During this time of social distancing with COVID-19, Masonic Village at Burlington residents in nursing care and assisted living areas may feel lonely or isolated from largely staying in their rooms and not being able to visit with their loved ones. Recreation therapists, social workers and...
Headlines about the effects of COVID-19 unfortunately don’t tell the whole story about what is happening on our campus at the Masonic Village at Burlington. They don’t explain our early and consistent precautions to protect our residents and staff from contracting the virus: closing our campus...
Did you know that Masonic Village at Burlington has a Dyslexia Center on its campus? For more than 20 years, the Children’s Dyslexia Centers Inc., a Scottish Rite charity, have been leaders in the effort to help children and their families overcome the painful obstacles of...
Masonic Village at Burlington is proud to be a restraint and alarm-free community, as part of our mission to provide personalized, compassionate care and to promote the highest quality of life for our residents. We do not utilize bed or chair alarms, or restraints such as...
Steve Preissman is a jack of all trades when it comes to technology. On any given day, you will see him at Masonic Village at Burlington, helping one resident transfer photos from their phone to their laptop and another resident establish a clearer picture on his...
Older adults often feel overwhelmed by the downsizing process. Sometimes they are downsizing after an acute illness or injury or that of their partner. Sometimes a family member is strongly encouraging them to make the transition. Sometimes they decide the space they are in no...
Volunteering makes you feel good. It’s also good for your health and well-being. This is especially true if you’re age 55 and older, according to a recent report by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for the nation’s volunteer and...