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Happy Birthday! Who doesn't love being served something extra special to celebrate their day? All Assisted Living and Health Center residents can choose between Senator McLean's Famous Stuffed Shrimp, Beef Tenderloin or Chicken Francaise! Enjoy 🥰
When exploring a region for retirement, Connecticut is a natural choice. Learn about the advantages of senior living in our neck of the woods.
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The expansion is underway! Join in the fun! Mac is having a great time learning about the custom design options available. Set up a virtual appointment and learn how you can reserve a beautiful brand new apartment in the Goodrich Building overlooking Hop Meadow golf course, and start planning along with us. https://bit.ly/2EgjleG
The entire Dining Team worked so hard to make this delicious Chef Inspired Lunch, to thank Health Center residents and all of our staff for their efforts to work together to stay strong!
How can you or a loved one get the information you need to make an informed decision when in-person tours or visits aren’t currently possible?
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After a serious illness or surgery, you may have to choose between inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for seniors. Learn about the difference and which option can help you recover faster.
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Located just 5 miles from our wooded campus, the McLean Game Refuge is a testament to preservation of our fragile ecosystem. Join us October 15 for A Glimpse Under the Pines, a special virtual presentation by McLean Game Refuge Director Connor Hogan. RSVP today!
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Incoming cuteness! Be sure to follow along as we share even more Mac goodness. Mac has been a major help to our construction and community teams as the new Goodrich building expansion construction progresses. #MacTails
We encourage you to stay connected with your loved one and with McLean, even if you're not in Simsbury. More families have been visiting through Skype and FaceTime, and residents have participated in virtual book clubs or joined their families to recognize special occasions. Contact our Life Enrichment team to set up a virtual visit!
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We are having some McLean Fun! October is Spirit Month at McLean. Who is your favorite sports team? We have noticed some favorites among our staff!
Learn about McLean Assisted Living. Meet some of the members of our experienced team virtually and hear all about the full array of services offering connectivity with neighbors and peers.
To view the full panel discussion recording, visit our website! https://bit.ly/3huoNZu
This couple is enjoying happy hour together on their porch, on a beautiful fall evening. An early Halloween theme included Bloody Mary's and pigs in a blanket.
Whether it’s having support with things like dressing, personal care, medication management or housekeeping, or extra support with transfer and mobility assistance, we’ll be here for you through all your care needs – all to help you continue to live your most independent lifestyle.
Find out how Assisted Living at McLean in Simsbury, Connecticut, may be the perfect answer for you or a loved one.
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Being in fresh air and sunshine is invigorating for most people. But did you know about these additional 7 benefits of being outdoors for seniors? Read all about them in our latest blog post.
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What's for dessert at your house? McLean Assisted Living and Health Center residents have delicious treats like this to satisfy their sweet tooth! Visit https://mcleancare.org/assisted-living/ to take a virtual tour of Assisted Living. Sign up for a virtual event at https://mcleancare.org/events/ to meet Executive Chef Karen Pelletier and learn how to make one of her seasonal desserts!
We encourage you to do an act of kindness and make at least one person smile, as we are doing on Kindness Day at McLean! Whether it's just a simple compliment, a cheery hello, or a gift of something small to help brighten their day, take some action to bring a few more smiles into the world!
Executive Chef Karen Pelletier presented "The McLean Village Dining Experience - Served Just the Way You LIke It," to a virtual audience. She demonstrated some of her favorite fall recipes, highlighting an apple crisp favorite among our residents. Learn more about other events and the McLean dining experience at McLeanInspiredLiving.org.
McLean Assisted Living is an integral part of our continuum of care. Residents receive just the right amount of help they need, empowering each and every one to live life on their own terms, in the neighborhood they choose.
Use the link below to schedule a virtual tour today!
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Explore McLean Assisted Living from the comfort of your own home and learn why our welcoming community is a safe and secure way for your loved one to spend this upcoming winter.
Pumpkin Carving Shenanigans in the Health Center! Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy Halloween!
