A Note from Waveny’s Summer Intern
Hello! My name is Matt, and this summer, I’ve had the opportunity to intern at Waveny. When I first joined the Waveny team, I was both excited and slightly unsure of what to expect in the role. I knew that being a Waveny intern would provide me with the opportunity to shadow members of the […]
Inn Notes Present “The Good Ole Summertime: Hot Days…Cool Songs”
The Inn Notes, a choral group comprised of Inn residents, presented “The Good Ole Summertime: Hot Days…Cool Songs” and boy was it fun! We wore hats and shades, munched on Cracker Jacks and even had a gondolier glide through! Want to join in the fun? Call us today at 203-594-5450 for a tour of […]
Podcast: Waveny’s ‘Navigator’ for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Rachel Takacs, Director of Navigation for the Navigator: Alzheimer’s at Home In New Canaan program housed at Waveny LifeCare Network, sat down with Mike Dinaan from the New Canaanite to talk about the program’s services for caregivers, including assessments, education, insurance assistance, emotional support and more. Click here to listen to the podcast.
July News from Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice
Join Rachel Takacs, Certified Dementia Practitioner and Director of Navigation at Waveny LifeCare Network for an Alzheimer’s and Dementia peer support group at the New Canaan Library. The group will meet each fourth Wednesday, beginning July 24, 2024 at 2pm in the Library’s Tate Room. Attendees can find guidance, offer support, and ask questions in […]
FDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday, July 2nd that it has approved Kisunla™ (donanemab-azbt) for Early Symptomatic Alzheimer’s and Mild Cognitive Impairment. According to manufacturer Eli Lilly, “once-monthly [Kisunla] infusions of 30 minutes reduced amyloid plaques on average by 84% compared to the start of the study and slowed cognitive and functional […]
Congressman Jim Himes Tours Waveny’s CNA School
Waveny was honored to have Congressman Jim Himes, State Rep Lucy Dathan and First Selectman Dionna Dutton Carlson visit the farm Road campus to learn more about the Kathleen M. Fruin, RN Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) School. The award-winning Fruin CNA School drives student success with key differentiators like immediate income opportunities and flexible class […]
June is National Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
June is National Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! The topic of Alzheimer’s can seem daunting, but this June we are excited to share that the FDA has made significant progress toward the pending approval of a new Alzheimer’s drug! Key Announcement: FDA Panel Vote: On June 10th, an expert panel organized by the FDA unanimously […]
June News from Waveny-Visiting Nurse
Waveny LifeCare Network, in partnership with the New Canaan Community Foundation and Jim and Dede Bartlett, is proud to unveil a groundbreaking initiative aimed at assisting family members and primary caregivers of individuals grappling with memory loss and cognitive challenges. The Navigator: Alzheimer’s at Home in New Canaan program is designed to serve as a vital resource for […]
Caregiver Respite Program Beneficiary of Wilton Women’s Club’s 2024 Fundraiser
The Caregiver Respite Program, administered through Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County, a member of the Waveny LifeCare Network, was named Wilton Women’s Club’s 2024 fundraising beneficiary. Proceeds from the club’s Annual Spring Fashion Show and Fundraiser on April 25th totaled $24,600 and a check was presented to Mary Ross, Administrator and Chief Clinical Officer and other staff members […]
Arthur Jean Baptiste, LPN Wins Leading Age Connecticut’s “Aging Services Award of Excellence”
Arthur Jean Baptiste, an LPN in Waveny’s Memory Care Community for the past three years, has been selected as one of Leading Age Connecticut’s “Aging Services Award of Excellence” recipients. Arthur goes above and beyond his stated job description to deliver excellent resident care, safety and performance. In addition to being courageous and hyper-anticipatory in […]