Improve Memory with a Happy and Healthy Environment at Allerton House

Posted on January 10, 2013 by admin

There are many mysteries yet unsolved when it comes to the human brain’s amazing capacity to think, feel, reason, remember and adapt. We’ll leave the complexities to the scientists and offer some common-sense advice about how to boost your brain’s memory power at any age.

Just remember, the things we do to keep ourselves physically and emotionally healthy keep the brain going strong, too. This is particularly helpful as we age. Allerton House Assisted Living Communities in Duxbury, Hingham, Marshfield, Quincy and Weymouth, MA are continually seeking ways to help residents maintain memory function while enjoying life.

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This New Year’s Family Caregivers who Take Care of Themselves Can Give Their Best

Posted on December 27, 2012 by admin

Caring for Loved Ones

The results of a National Alliance for Caregiving survey indicate that about 65 million people in the U.S. are unpaid caregivers for family members, with the majority caring for someone over age 50. While there may be a high level of comfort and an abundance of rewards for both parties, there can also be physical and emotional demands that threaten the caregiver’s health and well-being over time. Many of the family caregivers in Massachusetts may want to consider taking some time to recharge at the beginning of the New Year. Welch Healthcare & Retirement Group’s five assisted living communities on Boston’s South Shore offer several ways to do this. Continue reading →

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Top Reasons to Make Your Home at Allerton House Assisted Living on the Massachusetts South Shore

Posted on December 17, 2012 by admin

Allerton House Assisted Living Communities give you the best of both worlds. You can enjoy a range of fine amenities, activities and entertainment right onsite AND venture out on monthly excursions to venues that inspire the mind and refresh the spirit.

Who wouldn’t want to live close to the ocean, yet not too far from Boston? And who wouldn’t want to enjoy elegant dining and shopping excursions? Or take in a museum, harbor cruise, music or some history. Continue reading →

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Macdonald & Wood Sotheby’s International Realty Partners with The Village at Duxbury

Posted on December 12, 2012 by admin

Welch Healthcare & Retirement Group Vice President Paul T. Casale, Sr. and Co-Founder and Owner of Macdonald & Wood Sotheby’s International Realty Donna Wood.

Macdonald & Wood Sotheby’s International Realty and The Village at Duxbury, the South Shore’s first continuing care senior living community, announced today that they will be partnering to market the community. The Village at Duxbury is designed for people age 62 and older. The Village offers one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as garden home residences with an array of social and recreational facilities, conveniences and wellness programs. Macdonald & Wood, with its office conveniently located in Snug Harbor, has been a well-respected member of the Duxbury community since its founding in 1982.

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New England Radio Icon Ron Della Chiesa Visits Village at Proprietors Green in Marshfield

Posted on November 29, 2012 by admin

Quincy native and radio icon Ron Della Chiesa prepares to sign his memoir, “Radio My Way.”

Ron Della Chiesa graciously entertained a crowd at Marshfield’s Village at Proprietors Green last night. Della Chiesa, the radio icon and voice of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, presented an enchanting combination of songs and storytelling to more than 60 seniors. The host of WPLM-FM’s “Strictly Sinatra,” radio program, Della Chiesa delighted area residents with anecdotes and historical facts about the music of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. Residents from towns around the South Shore, including Marshfield, Weymouth and Scituate, swayed to the music of Sinatra’s, “All or Nothing at All, and Bennett’s “Because of You.”  Lucky trivia contest winners received a copy of Della Chiesa’s book, “Radio My Way.”

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The Patriot Ledger Interviews Allerton House Resident Yvonne Gillis

Posted on November 29, 2012 by admin

Artist and Weymouth Allerton House Resident Yvonne Gillis

Allerton House at Central Park resident Yvonne Gillis is a treasured member of the Welch Healthcare & Retirement Group assisted living residence in Weymouth, MA. She is a gifted artist and an active member of the assisted living community. Patriot Ledger reporter and “A Good Age” columnist Sue Scheible reports on her life and  how she overcame a mysterious illness. The link is below.