Priority Advantage members picked up a gourmet "Grab and Go" dinner to enjoy at home, during a socially distanced visit to campus. They were also able to view the progress of new Goodrich Building construction and see the gorgeous views that have opened up! Learn more about the Expansion of the Village at McLean and how you can reserve a brand new apartment today. Visit ExploreMcLean.org!
McLean is so proud of our staff and their ongoing commitment to our patients and residents. Today, US News & World Report, the global authority in health care rankings, released the 2020-2021 Best Nursing Homes. Once again, McLean earned the highest quality ranking for both Long-Term Care and Short-Term Rehab. Visit https://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes to learn more!
The Health Center is busy getting ready for Halloween. Residents worked on happy ghosting projects today!
A group of Assisted Living residents discussed Election Day and the strong women who have brought us to where we are in 2020. All of these ladies wore pearls to symbolize the strength of all women in politics, regardless of their political position.
The flu shot is being made available to residents of McLean again this year by McLean Home Care & Hospice. Contact your physician with any questions you have so that you can schedule your vaccination appointment this month.
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McLean’s Outpatient Physical Therapy has been open and welcoming patients safely. Visit https://mcleancare.org/covid-19-safety/ to learn more, or hear what our patients have to say:
“I think they’re doing a great job with infection control! The work here is very professional. I am very pleased.”
Ghostly greetings from McLean! Wishing you a bootiful Halloween!
McLean Hospice Care can take place wherever the need exists, and is available in Simsbury and the surrounding communities. We invite you to learn more today.
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Telehealth is a safe and convenient way to be able see your doctor and can also be used to qualify for Home Care services.
To ensure this time is most beneficial to you, and you receive all the necessary information to move forward, we have some helpful hints to make the most out of your medical visit or call.
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In honor of Veterans Day, residents have spent this week recognizing their Veteran neighbors and discussing other brave Veterans they have known throughout their lives. The McLean Auxiliary continued their tradition, and delivered these beautiful arrangements to Health Center residents. To all those who have served and continue to serve our country, we thank you!
McLean Home Care and Hospice provides person-centered care to our entire community, in the comfort of your home. As the first Home Health Agency in CT to be trained and certified as an LGBT+ inclusive organization, our goal is and has always been to take care of each patient as an individual. Thank you’s like this remind us how important this is. Today on World Kindness Day, take a moment to reflect on ways you can help make this world a better place through kindness and inclusion.
Start Tuesday mornings off with a home exercise class led by Kim Korfel, Boundless Wellness Director at McLean. Tune into SCTV at 8:30 am or 11:30 am during the month of November. This segment, along with others that will air in December and January, is sponsored by McLean Home Care & Hospice.
You can also check the SCTV program schedule for additional times at https://www.simsburytv.org/schedule.
National Donut Day is a day we celebrate our sweet tooth! This year, Village Residents received a "Grab & Go" bag filled that included an apple cider donut and warm mulled cider. Yum!
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Join us in honoring our experienced team of health care professionals, who are truly the region’s experts. Through their specialized, quality care, they make an everlasting impact on the lives of the patients and families they serve. Visit McLeanInspiredLiving.org to learn more about Palliative and Hospice Care provided through McLean Home Care & Hospice
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We gather on this day to be thankful for what we have, for the family we love, the friends we cherish, and for the blessings that will come. Happy Thanksgiving!
We are so thankful for the support of our community and appreciative of your gifts to residents and staff today. Wishing everyone a healthy and happy Thanksgiving.
McLean Home Care is continually recognized nationally for its exceptional coordinated care and specialized programming. We've received numerous high ratings, awards, accolades and certifications in services spanning from fewest hospitalizations to the quality of care.
If you need home health care in Connecticut following surgery or due to a chronic condition, illness or injury, we’ll bring McLean’s outstanding 5-Star health care services to your home, apartment, or even Assisted Living community. Contact us today!
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At McLean, food is more than a meal. Our expert culinary team is constantly looking for ways to expand and provide more options, focus on health trends and embrace alternatives. Chef Karen Pelletier is sharing her favorite seasonal healthy dish. Let us know if you try this at home!
