Kentucky Derby Party at The Inn
Join us for a Kentucky Derby Party at the New Canaan Inn! Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 73 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan. Doors open at 5:30pm for Mint Juleps, hors d’oeuvres and viewing of the 151st Run for the Roses. $150 per person, all financial proceeds benefit The Inn. Click here for tickets.
New Canaan Rotary and Exchange Clubs Fund Kitchen Remodel at New Canaan Thrift Shop
Waveny LifeCare Network is extending heartfelt appreciation to the New Canaan Rotary Club and the Exchange Club of New Canaan for their generous grant funding, which has enabled significant upgrades to the kitchen area at New Canaan Thrift Shop. The Shop’s volunteers are thrilled with the transformation which will make their work easier as they […]
February News from Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice
Residents of The Inn, Waveny’s vibrant independent living community, are reveling in the joy of weekly Studio Art lessons, guided by our Therapeutic Recreation professional, John. These sessions provide a wonderful opportunity for residents to explore watercolors, oils, and pastels. As they immerse themselves in the therapeutic benefits of artistic expression, residents are discovering new […]
Waveny LifeCare Network Seeks Approval of Innovative 30-Bed Expansion Project
Waveny LifeCare Network, marking five decades of service to the community, is seeking approval from the Town of New Canaan’s Planning and Zoning Commission, after receiving Inland Wetlands Commission approval, for its proposed 30-bed expansion to its Care Center skilled nursing short-term rehabilitation unit. This expansion represents Waveny’s continuing commitment to meet the growing healthcare […]
The Turnover Shop of Wilton Surpasses $1 Million in Donations, Strengthening Waveny’s Visiting Nurse & Hospice’s Mission to Provide Compassionate Care
A legacy of generosity has reached a historic milestone—The Turnover Shop of Wilton has surpassed $1 million in lifetime donations to Waveny LifeCare Network’s Visiting Nurse & Hospice. This extraordinary achievement, 80 years in the making, continues to fuel the Network’s Patient Care Fund, ensuring that home care and hospice services remain accessible to those […]
St. Luke’s Students Engineer Solutions for Seniors
Students in St. Luke’s School Engineering with Electronics class created adaptive devices for residents of The Inn, Waveny’s independent living community. After a previous visit with residents, the students developed prototypes of their ideas, including a a fall detection device with an audible alert that clips to a belt or pants, a tool […]
January News from Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice
We dusted off our Blue Suede Shoes for a visit from the King himself—Elvis! Our residents were all shook up with excitement as they enjoyed an unforgettable performance that sparked lots of toe tapping and hand clapping and brought back cherished memories of days gone by. Click here to continue reading and subscribe to have […]
Waveny LifeCare Network Launches New Navigator Adult Day Program in New Canaan
Waveny LifeCare Network has announced the opening of its new Navigator Adult Day Program (ADP), now accepting applications at its 3 Farm Road campus. The program, part of the broader Navigator Alzheimer’s & Dementia at Home (ADAH) initiative, offers a supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia while providing a daytime respite for caregivers. […]
3 Different Approaches to Meditation Presented by Dr. Wendy Hurwitz
Did you know that meditation may help alleviate stress, improve clarity, and improve sleep? Meditation also induces the relaxation response, a state that promotes healing and wellness. Because there is no one size that fits all, three different types of meditation will be presented, and ways to augment their benefits. Come learn about, experience, and […]
Johnson & Johnson’s Posdinemab and Tau Active Immunotherapy Receive U.S. FDA Fast Track Designations for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to posdinemab, a phosphorylated tau-directed monoclonal antibody (mAb) being investigated to treat patients with early Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the Phase 2b “AuTonomy” study. The internally discovered mAb has shown the potential in targeting disease-associated phosphorylated […]