Therapeutic Recreation
A Fond Farewell to Two Nathaniel Witherell Icons!
Culture | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Saying “goodbye” is never easy. But saying goodbye to two treasured colleagues – Lynn Bausch, RN, our director of nursing, and Mary Bruce, therapeutic recreation director, is even more challenging. Over a combined 70+ years, the two have inspired excellence and shaped our culture in the most amazing and far-reaching ways. In her 32 years…
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Cockatiels, Church, and More: The Important Role of Therapeutic Recreation
Healthy Aging | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Bingo and bridge, live musical performances and plays, puzzle making and handcrafts—activities that may seem to be nothing more than pleasant hobbies in senior living actually serve an important function. Robust recreation programs are an important tool to promote the health and well being of elderly residents. Studies have shown that stimulating the brain helps…
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Greenwich Student Volunteer Connects Nathaniel Witherell Residents to Technology
Culture | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
For rising junior Joseph Farrell, the question “How did you spend your summer vacation?” is one he’s more than happy to answer. That’s because this young Greenwich student is piloting a technology program to teach our residents how to use the internet so they can connect to family, world news, and various forms of entertainment….
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Shining the Spotlight on Our Guest Performers and Lecturers at The Nathaniel Witherell
Alzheimer's | 0 comments | by supermaster
According to Mary Bruce, Witherell’s therapeutic recreation director, “In a typical month residents can choose from over 100 programs and events that have been put together after an extensive assessment of residents’ individual capabilities and interests.” Among our very talented guest performers is Patty Carver, a singer, actress, and musical writer who has performed in…
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Witherell’s Music and Memory Program Helps Those with Alzheimer’s and Other Forms of Dementia
Alzheimer's | 0 comments | by supermaster
The Witherell’s Music and MemorySM program is moving full steam ahead. In our first blog on this topic, we announced that the Witherell was working with Music and Memory, a nonprofit organization that brings personalized music into the lives of the elderly or infirm through digital music technology. The goal is to create and provide…
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