Today was the Walk to End Alz and although it looked a little different this year- we still showed our support in true Branches Fashion!
The opening ceremony was streamed live so we still were able to feel a part of the action. Following that, Executive Director Kelly Arnao led the walk at The Branches and Mind and Memory Director Krystal Rund and her family took to the park for their walk. From the looks of it- everyone had a great time! 💜💜
“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others”- Booker T Washington
Tomorrow is the virtual Walk to End Alz. Our residents and staff placed our flowers to show support. It’s not too late to donate to Team Branches Brigade! #walktoendalz #memoriesmatter
“Autumn....the year’s last, loveliest smile”- William Cullen Bryant
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
Thank you Justyna for a wonderful performance! The residents enjoyed your concert immensely!
Just a little peek at what our residents enjoyed this afternoon! What a voice!
There must be something in this Fall air that makes our residents so crafty!
Beautiful fall day to bring some of our residents to thank Lifecare of Attleboro for their great relationship with The Branches and to thank all of their amazing healthcare hero’s for what they do day in and day out with ice cream 🍦 And thank you to Pagis ice cream from RI!!
“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree”- Emily Bronte
Can you believe it’s almost Halloween 🎃?? Luckily our residents are on top of the decorating! How cute are these witches’ hats? 🍁👻
“Advice from a pumpkin- be well rounded, get plenty of sunshine, give thanks for life’s bounty, have a thick skin, be outstanding in your field, think big!”- unknown
Today may be a little gloomy, but we definitely enjoyed yesterday- it was a perfect Fall day. 🍁🍂🎃
Come Join Us on October 31st from 1-3pm for our Drive Thru Treat or Treat.. We are looking forward to seeing your children's Halloween Costumes
Thank you Angela from ComForCare for all your hard work ,enjoy your winnings
#ComForCare #healthcareheroes #CalledtoCare #bettertogether #branchesatnorthattleboro #thankyouforyourservices
Thank you Vita from Encompass Health at Braintree for stopling by, Hope you win on your scratch ticket
#EncompassHealth #CalledtoCare #buildingrelationships #ThanksHealthHeroes #BeTheBenchmark #branchesatnorthattleboro
Thank you The Miriam Hospital Team for all your hard work! Enjoy your Coffee & Sandwich , Good Luck on your winnings
#thebranchesatnorthattleboro #themiriamhospital #buildingrelationships #CalledtoCare #BeTheBenchmark #ThanksHealthHeroes
Thank you Tuere Crawford fromAscend Hospice for stopping by Enjoy your Wine !
#thebranchesatnorthattleboro #BeTheBenchmark #bettertogether #networking #ascendhospice #thankyouforyourservice
Thank you Brendan Murphy from Arbors for stopping by Good Luck with your Mega Bucks
#networking #bethebenchmark #buildingrelationships #arborsassistedliving #thebranchesatnorthattleboro #bettertogether
“There is magic in the night when the pumpkins glow by moonlight”- unknown
Our associates dressed to impress today- so very creative! Our drive through trick-or-treaters looked great too. Thanks to all who made today’s event a success! 🎃👻
#calledtocare #bettertogether
Happy Halloween! Which pumpkin do you think should win?
DriveThru Halloween Fun at The Branches
#halloween2020
I guess we’re getting our trick before our treat! Luckily our crafty associates found a way to make the snow more Halloween-y👻🎃⛄️
We’re all ready for Halloween 🎃 👻! How cute are our spooky candy hands. Come on by The Branches on Halloween between 1pm and 3pm for a drive thru Trick or Treat!
Thank you Steve for playing outside while we sat inside where it was nice and warm 🍁. #wheredidsummergo
So happy we were able to honor our Branches Veterans today! How fortunate we can include a member of the Royal Canadian Navy too!❤️🇨🇦🇺🇸
Also, we would like thank our friends at Beacon Hospice who always strive to make our Veteran’s Day the very best!
”As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them”- John F. Kennedy
Happy Veteran’s Day to all our veterans!
Our pinning ceremony looked a little different this year. Mini ceremonies in order to keep with guidelines. We are so happy we still got to honor our veterans. #freedomisntfree #homeofthefreebecauseofthebrave #BeTheBenchmark
Benchmark Founder and CEO Tom Grape reflected on the amazing veterans in our communities, from our residents to associates. Benchmark would like to sincerely thank all veterans for their service and wish them the very best today, Veterans Day, as well as every day. Read Tom Grape's letter below. #CalledtoCare #VeteransDay
https://bit.ly/36qLmKr
Turkey Dinner Drive Thru
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
We are getting a head start on next month Drive Thru Events !!!
