of SLR’s in-house spice blend, which is nutrient rich and includes potent antioxidants to enhance the body’s natural ability to fight disease. Use it as a seasoning on poultry, fish, meat, salads and soups. To receive your free sample, visit www.SeniorLivingResidences.com/braindiet.
GO GREEN; GO NUTS!!! A major nutritional strategy in the MPN™ is to use more and varied plant foods, including vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains, spices and fruits, and fewer animal foods;
SNACK WELL WITH SLR’S PITA CHIP RECIPE: Try SLR’s original Pita Chips with Hummus snack recipe. This simple and quick recipe uses whole wheat pita bread, SLR’s in-house spice blend, olive oil and cod liver oil, plus homemade hummus made of chickpeas, tahini, lemons and fresh garlic cloves. To obtain the full recipe at no cost, visit www.SeniorLivingResidences.com/braindiet.

As part of her program, Dr. Emerson Lombardo suggests:

BE KIND TO YOUR INNER HIPPO: Hippocampus, that is. “The delicate hippocampus, seat of memory in the brain, is especially sensitive to imbalances in blood sugar and fats.”
BE BRAINY: “To increase heart and brain wellness, favor foods that regulate and lower blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation and cholesterol levels, and are high in anti-oxidants to prevent oxidation of cholesterol, DNA and brain cells.”

MEET ONE OF THE WORLD’S LEADING EXPERTS: Attend an event hosted by SLR communities featuring Dr. Nancy Emerson Lombardo who will share her evidence-based guidelines for brain healthy eating. She and SLR chefs will share some of their favorite “brain healthy” recipes. For more information on these upcoming events, visit www.SeniorLivingResidences.com/braindiet.

Robert Larkin, president of Senior Living Residences, commenting on the relationship between healthy aging and a healthy memory, stated, “At SLR, we have a truly holistic approach, aiming to improve our residents’ quality of life on all levels. Nutrition is just one of our focuses, but an important one. The feedback we’ve received since implementing the Memory Preservation Nutrition® Program has been ALL positive - anecdotally, families have been telling us they are seeing improvements in the health of their loved ones after moving to one of our communities.”

Dr. Lombardo will be presenting her research, including her work with SLR’s assisted living communities, at the 25th International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) in Thessaloniki, Greece on March 9 – 13, 2010. She states that “Scientists researching Alzheimer’s disease believe changes and damage in the brain begin long before there are any symptoms of the disease. Following the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program can be an important step to take to protect your own brain health.” Since research shows that cardio- vascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar all threaten brain health, the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program as implemented at SLR communities, aims to help reduce or manage all these issues.”

About Senior Living Residences –
Since 1990, Senior Living Residences (SLR) of Boston, MA has created service-enriched housing and care options for seniors in New England. Fervently adhering to its “Right Values”—Resident Quality of Life, Valued Associates, Integrity and Innovation—SLR is a trusted leader in the communities it serves through innovative programs and services. Partnering with equally committed organizations, such as the Boston University School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center, SLR remains at the forefront of research-based care for seniors, especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, contact SLR at 617-268-9140 or online at www.SeniorLivingResidences.com.

About HealthCare Insights, LLC –
Founded by Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, HealthCare Insights, LLC, (HCI) is dedicated to research-based programs and educational efforts designed to help people of all ages protect and enhance their brain health. HCI is also committed to improving the health and well-being of persons with Alzheimer’s disease, and their
care partners. Dr. Emerson Lombardo has worked for more than 30 years in the fields of Alzheimer’s disease and services for older adults. During the past decade she has developed lifestyle interventions to promote brain health and to improve quality of life for adults of all ages. To learn more about how you can integrate the principles of the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program into your lifestyle or healthcare program, contact Dr. Emerson Lombardo at 978-621-1926 or online at http://healthcareinsights.net

Emerson Lombardo NB.Volicer L. Martin A et al. (2006) Memory preservation diet to Reduce Risk and Slow Progression of AD in Vellas B. Grundman M. Feldman H. Fitten LJ. Winblad B. editors, Research and Practice in Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Decline, vol 9: 138-159.

8 SLR Communities make “Top 10 Retirement Communities” list published by BestRetirementDestinations.com

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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Boston, MA (January 7, 2010)

• Senior Living Residences’ (SLR) Communities in Massachusetts including Concord Park, The BayView of South Boston, Standish Village, Neville Place, JFK Apartments, Nashoba Park, The Cambridge Homes and Cape Cod Senior Residences have won a place in the Top Ten Retirement Communities in Massachusetts list published by BestRestirementDestinations.com in January 2010.

• In December 2009, BestRetirementDestinations.com published its national ranking of the Top 30 Assisted Living Retirement Communities in the country and 3 of SLR’s communities made that list including Cape Cod Senior Residences, Standish Village and Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park, their newest residence which opened in Spring 2009.

• BestRetirementDestinations.com evaluates communities based quality of personalized care, social networking, safety/security, proximity to medical care, and price range. All ranked communities have proven themselves to be well above standard considering these 5 critical ranking criteria. In order to get onto this list, each community was put through an intense evaluation process.

Relevant Links
BestRestirementDestinations.com 2010 List Best Retirement Communities in Massachusetts
December 2009 List of Top Assisted Living Retirement Communities by BestRetirementDestination.com

SLR President Larkin Recognizes Their “Right Values” Mission as Award Winning Point of Difference
“We are thrilled to have national recognition for the communities we own and manage,” said Robert Larkin, President of Senior Living Residences. “Our focus on our four “Right Values” - Resident Quality of Life, Valued Associates, Innovation and Integrity – continue to earn our company top marks in the senior housing industry.”

About BestRetirementDesinations.com
bestretirementdestinations.com is a platform for retirees to be able to make an informed choice about the retirement community they want to settle into. Their objective is to evaluate and identify the best retirement communities, connect retirees with communities that best suit their requirement, and to provide added information that will assist retirees make best decisions for their retirement. More information can be found at www.bestretirementdetinations.com.

About Senior Living Residences
Senior Living Residences (SLR) has proven expertise in the senior housing industry since its inception in 1990. The privately-held firm was among the founders of Assisted Living in New England and just launched "Compass Memory Support Assisted Living", an innovative, research-based treatment program for those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The firm currently manages nine communities in eastern Massachusetts (two of which it owns). With a continued strong regional presence in New England, SLR remains committed to its founding "Right Values" mission. As a result, the firm enjoys a reputation for integrity among eldercare professionals and trust among consumers, earning the company consistently high customer satisfaction survey ratings.

