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 […]
Holiday News From Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice
Jingle Bells and Gingerbread at The Inn What do you get when you mix 50 amazing kids, their “ugly sweaters”, gingerbread and holiday carols? The best night at The Inn—Waveny’s Enriched Independent Senior Living Residence. Click here to continue to reading and subscribe to have our newsletter delivered directly to your inbox!
Waveny’s Golden Gala
Fondly looking back at our fabulous Golden Gala celebrating 50 years of Waveny! Over 250 Waveny supporters and guests filled the ballroom at the New Canaan Country Club to enjoy delicious food, great company, and an entertaining program by Bob Doran and Christian Murphy. A high energy paddle raise and dancing to the music of […]
Memory Café: Commemorating Veteran’s Day through Music, Stories and Games
In collaboration with the Lapham Center, please join us for our first Memory Café to gather family caregivers and their loved one’s with Alzheimer’s or dementia for socialization and activity. Let’s celebrate and honor Veteran’s Day through music with Ed Train, stories and games that will highlight the history and traditions of this important holiday […]
October News from Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice
Waveny’s LifeCare Network is thrilled to announce that the upcoming Golden Gala is sold out! Click here to continue to reading and subscribe to have our newsletter delivered directly to your inbox!