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Supporting Engagement and Emotional Well-Being for Those with Dementia

A couple of friends enjoy the sunshine on the patio while someone else reads a book. Others have coffee and talk about the news of the day. It all sounds like a perfectly lovely morning at New Pond Village, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Walpole, MA. Only, this is the memory care neighborhood, […]

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 […]

Signs Your Loved One May Benefit from a Memory Care Neighborhood

Are you feeling intimidated by the thought that your loved one might need memory care? You are not alone. There is comfort in that fact and knowing senior living communities like New Pond Village have a memory care neighborhood for those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. New Pond Village has the only memory care […]

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

By 2040, demand for senior housing is expected to more than double. Lifecare communities are playing a significant role in the current boom. These communities typically include independent living, assisted living and memory care. At New Pond Village, we’ve recently opened the first memory care neighborhood in Walpole to add to our existing care offerings. What factors […]

Potential Tax Benefits of Lifecare at New Pond Village

Some Ways You May Save While you should always consult a tax and estate planning professional while planning for your retirement years, here are some of the tax benefits that may be available to you when you choose the Lifecare plan at New Pond Village: You may be eligible to deduct the non-refundable part of […]