Through its work with leading academic institutions and clinicians, SLR also enjoys an excellent reputation for its support of research to advance the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, receiving an award from the Boston University School of Medicine's Alzheimer's Disease Center for its efforts in this area. Senior Living Residences also publishes a blog that speaks directly to caregivers supporting loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. Their Alzheimer’s Care Blog is one of the first in the region to tackle this subject matter.

SLR Wins Alzheimer's Award

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Boston, MA – Senior Living Residences (SLR) recently received a Recognition Award from the Boston University School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center (BU ADC) for the company’s contribution to Alzheimer’s disease research, community outreach, and support of the research and education initiatives of the BU ADC.

Dr. Robert Stern, Associate Professor of Neurology and Co-Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical and Research Program at BU ADC, presented the award, saying that he viewed SLR “as one of the most innovative and expert senior living and Alzheimer’s care organizations in the country.” See attached letter >

As the premier provider of Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s disease care in New England, SLR stands at the forefront in providing the most state-of-the-art care available because of its affiliations with such nationally recognized academic organizations as BU ADC, which are leaders in the field of senior-related care, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, through their research and innovation.

“SLR is honored to accept the BU ADC Recognition Award,” said Tadd Clelland, Principal and Executive Vice President of SLR. “We are proud to be implementing specialized care programming that is directly related to new research discoveries in a continued effort to provide cutting edge treatment for the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. This award recognizes our ongoing commitment to provide SLR residents with innovative programming, which greatly improves each person’s quality of life. ”

SLR also believes care extends beyond its doors. As the BU ADC recognized, SLR provides the communities it serves with the resources to be informed about new research initiatives, opportunities and breakthroughs. SLR is involved in many different community education and outreach projects. Most recently SLR developed an Alzheimer’s blog for caregivers (www.alzcareblog.com) and provided screenings of the HBO documentary, The Alzheimer’s Project, for the general public.

BU ADC is one of 31 federally funded Alzheimer’s Disease Centers nationwide with the goal of reducing the human and economic cost of Alzheimer’s through research, clinical care and education.

About Senior Living Residences

Since 1990, Senior Living Residences of Boston, MA has created service-enriched housing and care options for seniors in New England. Fervently adhering to its “Right Values”—Resident Quality of Life, Valued Associates, Integrity and Innovation—SLR is a trusted leader in the communities it serves through innovative programs and services, which exceed industry standards, as well as its high staff retention. Partnering with equally committed organizations, SLR remains at the forefront of research-based care for seniors, especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, contact SLR at 617-268-9140 or online at www.SeniorLivingResidences.com.

The Cambridge Homes Honors Volunteers

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Cambridge, MA—At a special Appreciation Dinner on April 22, the not-for-profit Cambridge Homes acknowledged its dedicated volunteer group, The Friends of The Cambridge Homes, for exceptional service to the residents of this retirement community. The recognition coincided with National Volunteers Week.

The evening highlighted the contributions of several well known Cambridge citizens who have freely given their time over the years to The Cambridge Homes in various capacities, including Frank Duehay, former mayor of Cambridge, Polly Malcolm, Nancy Fryberger and Chair of The Friends Committee, Suzanne Hamner, to name just a few.

Frank Duehay, who has also served on the Cambridge Homes Board of Directors, said, “I was delighted to be a part of the event. The Cambridge Homes, which has served the community of Cambridge for more than 120 years, is a wonderful not-for-profit organization with a rich tradition of service to elderly residents of the Cambridge area, providing gracious retirement living for both those who can afford to pay privately and those who need some financial assistance. I am just one of the many Friends who have supported and worked with The Homes over its many years of existence.”

The Friends of The Cambridge Homes is particularly involved in the social aspect of residents' lives, hosting a variety of programs, such as play-reading, monthly teas, and wine and cheese socials which create opportunities for residents to stay connected to the larger Cambridge community and form lasting friendships. The Friends also act as medical escorts for residents, providing transportation to medical appointments and accompanying them during visits, if requested.

“Volunteerism is such an integral part of life here,” said Lisa Lambert, social program director for The Cambridge Homes. “The Friends work tirelessly to provide opportunities for our community, from sending birthday cards to providing transportation and scheduling social events. The Friends enrich the lives of every resident in such a tremendous way, and we are grateful for their continued dedication and involvement.”

National Volunteer Week presents an opportunity for individuals, families, and organizations to celebrate the everyday people who accomplish the extraordinary through volunteer service. The theme of this year’s NVW is “Celebrating People in Action.”

The Cambridge Homes features gracious Independent and Assisted Living, as well as Short-Term and Respite Stays. Located in a renovated historic building next to Mount Auburn Hospital, The Cambridge Homes is a good choice for individuals who wish to enjoy the many benefits of city living, but who also desire security, personalized services and companionship. The Cambridge Homes is managed by Senior Living Residences of Boston, a leader in innovative, service-enriched Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s Care in New England since 1990.

For more information, call 617-876-0369 or visit www.TheCambridgeHomes.org.

SLR Vice President Receives MBA from Erickson School, Baltimore, MD

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

METHUEN, MA - Seth Dudley, Vice President for Business Development for Senior Living Residences, LLC, received an MBA in Aging Services from the Erickson School, University of Maryland Baltimore Campus, Baltimore, MD in December 2008.

Mr. Dudley was part of the first cohort to partake in an intense master's program offered to an elite group of leaders in the aging arena. He was chosen by Erickson's faculty due to his years of management experience in the field and his passionate drive to improve the quality of aging services.

Mr. Dudley, who is currently managing the start-up of SLR's newest community in Methuen, MA, intends to use the knowledge he has gained towards designing a state-of-the-art assisted living model, where services are provided through a holistic approach, rather than via the traditional separate medical and social offerings. "I am excited to use my experience towards creating a place where seniors can achieve an enhanced quality of life," he explained.

Bob Larkin, President of SLR, stated, "Seth’s accomplishment in completing this distinguished Master’s program is laudatory for him both personally and professionally. More importantly however, for the seniors who will be living at Methuen Village Assisted Living, Seth’s accomplishment wholly reflects his personal commitment to providing the best cutting-edge care available to elders."

The Erickson School advertises its new program as a path "designed for outstanding professionals who have demonstrated the capacity to lead and have shown the potential for even greater leadership responsibility." The coursework integrates the disciplines of aging, management, and public policy.

Senior Living Residences is proud to have Mr. Dudley involved in the start-up of Methuen Village, and the company’s principals are confident that his expertise will inspire his staff and propel the community towards a successful opening year.

For Seth Dudley's bio, click here.