Instructions:
Heat heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add margarine, celery, onions and peppers. Saute for 1 minute. Add brie and Old Bay seasoning. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Add flour. Stir to combine. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly and avoiding sticking. Add milk, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add crab, sherry, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Choosing the best senior living option for your lifestyle is an important decision. We have a list of questions to ask senior living communities as you tour virtually or in person in our latest blog.
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Simsbury Celebrates with spectacular fireworks over Hop Meadow golf course. This will be the gorgeous view from the terrace of the new Goodrich building at McLean, opening 2022. Photo credit to Tony at Capture, LLC. Thanks, Tony!
Residents enjoyed a delicious, traditional Thanksgiving meal and are busy taking part in a wide variety of holiday activities. To learn more about Assisted Living at McLean, visit McLeanInspiredLiving.org and arrange a virtual appointment with us!
Get a firsthand perspective on Outpatient Physical Therapy at McLean. Your time with us may only be for a short period, but the care you receive will last a lifetime.
As part of our Assisted Living community, McLean offers a Memory Care program for those suffering from Alzheimer's or another form of Dementia. Then there is Skilled Nursing care. In addition to regular wellness evaluations, Skilled Nursing care at McLean offers licensed, comprehensive, round-the-clock care for those recovering from illness or injury or needing more long-term supervision and care.
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Thank you to the Sewing Face Masks Farmington Valley Community Group for these beautiful poinsettias you gave to each of our residents. Happy Holidays! 🌲
The love of our residents' children and grandchildren is so special whether they live close by or come from far away for a visit --even a window visit. Using the technology of the Pocket Talker to increase communication made this so much fun for everyone!
It is beginning to look a lot like the holiday season in the Burkholder! Our twinkling lights are up!
Hunkering down through the brief hail storm that breezed through our "Grab and Go" dinner for Priority Advantage Members! It was so nice to see everyone at the Village expansion site, and to give them a gourmet "Taste of McLean" dinner to enjoy at home. For more information on the upcoming expansion, visit ExploreMcLean.org!
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Village residents continue their holiday tradition and are filling this "Giving Tree" with warm clothing to donate. Some of these items are handmade with love by our very own knitting club!
Our staff is the very best and we work hard to let them know it. Thank you!
The McLean Marketing team, along with Florist Bob Buettner, hosted a group for a virtual holiday floral arranging event. We all look forward to these annual in-person events, but this was a great substitute! Everyone shared a lot of laughs, learned a new skill and now has a gorgeous centerpiece for their home. Continue to visit us at McLeanInspiredLiving.org for virtual events in January 2021.
McLean's Dining Services prepared a special meal for our December "Grab & Go" event, which brought delighted responses from many of our Priority Advantage members:
"Your creatively prepared chicken dinner rivaled in both quality and presentation to some of the fine dinners I've enjoyed at Simsbury's best restaurants! My compliments to the Chef! Thank you all ... you scored BIG with this Priority Advantage member!"
Visit ExploreMcLean.org to learn more about our upcoming Expansion, and how you can set up a virtual appointment to view the beautiful dining venues and amenities of our new Goodrich building.
We are decking our halls - and our doors, too! Here's a inside look at some of our residents' doors in the Robinson Assisted Living neighborhood!
Snow Day! Residents are feeling festive watching the snow fall on our beautiful campus as they are warm and toasty inside! To learn more about the seasonal activities and meals Assisted Living residents are enjoying this winter, visit https://mcleancare.org/assisted-living/ or call 860-658-3786.
Winter weather is on its way! Mac is reminding everyone to stay at home and stay safe. The McLean OP Therapy Clinic will be closed all day, Thursday, December 17th.
A group of Hospice volunteers safely delivered these holiday gift bags full of special comfort items to our patients and their families. A special thank you to many local knitting groups, as well as the McLean Sew It Seems Group, Janet Clarke and Carol Verrastro.
Happy Holidays to all of our families! xox
Our campus looked like a winter wonderland this past week!
Wishing all our friends peace, health and happiness this holiday season. A special thank you to our resident, Margot Allen, for painting the gorgeous cover of this year’s holiday card!
