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Assisted Living Residences
July 2021
The Time Is Now
From January vaccinations to “going Although we cannot predict the future,
maskless” in mid-June, we have navigated we are optimistic that full programming
a whirlwind of change over the past six will hold through the summer months
months. However, few of our incremental and into the fall, if not longer, depending
returns to normalcy have felt as dramatic on whether or not there is a Covid-19
as the most recent development: the resurgence in the winter. But better not to
return to full programming at Youville. think about that! Now is the time to dive
in and make up for lost time. We hope
This month, all month, we are thrilled to that you will take advantage of this
offer in-person programs on a daily basis. moment and enjoy spending more time
The newsletter has reverted to its old, together in community.
longer format to accommodate a full
monthly schedule, where you will find a On Thursday, July 29, we will host our
complete listing of our July programs. first full Resident Management Meeting
of the year. This is an opportunity
Those of you who like to start your day for residents to meet with all Youville
with morning exercise will be happy to Directors to share feedback, learn about
see the return of Balance Challenge and upcoming plans and ask questions.
Stretch & Flex every weekday. Going forward, we will hold Resident
We are also offering Catholic Mass, Management Meetings every month, so if
nightly movies, Bingo, Happy Hour, you can’t make this one, you can plan to
Flower Arranging, a lunch outing to Cafe attend in August.
Escadrille, group shopping trips and a
variety of additional virtual and in-person Sincerely,
programs.
Nicole Breslin
There is more good news: attendance President/CEO
at programs is no longer capped. All
programs are available to all residents!
Onsite Hearing Day with Dr. Richard Selleck
Friday, July 23
Schedule your hearing screening at Youville. Call Onsite Hearing at 978-452-4764 to
set up an appointment. To learn more, read this month’s Age Well insert!Virtual Programs in July The Richard Travers Music Lecture Series
Hail Britannia!
Note: These programs will be live-streamed.
Wednesday, July 7 at 1:30 PM
Residents may gather to attend in a group setting or
This lecture will include biographies and musical
participate from their apartments via Zoom. If you
selections from the greatest English composers,
prefer to participate from your apartment, simply ask
including Purcell, Britten, Handel and Tippett, as
the Programs Department to email you the access
well as a closer look at the nationalist composers such
information.
as Ralph Vaughan-Williams and Gustav Holst.
Mr. Travers will present and discuss a wide range of
Art Matters Presents . . .
choral and instrumental music.
Impressionism
Thursday, July 1 at 1:30 PM
The Music of Kander & Ebb
The Impressionist painters captured light, nature and
Wednesday, July 14 at 1:30 PM
human experience in their collective works. Having
John Kander and Fred Ebb were a highly successful
little in common except a common antipathy toward
American songwriting team known primarily for their
the Academy, artists like Monet, Renoir and Degas
stage musicals. Their notable works include Cabaret
broke with long-held conventions in painting and
and Chicago, the song “New York, New York,” and
changed the way the whole world looked at art.
several movie scores. This multi-media presentation
Their revolutionary style of painting spread throughout
will trace the duo through their career, with
the artworld, influencing a whole new generation of
biographical anecdotes, movie clips and plenty of
artists. Join us for a close look at the paintings that
musical selections.
ushered in the modern era.
Post-Impressionism The Life & Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Thursday, July 8 at 1:30 PM Wednesday, July 21 at 1:30 PM
The Impressionists were the first painters to use color Andrew Lloyd Webber is an English composer and
and technique as a means of expressing emotion in impresario of musical theater. Several of his 13 musicals
their work. They influenced a generation of subsequent have run for more than a decade both in the West End
painters known as the Post-Impressionists, bold and on Broadway. In 2001, the New York Times
visionaries who pushed the boundaries of painting referred to him as “the most commercially successful
further away from realism and forged new creative composer in history”.
ground in the 20th century. Join us for a look at the
iconic works of the Post-Impressionists. The Life & Music of Judy Garland
Wednesday, July 28 at 1:30 PM
Marc Chagall Judy Garland was a beloved American actress, singer
Thursday, July 15 at 1:30 PM and dancer. With a career spanning 45 years, she
Marc Chagall merged traditional images from his attained international stardom as an actress in both
Russian Jewish background with the modern styles musical and dramatic roles in The Wizard of Oz, Meet
of Cubism and Fauvism. His poetic paintings portray Me in St. Louis, A Star is Born and many more.
fables of love, nightmares of war and soul-refreshing Musically, she was renowned as a recording artist and
humor. Join us for a retrospective look at the life and on the concert stage.
work of one of history’s most versatile artists.