For more information about Methuen Village, call 978-685-2220 or visit www.MethuenVillage.com

Nashoba Park One of First in Region to Regain Power after Major Ice Storm

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The ice storm that hit the northeastern region of the United States in December 2008 left millions without power for up to 14 days. Nashoba Park was back up in a few hours, thanks in large part to the dedication of community and regional emergency personnel.

Nashoba Park has strong ties to the community and its executive director works collaboratively with local civil service entities to promote the mission of the retirement community and bring attention to the work that is being done there. Because of this effort, the local fire department and emergency response personnel were able to greenlight the priority status of Nashoba Park to get the community back online.

Recognizing the importance of getting the community’s electricity back up as quickly as possible, Emergency Preparedness Regional Manager Wellman Parker personally stepped in to contact National Grid, the company that supplies power to the area, and pressed upon it the need to restore power to Nashoba Park immediately.

In the hours the community was without electricity, Nashoba Park ran its back-up generator, which provided the needed power to operate sufficiently. Lorden Oil Company came to the community to make sure the generator’s tank was full so that it could run as long as necessary.

“We are very grateful to the Ayer fire and emergency personnel, as well as Wellman Parker and the Lorden Oil Company for being aware of Nashoba Park’s priority and going beyond the call of duty to make sure our residents were cared for quickly,” said Stephanie Burton, executive director of Nashoba Park.

In the spirit of community, Nashoba Park opened its doors and accommodated any neighbors, family and staff needing assistance during the time the greater community was without power.

Managed by Senior Living Residences, Nashoba Park offers seniors a secure enriching lifestyle with both Independent Living and personalized Assisted Living. Residents enjoy gracious accommodations, 24-hour supportive services and many amenities at reasonable monthly rates. Nashoba Park was established by the nonprofit organization Volunteers of America, Massachusetts.

For more information, visit www.NashobaPark.com or call 978-772-0707.

Methuen Village Holds Hard Hat Tour

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park, the new assisted living residence under construction at 4 Gleason Street just off Broadway in downtown Methuen, held a Hard Hat Tour on September 25th to showcase the building to local officials. The new development will offer traditional Assisted Living and a residential 14-apartment Memory Support Neighborhood for those with Alzheimer’s disease. At full occupancy the project will house 97 seniors.

Methuen Village’s Executive Director Seth Dudley announced that construction is on schedule toward an early 2009 opening. He said, “Priority Applications for Residency are now available. Our furnished Model Apartment will be open at the end of October for tours every day by appointment and Open Houses will be held on weekends for drop-in visitors.”

Noted community leaders attended the event including Mayor William M. Manzi and Director of Economic & Community Development Karen Sawyer.

Commenting at the event, Mayor Manzi noted, “Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park will enable local seniors who wish to live in an assisted living community the opportunity to stay right here in Methuen. This new senior housing option is a welcome addition to our community and a key component of Methuen’s plans for the redevelopment of our central business district.”

The new senior community, set back from Broadway overlooking the Spicket River, will offer residents attractive spacious apartments with full baths and kitchenettes, a full dining program, personal care services, housekeeping, medication management, companionship, social and wellness programs, scheduled transportation, and more.

Mr. Dudley said, “The response that we have received from the local community demonstrates the need and desire for a high quality, reasonably priced assisted living option here. We now have staff on board full-time and are able to provide tours and answer questions from interested seniors and their families, so please call.”

He added, “We are busy developing our activities program and service package and hiring staff. We look forward to opening and providing the best possible care, a dynamic program of social and wellness activities, and an array of services tailored to meet the individualized needs of local seniors.”

Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park is a development of DS Development of Auburndale, MA. The company put together a team with vast experience in the Assisted Living industry to build and manage the new community. Management company Senior Living Residences of Boston, MA is a trusted name in senior housing and care for two decades and serves more than 600 residents in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s Care in Massachusetts. The architectural firm is Henry Schadler Associates of Farmington, CT; the interior design firm is Currier and Associates of Newburyport, MA; and the construction firm is Cutler Associates of Worcester, MA. Richard Lefferts of Commonweal Collaborative, Leominster, MA, served as development consultant on the project.

For more information about Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park visit the community’s website www.MethuenVillage.com or call or email Seth Dudley, Executive Director, at 978-685-2220; sdudley@slr-usa.com.

Tadd Clelland named Partner of Senior Living Residences

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Robert Larkin and Peter Mullin, the founders and original Partners of Senior Living Residences, are pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Tadd Clelland has been named Partner.

Mr. Clelland joined Senior Living Residences in 2006 to manage community operations for the company’s owned and managed communities, overseeing resident care, food service, sales and community relations.

He is a veteran of the assisted living industry with over 10 years' experience in operations, social work, marketing and sales. He has specific expertise in managing residential Assisted Living Alzheimer’s programs. Prior to joining the Senior Living Residences' management team, Mr. Clelland worked for Hearthstone Alzheimer’s Care in Massachusetts, as well as Marriott Corporations’ Assisted Living Division as Director of Community Relations for Marriott’s MapleRidge community in Dartmouth, MA.

Mr. Clelland’s professional affiliations include membership in the Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association.

Senior Living Residences Announces New Management Contract for Assisted Living in Methuen, MA

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

South Boston, MA, March 18, 2008 – Senior Living Residences, a Boston-based senior facility development and management firm, announced a new management contract for an assisted living community now under construction in Methuen, MA.

Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park will offer local seniors independent and assisted living, as well as a secure Memory Support Neighborhood for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

The new senior community, scheduled to open in early 2009, is located in the heart of Methuen’s central business district set back from Broadway overlooking a lovely pond and meandering stream. The site’s location at 4 Gleason Street is ideal. It will offer residents an easy walk to shops and restaurants out the front door and an idyllic quiet brick patio with beautiful views of Spicket River out the back! The site will also be connected to Methuen’s well-known Riverwalk Park.

Robert Larkin, President of Senior Living Residences, said, “The response that DS Development, the project’s owner, has received from the local community demonstrates the need and desire for a high quality, affordable assisted living option in the area. We are busy developing our activities program and service package. We look forward to providing the best possible care, a dynamic program of social and wellness activities, and an array of services tailored to meet the individualized needs of local seniors.”

Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park will offer residents attractive spacious apartments with full baths and kitchenettes, a full dining program, personal care services, housekeeping, medication management, companionship, social and wellness programs, scheduled transportation, and more.

The building will feature 61 studio apartments, 24 one-bedroom units and six two-bedroom units. At full occupancy, Methuen Village will be home to 97 residents. The indoor and outdoor community spaces at Methuen Village will be extensive and include a lovely Dining Room, Private Dining Room, Sunroom, Den and Country Kitchen featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and access to a wonderful brick patio overlooking the river and pond, as well as a formal Living & Music Room, Activities Room, Exercise Room, Library, Card & Game Room, Media Room, Beauty Salon and Indoor Garden Center.