PLEASE RSVP for this event so we have enough kits made for Families
508-455-4095
As we begin the holiday season, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services provided recommendations on how to celebrate the holidays safely with loved ones who reside in assisted living communities or other senior residential settings. Benchmark and the Commonwealth encourage everyone to be considerate and assess risk of the spread of COVID-19. #CalledtoCare #thanksgiving
Read more about the Commonwealth’s recommendations and considerations below:
https://bit.ly/32TMW6G
We have some very creative ladies in our community! What beautiful wreaths they made!🍁🍂🌾
“Art is something that makes you breathe with a different kind of happiness”- Anni Albers
Our ladies made stunning watercolor paintings!
Planning for Thanksgiving? Benchmark is encouraging all of our residents to stay home this year, and instead connect and celebrate with family virtually – via ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, etc. Residents and families can schedule a time for a virtual gathering, to share recipes and enjoy each other’s company. #Thanksgiving
Read more about the CDC’s tips for taking part in a safe Thanksgiving below:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/thanksgiving.html
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind”- unknown.
Just a little reminder from our residents 😘😉
We want to make you aware that the MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services has revised its guidance to families on celebrating Thanksgiving with loved ones in long term care communities. State officials now “strongly discourage” families from bringing relatives home for “any in-person gatherings.” Please read the entire letter to Massachusetts families from EOHHS Secretary Marylou Sudders below #Thanksgiving:
https://bit.ly/3kW8bLe
The weather outside is frightful but that hasn’t dampened our holiday spirit!
We will do anything to raise money for The Walk to End Alz- even get a 🥧 in the face! Now through the end of the month, our directors have teamed up to raise the most money for the Alzheimer’s Association. The team who raises the least, get a pie in the face. If you happen to stop by for a visit and have a few coins in your pocket- toss them in the jar that has the Program Director and Dining Sevices Director’s pictures on the front! 🤣. #walktoendalz #nopieforme
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at The Branches ⛄️🎄🎁
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Over the last week we have had so much to be grateful for: our new Branches baby, family visits and time spent with our friends. We wonder what December will bring?
Children from surrounding area are stopping by excited to decorate cookies !
Have fun kids & Happy Holidays from The Branches
Stop by TODAY 10am-12pm for a Cookie Kit and Reindeer Food....
This holiday is going to be Magical
#TisTheSeasonToBeJolly #reindeerfood #cookiesforsanta
Stop by with your kids tomorrow for cookie kits and reindeer food ... 10am-12pm
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Alicia Keys - Good Job | Cover by One Voice Children’s Choir | A Tribute to Covid-19 Heroes
Bon Natale! Our residents were treated to a lovely Italian themed lunch made by our Chef Lisa. Calzones, pasta fagiola, Caesar salad and Spumoni.
Thank you to Optima Health for the delicious pizzas today for our staff!! And Thank you Eric from Comcast for the awesome Wine Country gift basket....we love working with both of you!!
When Mother Nature gives you snow, make a snowman! ❄️⛄️. Our Harbor residents enjoyed RCA Angel’s efforts today!
It may be snowy outside, but inside The Branches we are all warm and fuzzy! (Giving away gifts will do that 🥳🤗). Here’s a couple of our lucky associates with their prizes
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“Christmas is forever, not just for one day. For loving, sharing, giving are not to put away”-Norman Wesley Brooks
We all know Executive Director Kelly Arnao loves to throw a good Branches party. Covid certainly didn’t stop her! Kelly planned a virtual drive-thru event for associates. We had raffles for amazing gifts and everyone got a delicious dinner for two!! #bettertogether #happyholidays #calledtocare
Puppy visits The Branches
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
Thanks to our medical supply delivery company
Thank you Layna from Accent Care for stopping by !!!
#healthcareheroes #thebranchesconnections
#bettertogether
Congratulations to Maggie from Assisted Living Locators, Polar Express Winner
Puppy visits our Mind & Memory community
Merry Christmas from our home to yours. We hope you have delicious cookies to enjoy this evening like we do!🎄🎁🎅🏻🍪
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
Thanks to our medical supply delivery company
Thank you Layna from Accent Care for stopping by !!!
#healthcareheroes #thebranchesconnections
#bettertogether
Happy New Year!!🥳🥳. We don’t know about you, but we are all ready for a better 2021! We rang out 2020- with Champagne Bingo, winter gnomes and goodie bags! Hope your NY Eve was as fun as ours!
