Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ recognizes providers who go above and beyond in the quality of services for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. We invite our residents, families, friends, associates and professional partners to a special flag raising ceremony celebrating Goddard House’s achievement. Please RSVP by emailing events@goddardhouse.org What is Purple Flag for…
Come and be entertained on Thursday evenings by some of Boston’s best jazz artists, right in our own garden patio. RSVP one week in advance of each concert by emailing Assistant Executive Director Lance Chapman at lchapman@goddardhouse.org. Concerts are hosted at Goddard House Assisted Living and Memory Support at 165 Chestnut St in Brookline. For…
June is Pride Month and it’s a great time to shine a spotlight on LGBTQ+ lives. SpeakOUT Boston has been telling the stories of LGBTQ+ lives for over 50 years. Join us at Goddard House to listen to and ask questions of a SpeakOUT panel of 3 speakers from multiple generations – one in their…
Join instructor, Ruth Schechter, and enjoy the privacy and focus of a virtual, small group tai chi program designed specifically to improve strength, balance, flexibility, mental focus and emotional tranquility.
Music therapist and neuroscientist, Joshua Min, specializes in working with older adults, and those living with Parkinsonʼs, to help improve their quality of life through the power of music.
Join us for some artmaking fun in a welcoming, small group setting and explore various artistic mediums such as paint, collage and printmaking. Living Artfully with Parkinson’s is facilitated by Goddard House Art Therapist Meredith Griffiths, who specializes in empowering older adults to improve their quality of life through art. No art experience required!
Please join us for an insightful talk on ways to develop the practice of noticing, responding and connecting to the inner person beneath the chaos of Alzheimer’s. Medical ethicist and recipient of the Alzheimer’s Association Distinguished Service Award, Dr. Stephen G. Post will discuss immediately actionable interventions based on his patient case studies and wisdom…
As life expectancy rates grow so does our prospect of caring for a parent in our own “golden years.” Now, hear the fascinating results of a Boston-based study that provides new insights about the complicated relationships of older adult children (aged 65+) and their very old parents (aged 90+). Based on interviews of more than…
Join Meredith Griffiths, Joshua Min and Anne Muskopf in exploring different artistic mediums such as paint, clay collage and printmaking. Our team will introduce various methods and musical genres to enable and ease motor activity. No art experience required!
Music therapist and neuroscientist Joshua Min, specializes in working with older adults, and those living with Parkinson’s, to help improve their quality of life through the power of music.