A furnished Model Apartment will be open for viewing in September 2008. Private tours and Priority Applications for Residency will also be available at that time.

Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park is being developed by owner David P. Spada of DS Development, LLC. Mr. Spada put together a team to build and manage Methuen Village with vast experience in the assisted living industry. DS Development has collaborated extensively with its select professional team to develop a senior living community that fosters social interaction and promotes the health and well-being of its senior residents.

Mr. Spada said, “Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park will provide a warm, welcoming and vibrant community at reasonable monthly rates for the seniors of Methuen and throughout Merrimack Valley. In addition to offering local seniors a superior assisted living option, this development is a key component of Methuen’s plans for the redevelopment of its central business district. I’m proud to be contributing to this effort.”

The architectural firm, Henry Schadler Associates, PC of Farmington, CT, has designed over 7,000 residential units, both new construction and rehabilitation projects, since it was established in 1972. The design firm, Currier and Associates of Newburyport, MA, which ranks in the top 10 percent of independent interior design firms in the country, has built a reputation of excellence, completing more than 800 projects for senior living, healthcare, hospitality, commercial, institutional and residential clients. The builder, Cutler Associates of Worcester, MA is a top-ranked professional construction management firm, providing a full range of services throughout the United States. In recent years, Cutler has completed more than 35 assisted living, senior residence, retirement community, and skilled nursing facilities.

Senior Living Residences, LLC (SLR) of Boston, MA, is a New England leader in the creation of service-enriched housing and care options for seniors since 1990. The firm was among the original founders of assisted living in Massachusetts and is now in its second decade of successful development, lease-up, and cost-effective operations management of thousands of units of service-oriented senior housing. Guided by its “Right Values” mission, SLR has a strong record of quality service to seniors of all income levels across the full range of housing options - Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and innovative "Memory Support Neighborhoods" for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Today, SLR is the area’s leading independent manager of assisted and independent living communities for both not-for-profit and proprietary organizations.

To download a pdf version of the press release, click here.

Senior Living Residences in US News & World Report

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Senior Living Residences was featured in the November 2006 issue of US News & World Report.

Senior Living Residences & Dovetail Health Launch Medication Assessment Program

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Senior Living Residences & Dovetail Health
Launch Groundbreaking Medication Management Program for Aging Adults

Boston, MA (November 5, 2007) – Senior Living Residences of Boston, MA has formed a unique partnership with Dovetail Health of Needham, MA and launched a groundbreaking program to evaluate the medication status of seniors who reside in, or plan to move into, assisted living communities. Senior Living Residences owns and manages assisted living communities throughout eastern Massachusetts. Dovetail Health is dedicated to helping aging Americans live independently by monitoring and managing their health and medication needs.

Recent studies show that up to 30 percent of hospitalizations among older adults can be attributed to medication mismanagement and 88 percent of the adverse reactions are preventable.

"Working with Dovetail Health on medication awareness and management is a natural extension of our commitment to providing service-enriched assisted living care services that enhance our residents’ independence and quality of life," said Robert Larkin, Principal and Co-Founder of Senior Living Residences.

Under the Dovetail/Senior Living Residences medication management program, seniors at Senior Living Residences’ assisted living communities receive a “Comprehensive Medication Check-Up.” Residents and families meet personally with an experienced clinical pharmacist who provides a thorough evaluation of each resident’s medications. A summary report identifies potential medication conflicts and related safety risks, provides personalized medication charts that families and residents can share with physicians, identifies possible medication-related issues and suggests particular questions that families may want to pose to physicians. SLR’s partnership with Dovetail Health is a first-of-its-kind program that offers this innovative service for residents in assisted living.

Gordon Fong, whose father lives at The BayView, a Senior Living Residences community in South Boston, says, "Our Dovetail Pharmacist took the time to educate me and my father on the uses of the medications, as well as the side effects. With an organized and full report tailored from my father’s medical history, we will be able to reduce miscommunications and avoid overlapping medications between our different physicians."

"Too often older Americans are taking multiple medications from different doctors without coordination, putting them at risk of medication related problems that can worsen diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions," said Stever Aubrey, CEO of Dovetail Health. "This reality, accompanied by the explosive growth of the senior population, creates a huge burden on our healthcare system."

"Given the complex health needs of older Americans today, services like Dovetail's Comprehensive Medication Check-Up are a necessity. It helps us provide our residents the independent lifestyle they've come to expect, with a stronger medication management service in place to support their health and safety,” said Peter Mullin, Principal and Co-Founder of Senior Living Residences.

The program is ongoing with further expansion planned after an evaluation phase is completed.

For a pdf version of this Press Release, click here.

Dovetail Health is an innovative home health service that provides high quality health management support and daily health monitoring for seniors. For more information visit the Dovetail web site or call 866.566.DOVE

Nashoba Park's New Social Program Director Featured in the Lowell Sun

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Kim Dee, the new Social Program Director at Nashoba Park, was featured in the Lowell Sun February 21, 2008. The focus of the article was about women seeking mid-life career changes in the assisted living and eldercare fields.

To download a pdf of this article, click here.

Neville Place Resident Turns 100

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

As seen in the Cambridge Chronicle - Though they’ve never met, Cambridge residents Edward McGowan and Louise Macnair will always share a page of the city’s history.

Last week, McGowan reached a milestone few in this world are fortunate enough to achieve: he turned 100. Macnair did the same, five years ago, and recently celebrated her 105th birthday.

“They’re taking good care of me here,” McGowan said of the staff at Neville Place retirement home. McGowan moved to the North Cambridge retirement complex earlier this year. The path that brought him here, he said, crosses the Atlantic Ocean — twice — and stretches from an arms factory in Connecticut to a prison camp in Germany.

In another part of town, Macnair celebrated her 105th birthday two weeks ago. Living largely on her own on Walker Street, where she’s lived since Harry Truman was president, Macnair said her secret to a long life is really no secret at all.

“I’ve tried to live a life of moderation,” Macnair said.

Though reaching your 100th birthday is still something of an anomaly — in 2004, the average life expectancy in the U.S. was about 78 years, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention — McGowan and Macnair are not the only centenarians in town. According to Mary Ann Dalton of the Somerville/Cambridge Elder Services, there are at least nine people living in Cambridge above the age of 100.

Born Dec. 7, 1907, McGowan immigrated to America from Donegal, Ireland, in 1929. He found work in the Winchester Rifle Co. factory making guns and ammunition, a trade that could have kept him out of World War II altogether, had he wanted it to.

