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We had a great time celebrating our valued community partners at our Appreciation Bash aboard Harbor Queen and around Casco Bay in Portland Maine! It was great to meet and mingle with referral partners from our communities: Avita of Brunswick, Avita of Stroudwater, Avita of Wells, Granite Hill Estates, Sunnybrook and Stroudwater Lodge. We were lucky to be able to share a little bit of our 20 year celebration with our professional partners who have done so much to support us along the way! 

Our third stop on the Compassionate Caregiver FunDrive was a Family Reunion BBQ at Stroudwater Lodge and Avita of Stroudwater! Northbridge co-founders, Jim Coughlin and Wendy Nowokunski had a blast catching up with family members (current and past) and reconnecting with associates in celebration of 20 years of Northbridge! At Northbridge we know what an honor and privilege it is to be entrusted to provide care for our residents by their families. This celebration was a great reminder that our associates are not only caring for a person but someone’s mom, dad, or loved one. Interested in supporting those who do so much to support our residents? Make a donation to the Compassionate Caregivers fund here: https://lnkd.in/eSTNm5ZE thanks to a generous donor, all donations made this week will be matched, up to $25,000 so now is the perfect time to make your donation! We have one more stop in Maine before we head to our communities in Massachusetts- be sure to follow along with our FunDrive!

Day 2 of the Compassionate Caregiver FunDrive took us to Brunswick Maine and was a blast from the past and filled with circus fun! Avita of Brunswick and Sunnybrook welcomed Northbridge owners Jim Coughlin and Wendy Nowokunski with a Sock Hop and a Day at the Circus in celebration of our Compassionate Caregiver fundraiser. As we continue celebrating 20 years of Living Well and Loving Life at Northbridge and honoring our amazing residents and associates, we are constantly reminded of the reason behind our FunDrive- the Compassionate Caregiver Fund. This fund was started after COVID with the realization that so many of our associates do so much to help our residents and sometimes need a little bit of extra help themselves. This week, with the help of a generous donor, all donations will be matched, up to $25,000. This is the perfect time to make a donation to our Compassionate Caregiver Fund, follow this link to donate: https://lnkd.in/eSTNm5ZE We can’t wait to see what other celebrations our Northbridge communities have in store!

In celebration of 20 years of Northbridge, owners Jim Coughlin and Wendy Nowokunski want to celebrate the people who make our communities so special- our residents, associates and family members. To celebrate our associates, Jim and Wendy will be visiting all 18 Northbridge communities as part of our Compassionate Caregiver FunDrive (emphasis on the FUN). The Compassionate Caregiver Fund is a non-profit 501(c)(3) established to support Northbridge associates and provide aid during a short-term crisis. During every community visit we will be raising funds and awareness of our Compassionate Caregiver Fund, if you would like to donate to support those who do so much to support our residents, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/eSTNm5ZE We invite you to support this amazing initiative in any way you can. We were successful in receiving a $25,000 challenge grant. This means that this generous donor will match every dollar raised over the next week up to $25,000! The first stop in our Compassionate Caregiver FunDrive was at Granite Hill Estates in Hallowell, Maine. In addition to celebrating the amazing associates and residents at the community, they celebrated National Blueberry Day with a party full of all things blueberry- drinks, foods and décor! We are excited to make this a special experience and a great fundraising opportunity for an amazing cause. Please share and repost so we can get this message out to everyone who has supported Jim, Wendy and Northbridge throughout their incredible journey. Be sure to check back over the next few weeks for updates on our Compassionate Caregiver FunDrive! 

Our latest Guest Blog features Danielle Bates CCC-SLP with FOX Rehabilitation and discusses the many benefits of Speech Therapy in Senior Living. From what a typical session looks like to the signs it might be time to consider speech therapy, this blog is a great resource on the many benefits of speech therapy for seniors! #speechtherapy #seniors #seniorliving https://lnkd.in/e2fUjeAe

We had a great time celebrating our valued community partners at our Appreciation Bash! It was great to meet and mingle with referral partners from our communities: Avita of Needham, Bayberry at Emerald Court, Carriage House at Lee's Farm, Stone Hill at Andover, & Stonebridge at Burlington. We look forward to hosting referral appreciation events for all of our communities throughout the Summer! Special shoutout to our amazing Culinary Directors who put together a beautiful and delicious presentation showcasing the amazing foods our residents enjoy on a daily basis.

At Northbridge we know we're surrounded by incredible talent, so it's wonderful to see that talent recognized! Join us in congratulating Brenda Gellar in her Lifetime Achievement Award from Plymouth Center for Active Living - your impact to the greater community is significant; we are lucky to have you as part of our team. Go Brenda! 🎉 🎖

Join My Journey is a Virtual Dementia Experience that immerses participants into the world of dementia and allows them to experience what someone living with dementia experiences on a daily basis. In celebration of First Responder Week, Wendy Bucacci and Lisa Nassif from Avita of Wells brought Join My Journey to the Town of Old Orchard Beach Police Department for a training. Trainings like these are great for first responders to encourage the best possible outcome when they need to come into our communities. #firstresponders #police #fire #ems #dementiatraining

We are thrilled to announce that Kelly McCarthy, our VP of Resident Engagement and Memory Care Services, has been named to Senior Housing News' inaugural Memory Care Innovation Awards! 🏆 This recognition highlights Kelly's remarkable contributions and innovative spirit within the aging industry. Kelly's Brass Ring Dementia Training program elevates our team of associates, enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. We are incredibly proud to have her as part of our team. Here's a quote from one of her letters of recommendation for this award: "Kelly encourages everyone to draw from experience, tap into their talents and embrace compassion to enhance caregiving skills. I have personally witnessed the positive impact of Kelly's training on our community associates, after the training associates become more engaged, motivated, and effective in their roles." Congrats Kelly! #MemoryCareInnovation #SeniorHousingNews #IndustryLeaders #AgingIndustry #InnovativeTalent #TeamExcellence #Congratulations