Tag Archives: The Doolittle Home

Doolittle Home Hosts Tri Town Chamber Business Event

Click here to open the gallery. Sparkling wine, gourmet cheeses, homemade Doolittle Home cookies and good conversation are a perfect way to wind down from a busy work day. Over thirty business  professionals attended the Tri Town Chamber of Commerce’s … Continue reading

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In Memory of Richard Cross

Doolittle Home’s Board of Trustees, staff and residents mourn the loss of devoted twenty year volunteer Richard Leon Cross who died suddenly as the result of an automobile accident Dec. 20, 2012. His talents, humor and friendship will be missed … Continue reading

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2013 New Years Resolution

New Years resolutions are easy to make and easy to break. If you’re an older adult, it’s likely that you’ve made dozens of resolutions over the years. Perhaps there were some resolutions that you kept and others that you broke. … Continue reading

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The Interact Group Visits Doolittle Home

Click here to open the gallery. November was an exceptionally busy month for activities at Doolittle Home. Entertainer Duane Sullivan filled the home with music, a new afternoon tea party program was added and the Interact Group of Foxboro provided … Continue reading

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Alzheimer’s Disease And Holiday Caregiver Tips

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, affecting nearly 5 million Americans. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, AD accounts for 50 to 80 percent of dementia cases. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for AD.  However, President … Continue reading

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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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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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What To Talk About With Nana….

That awkward silence.  Do you feel like you might run out of things to talk about with your elderly relative, neighbor or friend ? Remember, seniors are, after all, simply older people.  As older people, they will have had many … Continue reading

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Communicating With Seniors

Language & Limitations Can Get In The Way Communication can be very simple. Someone says something, and another person understands what they said…and meant. Of course, not all communication goes so smoothly. Things can get in the way. For seniors, … Continue reading

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