Puppy visits our Mind & Memory community
Merry Christmas from our home to yours. We hope you have delicious cookies to enjoy this evening like we do!🎄🎁🎅🏻🍪
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
Thanks to our medical supply delivery company
“The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog”- M. K. Clinton
We were lucky to be visited by Kirby, Program Assistant Brooke’s furry friend. He did all 1:1 visits and the residents were thrilled. One even played music for him 😊! Thanks Kirby for making everyone smile today 😊🐶❤️
Thank you Accent Care for our lunch today.
#thebranchesconnections #accentcare #healthcareheroes #bettertogether
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of every day life”- Picasso 🖍🖌🎨
Some days you just need a little music and paint to take your cares away!
Happy New Year!!🥳🥳. We don’t know about you, but we are all ready for a better 2021! We rang out 2020- with Champagne Bingo, winter gnomes and goodie bags! Hope your NY Eve was as fun as ours!
Puppy visits our Mind & Memory community
Merry Christmas from our home to yours. We hope you have delicious cookies to enjoy this evening like we do!🎄🎁🎅🏻🍪
Vaccination day !! We have been waiting for this day, excited to get the vaccine
We made it through covid vaccine shot #1.
#beingthebenchmark #healthcareheroes #CalledtoCare #Pfizer #stayhealthy #ShotofHope
We made it to the finish line! Round 1 of our Covid-19 vaccination is in the books! A big thanks to CVS and our entire Branches team for #beingthebenchmark and working together to get this ✅ #HealthcareHeroes #calledtocare
Understanding Advanced Directives (Living Will, Healthcare Proxy,DNR etc) Presented by Jay M. Elias, Esq
Event: January 27th at 2pm (Microsoft Teams Event)
Please RSVP by January 26th 508-455-4095 or KReardon@benchmarkquality.com
Vaccination day !! We have been waiting for this day, excited to get the vaccine
We made it through covid vaccine shot #1.
#beingthebenchmark #healthcareheroes #CalledtoCare #Pfizer #stayhealthy #ShotofHope
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
Happy National Activity Assistants’ Week! Today we celebrated our assistant Belinda. Belinda joined The Branches at the peak of the pandemic. She jumped in with both feet and helped anywhere and everywhere- screening, housekeeping and reception. Over the summer she started with the program team. The residents love her wit and her stories. Thank you Belinda for all you do! #calledtocare #bethebenchmark #bettertogether
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
Happy National Activity Professionals Week! The Branches celebrated one of the newest program assistants, Brooke, on Monday afternoon. Brooke joined the team in the summer and was quickly embraced by the residents 😊. They especially like when her pug, Kirby, comes to visit!
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! Here’s the short and sweet reason one resident got the vaccine.
Another reason “why” 💉
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
“The greatest wealth is health”- Virgil
It’s gearing up to be a busy week at The Branches! We receive our second dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Friday 🥳. Our residents have been busy filling our post-vaccine “booster” shots of sweets. 😉 #shotofhope #bethebenchmark #bettertogether
We're gearing up for our second dose of the Pfizer vaccine this Friday! Here's a peek at our first clinic. #shotofhope #bethebenchmark #bettertogether
Our last- but by no means least- Program Assistant we would like to recognize is Felicia 🥳. She has been with The Branches since our opening day. Felicia started as a Med Tech/RCA and now splits her time between reception and programming. Felicia is so very warm and caring- and she brings out the creative side in our residents. Thanks for being part of the team Felicia! We couldn’t do it without you😘👏🏻. #calledtocare #bethebenchmark
Today we celebrate Harbor Program Coordinator Lisa. She is the right hand 🤚 of the Program Team! Lisa started as a part time program assistant and became the Coordinator a little over a year ago. She is tech savvy, super creative and cares about all the residents and associates alike. We are so very lucky to have Lisa on our team! #calledtocare #bethebenchmark
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
We’re getting excited for the Super Bowl! We’re all still rooting for Tom ! #TB12 #thegoat #bettertogether
Our second vaccine clinic is in the books! Thank you to CVS for helping us to “kiss covid goodbye “ 💋👋 #bettertogether #calledtocare #shotofhope
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well”- Virginia Woolf
Happy Healthcare Food Service Appreciation Week!
