Pet Therapy!
Our furry visitors are companions, friends and comforters. When volunteers bring a gaggle of tail-wagging dogs to Westminster Canterbury Richmond, the positive energy is palpable. Residents, family and staff stop to pet and talk and smile at the joy on four paws. Pet Therapy has become widely accepted throughout senior… Read More
Wave the Flag!
Our patriots celebrated American independence with tradition and fun. The American flag is raised daily at Westminster Canterbury Richmond. Red, white and blue can be seen snapping in the breeze on a windy morning or as an accent to a clear blue afternoon sky. The stars and stripes are a… Read More
Our Fellowship Program
We invite you to help us, help others. Good financial decisions and frugal living are the bedrocks of responsible retirement planning. But even when you have done all you can, unexpected life circumstances often intervene, creating an uncertain future. Illness or a long life can make you come up short… Read More
Home Safety Tips!
Use light and assistive devices to keep you safe. We continue our focus on fall prevention with some simple measures from reviewing your medications to increasing your daily physical activities. According to the Mayo Clinic, fear of falling doesn’t have to rule your life when you put together a plan… Read More
Fall Prevention!
Get the facts to avoid a fall. Falling is perhaps the single biggest fear of a senior adult. We are all aware of what can happen if we accidently slip or miss a step. But for older adults, the results from a fall are more immediate and concerning. Here are… Read More
Healthy Dancing!
Doing the two-step might lead to better health. Are you a fan of “Dancing with the Stars?” Do you find yourself tapping your toes and swaying to the beat? Maybe you feel slightly envious of how much the contestants enjoy dancing and moving in sync with the rhythm. Join… Read More
Memorial Day!
We honor and celebrate. Originating as Decoration Day, Memorial Day became an official Federal holiday in 1966. The exact origins of this patriotic holiday are disputed, with at least five towns claiming to have given birth to it sometime near the end of the Civil War. The love and reverence… Read More
Residents and Children Share a Special Bond!
Our Intergenerational Program promotes love and friendship What can a toddler teach a senior? A lot. Westminster Canterbury Richmond’s Intergenerational Program brings the two age groups together and fuses two common needs: to share and to be loved. “Our commitment to improving the lives of those we serve includes providing… Read More
National Nurses Week!
We celebrate our own. Residents need them. Families depend on them. And we are celebrating them this week. Westminster Canterbury Richmond, in recognition of National Nurses Week, annually presents awards to exceptional nursing employees who perform many functions 24 hours a day to ensure all residents receive the care and… Read More