2American Presidents with Rick Tulipano Opera Lecture Series with Erika Reitshamer
Monday, July 5 at 3:00 PM The Tenors Sing Out!
Join Rick Tulipano for a riveting talk about the successes Monday, July 12 at 3:00 PM
and failures of four United States presidents: George In this presentation, Erika Reitshamer shares the rich
Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James history of tenor singers in opera. She will recount how
Madison. This program will examine the public and the first tenor voice came into being and introduce
private lives of our early commanders-in-chief (and some of the earliest singers whose voices made them
founding fathers) with engaging anecdotes, paintings, famous. Attendees will learn about the technical
photography and maps to bring their struggles and challenges of singing in a tenor register and encounter
triumphs into historical context. the different kinds of tenor voices through audiovisual
excerpts of great performances through history.
Following the presentation, audience members will have
time to ask questions and engage in discussion with the Voice Fest: The Great Operatic Divas
presenter. Monday, July 26 at 3:00 PM
This presentation explores the wide range of female
Writing Workshop with Tom Daley opera voices, from the high soluratura soprano down
Tuesday, July 13 & 27 at 2:00 PM to the low alto range. Ms. Reitshamer will share exerpts
Award-winning poet and local writing instructor Tom from scenes and arias featuring famous singers of the
Daley returns to Youville to lead two memoir-writing past and present.
workshops. Experienced and/or aspiring writers are
encouraged to join! Mr. Daley will lead participants The Presenter:
through a series of prompts to help set a scene and Erika Reitshamer is a life-long opera lover and lecturer
stimulate the imagination and memory. If you are who was a founding member of the Boston Lyric Opera
currently at work on a literary endeavor, this is a great Company more than 40 years ago. She has served as vice
opportunity to build on or add to your writing. president of the Boston Wagner Society for many years,
is a board member of the New England Opera Club, a
The Artifactual Scholar: Paolo di Gregorio member of the Sudbury Opera Lovers Organization and
The Statue of Liberty teaches opera appreciation at Regis College.
Monday, July 19 at 3:00 PM
The Statue of Liberty is an international icon, a symbol
Introduction to CaptionCall
recognized around the world. Yet, many people do not
Tuesday, July 27 at 3:00 PM
know the story behind the statue. This talk will explore
Has hearing loss made talking on the phone a frustrating
how and why the statue was built, the meaning of the
experience? If so, you may be eligible for a free telephone
symbolism of the statue and what the statue means to
service that transcribes conversations into readable text as
millions of people today. Along the way, we will meet
you are talking. CaptionCall is part of a federally funded
an array of colorful characters who were involved in
program that provides people with hearing loss captioned
creating this symbol of our nation. Join Professor Paolo
telephone services at no charge. To learn more about
di Gregorio as he reacquaints us with the compelling
CaptionCall and whether you may be eligible, don’t miss
story of Lady Liberty.
this introductory presentation via Zoom.
