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 have been enjoying the scenic rides! Both our memory care and traditional residents get to go for a ride each week and enjoy the beautiful colors of the season 🍁
Happy 100th birthday to our beautiful Jeanne! She had a wonderful birthday today. Her friends and our team sure knew how to celebrate this very special day with her and make it memorable! Happy birthday, Jeanne! You look wonderful!
"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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Hi everyone, Rachel here.
I just wanted to say from the bottom of my heart how much I appreciate the donations that have been rolling in. In less than 24 hours we went from 25% completion of our fundraising goal of $500 all the way up to 96% completion!!!
We have 19 days left till walk day and our signs came in a few days ago which mark our community as an official Walk to End Alzheimer's location! More good things to come 💜💜💜
Hi there everyone!
Rachel, your friendly Programming Coordinator here to let you know that we are just under 3 weeks till walk day and there is still plenty of time to join our Robbins Brook team in the fight against Alzheimer's disease!
💜💜Walk day is 10am to 4pm on Sunday October 4th!💜💜
Follow the link below do join our team
My page: http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=13491&pg=personal&px=17834923
ACT.ALZ.ORG
Rachel Ortiz's Walk to End Alzheimer's Page
Today we wore pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Fight, hope, faith.
Lots of fun last Saturday with 50's Music by Mark & Jim.
Harbor is getting into the Fall spirit with painting some fall decor for their rooms 🍂
Our staff treated our residents with yummy s’mores on this beautiful sunny afternoon! It was such a treat!
Thank you all so much for participating and contributing to our Walk to End Alzheimers fundraiser. Things definitely looked a little different this year but that did not stop us from collectively taking over a 100,000 steps for the cause and raising over $1200!
Thank you again and see you all next year!
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We love using a little inspiration to help us paint! 🍂🍂
Judy working on a Dreamcatcher on Wednesday.
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
🕷🕸🎃Happy Halloween Everyone!🎃🕸🕷
🧡🖤🧡Thank you to all our lovely associates and residents for participating in our Halloween Costume contest!🧡🖤🧡
Such a great day at Robbins Brook today, having lots of Halloween fun! The winner of the best Halloween costume was Brian with his Captain Covid costume! He turned one of the Tyvex suits into a creative superhero outfit, and it was priceless!
More to come this Saturday! 🎃
Early birds Agnes & Milly waiting for Exercise Class this morning.
Happy 67th Anniversary to Ralph & Betty! Looking good!
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
Our first Covid vaccine clinic yesterday was a great success! We are so grateful to have the vaccine available for our staff and residents. Betters day are ahead.. Here are some pictures from the vaccine clinic!
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
Family holiday dinner isn’t canceled, it will just be a little different this year! Consider making a to-go plate for your loved one and dropping it off at his or her community. Then set up a computer at the head of the table so that they can eat the same food while still having a seat at your family dinner. For more virtual celebration ideas, click below. #CalledtoCare #Holidays2020
https://bit.ly/3aEi2nF
Another activity that’s easy to involve family members via video chat is building gingerbread houses. Put the camera at the end of the table and let the kids build their gingerbread houses while your loved one watches! For more virtual celebration ideas, click below. #CalledtoCare #Holidays2020
https://bit.ly/3aEi2nF