“The first time I got the draft notice, they told me, ‘You’re already working for the government, we need you here,’” McGowan said. “But the second time around, when I got a second notice, I decided I would just go.”

Just months later, McGowan found himself hurtling into the history books aboard a landing craft pointed at Omaha Beach. Then a corporal, McGowan was part of the second wave of Allied soldiers to land on the beaches of Northern France on D-Day in 1944.

“I was one of Patton’s boys,” McGowan said, referring to the famed general George Patton. He wasn’t scared as he and 90 or so of his U.S. Army brethren approached the shoreline, though McGowan said the sight of fallen soldiers floating in the water near the beach is just one among a collection of ghastly scenes he carries with him to this day.

“I was down at the back of the boat, and I was watching the waves from the propellers,” McGowan said. “The next thing I saw was an American soldier coming up from under the boat. He had his rifle still on his shoulder, and his gas mask. I still have nightmares.”

Once ashore, McGowan and his unit were charged with the task of retrieving Allied soldiers who’d been captured, among them Patton’s son-in-law.

“Patton got the idea that the Germans were going to kill all the soldiers,” McGowan said. “So he picked my company to go out and get all the prisoners.”

Along the way, McGowan said his unit ran out of ammunition, and was captured in a small town outside Hamburg, Germany. He was a prisoner of war for a little more than two months. Though he doesn’t recall where he was held in Germany — soldiers tended not to pay too much attention to geography, he said — McGowan does remember the reception he and his unit received upon their return to “Camp Lucky Strike” in France.

“We had these big beards, we were a mess,” McGowan said. “When we got on the plane to go back to the camp, the pilot reached under his seat and put a gas mask on. He couldn't stand the smell.”

McGowan said the war, while certainly important, is not the central fact of his life. In 1932, 11 years before he was deployed to the European Theater, he married his steady girlfriend, Mary Bohan, a union that would last 75 years. Their two children, Mary Ellen and Thomas Patrick, both graduated from Boston University.

“We had a wonderful life together,” McGowan said.

Though not technically a native of the city — her family brought her to America from England in 1905 — Louise Macnair has always thought of Cambridge as her hometown. It’s hard to imagine, but Macnair remembers a cobblestoned city that moved quite a bit slower when she was a girl.

“It’s quite different now,” Macnair said. “There were no cars then. We had a telephone, but radio didn’t come in for quite a while. We had our first one in 1928. It’s incredible. We wore out an awful lot of shoe leather in those days.”

A 1921 graduate of the Cambridge Latin School, Macnair went on to Radcliffe to study Romance languages.

“Not a terribly useful thing,” Macnair said. “I had thought I was going to be working as a translator, but that never happened.”

After graduating from Radcliffe in 1925, Macnair worked in the Brookline Public Library for three years before marrying her high school sweetheart, Luther Knight Macnair, then a teacher at Harvard University.

“My husband must have worn a path in the bricks from Cambridge to Brookline,” Macnair said, adding that she still remembers their first date.

“I met him on the stairs of the high school, and paid no attention to him, particularly,” Macnair said. “At the end of the year, we all went down to the Charles River, to the skating rink on the other side of [Harvard Square]. My friend Constance and I were putting our skates on, and Luther came over and said, ‘May I help you put those on?’ After we got the skates on, he said, ‘May I skate with you?’ Neither of us knew much about skating, so we said it was fine. It was a gorgeous moonlit night, and we all had a wonderful time going up the river and back again. When we were done, he asked us if he could help us get our skates off again, and then he asked me if he could see me home. That was the beginning, the first date.”

Luther and Louise Macnair were married in 1929, the same year the stock market collapsed, and the Great Depression set in. That year, the couple was living in New Hampshire, where Luther was teaching at a junior college in Tilton.

“We had very little salary,” Macnair said, noting that she and her husband subsisted on about $500 a year during the Depression. “But we had a place to sleep and food in the dining room, and we considered ourselves exceedingly lucky. There were many people with no jobs.”

Luther and Louise stayed in New Hampshire for 11 years, before moving to Vermont, and then back to Cambridge in 1943 — back to the same street Louise had lived on as a young girl. In the 1950s, Luther found work with the then-fledgling Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts. As the civil rights movement picked up momentum nationwide, Macnair said she remembers many a tense night waiting for her husband to come home.

“I always had the feeling that I had to look over my shoulder, to see if anybody was coming,” Macnair said. “But [Luther] loved every minute of it. He was in there all day, trying to enlist young lawyers and students, and he gathered in a lot of volunteers.”

Invariably, both McGowan and Macnair are asked to impart on younger generations the secret of their respective longevity. Macnair said the trick, as Bing Crosby used to say, is to accentuate the positive.

“That old saying, smile and the world smiles with you, weep and you weep alone,” she said. “Remember that. Time is always wasted spent in anger.”

While there can be no doubting a positive attitude has gone along way in sustaining her vitality, McGowan said the key to living to see one’s 100th birthday ought to be fairly obvious.

“There’s one thing you’re not supposed to do if you want to live to see 100,” he said. “Don’t die.”

As seen in the Cambridge Chronicle.

Concord Park, Concord, MA Wins Local Newspaper “Readers Choice Award”

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Concord Park, Concord, MA Wins Local Newspaper “Readers Choice Award”

June 2008

Concord Park, located in West Concord, MA has won a Reader’s Choice Award from the Community Newspaper Company for the third consecutive year. The independent and assisted living community was the #1 pick for “Best Retirement Living Residence” in Concord, MA and also won a “Silver Honorable Mention” for “Best Retirement Living Residence” for the entire Boston MetroWest region. The awards were published in a special edition of the Community Newspaper Company local weekly newspapers, including the Concord Journal, in June 2008.

Nancy Crowley, Executive Director of Concord Park, said, “We are honored that the residents of Concord and our neighboring towns voted us Number One. The tribute really goes to my excellent staff who strive day in and day out to do the very best that we can for our residents.”

She added, “Concord Park is a warm and vibrant senior community with a mission of enhancing the quality of life of our residents. While we foster independence in a socially active environment, our compassionate, professional staff is always ready with a helping hand – to prepare meals, clean apartments, do laundry and to assist with personal needs and medication reminders. We try very hard to maintain an atmosphere where each resident’s individuality, dignity, independence and privacy are respected at all times.”

Concord Park also enjoys high resident satisfaction. In the most recent survey just published in June, over 90% of Concord Park residents and their families who responded to the survey said that they are very satisfied or satisfied with the quality of life and the quality of services at Concord Park. And 87% said that they feel comfortable recommending Concord Park to a friend or family member. The vast majority of residents (93%) feel that they are treated with dignity and respect and that their privacy is respected. In Concord Park’s residential Memory Support Neighborhood which offers Alzheimer’s care, 100% of families who responded to the survey feel the same way about their loved ones.

