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Connection Makes Life Shine Brighter At The Morrison Communities, we believe that life is richer and brighter when it's filled with meaningful connections. This summer was no exception - our residents, families, staff, and volunteers came together for memorable...

2025 Spring Newsletter Spring has finally arrived to the North Country and The Morrison Communities is celebrating by recognizing the great diversity and strength of our community! It take a village to care for others, and it takes each individual  to create something...

Winter Newsletter 2024/2025 The Morrison Communities invites you to read the winter edition of our newsletter. Check out the many activities your favorite residents enjoyed, hear from our dedicated staff, and enjoy pictures from November, December, and January. It was...

The Morrison Communities 2024 Fall Newsletter Join us in celebrating kindness and inspiration this fall! Our latest newsletter has arrived! Residents and their loved ones can enjoy looking back on August, September, and October, and look forward to a holiday season...

For the summer newsletter, The Morrison Communities focused on the belief that no one is “too old.” Our community embodies the truth that we are never too old to learn, love, contribute, and live. We know that each person who comes through our doors experienced a...

Are you a dog lover or a cat person? Or are you happier cooing at your parakeet or gazing at a tank full of fish? Whatever kind of pet you prefer, it’s likely that you and your favorite have established a bond that brings you joy and gives you a reason to get up each...

Take stock of your heart during National Heart Month in February and, if needed, make Heart Smart lifestyle changes to keep your heart healthy and improve your quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the...

January 23 Email Newsletter by Tamara Reilly

Now that we’ve passed the Winter Solstice we’re gaining daylight every day, but snow, sleet, freezing rain and icy cold temperatures are the norm for those of us in northern New England until temps warm and the first signs of spring appear in a couple of months....

False accusations can present in various forms in different types of dementia. People who have Alzheimer's disease are more likely to make false claims of persecution earlier in their disease, and false claims that misidentify people later in their disease. False...

Separating fact from fiction is sometimes difficult when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease. As a leading cause of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s affects millions of individuals and families. Lots of information is available online and in print, but it’s...

If you’re like many people you probably make a few New Year’s resolutions. One item tops lots of lists: the desire to lose a few pounds and become healthier. Many people start out strong but falter after a few weeks and fall back on old habits. It’s particularly...

It's the most wonderful time of the year / There'll be much mistletoeing / And hearts will be glowing / When loved ones are near / It's the most wonderful time / Yes the most wonderful time / Oh the most wonderful time / Of the year. The familiar holiday tune recalls...

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by consistent and progressive memory loss and confusion and eventually the inability to carry out simple tasks, but the subtleties of the disease can be better understood by examining the 5 A’s of Alzheimer’s. Although there is no...

As the holidays approach, you may be wondering what kind of gift to give to a friend or relative who is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Gifts that produce feelings of calmness and contentment go a long way toward reducing the fidgeting,...

“All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth / My two front teeth / See my two front teeth / Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth / Then I could wish you, ‘Merry Christmas.’" — Written by Donald Yetter Gardner in 1944 Mr. Gardner, a music teacher in the...

Tips to Prevent Alzheimer’s Wandering By Mary Bates, MS, CT, Certified Dementia Practitioner Six in 10 people living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia tend to wander at least once and sometimes more often, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Wandering is...

Younger-onset Alzheimer's disease, also called early-onset, is a form of Alzheimer's disease in which individuals are diagnosed with the disease before age 65, most often in their 40s and 50s. Symptoms of younger-onset Alzheimer's disease, like memory loss, confusion,...

This fall, staff from The Morrison Communities will Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Community members are welcome to join “Team Morrison Communities”  by registering at act.alz.org. This effort is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care,...

According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), anyone living an hour or more away from a family member with Alzheimer’s or another dementia who needs care is considered a long-distance caregiver. Family members who live far away but want to be involved in caring...