That Friday Feeling!
Benchmark Founder & CEO Tom Grape participated in a panel discussion regarding how assisted living communities navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lessons learned. Hosted by Mass-ALA, the panel was part of a two-day conference during which Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Elder Affairs Secretary Elizabeth Chen spoke. #MassALA #GovernorBaker #SecretaryChen
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/33hvREi
We are pleased to announce that Benchmark has been recognized by the Hartford Business Journal as one of the Healthiest Employers in CT for the 3rd straight year! We’d like to thank the associates in all 17 of our CT communities for their hard work and dedication toward promoting healthy living! #CalledtoCare #HBJ
Read more in the link below:
https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/event-honorees/2020-healthiest-employers-of-connecticut
On Friday, Bonnie, our Executive Director, was surprised with a "Covid Hero" award from Senator Heather Somers. This award is given out to those nominated in the local community for the positive impact they have had during the Covid-19 pandemic. Bonnie attributes this Hero award to the hard work and dedication of all those working within our community during this time.
Congratulations!
#CalledtoCare #BetheBenchmark
"I could not have chosen a better place for (my Mom). Benchmark has made me feel secure. They care... period."
Click on the link below to learn more about what residents and families value most at Benchmark, as we celebrate National Assisted Living Week.
https://hubs.la/H0whPRy0
We would like to wish everyone a Happy Grandparents Day in celebration of National Assisted Living Week! This is an important day to cherish grandparents and the lifelong memories that we have created with them. Whether it is in person or virtually, we hope that you are able to spend some special time with your loved ones. #CalledtoCare #GrandparentsDay2020 #NALW
Congratulations to our Service Champion of the month, RCA Learsi! Learsi goes above and beyond to make sure the residents are happy and feeling (and looking!) their best. She has a special way of connecting with each resident, and we are so thankful for all she does every day!
Nancy ChaputAcademy Point at Mystic
October 13 at 4:59 PM ·
Wow!! We ARE all connected!! See our Web of Connection at Academy Point at Mystic! Residents and staff find out how much they have in common and add their common "spiders" to our Web of Connection!!! Stay Connected to What Matters at Academy Point at Mystic!! Happy Halloween, too!!
SAT, NOV 7 AT 10:00 AM EST
Communication Strategies to Keep You Connected during COVID
Guy Hemond, VP of Culinary & Dining Experience with Benchmark, was featured in a piece by Senior Dining Association about Benchmark's Memory Care Dining Program.
Guy discusses how Benchmark communities improve memory care dining for residents, including how to create a home-like dining experience, visual stimulation in food and kitchenware, and creative ways to make food easier to eat. We are proud of Guy and our dining associates who strive toward creating a positive dining experience for residents! #CalledtoCare #memorycare #seniordining
Read the full story below:
https://seniordining.org/senior-dining-news/f/ways-to-improve-food-intake-and-dining-in-memory-care
The winners of our Annual Pumpkin Competition are...
Most Creative- RCAs 1st Shift
Spookiest- Admin
Social Media Winner- Admin
Best Overall- Programs
Thank you to all who participated!
Happy Halloween!!
All departments have been hard at work for our 2020 Pumpkin Challenge. Help us crown our Social Media winner- the photo with the most likes takes our Social Media award.
All winners announced Tuesday!
We had so much fun with our community tie dye last week! Stay tuned for the final products- tomorrow's the day!
Today, Benchmark CEO Tom Grape received his first COVID-19 vaccine at Cabot Park Village, an Independent Living community in Newton, Mass. Tom waited until all residents and associates throughout Benchmark’s 63 communities had a chance to receive their initial dose before rolling up his own sleeve. Tom and the entire Benchmark team are working hard to promote the importance of getting vaccinated.
Through Town Halls with medical experts, associate and resident videos and daily myth-buster emails, Benchmark is ramping up associate vaccine promotion as the second round of clinics begin. Read more below about our efforts to put an end to this terrible virus. #CalledtoCare
https://bit.ly/2Mu48uj
As part of Benchmark Senior Living’s commitment to improve and personalize the resident experience, we are thrilled to be the first senior living provider in the Northeast to implement a digital platform that pinpoints residents’ interests to better match them to community programs and activities, and build relationships with neighbors.
The “Something in Common” program, developed using TSOLife technology, is being launched across all of Benchmark’s 63 communities.
“Creating and enhancing human connections in our communities is at the heart of Benchmark’s mission and something each of our staff members strive to achieve each day. ‘Something in Common’ is a tremendous resource that helps forge cherished relationships between new and longtime residents, as well as staff,” said Tom Grape, Benchmark's founder, Chairman and CEO.
Read more about the program below! #CalledtoCare #TSOLife
https://bit.ly/3t7XpXt
What a day at Academy Point at Mystic - Our first Vaccine Day!!
TUE, FEB 9 AT 4:00 PM EST
The Caregiver's Journey with Robert Elmer
What an AWESOME vaccine day here at Academy Point at Mystic!! Just ask Janie!!!
The Wall Street Journal today put a spotlight on Benchmark Senior Living’s innovative and creative efforts to educate and encourage our associates to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Benchmark Founder, CEO and Chairman Tom Grape was asked for his insights on how to inspire employees to get vaccinated. Read the story below. #CalledtoCare #WSJ
https://bit.ly/2Yev1os