We could never haven’t gotten through the last 11 months without our AMAZING Dining Services team led by Chef Lisa. Our dining team has done so much more than just dining during this pandemic - they have listened and comforted our residents when they were scared and lonely. They made sure they still had their favorite treats and their coffee just right. 👏🏻❤️. #calledtocare #bettertogether #foodislove
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
“The greatest wealth is health”- Virgil
It’s gearing up to be a busy week at The Branches! We receive our second dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Friday 🥳. Our residents have been busy filling our post-vaccine “booster” shots of sweets. 😉 #shotofhope #bethebenchmark #bettertogether
We're gearing up for our second dose of the Pfizer vaccine this Friday! Here's a peek at our first clinic. #shotofhope #bethebenchmark #bettertogether
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner ❤️. We have been missing all of our friends so we decided to make a batch of Valentines for our friends at Bishop Feehan High School. The faculty and students at Feehan have always been near and dear to us. We’re hoping we can welcome them back to our community soon! #bishopfeehanhighschool #communityconnections #volunteerism
Congrats to the winners of our vaccine raffle! 🥳🥳 Each resident and associate who received the vaccine were entered into a raffle for these adorable bags.
If you this this lady today- wish her a happy birthday!🥳 Thank you Julie for all you do. We couldn’t do it without you 😊😘
We’re getting excited for the Super Bowl! We’re all still rooting for Tom ! #TB12 #thegoat #bettertogether
Our second vaccine clinic is in the books! Thank you to CVS for helping us to “kiss covid goodbye “ 💋👋 #bettertogether #calledtocare #shotofhope
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well”- Virginia Woolf
Happy Healthcare Food Service Appreciation Week!
We could never haven’t gotten through the last 11 months without our AMAZING Dining Services team led by Chef Lisa. Our dining team has done so much more than just dining during this pandemic - they have listened and comforted our residents when they were scared and lonely. They made sure they still had their favorite treats and their coffee just right. 👏🏻❤️. #calledtocare #bettertogether #foodislove
Mardi Gras was such a success yesterday, we thought we’d share more photos! 💚💜💛
“Mardi Gras is the love of life. It is the harmonic convergence of our food, our music, our creativity, our eccentricity, our neighborhoods and our joy of living. All at once. “. - Chris Rose
We enjoyed a wonderful Mardi Gras today- Complete with Hurricanes! #NOLA #elevatinghumanconnection 💛💜💚🎼🎺🎭🍹🥳
“There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved”- George Sand
This week at The Branches- we gave and received a lot of ❤️ with a little help from some friends. Beacon Hospice co-hosted a socially distanced tea party and we received many beautiful valentines from our friends at Bishop Feehan High School and Attleboro High School #connectingtowhatmatters #elevatinghumanconnection.
“There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved “- George Sands
We had a wonderful Valentine’s Day weekend at The Branches. We exchanged valentines with Bishop Feehan and Attleboro High. We also enjoyed a tea party co-hosted with Beacon Hospice.
What will next week bring??🤔
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner ❤️. We have been missing all of our friends so we decided to make a batch of Valentines for our friends at Bishop Feehan High School. The faculty and students at Feehan have always been near and dear to us. We’re hoping we can welcome them back to our community soon! #bishopfeehanhighschool #communityconnections #volunteerism
Congrats to the winners of our vaccine raffle! 🥳🥳 Each resident and associate who received the vaccine were entered into a raffle for these adorable bags.
“When we are generous in welcoming people and sharing something with them- some food, a place in our homes, our time- not only do we no longer remain poor: we are enriched”- Pope Francis
Yesterday our Welcome Committee spent some time putting together gifts and packets for our upcoming new residents. We are excited to meet new people and make new friends😊. #elevatinghumanconnection
Our residents noticed how freshly fallen snow resembles a blank canvas. Such beautiful artwork on this winter morning! 🌈❄️⛄️
Mardi Gras was such a success yesterday, we thought we’d share more photos! 💚💜💛
“Mardi Gras is the love of life. It is the harmonic convergence of our food, our music, our creativity, our eccentricity, our neighborhoods and our joy of living. All at once. “. - Chris Rose
We enjoyed a wonderful Mardi Gras today- Complete with Hurricanes! #NOLA #elevatinghumanconnection 💛💜💚🎼🎺🎭🍹🥳
“The most indispensable ingredient of all good home cooking: love for those you are cooking for”- Sophia Loren
Thank you Chef Walter for an amazing Master Chef Demo! Your Gnocchi Secreto was delicious 😋 🧑🍳🍝
Congratulations to Harbor RCA Elena for being The Branches February Service Champion! Elena is a caring and dedicated RCA. She goes above and beyond for her residents every shift. 🎈❤️🥳
“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”- Berthold Auerbach
I think there’s a Branches Band in our future! 🎤🥁🎹🎼🎺
Lionel Porter, a resident at Cabot Park Village, a Benchmark independent living community in Newtonville, MA, has dedicated his life and career to fighting racism. His story was featured last night on Boston 25 News! Learn more below. #BHM
https://bit.ly/3bGTtVZ
“Let the beauty we love be what we do”- Rumi
Such amazing artists at The Branches!
