Free Memory Screenings
Thursday, November 15, 2011
Please join us for National Memory Screening Day, an annual initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Take advantage of free, confidential memory screenings and pick up free educational materials about memory concerns, dementia, caregiving and successful aging.
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
To reserve your 15 minute screening time, call: 978-922-1999
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Owls of the World – Who’s Watching You?
Friday, September 16th 2:00 p.m.
Everyone loves owls! Yet, how often do you get to see an owl up close? Join teach-er/naturalist Marcia Wilson and author/photographer/naturalist Mark Wilson in sharing their passion for owls! You will meet six live owls (from small to huge) up close. This promises to be a hooting good time!
Reservations are required. RSVP 978-922-1999
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Your Website: Keep it Simple, Say it Well?
Thursday, October 6, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Join Marvin Kane, President and Founder of Kaneworks, a North Shore based web design and production firm, as he shares the techniques that will make your website findable, likable and usable. Hint – less is more!
Reservations are required. RSVP 978-922-1999
Light Dinner Served
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Dementia: What Is It and What can We Do About It?
Thursday, September 22, 2011 12 Noon
Join The Herrick House for a Lunch and Learn with Dr. David McMahon as he answers the question “Dementia: What Is It and What Can We Do About It?”
Reservations are required. RSVP 978-922-1999
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Do You Have HIDDEN TREASURES in Your Home?
Sunday, June 12, 2011 2:00-4:00pm
Join The Herrick House for their version of The Antiques Roadshow! Bring your china, paintings, pottery, figurines, prints, small furniture and other collectibles and find out what they’re worth. You may be surprised at their value. Learn what makes something valuable, what’s hot in today’s market, and how to sell, donate or bequeath your antiques. Limit 2 items per person. Please—no coins, stamps or weapons of any kind.
Reservations are required. RSVP 978-922-1999
Refreshments served
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De-Clutter Your Life
Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 2:00pm
What would it feel like to be able to rid yourself of “clutter”? We see it everywhere – at home, at the office, in the attic/basement and even in our minds and hearts. What may not be obvious is how much clutter blocks our energy, creativity, peace of mind and sense of wellbeing. Come hear radio personality, author and Life Coach, Sallie Felton share her invaluable techniques in this interactive discussion. Let’s put the “L” back in living by STARTING WHERE YOU STAND.
Admission is free. Reservations are required. RSVP 978-922-1999
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Your Aging Parent
Thursday, April 28, 2011 12:00-1:00pm.
We don’t want to think about our parents getting older, but they are. This practical planning presentation is a gift you can give to your parents and yourself. This informative program will help you anticipate changes, understand options and help you avoid problems or crises. You’ll learn valuable steps you can take to ensure your parents’ well-being, comfort and control. You’ll also get tips on how to discuss tough issues with your parents, and what you can do to enhance their quality of life.
Please RSVP to 978-922-1999. Space is limited, advance reservations are required.
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Keeping Kids Safe Online
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 12:00-1:00pm.
Rachel joins us again for another light luncheon and seminar about internet safety. Many parents share a concern about internet safety in today’s computer age. There are many sites out there where kids and young adults can talk to strangers and connect with people they don’t know. Rachel discusses tips on how to be aware of what your children are doing online, what the risks include, and what you as parents and caretakers can do to keep them safe.
Please RSVP to 978-922-1999. Space is limited, advance reservations are required.
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Scams and Fraud
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 12:00-1:00pm.
Please join us for this light luncheon and lively seminar with Rachel Meyer from the Better Business Bureau. There is no shortage of scams today, and scam artists are always adding new twists and finding more ways to break the law. Rachel discusses some of the best ways to protect yourself and alert you to some of the most common scams. This is a great way to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Please RSVP to 978-922-1999. Space is limited, advance reservations are required.
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Valentine’s Member Hosted NSWIB Mixer with The Herrick House
Thursday, February 10, 2011 5:30-7:30pm. Cost $10.00.
Join North Shore Women in Business member Northeast Senior Health at The Herrick House for an evening of networking and socializing. Light refreshments will be served with a “Valentine Punch”. Enter to win a door prize.
Hosted by Judy Kane & The Herrick House
For information and registration, please contact Lisa Honka at 781-484-6368 or www.nswib.org
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Healthy Balance, the Foundation of an Active Life: Understanding the mechanisms of balance and fall prevention.
Marie Lucey, P.T.
Please join us on Thursday, January 20,2011 for this light luncheon and a lively and educational seminar with Marie Lucey. Marie is a 1984 graduate of Simmons College with post-graduate work at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. Over the past twenty years Marie has worked in a variety of rehabilitative settings acquiring a love and expertise for working with individuals with neurological, vestibular and balance disorders. Prior to coming to Gordon College, Marie worked as a senior therapist int the Balance Center at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Ma. Please RSVP to 978-922-1999. Space is limited, advance reservations are required.
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The Herrick House Wins 2010 #1 Reader’s Choice Award
The Herrick House was recently voted the #1 Assisted Living Residence on the North Shore by the readers of Community Newspaper Company’s area publications. We would like to thank our extended community for your overwhelming vote of confidence in The Herrick House’s ability to provide the highest level of comfort and security to our residents for the past 16 years.
Independent Living option now available at The Herrick House
The Herrick House now offers an Independent Living Program. This program is intended as a stress-free retirement program for the active senior. Enjoy the special amenities that The Herrick House offers all within a close radius to restaurants, pharmacies, theaters and shopping. Choose from a well-appointed one bedroom or large studio apartment. Resident cars are welcomed. Contact the Sales Department for more information at 978-922-1999 x 292.
Special for New Residents
The Herrick House is currently offering a substantial savings to new residents moving into The Herrick House. Contact The Herrick House sales department for additional information on this special offer at 978-922-1999, x 292.
Meet our Medical Director: Kevin J. Ennis, MD, FACP
Dr. Ennis, a board-certified geriatrician, will serve as our medical director. He will conduct educational lectures for the nursing staff, residents and families. He most recently conducted a lecture on Shingles and Immunizations for seniors and is available to consult and make recommendations on matters pertaining to nursing/resident care issues and procedures. Dr. Ennis also maintains a practice at the Center for Healthy Aging, a multi-disciplinary treatment center focused on meeting the needs of seniors.
Wireless Internet Access Now Available for Residents & Families
The Herrick House now has wireless internet access for our residents and visitors. Access from residents’ apartments or visit the library where there is a large screen computer set up and ready to use every day from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Surf the internet, send/receive email, keep in touch with families and friends or go shopping on-line. Ask about individual help – it’s available.
Geriatric psychiatric assistance is now available on-site for residents who may be coping with changes related to health and function.
A board-certified advanced practice psychiatric nurse specialist and a licensed social worker provide psychological assessments, counseling and medication management. These service are conveniently provided on-site in a private location on a bi-weekly basis. Residents and families work together to achieve a plan of care that will support the individual needs of the resident.
Scheduling and coordination of these services may be coordinated through The Herrick House or as directed by the family.