3July 2021
9:30 Balance Challenge 1 9:30 Stretch & Flex 2 3
10:30 Balance Challenge
10:30Stretch & Flex 2:00 Great Courses on DVD:
10:45 Catholic Mass
10:45Catholic Mass Experiencing America:
2:00 Learn about a New Program
PS Salon Open Rehearsals w/ Mary Lou Transportation Hours 1:30ArtMatters Lecture A Smithsonian Tour through
Partners in Rhyme w/ Patti Russo
via Zoom w/ Jane Blair American History
Thursdays Wednesday & Saturday Monday - Friday 3:00 Flower Arranging
3:00 Bingo 7:00 Movie: The Secret Life of Bees
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at 10:45 AM 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM 7:00 Movie: And So it Goes
7:00 Movie: I am Greta
4th of July 4 9:30 Stretch & Flex 5 9:30 Balance Challenge 6 9:30 Ageless Grace Exericse 7 9:30 Balance Challenge
8 9:30 Stretch & Flex 9 10
10:45 Catholic Mass 10:30 Balance Challenge 10:30Stretch & Flex 10:30 Balance Challenge 10:30 Balance Challenge 2:00 Great Courses on DVD:
10:30Stretch & Flex
2:00 Matinee Movie: Philomenia 10:45 Catholic Mass 10:45Catholic Mass 10:45 Catholic Mass 10:45 Catholic Mass Experiencing America:
10:45Catholic Mass
3:00 Let’s Play Bridge 12:45 Shopping Trip: Star Market 2:00 Partners in Rhyme via Zoom 1:30 Music Lecture Series via 2:00 Latin American Literature A Smithsonian Tour through
1:30ArtMatters Lecture
8:00 Boston Pops Fireworks 1:30 Bingo 3:00 GBH Passport: Chasing the Zoom w/ Richard Travers w/ Flora G. American History
via Zoom w/ Jane Blair
Spectacular on TV 3:00 History Lecture via Zoom Moon: Part 1 3:00 Outdoor Concert 3:00 Flower Arranging 7:00 Movie: Newsies
3:00 Bingo
w/ Rick Tulipano 7:00 Movie: The Manchurian w/ Nancy Day & John Georges 7:00 Movie: Princess Bride
7:00 Movie: RBG
7:00 Movie: Yours, Mine & Ours Candidate 7:00 Movie: The Marriage Story
11 9:30 Stretch & Flex 12 9:30 Balance Challenge 13 9:30 Ageless Grace Exericse 14 15 16 17
10:45 Catholic Mass 10:30 Balance Challenge 10:30 Stretch & Flex 10:30 Balance Challenge 9:30 Stretch & Flex
9:30 Balance Challenge 2:00 Great Courses on DVD:
2:00 Matinee Movie: 10:45 Catholic Mass 10:45 Catholic Mass 10:45 Catholic Mass 10:30 Balance Challenge
10:30 Stretch & Flex Experiencing America:
Breaking Boundaries 12:45 Shopping Trip: Star Market 11:00 Food Forum 1:30 Music Lecture Series via 10:45 Catholic Mass
10:45 Catholic Mass A Smithsonian Tour through
3:00 Let’s Play Bridge 1:30 Bingo 2:00 Memoir Writing Group Zoom w/ Richard Travers 10:45 Lunch Trip: Cafe Escadrille
1:30 ArtMatters Lecture American History
7:00 Movie: Breaking Boundaries 3:00 Opera Lecture Series via Zoom w/ Tom Daley 3:00 Happy Hour 3:00 Flower Arranging
via Zoom w/ Jane Blair 7:00 Movie: West Side Story
via Zoom w/ Erika Reitshamer 2:00 Partners in Rhyme via Zoom 7:00 Movie: Lee Daniels’ 7:00 Movie: Amazing Grace
3:00 Bingo
7:00 Movie: The Dig 7:00 Movie: Blue Miracle The Butler Aretha Franklin
7:00 Movie: Tesla
18 9:30 Stretch & Flex 19 9:30 Balance Challenge 20 9:30 Ageless Grace Exericse 21 9:30 Balance Challenge 22 9:30 Stretch & Flex 23 24
10:45 Catholic Mass 10:30 Balance Challenge 10:30Stretch & Flex 10:30 Balance Challenge 10:30Stretch & Flex 10:30 Balance Challenge
2:00 Matinee Movie: 2:00 Great Courses on DVD:
10:45 Catholic Mass 10:45Catholic Mass 10:45 Catholic Mass 10:45Catholic Mass 10:45 Catholic Mass
Bending the Arc Experiencing America:
12:45 Shopping Trip: Trader Joe’s 2:00 Partners in Rhyme via Zoom 1:30 Music Lecture Series via 2:00Outdoor Concert 2:00 Latin American Literature
3:00 Let’s Play Bridge A Smithsonian Tour through
1:30 Bingo 3:00 GBH Passport: Chasing the Zoom w/ Richard Travers w/ DJ George Landers w/ Flora G.
7:00 Movie: Bending the Arc American History
3:00 History Lecture via Zoom Moon: Part 2 3:00 Happy Hour 3:00 Bingo 3:00 Flower Arranging 7:00 Movie: Rent
w/ Paolo DiGregorio 7:00 Movie: My Octupus Teacher 7:00 Movie: The Danish Girl 7:00 Movie: The Upside 7:00 Movie: The Unitd States vs.
