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Page 10 Local Town Pages www.ashlandtownnews.com November 2016 Assisted Living at the Residence at Valley Farm in Ashland Why Do Seniors Stay Healthier & Happier in Assisted Living? It’s no secret that many seniors do much better living in an Assisted Living community than at home or in a nursing home. Why is this? Christine Brooks, Executive Director of the Residence at Valley Farm, Metro West’s premiere senior living community, featuring Enhanced Independent Living, Assisted Living and Reflections Memory Care for local seniors, points to four major reasons: healthy diets, companionship, fun engagement opportunities and wellness care services. Christine said, “Too often, people living alone fail to cook Ashland Middle School Students Honor Veterans David DiGirolamo, principal of the Ashland Middle School, holds an annual celebration the day before Veterans Day and gets his whole school involved. Prior to Veterans Day, Nov. 11, his art class will prepare colorful stars for students to write their thanks for the service veterans have given. Ashland veterans are invited for a continental breakfast at the school, followed by activities and presentations. Dry, Seasoned, Clean, Debarked FIREWOOD 16” Split (delivered local) 508-881-0001 ASHLAND Landscape Supply 18 Waverly St. (Rte. 135) • Ashland, MA ashlandlandscapesupply.com SUMMER TUTORING AND PROGRAMS TEST PREP Affordable Now and Enrolling! Effective! Grades K-12 PREPARE NOW TUTORING Reading • Math AND TEST PREP Affordable Writing • Study and Effective! Skills Grades K-12 Homework Help PSAT • SAT PSAT • ACT • SAT • ISEE • ACT • SSAT • ISEE • SSAT for test dates 12/3 SAT & 12/10 ACT Reading • Math • Writing • Study Skills • Homework Help CALL 508-231-8787 TODAY! 15 W. Union St, Ashland • KnowledgePointsTutors.com or eat proper nutritious meals. But we know the importance that diet plays in our overall health. Seniors who consume a well-balanced diet tend to recover from illness more rapidly, spend less time in the hospital and have a better sense of overall well-being and increased energy. Who isn’t happier when you are feeling more energized?” Dining at the Residence at Valley Farm is a true restaurant culinary experience. Featuring the concept of “anytime dining,” the restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for resident choice and convenience. “We believe our residents should choose when and what they want to eat. It should be on their schedule, not ours,” says Culinary Service Director, Chef Christopher Ryan. The menu is designed just as you would see in a local restaurant, with homemade soups, hand tossed salads, appetizers, light fare, entrees, local favorites, daily specials and home-made desserts. When you visit the Residence at Valley Farm, you get a sense of what vibrant senior living is all about. The engagement calendar is created in collaboration with Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Each day, residents are offered opportunities which are proven to improve overall Selim C. Alptekin, D.M.D. 214 Main St., Ashland, MA • 508-881-1290 metrowestdentalcare@gmail.com Relax at METROWEST DENTAL Family and General Dentistry Cleanings • Exams • Fillings • Crowns Our Specialties Sedation Dentistry • Implant Placements & Restorations Cosmetic Dentistry • Oral Surgery and Root Canals Free Consultation on sedation dentistry and dental implants Dr. Sal well-being and potentially slow the progression of memory loss, something that is common for individuals as they age. Active, involved people tend to be healthier and more independent. Companionship is a major ‘happiness factor’ for older adults. This community offers residents programming to pursue hobbies, the arts, physical fitness, adult learning and spiritual growth with their new neighbors and friends. The average 80-year-old is taking five medications daily. Medication-related errors are a leading cause of hospitalizations for seniors. At the Residence at Valley Farm, daily reminders are available so that residents take their medications in the right dosage and time. Every eleven seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. The Residence at Valley Farm offers fall prevention screenings and programs, various fitness classes, as well as, features a rehabilitation area, offering physical and occupational therapy. Being proactive helps seniors remain healthier and more independent for as long as possible. Jennifer, daughter of Resident Bert Gerrig, couldn’t have said it any better. “After experiencing the unfortunate accidents that sometimes occur while living alone, I finally talked Dad into considering assisted living. It was a battle convincing him. However, this community was the right choice. We visited many other places, but there was something different about the Residence at Valley Farm. Every single person is so genuine and caring. Within one week I knew everyone by name. The food is fantastic! My dad was losing weight, walking with a cane, dehydrated and feeling depressed when he arrived. Now he is HAPPY and healthy, walking independently from all of his physical and occupations therapy services and has put on at least 7 pounds! The nursing staff is so wonderful. They call me with any concerns or changes in his health or behavior. I can’t say enough about this community! It has given me peace of mind and my Dad has a place he can call home.” “The best decision I could have made was moving to The Residence at Valley Farm,” says resident Alan Schill. “I feel wonderful! It’s the perfect place to live…the food, space and people are excellent. I felt handicapped having to handle the inside and outside of the house, especially with the snow. It’s an improvement over my own home, which was a good situation. The residents here are so friendly and warm. I truly enjoy spending time with them during meals and programs. I am not alone anymore…there’s no better place to be!” For more information or to schedule a private tour, please call Sales and Marketing Director, Amy Lucas at (508) 532-3197, or visit www.residencevalleyfarm. com or email alucas@residencevalleyfarm.com .
