Monthly Archives: October 2012

Meet Rev. Tim House

Tim is the minister of the Foxborough Universalist Church, in Foxborough Massachusetts. He began Friday’s chapel service for Doolittle Home residents in September. In his “old life,” he was an actor, theater director, and college teacher. He taught at Emerson College … Continue reading

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Hurricane Sandy Postpones Doolittle Home’s Exhibit At Gillette Stadium

Click here to open the gallery. Doolittle Home will be exhibiting at the Mega Business EXPO at the exclusive Putnam Club at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 after the October 30th event was rescheduled due to Hurricane Sandy. … Continue reading

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Dental Hygiene: Facts and Suggestions

Good oral hygiene and dental care is critical to the well being of older adults. Unfortunately, many older adults have dental issues that could have been prevented through routine care and regular visits to a dentist. If you are an … Continue reading

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Doolittle Home Hosts This Month’s BNG Meeting

Click here to open the gallery. Thank you to all who attended the BNG (Bristol Networking Group) meeting at Doolittle Home today. Thank you to Karole Nicholson for organizing the group, and thanks you to Pam Greenfield for educating us … Continue reading

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Breast Cancer And Older Adults

According to the Mayo Clinic, women over the age of 60 have an increased chance of developing breast cancer. Older women that have a family history of breast cancer or exposure to radiation from treatment for another cancer are at … Continue reading

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