7:00 Movie: Suffragette Billie Holiday
27 9:30 Stretch & Flex 28 9:30 Balance Challenge 29 9:30 Ageless Grace Exericse 30
9:30 Balance Challenge 29 9:30 Stretch & Flex 30 31
10:45 Catholic Mass 10:30 Balance Challenge 10:30 Stretch & Flex 10:30 Balance Challenge 10:30 Stretch & Flex 10:30 Balance Challenge 2:00 Great Courses on DVD:
2:00 Matinee Movie: 10:45 Catholic Mass 10:45 Catholic Mass 10:45 Catholic Mass 10:45 Catholic Mass 10:45 Catholic Mass Experiencing America:
Penguin Bloom 12:45 Shopping Trip: Star Market 2:00 Memoir Writing Group 1:30 Music Lecture Series via 2:00 Resident Managment Mtg 2:00 Outdoor Concert: A Smithsonian Tour through
3:00 Let’s Play Bridge 1:30 Bingo via Zoom w/ Tom Daley Zoom w/ Richard Travers 3:00 Bingo The Singing Duo Roy & Judy American History
7:00 Movie: Penguin Bloom 3:00 Opera Lecture Series 2:00 Partners in Rhyme via Zoom 3:00 Happy Hour
7:00 Movie: The Age of Adaline 3:00 Flower Arranging 7:00 Movie: Pinocchio
via Zoom w/ Erika Reitshamer 3:00 Caption Call Presentation 7:00 Movie: Amelia: A Tale of
7:00 Movie: Charles & Diana 1983
7:00 Movie: Rain Man via Zoom w/ Deirdre Ferranti Two Sisters
7:00 Movie: Eat Pray LoveCelebrating Independence Day Sunlight, Vitamin D & You
Everyone loves Independence Day, When sunlight hits our skin, our bodies use that light to
the classic American holiday. make vitamin D. Vitamin D helps us absorb calcium
Here are some surprising facts and other minerals that keep our bones, muscles and
that you might not know: joints strong.
• Independence Day commemorates We find it naturally in eggs, and in fatty fish like salmon,
the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence tuna and sardines. Some foods, like milk or yogurt, are
on July 4, 1776. However, it was not declared a legal fortified with vitamin D. But the easiest way to get it is
holiday until 1941. through direct exposure to sunlight. In just 10-15
minutes a day, our skin absorbs enough sunlight to
• Fireworks were made in China as early as the 11th provide our daily requirement of vitamin D.
century. The Chinese used their pyrotechnic
mixtures for war rockets and explosives. We need vitamin D to absorb calcium and minerals to
keep our bones strong. The Mayo Clinic lists vitamin D
• Uncle Sam was first popularized during the War of as one of three preventative measures against osteoporosis
1812, when the term appeared on supply containers. (the other two being adequate calcium intake and
Believe it or not, the U.S. Congress didn’t adopt him exercise). Osteoporosis is age-related and characterized
as a national symbol until 1961. by the loss of bone tissue. As bones age, they shed cells
more quickly than they add new cells, making them
• Not all members of the Continental Congress brittle and more fragile. A lack of vitamin D prevents us
supported a formal Declaration of Independence, from absorbing calcium and regenerating bone tissue.
but those who did were passionate about it.
One representative rode 80 miles by horseback to Want to have healthy bones? Combine a weight-bearing
reach Philadelphia and break a tie in support of exercise with sunlight. Even a brief walk in the sun will
independence. keep your bones strong, while ensuring that you get
your daily dose of vitamin D. Always remember to stay
• The first two versions of the Liberty Bell were hydrated and apply sunscreen if you plan to be out for
defective and had to be melted down and recast. more than 20 minutes.
The third version rang every Fourth of July from
1778 to 1835, when, it is said, it cracked as it
was being tolled for the death of Chief Justice
John Marshall.
• The American national anthem, the “Star-Spangled
Banner,” is set to the tune of an English drinking
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6Community Outings Outdoor Concert Series
Nancy Day with Drummer John George
Cafe Escadrille Wednesday, July 7 at 3:00 PM
Friday, July 16 An accomplished pianist, singer and composer, Nancy
Depart: 10:45 AM Day consistently thrills audiences with her dynamic
Return: 2:00 PM Cost: $ for lunch performances. She draws from a wide-ranging repertoire
An impressive menu and elegant, country-estate feel that includes jazz, country, ragtime, musical theater
have earned Cafe Escadrille high praise from food-lovers and enchanting love songs. This month, she is joined by
throughout Greater Boston. For lunch, patrons can enjoy drummer and longtime-collaborator John George.
an assortment of fresh seafood, hot sandwiches and a
selection of elegant entrees. Cafe Escadrille’s name and
interior decor were inspired by the Lafeyette Escadrille, DJ George Landers
a squadron of the French Air Service formed in April of Thursday, July 22 at 2:00 PM
1916, prior to the United States’ entry into World War I. Enjoy a summer sing-along and dance-along with DJ
George Landers.
