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Financial scams bilk seniors out of an estimated $3 billion every year, according to the National Council on Aging. Seniors tend to be more trusting, have higher savings, are often isolated and are less tech savvy than younger people, all of which make them an easier...

As Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia progress difficulty swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia, is very common, and occurs most frequently in the late stages of the disease. Not being able to swallow correctly can result in coughing and choking, as well as...

Are you curious about what is happening at our Sartwell Assisted Living campus? Check out the October newsletter to find out what our residents and staff are up to.

Summit Staff Unmasked: Janet Williams, Housekeeper Tell us a little about yourself. I have lived in Bethlehem only two years, but lived 30+ years in Lyman, NH prior to that. I graduated from Keene State college with a degree in Early Childhood Education and taught...

Halloween style Poison Apples As prepared by Danielle Cowen, Summit’s Food Service Director Ingredients: 2 cups            granulated sugar ¾ cup            water ½ cup            light corn syrup A few drops each of black and red food coloring 6 each           ...

Assisted living communities and nursing homes are two options for seniors who need supportive services or are unable to live independently any longer. While the primary function of both is to keep residents healthy, safe, and happy, they differ in the services they...

By Mary Bates, MS, CT, Certified Dementia Practitioner Eating a healthy diet that limits the consumption of red meat, butter, and margarine, cheese, fried foods, and pastries and sweets is beneficial at any age, but recent research indicates that limiting those foods...

Do you love serving people? Consider a career as a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)   LNA Health Careers is offering a “Blended” LNA course.  Online learning at home and clinical instruction at The Morrison Nursing Home   When: October 4th – November 7th   Classroom...

Recipe of the Month! Southern CornbreadAs prepared by Danielle Cowen, Summit’s Food Service Director Ingredients Eggs, beaten                    1 cup Sugar, granulated         1 ¾ cup Oil, canola                        1 ¼ cup Cornmeal                          ¾ cup...

The fear of falling is a very real concern for many older adults. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA) one in four seniors falls every year and falls are the “leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+.” A fall can result in a...

National Assisted Living Week is September 12-18 The Morrison Communities, which includes Sartwell Place Assisted Living and The Summit by Morrison Assisted Living, will join facilities across the country during National Assisted Living Week, September 12-18, in...

September 2021 Sartwell Place Newsletter

“Be Prepared” the Boy Scout motto reminds us, and this motto is a good one to take to heart when it comes to our health care, which can have many moving parts especially as we age. Having an Emergency Medical Packet that you can give to a first responder, take with...

This fall, more than 600 communities around the country will participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The nation al event is held to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. People of all ages and abilities are invited to participate...

Shannon Lynch, currently Executive Director of Summit by Morrison, has been promoted to the newly created position of Executive Director of The Morrison Communities. The organizational change is effective immediately, with the new Executive Director ultimately...

Zuppa Toscana Soup As prepared by Danielle Cowen, Summit’s Food Service Director Ingredients 4 slices of bacon, uncooked, diced 1 lb hot Italian sausage, ground or remove the casing 10 cloves of garlic, minced 1 medium white onion, diced 4 cups vegetable stock 6 cups...

Find out all the great things happening at Sartwell Place Assisted Living: August 2021 Sartwell Place Activities Newsletter

By Mary Bates, MS, CT, Certified Dementia Practitioner Numerous studies show that music can improve the quality of life of people with dementia, reducing agitation, relieving stress, reducing anxiety and depression, and giving the individual a way to connect with...

Quiche As prepared by Danielle Cowen, Summit’s Food Service Director Yield: One 9” pie Crust All-purpose flour              1 ½ cup Salt                                      pinch Butter, unsalted                4 oz (1 stick) Water, ice cold                 ¼ cup...

Check out our calendar and newsletter to learn about all the great things going on in Sartwell Place Assisted Living! July 2021 Sartwell Place Activities Newsletter July 2021 Sartwell Place Activities Calendar