From Facebook
Our team in dining and community at large is devastated by the sudden and tragic loss of Marcella Thomas.
Marcella was a beloved member of our dining team for 22 years, serving in roles both on the dining room floor as a server and behind the scenes as a dishwasher. She was well known for being a team player with a go-getter attitude and frequently expressed love for her job, often saying she wasn't ready to retire.
She cared deeply about the residents she served, shared an infectious sense of humor, and proved a March Madness dark horse.
We feel the loss of her presence profoundly and will deeply miss her.
Tranquility House resident Louise donated fabric from her quilting stock to be fashioned into masks for our team members. She was thrilled to see her materials put to such great use!
"Seniors at Bridgewater Retirement Community (BRC) haven’t let social distancing make them sluggish, thanks to a batch of iPads purchased by BRC about a year and a half ago. Through Wellzesta, a senior living engagement software, residents are able to interact with their fitness instructors from the comfort and safety of their own rooms."
Thanks, The Citizen!
Local seniors navigate social distancing versus social isolation
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Bridgewater Retirement Community residents work to stay connected to loved ones and fitness through technology.During this challenging time, we're encouraging residents to spend time outside while maintaining appropriate social distance.
Mary took advantage of the sunshine last week to tackle some gardening. 🌞
From the Blog
The first thing Genevieve Buckholz ever knitted was a snow suit for her doll. Genevieve, who now lives at BRC in Hearthstone Manor, was in the sixth grade at the time. She was taught to knit by a woman who lived across the alley from her childhood home in Washington D.C. It sparked a lifelong passion that she pursued off and... Read more »
Rita Davis, BRC’s Infection Preventionist, began tracking the spread of the novel coronavirus shortly after the reports of infections in China began to circulate. At the time, she wasn’t greatly concerned about the possibility of the virus coming to the United States. But when it became clear that the virus was also spreading in Europe,... Read more »
At BRC, we have no higher priority than the health and safety of our residents. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is not on our campus yet, and we are committed to doing everything we can to keep it that way. We’ve been following the situation closely since early January and making preparations throughout our campus to... Read more »
Bridgewater Retirement Community (BRC) and Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) today hosted a variety of civic, non-profit, and community leaders at BRC’s campus to present the findings of the 2019 Senior Community Needs Assessment and spark conversation on a path forward to addressing the needs of the Valley’s aging community. The segment of adults... Read more »
Bridgewater HealthCare Foundation’s robust financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the first time that Bridgewater HealthCare Foundation has earned this top distinction. Since 2002, using objective analysis, Charity Navigator has awarded only the most fiscally responsible organizations... Read more »