Thank you to the entire fifth grade class at Squadron Line Elementary School in Simsbury, for taking the time to create and send these amazing cards to us! Happy Holidays to you, as well!
If home safety is not on your "to do" list this holiday season, make sure it is! Check out our tips here: https://mcleancare.org/blog/winter-safety-this-holiday-season/.
As we count down to 2021, our Village residents and staff are so thankful for our warm community of friends and neighbors and looking forward to welcoming this new year on the horizon. Happy New Year!
An 80th birthday celebration included a surprise "visit" from Elvis, along with a streamed concert and Zoom party with the resident's extended family. Thanks to some collaboration and creativity between the family and our staff, the day was such a fun celebration to remember!
In preparation for the holiday, Village residents received a goody bag of the necessities like face masks and chocolate - plus some festive extras!
Sharing our beautiful new look to the Health Center as we prepare to ring in the new year!
International Night this month was inspired by Canadian dishes. Residents dined on Fortune Bay Mussel Chowder, Yellow Pears and Chutney Tomatoes with Fresh Basil tossed in Sherry Wine Vinaigrette, Rustic Roasted Garlic Chicken with Asiago Gravy and Tourtiere. Delicious!
The expansion of The Village at McLean is taking shape, and
our 125-acre campus is brimming with excitement! Learn more by attending one of our Virtual Information Sessions. Sign up by calling 860-658-3786 or visit https://mcleancare.org/events/.
McLean is so grateful to everyone who was instrumental in bringing the COVID-19 vaccine to our community! There’s so much hope for the new year. We remain McLean Strong.💚
McLean Home Care’s new COVID-19 Recovery Program provides patients with the essential care they need to fully recover from the virus, and helps patients who have experienced a general decline resulting from isolation and long-term quarantine.
Call us at 860-658-3954 to learn more.
As we count down to 2021, our Village residents and staff are so thankful for our warm community of friends and neighbors and looking forward to welcoming this new year on the horizon. Happy New Year!
An 80th birthday celebration included a surprise "visit" from Elvis, along with a streamed concert and Zoom party with the resident's extended family. Thanks to some collaboration and creativity between the family and our staff, the day was such a fun celebration to remember!
Join McLean’s Outpatient Rehabilitation for a free virtual class, “Exercise & Healthy Aging,” on Wed, Feb 10th, from 1:30-2:30 pm.
This interactive class will be presented by Lisa Murawski, Exercise Physiologist, Hartford HealthCare GoodLife Fitness.
Take part right from the comfort of your phone, computer or tablet and learn more about the benefits of daily exercise activities, exercise techniques and tips for healthy aging.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373).
After you register, you’ll receive an email with easy instructions on joining the virtual class.
Visit McLeanInspiredLiving.org for more on McLean’s physical therapy and wellness programs.
The expansion of The Village at McLean is taking shape, and
our 125-acre campus is brimming with excitement! Learn more by attending one of our Virtual Information Sessions. Sign up by calling 860-658-3786 or visit https://mcleancare.org/events/.
McLean is so grateful to everyone who was instrumental in bringing the COVID-19 vaccine to our community! There’s so much hope for the new year. We remain McLean Strong.💚
McLean Home Care’s new COVID-19 Recovery Program provides patients with the essential care they need to fully recover from the virus, and helps patients who have experienced a general decline resulting from isolation and long-term quarantine.
Call us at 860-658-3954 to learn more.
As we count down to 2021, our Village residents and staff are so thankful for our warm community of friends and neighbors and looking forward to welcoming this new year on the horizon. Happy New Year!
We are staying connected and holding both our Village and Health Center book clubs through Zoom!
Did you know there is a National Bagel Day? Our Village residents sure do, and they got to safely enjoy this "Grab and Go” bagel bar to celebrate last week. Popular choices in the assortment of bagels included “everything," poppy seed, and cinnamon raisin, along with a variety of cream cheese options like strawberry and chives. Lots of happy comments were shared back to our Dining Team! Call us at 860-658-3786 to learn more about what our residents are doing this winter!
