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 […]
A Pledge from the Heart of Waveny
In a heartwarming display of dedication and generosity, Thomas Girolamo, a Social Worker at Waveny LifeCare Network, is channeling his lifelong commitment to helping others into a new real estate initiative aimed at supporting his community. Girolamo’s altruistic journey traces back to his upbringing, where his mother instilled in him and his siblings a deep-seated […]
Waveny Unveils Partnership to Support New Canaan’s Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Residents at Home
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 […]
Waveny to Host CarFIT Driver Safety Program
Waveny is pleased to host CarFIT, a free, interactive and educational program designed to improve older driver safety. Many driver safety programs improve adult driver safety by addressing cognitive abilities and skills, however, older drivers can also improve their safety by ensuring their cars are properly adjusted for them. A team of trained CarFIT technicians […]
Waveny Welcomes Summer Interns
This week Waveny welcomed students from NCHS, Wooster, Brien McMahon and Westhill who are participating in our four week high school internship program. They will be exploring the world of healthcare and learning workplace skills, and bringing enrichment and joy to our residents too. Students will be rotating at the Care Center, The Village, The […]
May News from Waveny-Visiting Nurse
Waveny’s Celebration of Life, held recently on our Farm Road campus’ Main Street, brought together those in our care and in our community who have recently lost a loved one. The uplifting ceremony included readings and music as well as the opportunity for family members to place a photograph of their loved one on our […]
Thanking Our Volunteers This National Volunteer Week!
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we’d like to give a special shout-out to our immensely talented and dedicated volunteer board leadership! Thank you! We are immensely grateful to all who volunteer across our network bringing joy, kindness, comfort, and beauty, from a listening ear, beautiful music, spiritual care, customer service at our thrift shop, […]