The Touchpoints at Chestnut team leveraged their lobby Christmas decorations into a nice donation to the Five Cupboard Food Pantry in East Windsor.  The final donation of non-perishable food, toiletries and other supplies for those in need weighed in at 340 pounds.  The team was also able to donate six hams thanks to a Candy Tree Raffle. Congratulations to the TAC team on a creative way to give back during the holidays and for the beautiful display it created for residents and guests. 

On December 12th and 13th Chelsea Place Care Center in Hartford held a Festival of Lights Christmas celebration with proceeds from the fundraising component going to Intercommunity, a non-profit substance use treatment, behavioral health and primary care provider in Hartford and East Hartford. Events included Pictures with Santa, Hot Cocoa and Bake Sale and Raffle Prizes. Each department designed their own themed tree to be raffled off. Click here or see below for a gallery of images. 

Touchpoints at Manchester’s Joanie Gallichant has been an LPN at the care center for 38 years and her passion lies in caring for the residents of the long term care unit. She not only provides excellent care she also is always finding ways to bring joy to the residents and so for the last five years she has made a visit to the center as Mrs. Claus.

Regina Estrada, a Licensed Practical Nurse at Silver Springs Care Center has been recognized by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners as the 2018 Certified Dementia Practitioner of the Year for her work in the field of dementia care. The award recognizes the impact that the recipient has in dementia care and their ability to motivate their colleagues to set higher care goals with patient care. 

Fresh River Healthcare held a well-attended Christmas Bazaar and holiday party that was fun for all ages. The residents and the staff and their families as well as members of the public came together to celebrate the season. Santa Claus was on hand to listen to the wishes of all the good boys and girls. Breakfast was served and money was raised for a good cause. All proceeds went to local Families affected by Parental Substance Use Disorder.