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The Difference Memory Care Makes

A couple of friends enjoy the sunshine on the patio while someone else reads a book. Nearby, others sip coffee and talk about the news of the day. It’s a picture-perfect morning at New Pond Village. But this isn’t just any neighborhood—this is our Mind & Memory Care neighborhood in Walpole, Massachusetts, thoughtfully designed for […]

Thinking About Retirement? 5 Benefits to Community Living

Embrace your retirement in a thriving, vibrant community where you can enjoy an active lifestyle without worrying about home maintenance, housework and property upkeep. With opportunities to stimulate your mind, body and spirit, you’ll find that living in a senior community offers much more than just a place to call home. In this article, we’ll […]

Memory Care Is An Important Part Of Life At New Pond Village

Since its opening in March 2023, the Memory Care neighborhood at New Pond Village, a Walpole-based senior living community, has been at the forefront of providing superior services tailored to residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Benchmark Senior Living’s $8 million investment in expanding the community reflects its commitment to offering comprehensive care options, including specialized Memory […]

When Is It Time for Memory Care?

Are you starting to wonder if your loved one might need Memory Care? It can be an overwhelming question—one that comes with emotion, uncertainty and concern for what lies ahead. But you’re not alone. Many families face this same moment, and at New Pond Village, you’re met with compassion, guidance and a community built to […]

Keep An Eye Out – Signs The House Is Too Much Work

Home maintenance can be overwhelming at every stage of life. From mowing the grass, small repairs and regular cleaning, a home can be a large undertaking. As your parents age it is important to recognize signs that home maintenance may be becoming too much work. Here we offer a few signs that a move to […]

Five Ways Seniors Can Be Empowered In Retirement

At New Pond Village there is an interesting and engaging calendar of events and activities. Residents decide how they want to spend their day. It is all about choice at the Walpole, Massachusetts, retirement community. Five ways to stay independent, empowered and active during retirement: Join one of many active and involved committees at New […]

Tips On How You Can Delay Alzheimer’s Symptoms

By 2050, 131 million people could be living with dementia globally. Research continues to focus on identifying a cure to solve the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease. While there is not a cure yet, a few lifestyle changes may help delay memory loss. Cognitive Training According to Dr. Ronald Petersen , an Alzheimer’s expert at […]

Seven Signs It’s Time For Assisted Living

The discussion about making the transition to Assisted Living is never easy to have with your parent. And as time goes on, it doesn’t get any easier. After all, it’s a reversal of roles: Once, they were your caregiver, and now you need to take care of them. That can be difficult for them to […]

The Future of Senior Living: Lifecare Communities

Why Lifecare Communities Are Redefining Senior Living in Massachusetts Across the nation—and here in Massachusetts—the senior living landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. As the first wave of Baby Boomers reaches 80 in 2025, demand for senior housing is rising at an unprecedented rate. According to the National Investment Center (NIC) MAP Vision’s Senior Housing […]

Potential Tax Benefits for Seniors at New Pond Village

The costs of retirement communities can seem overwhelming, but there are valuable tax benefits for seniors who choose a Type A continuing care retirement community (CCRC) like New Pond Village. That is because Type A CCRCs offer Lifecare plans. At New Pond Village, Lifecare provides access to a continuum of care, with on-site Assisted Living and […]