Photo credit: The Pittsburgh Steelers Fred Glatz started playing football in high school, much to his father’s dismay. “He didn’t let my two older brothers play because he was afraid they would get hurt,” Fred said. Playing in secret, his father later found out while he was still in high school. “He found out and […]
At age 74, Kenneth Love is spending this August with his wife at his home at New Pond Village, a continuing care retirement community located in Walpole, Massachusetts. However, in 1969 Ken was on his way to Bethel, New York, eager to witness his favorite artist, Janis Joplin’s live performance. Little did he know he […]
Watching their parents age can be overwhelming for adult children. It can get even more complicated when the topic of moving to a senior living community comes up. Children may feel guilty about having their parents age away from home. Likewise, seniors may be wary because they envision a traditional “retirement home” characterized by loneliness […]
How Nutrition Supports Memory Care Nutrition plays a fundamental role in enhancing cognitive function and overall well-being in memory care. At New Pond Village’s Mind & Memory Care Neighborhood, providing the right nutrients helps individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other memory disorders maintain strength, manage appetite challenges and enjoy mealtimes. Thoughtfully designed nutrition strategies not […]
The season of giving is upon us and it is often a time when many think of ways to give back to their community. A significant percentage of all charitable giving is done in the last two months of the year. However, giving to others doesn’t need to come in the form of monetary donations. […]
As much as we try, we can’t wish winter away. At New Pond Village, we make safety a priority. Part of our maintenance-free lifestyle includes snow and ice removal. We regularly salt, light and maintain all walkways within the community to prevent slips and falls, especially during icy weather. Here are some winter safety tips […]
Music has a powerful connection to memory, offering a variety of benefits for individuals with dementia, a general term for a decline in memory and cognitive function caused by brain disease or injury. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, responsible for 60% to 80% of all cases. has shown that music can help reduce […]
After living for more than 50 years in Walpole, Massachusetts, Leif Jacobsen decided it was time to make a choice about independent living and where he would best fit in and feel most welcome. A Home Close to Heart Just a few miles away lay New Pond Village, Leif Jacobsen’s chosen home for the past […]
Quality of life is all about personal well-being and everyone defines it uniquely. Factors like engagement, health, independence and creativity all contribute to living fully. As we age and transition into retirement, finding new ways to stay active and connected becomes essential to maintaining a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle. To help you embrace this next […]
If you’re like most Americans, you may find yourself spending hours each day glued to your smartphone or tablet. The number of smartphone users in the United States continues to skyrocket reaching an all-time high of 309 million individuals in 2023. Recent research has begun to uncover a potential consequence of our ubiquitous gadget use: […]