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, […]
April News from Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice
Dementia Workshop for Village and Care Center Families Do you need help understanding dementia and the many types of dementia? Want to learn more about responding to difficult behaviors and communicating with your loved one? Wondering how to finding time for you? If so, join Waveny’s nurse educator Debbie Lagomarsino, BSN RN for a Dementia […]
The Inn Welcomes Author Jonathan Conyers
Author Jonathan Conyers came to The Inn, part of Waveny LifeCare Network, with one of his mentors Fred Murphy to share his inspiring journey with our residents and guests. “I Wasn’t Supposed to be Here” details Jonathan’s life, from growing up homeless in Harlem with caring but drug-addicted parents to becoming a teenage dad trying […]
Celebrating 50 Years of Waveny
Look back with us at 50 years of Waveny’s history, from the Care Center and Adult Day Programming to the The Inn and The Village, click here to watch our slideshow.
March News from Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice
Celebrating 50 Years of Waveny – Submit Your Stories of Waveny! As we prepare to celebrate 50 Years of Waveny on April 9, 2024, we would like to hear from you! We invite current and former residents, patients and families, volunteers, employees and community members to submit your memories of Waveny through the years. Do […]
Sponsor a Lamppost in Celebration of 50 Years of Waveny
Help us paint New Canaan blue and green in honor of 50 years of Waveny LifeCare Network! Show your support for Waveny, honor a friend, a family member or a loved one with your sponsorship. From April 1-15, 2024, you can sponsor one of New Canaan’s downtown lampposts for $100; a limited number of lampposts are […]
February News from Waveny-Visiting Nurse & Hospice
Sponsor a Lamppost in Celebration of 50 Years of Waveny Help us paint the town blue and green in honor of 50 years of Waveny LifeCare Network! From April 1-15, 2024, you can sponsor one of New Canaan’s downtown lampposts for $100; a limited number of lampposts are also available for sponsorship on Waveny’s Main […]
A Message from Russell Barksdale, PhD., MPA/MHA, FACHE, President & CEO
This year, Waveny LifeCare Network celebrates 50 years in our local community, marking an impressive five decades of unwavering dedication to healthcare excellence and service. From its modest beginnings, driven by the vision of local residents with our town’s support, to its present stature as a comprehensive 5-Star healthcare network, Waveny’s journey mirrors a steadfast […]