Concord Park, located in the heart of the West Concord shopping village, offers local seniors Independent Living, Assisted Living and a residential Memory Support Neighborhood for those with Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. Concord Park was established by the nonprofit Volunteers of America, Massachusetts and is managed by Senior Living Residences. For more information, call 978-369-4728 or visit http://www.ConcordPark.net.

SLR Executive Director Wins “Super Star” Award from Professional Association

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

SLR Executive Director Wins “Super Star” Award from Professional Association

May 2008

Mike LeBrun, Executive Director of Cape Cod Senior Residences in Bourne, MA, won a top award in the Massachusetts assisted living industry. On May 12, 2008 at the Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association (Mass-ALFA) Annual Awards Dinner, Mr. LeBrun received the “SuperStar” award in the “Executive Director” category.

He had been nominated by his staff for his exemplary performance as Executive Director, specifically his leadership strength, ability to foster teamwork and dedication to improving the lives of his residents.

During the presentation, Mr. LeBrun was honored for motivating his staff by working diligently and creatively to better the lives of his residents. He is credited with obtaining grants and community donations to fund the “extras” at Cape Cod Senior Residences, including a Victory Garden with raised planting beds, a large screen plasma TV and a Bocce court.

But, more importantly, Mr. LeBrun was honored for “changing lives and making memories.” His management style was characterized by his focus on important adages - “Treat the residents as you would want your family member to be treated” and “Look beyond the problem and search for the solution.” One staff member wrote, “Mike combines professionalism with patience and reminds us to take care of ourselves so we in turn can provide the residents with what he truly believes they deserve – the best!”

Cape Cod Senior Residences is located in Pocasset, MA on the grounds of the former Barnstable County Hospital, just off County Road. The community offers Independent Senior Apartments and personalized Assisted Living, allowing residents to stay within the same campus as their needs change over time. This unique 100% affordable community is open to seniors 65 years or older whose incomes are at or below 60% of the area median income. For more information, call 508-564-4474 or visit http://www.CapeCodSeniorResidences.com.

Nancy Crowley Wins Unsung Heroine Honor

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

As reported in The Concord Journal on April 10, 2008 - click here to view the full article.

Concord - The instructions said to check the box that best applies to the candidate. The options were volunteer service, extraordinary effort beyond job description, involvement and organizing within her community, promoting business involvement for community service and innovations and ideas.

Unable to select just one, state Rep. Cory Atkins, D-Concord, checked each box on the form she used to nominate Nancy Crowley as a Community Unsung Heroine. “Nancy Crowley represents the very essence of Concord’s community,” Atkins wrote on the nomination.

Crowley, executive director of Concord Park and an active member of Concord’s volunteer corps, is one of 286 women honored as Community Unsung Heroines of 2008 by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. The Concord resident was chosen from a pool of nearly 600 to be recognized for outstanding contributions to her organizations and communities. A ceremony for the Unsung Heroines will be held Wednesday, May 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the State House in Boston.

“I was taken aback. Very humbled,” Crowley said of the honor. “There are so many women in this town who do wonderful things.”

A registered nurse, Crowley has worked extensively with local seniors with healthcare in their homes, nursing homes and hospital settings. Then, as a staff development coordinator at a long-term community she was asked to take Alzheimer’s training and start a program. Just over six years ago, Crowley opened Concord Park, a community of Massachusetts Assisted Living that is affiliated with Volunteers of America. Her role as executive director she considers to be like the culmination of her work with the Council on Aging, Alzheimer’s and business.

“I just fell into it and realized how much I began to have a passion for working with the population with Alzheimer’s and dementia,” she said. “There’s so much that really can enhance their lives, and we can help their families and loved ones and caregivers.”

She is also active in many Concord committees and organizations, which she considers a different avenue to help. Crowley was just elected to the Housing Authority, is a member of the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee, serves on the board at Minuteman Arc. She has held numerous other posts, including, the Council on Aging, Board of Health, Concord 2000 committees, emergency preparedness and multiple business-related volunteer organizations.

“When you volunteer, you meet a lot of wonderful people,” she said. “It’s another aspect of your life. And, it is a good feeling to give back.”

It’s not just what she does, it’s how she does it, said Atkins, who first met Crowley sometime around 1999, when Crowley was running the Alzheimer’s Clinic at the facility now called Concord Health Care.

“The way she ran that clinic was just so wonderfully humane,” Atkins said. “She treated people with so much dignity.”

Today, Atkins sees the same capacity for empathy at Concord Park, where the representative jokes she has a room reserved. “The residents who live there feel like they’re part of something,” she said.

“She just naturally, without any second thought, gets people involved in the community and the community involved with people,” Atkins said. “Nancy is just an exceptional person and she just loves Concord.”

Born and brought up in Concord, Crowley grew up in a “White Lady” alongside the prison where her father, an active volunteer in his own right, worked. She began her own volunteer work as a single mother when her two children, Scott and Megan, became involved in youth sports.

“I love my town, and I like helping out and getting involved,” said Crowley. “The town needs volunteers and there are not enough people who volunteer.”

An active volunteer in town and on-call 24/7 at Concord Park, Crowley still tries to make sure that her weekends are, in fact, her own. “I don’t have to do everything every day,” she said. “I have to space them out.”

Crowley likes to read, work in her garden, and spends time with her old nursing friends and her family — Megan, now a lawyer in Andover, and Scott now a physician’s assistant in Wrentham, who has one child.

“My family is very important to me,” she said. “I try to see them every week.”

SLR Expands Corporate Office

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Senior Living Residences is expanding its corporate office with the addition of two newly created professional positions. Seth Dudley has joined SLR as Vice President for Business Development and Erin Whalen serves as SLR Alzheimer’s Care Specialist.

Seth comes to SLR from Benchmark Assisted Living of Massachusetts where he was recognized for leadership and financial results as Executive Director for four Benchmark communities (Evans Park at Newton Corner, MA, Tatnuck Park at Worcester, MA, Greystone Farm at Salem, NH and The Birches at Concord, NH). He started his career in assisted living at Hearthstone Alzheimer Care of Massachusetts as Executive Director of Hearthstone at New Horizons in Marlboro, MA and as Program Director for Hearthstone at Heights Crossing in Brockton, MA. He is currently pursuing his MBA from the Erickson School.