November 2016 Local Town Pages www.ashlandtownnews.com Page 11 A Veterans Day Introspective By Les Clark, Contributing Writer Estimates are one per cent of the American population currently serves active military duty, the National Guard or the reserves. Millions have served since World War II. Some attend services at Arlington National Cemetery, march in 4 th of July parades, go on motorcycle runs for POW/ MIA and are celebrated in welcome home vignettes. Here are two local vets who lead far more quiet lives. From a Military Family: Sam Duca At the Ashland Senior Center, I met a United States Marine, Sam Duca, now 87, and a peacetime veteran of the 3 rd Marine Division. Duca comes from a military family, one of eight kids where three other brothers served years before him. One perished in a tank battle in Germany; two others served in the Navy in the Pacific. Duca said their service took an emotional toll on their Marine Sam Duca (Photo/ submitted) family. In 1953, after a “motivational” talk by a recruiter, Duca entered the Marines and served as an instructor in Japan and Korea. “I was a bad shot with my M1,” he said with a laugh. Ending his Marine service as a corporal, Duca graduated from Arizona State and taught in the Marlboro school system. He spoke with pride regarding his service to his country, and his two sons, who serve with the Ashland Fire Department. A Liberator Bomber Pilot: Harold Gates Harold Gates, a 66-year resident of Ashland, was a WWII B24 Liberator pilot flying bombing missions over Germany. “Getting shot up wasn’t fun and getting shot at wasn’t fun either,” Gates reflected. “You know, the Pilot Harold Gates (Photo/ submitted) Germans weren’t shooting to miss.” Among his harrowing missions was landing his crippled B24 in an abandoned airfield in France and then flying out in another B24, which rescued him and his crew. When WWII started, Gates was a mechanical engineering student at Northeastern University. He was not drafted but felt the call in 1943 and volunteered in what was then the United States Army Air Force. He trained in the Stearman PT-19 and the Vultee BT-13 Valiant. From January 1945 to war’s end, he flew 18 missions, came out a first lieutenant where he was discharged with thousands of others. Gates is now 96 and a proud veteran of the Greatest Generation. Grew to Appreciate Vets My story may not be as remarkable. As a kid in the 40s and 50s, I knew from get-togethers that there were veterans in my family. My uncle Dan fought in the Battle of the Bulge and came home forever troubled. Uncle Saul, a Navy corpsman attached to the Marines, tended to the wounded and dying on Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal. A successful pharmacist after the war, he spoke little about his tour. As an adolescent I didn’t take any of this family history seriously, but I was changed completely after high school. In June 1957, with a high school diploma and no marketable skills, I volunteered for the Air Force, ultimately installing communication systems in Western Europe and here in the U.S. From that experience, I carry the pride of being a veteran. Recently, I made the decision to reconnect in California with childhood friends, who as pals in the mid-50s, had all been in Boston Squadron, Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force. We had bonded back then through our participation on a precision drill team, going on search and rescue missions and preparing for our military service. In 1960 my friend Herb Altman, now a Las Vegas resident, was nominated to the Air Force Academy. In Viet Nam, he flew 134 missions in the back seat of an F4 Phantom, got shot down on his 13 th mission, and after 30 years, left as a lieutenant colonel. He is 78 and still working. Larry Cohen, 77, living in Beverly Hills, was an Army captain, an intelligence officer and now, a patent attorney. Our reunion was a hoot. It was hard to believe how young we looked in 60-year-old faded CAP photos. We five mentioned above are a miniscule percentage of the Get your hair Holiday ready • No Appointments Necessary • Open 7 Days a Week • Costcutters.com SHAW’S PLAZA 330 Pond St (Rte 126) Ashland 508-881-1175 BAY STATE COMMONS 600 Union St (next to Panera) Westboro 508-366-9300 $ 1 00 OFF Reg. $16.95 and $14.95 No appointment necessary. Valid with coupon. Expires 11/30/16 HAIRCUT Adult or Kids ASH men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces. Some of us did jobs that were shrouded in secrecy, some were exposed to extreme danger and some had 20 % OFF Professional Hair Products All Major Brands Excludes special packaging. Valid with coupon. Expires 11/30/16 ASH normal military jobs requiring no more effort than donning fatigues and working in an office. But we were all veterans, and are proud to be called such. Ashland Education Foundation Presents 3 rd Annual Casino Night Join the Ashland Education Foundation on Friday, Nov. 18 for the third annual Casino Night! The event will be held at Hanto Restaurant, 380 Union St (Rt. 135) from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Gather your friends and neighbors for a fun evening playing Blackjack, Craps, Texas Hold’em and Roulette to raise money for the AEFI Teacher Grant awards. Tickets can be purchased online for $20 at www.Ashland- Education.org/casino-night. Tickets will sell fast so be sure to purchase yours soon! $ 3 00 OFF Reg. Prices start at $31.95 No appointment necessary. Valid with coupon. Long/thick hair surcharge. Expires 11/30/16 Shampoo Cut & Style ASH
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