 

http://www.patriotledger.com/topstories/x459326804/A-GOOD-AGE-Artist-Yvonne-Gillis-of-Weymouth-beats-mysterious-disease

 

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Create a Holiday Season That Makes you Smile

Posted on November 14, 2012 by admin

Is the holiday season really that different from other times of the year? Of course it is! The next few weeks bring great opportunities for joy and happiness. But so many opportunities all at once can be overwhelming. So what is the trick to celebrating the holidays without feeling stressed? Here’s an idea. Do what makes you smile and don’t worry about the rest. Continue reading →

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Five Fun Reasons to Move to an Allerton House Assisted Living on the South Shore of Massachusetts

Posted on November 8, 2012 by admin

There are lots of good reasons to move to one of Welch Healthcare & Retirement Group’s five assisted living communities on the Massachusetts South Shore. No doubt, many families and seniors, age 62 and older, know the advantages they will find at an Allerton House. Beyond the beautiful private apartments, delicious dining and care if needed, fun activities and a chance to socialize more must be at the top of the list. Check out the top five weekly and monthly activities residents enjoy at Allerton House Assisted Living Communities.

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November Events at Allerton House Assisted Living

Posted on October 24, 2012 by admin

 

Allerton House in Weymouth, MA – Nutrition & Good Health!

Thursday, November 1
10:30 AM
Free Educational Program
Nutrition & Good Health
Dr. Gabrielle Friedman
Family Practice of Chiropractic, P. C.

The public is invited.
An RSVP is required.

Call: 781-335-8666

Location:
Allerton House at Central Park, Weymouth, MA

Allerton House in Hingham, MA – Stroke & Aphasia – Lunch Program

Thursday, November 8
Noon
Free Educational Luncheon Program
Stroke & Aphasia
Co-sponsored by South Shore Visiting Nurse Association
Bob Dodaro, PhD/Speech-Language Pathologist
Learn who is affected, causes & treatments

Seating is Limited. RSVP Today.
Call 781-749-3322
Or Email: ctaylor@welchhrg.com

Location:
Allerton House at Harbor Park, Hingham, MA

Allerton House in Marshfield, MA – Travel the Back Roads with Peter Mehegan

Thursday, November 8
5:30 PM
Light Refreshments & Presentation
Join Peter Mehegan, former Chronicle Host and Channel 5-Boston Television Icon.

RSVP Required.
Call Today: 888-706-0356

 

Allerton House in Marshfield, MA – An Evening with Radio Legend Ron Della Chiesa

Wednesday, November 28
5:30 PM – Light Dinner
6:00 PM – Presentation
Join Ron Della Chiesa for a trio down “Memory Lane” with the music of Tony Bennett & Frank Sinatra.

Seating is Limited.
Reservations Required.
Call Today: 888-706-0356

Location:
Allerton House at Proprietors Green, Marshfield, MA

Allerton House in Weymouth, MA – Holiday Fair

Saturday, November 17
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Holiday Fair
Get a Jump on Holiday Shopping
Arts & Crafts, Baked Goods, Jewelry & Cosmetics
Proceeds from Fair Benefit Charitable organizations in Weymouth.

Location:
Allerton House at Central Park, Weymouth, MA

Allerton House in Quincy, MA – Annual Crafts Fair

Friday, November 9
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Co-sponsored By Hancock Park & Rehabilitation Center
Enjoy baked goods, raffles and the white elephant table!

Visit vendors for confections, cosmetics, gifts, apparel, books & more!

164 Parkingway
617-471-2600

Location:
Allerton House at Hancock Park, Quincy, MA

Allerton House at The Village at Duxbury – Men’s Breakfast

Thursday, November 29
9:00 AM
Men’s Breakfast

Join the men of Allerton House and make new friends as you learn more about
the community’s lifestyle. Seating is Limited. RSVP Today.
Call 781-585-7136
Or Email Irene at: Iosadcia@welchhrg.com

Location:
Allerton House at The Village at Duxbury

 

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The Village at Duxbury unveils New Look to more than 400 Guests, Residents and Community Leaders

Posted on October 2, 2012 by admin

Delicious food, lively conversation, elegant surroundings and swing dancing – now that’s living!

Residents of The Village at Duxbury invited friends, business and community leaders to a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the senior living community. Taking a moment to relax in the new conservatory are Joyce Levinson, Village at Duxbury resident and member, Board of Directors and John Vensel, Village at Duxbury resident and member, Board of Directors.

That’s precisely how The Village at Duxbury, the South Shore’s first continuing care senior living community, recently re-introduced itself to the community-at-large with new décor and renovations. The community kicked up its heels with the sounds of the Bo Winiker Band at a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring a menu with selections that included champagne, Brochette of Lamb, lobster-filled endive and chocolate-dipped strawberries, as well as tours of the community’s beautifully appointed common spaces.

 

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