Erin has over 10 years experience in the Alzheimer’s care field in activity programming, research, care consultation and public education. She will oversee the development and implementation of SLR’s Alzheimer’s treatment programs in its five Memory Support Neighborhoods in Massachusetts. She comes to SLR from the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center which conducts cutting edge research into Alzheimer’s disease. Prior to that she managed public education efforts, including the 24-hour telephone Helpline, for the Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Association.

Standish Village Employee Wins Prestigious Alzheimer's Care Award

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

BOSTON—Emma Daniels, a certified nursing assistant at Standish Village at Lower Mills, received the 2008 OPIE Award from the Massachusetts Alliance of Alzheimer Program Directors on December 12, 2008, for her exemplary service while working with residents in the community’s Memory Support Neighborhood.

Each year, the OPIE, which stands for Outstanding Performance in Excellence, is awarded to a direct care worker who demonstrates exceptional service in assisted living, long-term care or adult day health.

Since starting at Standish Village five years ago, Ms. Daniels has demonstrated a commitment to helping residents with memory impairments live the best life possible by involving them in daily activities that stimulate cognitive function, promote physical and psychological well-being, increase positive emotions and improve self-esteem.

“Emma is truly deserving of this year’s OPIE award,” said Brooke Patterson, Memory Support Program Director at Standish Village. “She has shown great dedication to the memory support residents here at Standish Village. From the start, Emma has worked tirelessly with residents, families and staff members to promote a caring environment. Her knowledge, understanding and support have contributed greatly to our level of service, and we are very proud to have her here.”

Owned and managed by Senior Living Residences (SLR) of Boston, MA, Standish Village at Lower Mills features personalized Assisted Living and a specialized Memory Support Neighborhood providing care for those with memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. The community offers seniors a secure enriching lifestyle with gracious accommodations, 24-hour supportive services, and many amenities at reasonable monthly rates.

For more information visit www.StandishVillage.com or call 617-298-5656.

SLR Presents HBO Documentary Series on Alzheimer's

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Boston – Senior Living Residences (“SLR”), a Boston-based company with a reputation as a leader in providing Alzheimer’s care to New England seniors, has partnered with HBO in an ambitious grassroots public education campaign to shine a spotlight on Alzheimer’s disease. In an effort to inform the public, spur discussion, and excite individuals to participate in the search for a cure, SLR’s assisted living communities will air HBO’s groundbreaking four-part documentary series, The Alzheimer’s Project, for local audiences in private viewings in Boston, Cambridge, Concord and Methuen throughout the month of May.

The Alzheimer’s Project premieres on May 10th on HBO in association with the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association. The films are executive produced by Maria Shriver, the First Lady of California, whose father is currently battling Alzheimer’s.

“Senior Living Residences is proud to be a partner with HBO’s Alzheimer’s Project Coalition and to be among the select group of national organizations and individual companies working to advance Alzheimer’s education, care and research,” said Robert Larkin, President of SLR.

Senior Living Residences’ communities will screen the films and host follow-up discussions for the general public on the following dates:

The Memory Loss Tapes - An intimate look into the lives of seven individuals living with Alzheimer’s, each in an advancing state of dementia across the full spectrum of the progression of the disease.

Wednesday, May 27 at 5:30pm at Concord Park, 68 Commonwealth Ave., Concord MA
Thursday, May 28 at 6:00pm at Methuen Village, 4 Gleason St., Methuen, MA

Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am? - A film for children narrated by and featuring Maria Shriver that introduces viewers to seven children learning to understand and cope with their grandparent’s illness.

Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00pm at Concord Park, 68 Commonwealth Ave., Concord MA

Caregivers - Seen through the lens of five individuals caring for family members suffering from the disease, this film conveys the sacrifices and successes of people who experience their loved ones’ gradual descent into dementia.
Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30pm at Neville Place, 650 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA
Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00pm at Standish Village, 1190 Adams St., Boston, MA

Momentum in Science – A state-of-the science report that takes viewers inside the laboratories and clinics of 24 leading scientists and physicians, revealing some of the most cutting-edge research advances made in curing the disease.
Thursday, May 21 at 7:00pm at The Cambridge Homes, 360 Mount Auburn St.,
Cambridge, MA

Today, Alzheimer’s disease is the second most-feared illness in America, following cancer, and may affect as many as five million Americans. As the baby-boom generation reaches retirement, that number could soar to more than 11 million by 2040 and have a huge economic impact on America’s already fragile healthcare system. Regardless of age, race, ethnicity or sex, Alzheimer’s is an issue that touches us all.

To view the four-part documentary series, click here.

SLR manages five Memory Support Neighborhoods in eastern Massachusetts – The BayView and Standish Village in Boston; Concord Park in West Concord; Methuen Village in Methuen; and Neville Place in Cambridge. The cornerstone of SLR’s care approach is research-based innovation leading to the creation of services that are strategically designed to sustain cognitive function. SLR has put a variety of research-driven programs in place in its Alzheimer care communities, including diets that support memory function, extensive focus on social interaction and wellness, and pharmacological assessments, to provide residents with a level of high-quality care that is not found at other communities. Through SLR’s partnership with academic institutions, including the Boston University School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center, and allied professionals SLR continues to be an innovator in providing state-of-the-art care to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.

SLR Wins Reader's Choice Award

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Boston, MA – The votes are in and it is official: Senior Living Residences (SLR) provides the best senior housing and care for local seniors, according to those in the community. The annual Readers’ Choice Awards have named three of SLR’s independent and assisted living communities as winners this year: Concord Park, The Cambridge Homes and Cape Cod Senior Residences in Bourne.

Concord Park and Cape Cod Senior Residences were voted the number one choices, and The Cambridge Homes received honorable mention, each in the category of Retirement Living Residences. Concord Park was further distinguished as the regional silver award recipient in the same category.

“To be acknowledged for the work we do and the services we provide is an honor. To have that acknowledgement bestowed upon us by the communities we serve is an even higher honor and one of which we are extremely proud. These awards are a testament to our unwavering focus on providing the very best care to seniors in New England,” said Bob Larkin, president of SLR.

SLR is committed to establishing and maintaining the highest quality of life for each resident. Through an affiliation with Boston University School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center and other leading organizations, SLR is able to implement innovative, research-based programs that have proven to be effective in the care of seniors. SLR also has a reputation for hiring and retaining the very best healthcare professionals, making it a trusted leader in the community.

The Readers’ Choice Awards gives readers the chance to have their voices heard about favorite local places, services and businesses. Readers have a chance to submit their nominations in more than 80 different categories. After voting is complete, the results are tallied and reported by an independent firm.

