Life at Linden Ponds
Linden Ponds recognized more than 50 family caregivers, people who assume responsibility for the welfare of another person, on Saturday, May 17 at the Hingham retirement community. All family caregivers were offered a free day of inspiration, information and pampering.
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| Mixing Massage With Medicine As an increasing number of clinical research studies show the many health benefits of massage, its value as a therapeutic tool in the medical community is growing rapidly. In fact, a recent survey found that 14 of 18 major HMOs and insurance providers offer at least some coverage of alternative therapies, including massage.
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| Elder Caregivers Appreciation Night at Providence House 2008 On Wednesday, June 25, 2008, Providence House in Brighton, MA offered a night of appreciation for caregivers at their facility. The staff of Providence House was pleased to invite our company back for the second straight year. During this event, members of the Providence House community were provided with a number of complimentary services including therapeutic massage and manicures. [Full Story] |
| Put up your feet and stay awhile The opening of the Belmont Clubhouse at Fox Run created quite a buzz, not just because of the Belmont’s two-story, 52,000-squarefeet grand structure but also for many of the amenities it features inside. People who live at Fox Run, in Novi, can visit a chic spa just a few steps away from their homes now that the Belmont Spa Salon has opened its doors.
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| ‘Salon therapy’ reduces stress and boosts well-being Could a haircut reduce your risk of heart attack, or a massage protect against the common cold? An increasing number of clinical research studies show that a little self pampering goes a long way to reduce stress and improve your health and well-being.
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| Treat your body right Day spas are no longer perceived as a frivolous luxury reserved only for the elite. In fact, 57 million Americans visited a spa last year, according to the International Spa Association’s (ISPA) 2006 Spa-Goer Study.
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| Alden Court in Fairhaven Welcomes the Well Elders of the Community Alden Court in Fairhaven, MA opened its doors and hearts to the well elders of their community for a Senior Spa Day. On Saturday, November 24, the salon and spa extended its hours and opened from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. All of the participating elders were scheduled with appointments to receive both massage and manicure services, free of charge!
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| Elder Caregivers Appreciation Night at Providence House On Thursday, November 1, 2007, Providence House in Brighton, MA offered a night of appreciation for caregivers at their facility. From 4-7 PM members of the Providence House community were provided with a number of complimentary services, including aromatherapy, massage, and manicures.
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| Salons to host fundraising events to benefit Locks of Love this Valentine’s Day Forget the traditional Valentine’s Day trappings of chocolates and roses. The on-site salons at Cedar Crest, Eagle’s Trace, Highland Springs, Monarch Landing, and Sedgebrook will be showing the love this February 14 by hosting “haircut-a-thons” to benefit Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss.
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| Makeovers Give Seniors Therapeutic Rewards It is a Saturday afternoon at the most expansive of the four salons at Riderwood Village, and the staff has their hands full. Today is especially busy, as the ladies come in to get their hairdos pressed, nails painted and skin smoothed for the weekend’s activities. ‘‘It’s important to look good and do your best at it,” said Lorraine Tegeler, who has lived at Riderwood, a retirement community in Silver Spring, for a year.
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| Seniors sample services at Fox Run's spa open house A variety of older adults recently pampered themselves while trying out the selections available during Fox Run Retirement Community’s Belmont Spa Grand Opening. Some seniors received pedicures, others tried out a massage and a few tried multiple things!
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