The Brookhouse Home received a surprise gift from the Cummings Foundation during a visit by representatives Sue Twombly and Barbara Layne on Monday, July 14.This surprise visit and generous gift of $20,000 is part of the “Make a Difference Dollars” program to provide smaller “surprise” donations to nonprofit organizations. “This gift will absolutely make a…
Summer offers many opportunities for seniors to stay active, socialize, and enjoy the warm weather. Some popular activities include gardening, taking walks or hikes, visiting farmers’ markets, enjoying picnics or outdoor dining, swimming or water aerobics, and attending outdoor concerts or plays. Additionally, seniors can participate in arts and crafts, join walking or book clubs, explore local attractions,…
While summer brings us warmth and bloom, prolonged exposure to excessive heat in summer months can be dangerous. This is especially true for older adults. Every summer, more than 600 Americans die of health problems caused by excessive heat and humidity according to an article in Health in Aging.org. Older adults and individuals with chronic…
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm our commitment to serving older adults. Older Americans Month has a history dating back to 1963 when President John F. Kennedy designated May as Senior Citizens…
This upcoming long weekend of April 19 through 21 is always called Patriot’s Day weekend in Boston and it remains “the Hub’s” favorite weekend on the calendar. Patriots’ Day is a Massachusetts holiday that commemorates the start of the Revolutionary War, and it is also noted for the Boston Marathon along with a Red Sox…
This newsletter is written and compiled by our Activities Director Xera Quattromani
