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Make retirement a destination .

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION chess game , via Zoom , with his brother . They have played in person every Thursday at 10 a . m . for years . Another resident has a standing virtual visit with his wife every day at 4 p . m . We also have special menus and travel activities designed to give us all a little vacation , even if it ’ s virtual for now .” — Stefany Reed , Marketing Director of Briarcliffe Gardens

“ Since November 3rd , the Rhode Island Department of Health has suspended all in-person visits at congregate care settings . This announcement was devastating to our residents and their families prior to the holiday season . With little to offer that would satisfy them as much as seeing their loved ones in person , we resorted back to the same methods that carried us through the beginning of this pandemic : ‘ virtual visits .’ We have fortunately been able to assist families with live streaming weddings , showers , funerals , reunions , etc . We feel very blessed to have received several generous donations and state grants to help us afford an adequate number of devices that are spread across all units and both buildings . If it wasn ’ t for technology , I ’ m not sure how we could make it through this next stretch of rising numbers .” — Melissa Smith , Director of Marketing and Communications of Saint Antoine Community
How do you think the pandemic has changed the way the senior living industry will operate going forward ? “ I think this pandemic has placed a heavy emphasis on ‘ at-risk seniors ’ who are living out in their community with limited access to services and socialization we have received an overabundance of referrals from concerned adult children who are worried their parents are not getting enough exercise or adequate healthy meals . In those scenarios , placement at the Villa will solve so many stressors for that family . Their parents will be able to engage in small group activities , participate in exercise programs , dine with others for three meals / day , and have a supportive team of nurses watching over them . We feel this pandemic will drive many caregivers to place their loved one sooner .” — Melissa Smith , Director of Marketing and Communications of Saint Antoine Community .
“ One positive outcome is that virtual visits and virtual tours are here to stay — which is a very positive thing given that families are literally spread out around the world . Communication just got a lot more inclusive !” — Stefany Reed , Marketing Director of Briarcliffe Gardens
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Quality ; Trust ; Experience

That ’ s Tockwotton on the Waterfront . Located on the banks of Providence Harbor , Tockwotton is a premier senior living community built on a tradition of uncompromising quality and superior care . Well-planned and beautifully designed , we provide Rhode Island with a variety of services designed to meet the changing needs of older adults and their families . Call Michaela at
401-272-5280 for more information .
500 Waterfront Drive East Providence , RI
ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE
SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION SKILLED NURSING
A tradition of excellent care meets waterfront elegance
www . tockwotton . org

Make retirement a destination .

Your family and friends will love visiting you here in historic Mystic . StoneRidge is set on 32 beautiful acres less than three miles from downtown Mystic , Mystic Aquarium , Mystic Seaport Museum and the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center with 10 miles of hiking trails to explore .
Photograph taken at Mystic Seaport Museum
A Life Plan Community
To schedule a visit , call 860-572-4494 or go to www . StoneRidgeLCS . com
186 Jerry Browne Road | Mystic , CT 06355
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