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
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So thankful for Golden Moments to come on a beautiful day and put smiles on our resident’s faces. Jeff and Bentley were a hit as usual.
What a great day for polo!
What an amazing day to learn about polo! Mark and Suzanne at Boston Polo entertained and engaged our residents and staff.
The smells of fall permeated our nostrils with apple crisp!!
"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.
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A couple of the residents in the knitting group, a wonderful way to gather.
We are committed to all dimensions of wellness and had a wonderful health chat about effective communication with loved ones who have dementia hosted by Encompass.
Playing Pictionary and charades with the North Andover High School students.
We made a delicious apple pie brushed with a cinnamon, buttery topping.
We love baaaaaaby goats! Thank you Goats on the Go!
Steve is one of outer favorite entertainers. Always a crowd pleaser.
So wonderful to be able to enjoy outside entertainment.
We are so thankful for those in the community that honor our veterans! This flag blanket is very much appreciated!
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
Ashland Farm along with the Kindness Collaborative donated hand knit lap blanket for veterans. Joseph Leblanc is the District Director of Veteran Services of the Town of North Andover and is a veteran himself. We appreciate the huge sacrafices these men and women have made, THANK YOU!
Super excited about to learn about Russia this month!
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
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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
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
What a wonderful lunch made for staff by Chef Darrell and his crew, thank you!
Vaccination Day!