About Senior Living Residences

Since 1990, Senior Living Residences has created service-enriched housing and care options for seniors in New England. Fervently adhering to its “Right Values” —Resident Quality of Life, Valued Employees, Integrity and Innovation—SLR continues to be a trusted leader in the communities it serves through innovative programs and services, as well as its high staff retention. Partnering with equally committed organizations, SLR remains at the forefront of research-based care for seniors, especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease. For more information on this or our other innovative programs and services, please contact SLR at 617-268-9140 or online at www.SeniorLivingResidences.com.

Senior Living Residences Launches Innovative Nutrition Program

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Boston (September 14, 2009) - When asked, Americans rate Alzheimer’s disease as their second most-feared illness, following cancer. Currently, there are five million people living with this disease in the United States. Recent research suggests that diet may play an important role in the cause and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, indicating that there may be something each of us can do to stave off this devastating illness.

For the past two years Senior Living Residences (SLR), a Boston-based company with a reputation as a leader in providing Alzheimer’s care to New England seniors, has been implementing a cognitively protective diet and nutrition program at its independent and assisted living communities. Following a research-based model of treatment and care and placing a strong emphasis on innovation, SLR is the first assisted living company in the nation to offer the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program in its communities.

The Memory Preservation Nutrition® program, developed by and implemented in conjunction with internationally recognized expert Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, adjunct research assistant professor of neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine and president of Health Care Insights, LLC, is a unique evidence-based program incorporating foods and spices, specifically selected for their nutrient-rich properties and linked in research to healthy cognition, into everyday diet to improve overall brain health.

Integrating information from hundreds of studies looking at the connections between diet, cognitive health, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease and its related risk factors, the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program seeks to improve brain function, decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, and slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease for an individual who has already been diagnosed.

In August, the Journal of the American Medical Association reported findings from a compelling study describing a direct connection between diet and cognitive health. One of the most comprehensive studies on diet and cognition to date, researchers found that individuals who follow a “Mediterranean-type diet” have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. In the study, individuals who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had a 32-40 percent decreased risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. In the same study, adherence to the diet combined with physical activity resulted in a 61-67 percent risk reduction for developing the disease.

Robert Larkin, president of Senior Living Residences said, “This major study reinforces what we have been working on for the last two years in providing our residents with the health benefits of the Memory Preservation Nutrition ® program. Our program implementation, which is truly ahead of the curve, includes all of the basic elements of the well-known and well-documented Mediterranean diet and goes well beyond it with its cognitive health protective factors.”

Details About the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program

The main foods that are indicated through the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program include fresh fruits and vegetables, especially leafy green vegetables, specific spices, whole grains, and foods containing omega-three fatty acids. The Memory Preservation Nutrition® program also focuses on reducing cholesterol and substituting healthy fats (omega 3 and mono-unsaturated fats) for saturated and Trans fats foods. Another major feature of the program is reducing the amount of refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup in the overall diet. All of the healthy foods featured by the MPN™ in the right combinations provide the body with important disease-fighting antioxidants, nutrients with anti-inflammatory properties and also help to regulate blood sugar. These changes are all important for brain health.

Dr. Emerson Lombardo says that diet changes that are made through the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program can benefit people of any age whether or not they have memory loss. She states, “Individuals researching Alzheimer’s disease believe changes and damage in the brain begins well before there are any symptoms of the disease. Following the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program, even if you are not noticing changes to your memory, can be an important step to take to protect your own brain health. The Memory Preservation Nutrition® program becomes even more important for those already experiencing problems. The Memory Preservation Nutrition® works in part by promoting overall body health. It is never too late to intervene. SLR communities’ talented chefs have done an outstanding job of following Memory Preservation Nutrition® guidelines to create their own new delicious recipes and the residents love the food.”

About Senior Living Residences
Since 1990, Senior Living Residences of Boston, MA has created service-enriched housing and care options for seniors in New England. Fervently adhering to its “Right Values”—Resident Quality of Life, Valued Associates, Integrity and Innovation—SLR is a trusted leader in the communities it serves through innovative programs and services, which exceed industry standards, as well as its high staff retention. Partnering with equally committed organizations, such as the Boston University School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center, SLR remains at the forefront of research-based care for seniors, especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, contact SLR at 617-268-9140 or online at www.SeniorLivingResidences.com.

About Health Care Insights, LLC
Founded by Nancy B. Emerson Lombardo, PhD, HealthCare Insights, LLC, is an organization dedicated to research and educational efforts designed to (1) help people of all ages protect and promote their brain health, (2) improve the overall health and well-being of seniors and specifically reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other brain problems, (3) help people recover from, or slow down, brain problems, (4) improve the life and well-being of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and their family and professional care partners and (5) end health care disparities in the U.S. and elsewhere, especially as they pertain to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Dr. Emerson Lombardo has worked for more than 25 years in the fields of Alzheimer’s disease and services for older adults. She is a founder of both the national Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer’s Disease International, and a member of the International Academy of Nutrition and Aging and the Gerontological Society of America. During the past decade she has developed lifestyle interventions to promote brain health, and to improve quality of life for older adults. For more information, contact Dr. Emerson Lombardo at 978-621-1926 or online at http://healthcareinsights.net.

SLR Announces New Executive Director for Standish Village

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Read the Dorchester Reporter's article in October 2009 about Ms. Jean Patel Bushnell's background.

Dorchester, MA (August 14, 2009)—Jean Patel Bushnell has been named executive director of Standish Village at Lower Mills. The announcement comes from Senior Living Residences, the Boston management company that owns and oversees the Assisted Living and Memory Support community’s daily operations located on the Milton–Dorchester line.

Ms. Bushnell is an effective manager and brings with her extensive knowledge of the senior care industry. As vice president of business development and marketing at The Visiting Nurse Association of Boston, she forged strong relationships with Assisted Living customers through a heavy focus on customer service and community partnerships. While serving as president of MarketingMastery, she successfully launched CJP Boston’s SeniorDirect, a referral service to help seniors and their families manage eldercare; established critical healthcare, referral and business relationships to better serve the needs of seniors; and executed several initiatives to assist seniors in aging on their own terms through the implementation of premium services.

“Ms. Bushnell is a proven leader in the senior care industry,” said Bob Larkin, president of Senior Living Residences. “Not only does she know how to effectively gain the trust and meet the varying needs of seniors and their families, but she also knows how to establish and maintain the right business relationships to foster a high level of consistent support and care that ultimately gives seniors peace of mind. We are proud to have such a trusted leader at the helm of Standish Village.”

Ms. Bushnell is actively involved in numerous community organizations including The Boston Club for Women Leaders where she has served on several committees, including Membership, Governance, Non-Profit Board Resource and Strategic Planning. She is also a two-term past board president of Ethos, an organization providing home- and community-based services to Boston’s seniors to promote independence.