“When we are generous in welcoming people and sharing something with them- some food, a place in our homes, our time- not only do we no longer remain poor: we are enriched”- Pope Francis
Yesterday our Welcome Committee spent some time putting together gifts and packets for our upcoming new residents. We are excited to meet new people and make new friends😊. #elevatinghumanconnection
“May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go”- Irish Blessing
“Painting is just another way of keeping a diary”- Pablo Picasso
Such talented artists at The Branches!
At Benchmark, creating meaningful moments with our mind and memory care residents is at the heart of our culture of caring. To celebrate Brain Awareness Week, Michelle Tristani, Corporate Director of Memory Care, outlines proven techniques that help foster meaningful communication with people with dementia. Click below to read more about our award-winning program, Connect First. #BrainAwarenessWeek #CalledtoCare
https://bit.ly/3eHVjsH
We enjoyed the taste of Spring this week. The weather was even good enough to play Cornhole on the patio! Hope there are more of these days in the near future!☀️☘️🌺
“The smooth, balanced flow of chi - your life-force energy -is the single most important determinant to your health, vitality and happiness.“- Taoist Lineage Master Bruce Frantzis
We are happy to have our Tai Chi classes back at The Branches 🥳
“May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go”- Irish Blessing
“Painting is just another way of keeping a diary”- Pablo Picasso
Such talented artists at The Branches!
We enjoyed a couple “firsts” today! Back in the gym and indoor music! Our musician played “Name That Tune” (no singing)
Happy St. Joseph’s Day!
Thank you Michelle for taking time out of your busy day to show us how to make Zepploes! Mangia!
“You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food”- Paul Prudhomme
Thank you RCA Khadija for treating us to a taste of Morocco! It was delicious. Khadija was so kind to spend her day off making us traditional tea, msemen and French Madelines. The residents are already asking for another cooking demo. #calledtocare. #bethebenchmark
“For the whole world is Irish on the 17th O’March!”- Thomas Augustine Daly
Oh What fun we had today on good old St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️🌈💚🇮🇪
We decorated cupcakes and had a wonderful Shamrock Social!
“For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way: Good health, good luck and happiness for today and every day”- Irish Blessing.
Our doors will be decked out for the holiday tomorrow! What beautiful wreaths we made!
At Benchmark, creating meaningful moments with our mind and memory care residents is at the heart of our culture of caring. To celebrate Brain Awareness Week, Michelle Tristani, Corporate Director of Memory Care, outlines proven techniques that help foster meaningful communication with people with dementia. Click below to read more about our award-winning program, Connect First. #BrainAwarenessWeek #CalledtoCare
https://bit.ly/3eHVjsH
We enjoyed the taste of Spring this week. The weather was even good enough to play Cornhole on the patio! Hope there are more of these days in the near future!☀️☘️🌺
Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much”- Helen Keller
Congratulations to our 2020 Service Champion, Chiquilla! She has been an RCA in our Harbor neighborhood since we opened our doors. Chi Chi quickly rose to Harbor Lead and has been keeping our residents happy and healthy ever since!
We would also like to congratulate Lead Server, Kay who received The Branches of North Attleboro 2020 Hero Award. During the pandemic, Kay didn’t miss a beat! When our dining room closed, Kay helped put into place our hallway dining system. Kay made sure all the residents had all their favorites.
We are so very lucky to have these two ladies as part of our team!
Happy St. Joseph’s Day!
Thank you Michelle for taking time out of your busy day to show us how to make Zepploes! Mangia!
“You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food”- Paul Prudhomme
Thank you RCA Khadija for treating us to a taste of Morocco! It was delicious. Khadija was so kind to spend her day off making us traditional tea, msemen and French Madelines. The residents are already asking for another cooking demo. #calledtocare. #bethebenchmark
“For the whole world is Irish on the 17th O’March!”- Thomas Augustine Daly
Oh What fun we had today on good old St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️🌈💚🇮🇪
We decorated cupcakes and had a wonderful Shamrock Social!
“For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way: Good health, good luck and happiness for today and every day”- Irish Blessing.
Our doors will be decked out for the holiday tomorrow! What beautiful wreaths we made!
At Benchmark, creating meaningful moments with our mind and memory care residents is at the heart of our culture of caring. To celebrate Brain Awareness Week, Michelle Tristani, Corporate Director of Memory Care, outlines proven techniques that help foster meaningful communication with people with dementia. Click below to read more about our award-winning program, Connect First. #BrainAwarenessWeek #CalledtoCare
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