Join Mac as he watches the McLean Village expansion take shape! #MacTails
Today we are celebrating two milestones in the Health Center; McLean's recognition by US News & World Report as a Best Nursing Home for Long-Term Care and Short-Term Rehab, plus our Assisted Living program being the very first in CT to be designated as a having a purple flag in dementia care!
Join McLean’s Outpatient Rehabilitation for a free virtual class, “Exercise & Healthy Aging,” on Wed, Feb 10th, from 1:30-2:30 pm.
This interactive class will be presented by Lisa Murawski, Exercise Physiologist, Hartford HealthCare GoodLife Fitness.
Take part right from the comfort of your phone, computer or tablet and learn more about the benefits of daily exercise activities, exercise techniques and tips for healthy aging.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373).
After you register, you’ll receive an email with easy instructions on joining the virtual class.
Visit McLeanInspiredLiving.org for more on McLean’s physical therapy and wellness programs.
Is your loved one ready for Assisted Living? Visit https://mcleancare.org/assisted-living/ and watch our new expert panel presentation. Learn some of the signs to look for, what life is like for our residents, and how we are keeping them safe during this time.
It's a great day for popcorn! Village residents enjoyed a "Grab and Go" snack!
We got the COVID-19 vaccine to protect our McLean community, plus a whole lot of other reasons!
Village residents are all smiles under their masks today as they receive the first dose of their COVID-19 vaccine. Kudos to our entire team for making this such an incredibly well-organized effort!
It is an exciting week at McLean, beginning with the COVID-19 vaccine clinic for our Assisted Living residents and staff. Thank you, once again, to Pfizer and CVS Pharmacy! 💚
Did you know that pomanders are considered as an early form of aromatherapy? Learn how to make one, as McLean Home Care & Hospice Community Liaison Tully Meyer walks you through the instructions in the video at the bottom of our gallery page: https://mcleancare.org/gallery/video-gallery/. Other tips to stay active and engaged at home this winter are found at: https://mcleancare.org/blog/.
“I enjoy coming to McLean Outpatient Therapy - - everyone here is so warm and welcoming. My physical therapist takes great care in helping me to gain more mobility. I am very impressed on how they keep the facility clean during this time of COVID-19.”
Visit McLeanInspiredLiving.org/health-services/rehabilitation/ to learn more about our services and the safety protocols we are following at this time.
The construction workers are dwarfed by the new Goodrich building taking shape! You're looking at the underground parking structure here, with the existing Burkholder building to the right! Join us virtually to see more. Information sessions are being offered weekly. Call 860-658-3786 to sign up. Or visit ExploreMcLean.org.
Assisted Living residents have been busy! This winter art show was created by residents who wanted to embrace the space with all of the beautiful art that’s been created over the past 9 months. We hope everyone enjoys seeing their creativity as much as we do!
Is your loved one ready for Assisted Living? Visit https://mcleancare.org/assisted-living/ and watch our new expert panel presentation. Learn some of the signs to look for, what life is like for our residents, and how we are keeping them safe during this time.
Village residents are enjoying a pre-game lunch today; Chef's homemade chili "to go"!
It's February! Health Center residents are celebrating Heart Health month by exercising outside in our beautiful courtyard and being a little creative, too!💚
We are all staying close to home this winter, but Village residents felt like they were away on vacation with this delicious "Taste of Newport Rhode Island" dinner.
It may be cold outside, but Assisted Living Residents are staying so busy, they hardly notice. Zoom book club, art activities and more! Visit mcleancare.org/assisted-living and watch our panel presentation or call 860-658-3786 to set up a virtual appointment from the comfort of your home!
McLean Home Care is keeping our community safe at home this winter. Our staff utilizes all CDC recommended PPE AND they are tested for COVID-19 weekly. Virtual telehealth visits can qualify you to receive these services that are covered by insurance. Visit McLeanInspiredLiving.org to learn more about the home health care services provided and check out our video gallery and blogs for tips to keep you and your loved ones healthy and engaged at home this season.
The Village was full of excitement today as residents and staff received their second vaccination and did their part to "KISS COVID-19 Goodbye!"