Shopping Trips The Singing Duo: Roy & Judy
Friday, July 30 at 2:00 PM
Star Market Youville residents Roy P. and Judy H. will perform their
Monday, July 5, 12 & 28 eclectic mix of old-time pop favorites, jazzy standards,
Time: 12:45 PM Return: 2:00 PM folk songs and more.
Trader Joe’s
Monday, July 19
Time: 12:45 PM Return: 2:00 PM Introduction to Partners in Rhyme
with Patti Russo via Zoom
Friday, July 2 at 2:00 PM
Watch The Summer Olympics! Are you passionate about poetry? Would you like to be
Mark your calendars: the first games of the Summer
more connected with your community? If your answers
Olympics begin Friday, July 23! Root for Team USA as
to both questions are “yes,” then you should by all means
they travel to Tokyo, Japan to compete for the gold in a
attend this introductory presentation.
variety of summer sports.
Originally scheduled for 2020, the Summer Olympics Patti Russo, founder of Partners in Rhyme, will explain
were postponed to 2021 because of Covid-19. how her program is uniting teenagers from the Mayor’s
Event categories include track and field, swimming, Summer Youth Employment Program with older
biking, basketball, baseball, diving, archery, gymnastics, adults in the Cambridge area. Through a mix of poetry
rowing, sailing, tennis, triathlon, football (soccer), readings, creative writing and discussion, participants
weight-lifting, field hockey and many more. bond across generations during weekly meetings in
The games will be broadcast on NBC from July 23 to July and August. Meetings will be held virtually, every
August 9. Stay tuned! Tuesday at 2:00 PM from July 6 through August 10. To
learn more about how you can participate, be sure to
attend this introductory presentation.
7Upcoming Meetings Car/Van Transportation
Monday through Friday
Food Forum 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
w/ Director of Dining Services, Dan MacRae Please submit your requests for transportation to the
Tuesday, July 13 at 11:00 AM Reception Desk forty-eight hours before the date of your
appointment. Requests with less than forty-eight hours
Resident Management Meeting notice will be accommodated whenever possible, but not
w/ Youville Directors guaranteed.
Thursday, July 29 at 2:00 PM
The fee for transportation is $10.00 for Cambridge and
$20.00 for surrounding communities. As always, we will
do our best to meet your needs. If you have any
questions, feel free to stop by or call.
Katie Blanchard, Director of Programs
Meal Times
Main Dining Room
Breakfast
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Shopping Requests
Lunch Youville offers concierge service for your shopping needs
First Seating - 11:30 AM on Mondays and Fridays. Shopping forms are available at
Second Seating - 12:45 PM the Reception desk. A surcharge of $5.00 will be charged
for requests exceeding five items.
Dinner
First Seating - 4:30 PM
Second Seating - 5:45 PM
Youville House Management Team
Nicole Breslin CEO/President
Joanne Scianna COO
Lydia Kirunda Director of Wellness
Katie Blanchard Director of Programs
Programs / Menu Hotline... Yanira Burgos Director of
Hear a recorded list of the daily programs and the menu Community Relations
for lunch and dinner at Youville House. Simply call Bob Salamanca Director of
(857) 253-2024 directly or call the Reception Desk and Environmental Services
the receptionist will connect you. Virginia Ellis Director of Community Life
Dan MacRae Director of Dining Services
Tom Landry Director of Human Resources
Paula Desmond-Wallace Regional Controller
Abygail Frankel Director of Marketing
Catholic Mass Kathleen Kelleher Director of
Monthly schedule posted in lobby Mission & Spiritual CareGet fit. Stay sharp. Age well. ©
July 2021
Hearing Loss and What You Can Do About It
Knocker: “Knock knock.”
Knockee: Who’s there?
Knocker: “…Hearing Loss….”
Knockee: Hearing Loss Who?
Knocker: “I said, ‘It’s likely that you are living with hearing loss – Please read on to learn more
about this highly common, aging-related condition!’”