A Mac Construction Update! Follow along as the new Goodrich building takes shape #MacTails.
Want to learn more about the expansion of the McLean Village? Hear all about the plans for our beautiful new apartment homes and first-class amenities overlooking Hop Meadow Country Club Golf Course! Call to sign up for a virtual information session -- Mondays at 2:00 pm. We'd love to meet you! RSVP at 860-658-3786 or visit ExploreMcLean.org.
We so appreciate all of the thoughtful gifts we are receiving from families and the community.
Village residents are enjoying a pre-game lunch today; Chef's homemade chili "to go"!
Thanks to our talented Dining team for preparing this special Valentine's meal for Health Center residents! xox
McLean Home Care & Hospice wishes all of our friends a very heart healthy Valentine's Day. Link to our blog at https://mcleancare.org/blog/february-is-heart-health-month-2/ for more on Heart Health and how to recognize the early warning signs.
Hugs and Kisses this Valentine's Day! #MacTails 💚
Join our Home Care & Hospice nurses, and all of our staff, this month – wear RED for heart health awareness!
This February, McLean Home Care & Hospice encourages you to learn how to recognize the early warning signs of possible heart problems, and to act upon them by keeping up with your medical appointments during COVID-19. Link to our blog at https://mcleancare.org/blog/february-is-heart-health-month-2/ to learn what these signs are and how we are treating our patients safely at home.
The Village was full of excitement today as residents and staff received their second vaccination and did their part to "KISS COVID-19 Goodbye!"
Our Dining Team created this collection of delicious recipes for residents to enjoy, in recognition of the Chinese New Year! Priority Advantage Members picked up their meals, to-go, prepared by Table 570 Asian Fusion. What a treat!
COVID-19 hasn't stopped our Mardi Gras fun! Our spirited Health Center residents are still celebrating with the creativity of our Life Enrichment and Dining teams!
Thanks to our talented Dining team for preparing this special Valentine's meal for Health Center residents! xox
McLean Home Care & Hospice wishes all of our friends a very heart healthy Valentine's Day. Link to our blog at https://mcleancare.org/blog/february-is-heart-health-month-2/ for more on Heart Health and how to recognize the early warning signs.
Hugs and Kisses this Valentine's Day! #MacTails 💚
Village residents are always up for a celebration and have found creative ways to celebrate their neighbors' birthdays!
Our Dining Team created this collection of delicious recipes for residents to enjoy, in recognition of the Chinese New Year! Priority Advantage Members picked up their meals, to-go, prepared by Table 570 Asian Fusion. What a treat!
COVID-19 hasn't stopped our Mardi Gras fun! Our spirited Health Center residents are still celebrating with the creativity of our Life Enrichment and Dining teams!
Thanks to our talented Dining team for preparing this special Valentine's meal for Health Center residents! xox
Sharing a "bird's eye" view of the Village expansion construction project this week. This picture was taken from Burkholder building, just above the location of the future elevator and where the Burkholder will connect to the new Goodrich building! Visit exploremclean.org to learn more or call 860-658-3786.
Therapeutic putty is easy to make at home and is a great way to improve your hand dexterity and strength. Link to instructions and exercises recommended by McLean therapists at https://mcleancare.org/blog/therapeutic-putty-for-seniors/ and a video demonstration by McLean Home Care & Hospice Community Liaison Tully Meyer https://mcleancare.org/gallery/video-gallery/.
A Mac Construction Update! McLean Village Director Megan Gill joins Mac on beautiful winter afternoon, as he checks out the progress. Mac is so excited to see the crew working on the first floor of the new Goodrich building, with a view of Heublein Tower in the background. This main level will host an array of first-class amenities for residents to enjoy! For more information on the expansion, visit ExploreMcLean.org. #MacTails
What safety precautions should you take after getting a COVID-19 vaccination and how should you prepare for the shot? Link to https://mcleancare.org/blog/the-covid-19-vaccine/ for some of the information experts have shared during the rollout this February. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.html for more up-to-date guidance.