Indeed, hearing loss is one of the most common aging-related conditions, affecting one in
five Americans. Every ten years, the risk of developing hearing loss doubles. As many Youville
residents can attest, hearing loss can have unpleasant ramifications that go beyond missing the
punchline to a hastily crafted joke. These include ongoing difficulty engaging in conversations,
increased isolation and even a higher risk of falling. A 2013 study at Johns Hopkins University
found that people whose hearing loss affected the quality of their conversations were 24% more
likely to experience cognitive decline.
The good news is that in many cases, hearing loss can be addressed and mitigated. This month,
we are pleased to resume in-house audiology appointments with Dr. Richard Selleck from
Onsite Hearing on Friday, July 23. Appointments must be made in advance by calling the
Onsite Dental Office at 978-452-4764. If you would like to learn more about the service, you
can also call their office with questions or contact a member of the Programs Department.
Who should consider getting a hearing screening?
Physical The symptoms of hearing loss are not always easy to identify, nor is it easy to acknowledge the
severity of the condition. Some signs that you may be experiencing hearing loss are:
• People seem to be mumbling. The sound of language becomes less distinct when we lose
our hearing. This is because in the early stages of hearing loss, we lose the ability to detect
Cognitive consonants or digraphs such as “sh” and “ch.” If someone says, “I think you may have hearing
loss,” a person with hearing loss might hear something more like this: “I_i__oo__aayah_eery_
oss.”
• Talking on the phone is more challenging. Even for those of us with perfectly healthy ears,
Nutritional holding a phone to just one ear reduces our hearing ability. If that one ear is also impaired,
phone conversations can be especially difficult to follow.
• Certain sounds start to seem louder. It sounds counterintuitive, but when people lose their
hearing, the hair cells lining the inner ear die at an uneven rate. The remaining cells can
Spiritual
continuedcompensate for the loss by becoming more sensitive to louder noises. As a
result, some sounds might start to seem louder or more startling than
others.
• Everyone is telling you to turn down the TV. Many people don’t realize Get fit. Stay sharp. Age well.©
they have been steadily cranking up the volume on their sets as they strain
to follow a show. When others start to point out how loud the television
Dance is one of the few cardiovascular
is, it may be time to get your hearing checked.
workouts that enables you to connect
• You feel like you’re getting clumsier. Hearing loss has been associated physically with music in a structured
with poor balance and an increased risk of falling – this is partly because setting. Regular dancing strengthens
our inner ears are where we get our sense of balance. When hearing loss bones and tones muscles throughout
occurs, the sense of balance is also affected. In many cases, hearing aids can the body.
dramatically improve a person’s balance and personal safety.
Dark leafy greens are a rich source of
• You start forgetting things people say to you. When messages are vitamins C, K, E and B, as well as iron,
imperfectly received due to hearing loss, it is more difficult to piece them calcium and fiber, which are essential
together and remember what they mean. for good health.
• You get distracted more easily. Following a conversation can
be especially taxing for someone with impaired hearing. This is why it Meditation and prayer are arguably the
becomes harder to pay attention when listening to a lengthy speech or two most common spiritual practices in
engaging in long discussions. the world. These practices not only
connect us with faith traditions, but
People who receive treatment for hearing loss report significant benefits, engage the spark of life at the center of
including improved morale, increased self-confidence, better balance and a our being.
renewed sense of connection with family and friends. Treatment for hearing
Even with a lifetime of facts and
loss varies according to the nature of the problem. In some cases, wax
impressions crammed into our brains,
build-up may be discovered, the remedy for which is simple and effective. we always have the ability to learn new
In the event of damage to the cochlea, hearing aids can amplify sound as it things. The brain retains what is called
passes through the middle ear. Another option is cochlear implants, which “neuroplasticity” in later life, the ability to
perform the work of signal transmission that the damaged cochlea can no make new neural pathways.
longer perform.
Crafts such as knitting, crocheting,
The audiologists from Onsite Hearing Care can work with you to assess painting, cooking, woodworking or
your hearing and determine the best treatment. If you have found yourself gardening offer a unique mix of
straining to hear conversations lately, be sure to make an appointment with experiences that promote mental and
them for their Friday, July 23 visit. Simply call their office at 978-852-4764 emotional wellness, and may even protect
and tell them you are a Youville House resident. They will be happy to against age-related cognitive decline.
schedule an appointment time and answer any questions you have.
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