Village residents are always up for a celebration and have found creative ways to celebrate their neighbors' birthdays!
This month, the McLean community is commemorating a pandemic year together. Residents here are sharing their individual sentiments on luminaria bags, which will light up the night in unity on our campus. “What are you thankful for? What has made you strong? What have you learned, lost or missed?” Our answers may all be different and we will each have our own story to tell, but we are traveling along this journey together. 💚
A Construction Update! It was a big day on the site of the new Goodrich as we watched from the Burkholder building above. Visit exploremclean.org to learn more about the upcoming expansion!
Sharing a "bird's eye" view of the Village expansion construction project this week. This picture was taken from Burkholder building, just above the location of the future elevator and where the Burkholder will connect to the new Goodrich building! Visit exploremclean.org to learn more or call 860-658-3786.
Therapeutic putty is easy to make at home and is a great way to improve your hand dexterity and strength. Link to instructions and exercises recommended by McLean therapists at https://mcleancare.org/blog/therapeutic-putty-for-seniors/ and a video demonstration by McLean Home Care & Hospice Community Liaison Tully Meyer https://mcleancare.org/gallery/video-gallery/.
A Mac Construction Update! McLean Village Director Megan Gill joins Mac on beautiful winter afternoon, as he checks out the progress. Mac is so excited to see the crew working on the first floor of the new Goodrich building, with a view of Heublein Tower in the background. This main level will host an array of first-class amenities for residents to enjoy! For more information on the expansion, visit ExploreMcLean.org. #MacTails
St. Patrick's Day was a fun-filled event from start to finish all around campus...the jolly trolley, delicious home-cooked meals and even Irish chair step dancing!
Residents have become quite tech savvy and are using technology to connect with friends and families, attend virtual book clubs and events, and to speak with their doctors. Link here https://mcleancare.org/blog/3-ways-to-bust-through-technology-barriers/ for more about seniors and technology and to learn some tips to use Zoom if you are just starting out!
McLean Boundless Wellness Director Kimberly Wright works with Village residents to track their personal health goals, including monthly blood pressure clinics. Visit https://mcleancare.org/campus-life/wellness/ to learn more about our wellness program.
We continue to commemorate the one-year mark of the pandemic this month. Assisted Living staff connected by participating in a socially distanced COVID-19 BINGO game. Our grand winner has a great big smile under her PPE, as she celebrates our McLean Strong commitment with the team!
This month, the McLean community is commemorating a pandemic year together. Residents here are sharing their individual sentiments on luminaria bags, which will light up the night in unity on our campus. “What are you thankful for? What has made you strong? What have you learned, lost or missed?” Our answers may all be different and we will each have our own story to tell, but we are traveling along this journey together. 💚
We recognize and pay tribute to our entire McLean community today, with the unveiling of this original artwork, “Flying the Plane as It’s Being Built,” created by Resident Artist Judy Devlin and Life Enrichment Coordinator Kathy Wildman. This whimsical yet poignant tapestry honors every aspect of our year-long journey together, and embodies the teamwork and spirit of every individual across every department. Throughout this “flight,” our support from residents, families, and neighbors has been a constant. We are extremely grateful to everyone for their contributions and sacrifices.
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St. Patrick's Day was a fun-filled event from start to finish all around campus...the jolly trolley, delicious home-cooked meals and even Irish chair step dancing!
Residents have become quite tech savvy and are using technology to connect with friends and families, attend virtual book clubs and events, and to speak with their doctors. Link here https://mcleancare.org/blog/3-ways-to-bust-through-technology-barriers/ for more about seniors and technology and to learn some tips to use Zoom if you are just starting out!
McLean Boundless Wellness Director Kimberly Wright works with Village residents to track their personal health goals, including monthly blood pressure clinics. Visit https://mcleancare.org/campus-life/wellness/ to learn more about our wellness program.
We continue to commemorate the one-year mark of the pandemic this month. Assisted Living staff connected by participating in a socially distanced COVID-19 BINGO game. Our grand winner has a great big smile under her PPE, as she celebrates our McLean Strong commitment with the team!
