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About Christopher Heights |
| This page describes Christopher Heights' commitment to each resident' independence, welfare and enjoyment of everyday life. |
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Tour Our Facility |
| This page provides access to virtual tours of the Christopher Heights faciliites as well as links to each of the individual location's tour pages. |
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Frequently Asked Questions... |
| This page provides answers to some of the common questions asked by Christopher Heights' residents and their families. Questions range from Christopher Heights policies and procedures, common questions about the transition to an assisted living facility, to specific questions about veterans benefits for assisted living expenses. |
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Useful Links and Resources... |
| This page provides links to various associations and organizations involved with the well-being of senior citizens. The page also has links to Christopher Heights' preliminary admission applications, floor plans, and cost comparison sheets |
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Commitment to Care |
| This page describes the many services and ammenities available to the residents of Christopher Heights. |
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Current Happenings |
| This page links to the individual Calendars of Events for each assisted living location. |
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Current Happenings in Attleboro |
| This page provides a detailed schedule of the activities and programs planned for residents at Christopher Heights Attleboro. |
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Current Happenings in Webster |
| This page provides a detailed schedule of the activities and programs planned for residents at Christopher Heights Attleboro. |
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Current Happenings in Worcester |
| This page provides a detailed schedule of the activities and programs planned for residents at Christopher Heights Worcester. |
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| This page provides links to pdf formatted files of all applications and forms used by the Christopher Heights community |
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| This article from the Sun Chronicle, N. Attleboro, MA explains the "Safe Haven" program started in the town of Attleboro, MA |
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| This article covers the implementation of the "Safe Haven Program for Frail Seniors" in Attleboro, MA |
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| This page introduces the Excellence In Caregiving Luncheon hosted by the Alzheimer's Association, Connecticut Chapter |
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| This page provides links to all archived news articles published on the Christopher Heights website |
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| This page provides information about the benefits of Prescription Advantage for controlling the cost of prescription drugs for Massachusetts senior citizens |
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| This page provides information about the Talking Book Library available to vision impaired residents within the Worcester, MA area. |
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| Wives of Worcester candidates vilsit Christopher Heights and Christopher House. |
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| This page outlines the eligibility requirements for Veterans seeking aid with assisted living costs. |
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| This page archives news and information made available to Christopher Heights by the Webster Senior Center |
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| A new class teaching Hatha Yoga is now being offered to residents at Christopher Heights Worcester |
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| This page descibes the Frontline Documentary, "Living Old" , the reality of aging in America concentrating on people 85 years of age or more. |
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| This article provides strategies for dealing with the feelings of confinement and isolation experience with aging and/or illness. |
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| This page explains why assisted living residents may feel depressed around the holidays and steps caregivers can take to help them |
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| This is a continuation of the first article about feelings of confinement and isolation with the elderly |
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| This page summarizes the Christmas Outreach Program Christopher Heights Worcester has with Abby's House, a non-profit organization serving homeless and battered women and their children. |
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| This article provides Information about frozen pension plans, a definition, and an actual case study. |
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| This article provides advice regarding a women's rights to her husband's retirement pension |
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| A brief article explaining elder abuse |
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| A brief article describing a common problem for the elderly - brittle bones - and what can be done. |
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| This page describes the new "Chair Yoga" classes being offered to residents of Christopher Heights Worcester |
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| This article relays recent findings regarding the benefits of training spouses and families caring for Alzheimer's patients. |
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| This brief article reports on a recent study verifying vegetabel eaters have higher levels of key vitamins. |
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| This article provides basic information about the effects of hearing loss on seniors and their caregivers. It also provides information available from the MCDHH, Massachusetts Center for the Deef and Hard of Hearing. |
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| The recent explosion in Danvers, Massachusetts left many residents of The New England Home For The Deaf displaced from their home. Christopher Heights became aware of the problem and offered to help. |
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| This page describes the current Men's Club program at Christopher Heights Webster |
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| Brought to you from The Committee on Geriatric Medicine of the Massachusetts Medical Society, this list or recommendation provides common sense advice that should make you feel and look your best day by day. |
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| This page describes the many volunteer opportunities available at Christopher Heights, Worcester, MA |
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| Here's a list of things you should consider to help get through the winter when temperatures plummet. |
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| Local Author Judith Jaeger to speak at Christopher House Webster |
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| This article defines the 7 main points one must consider when making changes to their regular routines. |
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| Massachusetts residents are now victim to this current scam --- Beware! This article describes the latest scam involving false accusations of missed jury duty. |
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| Here's a list of ten tips that may help you get a better night's sleep. |
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| Training for Alzheimer's Patients' Caregivers |
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| This article gives the reader several helpful tips for selecting and cooking meals for one or two people. |
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| This new study shows short walks control high blood pressure |
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| Stress and the Caregiver: Great tips to ease the stress of a caregiver's job |
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| Tea Party at Christopher Heights Webster |
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| Groundbreaking for Christopher Heights Marlborough |
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| Christopher Heights Worcester celebrates 10th Anniversary |
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| Attleboro, MA Municipal Council Resolution of Appreciation to Walter Ohanian |
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| Certificate of Recognition from Attleboro Council on Aging |
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| Tips for preventing falls in and around your home |
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| Don't Sit Still is an article explaining the benefits of activity - any activity - to your weight and your mobility as you age. |
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| 12 Steps to Hellp You Switch to Healthier Fats: This article gives some good pointers if you are concerned about the quantity and type of fats you are consuming in your daily diet. |
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| Growing Olser Without Fear: This article give some great ideas about how to handle the aging process, physically and mentally. |
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| The annual luncheon for local health care professionals hosted by Christopher Heights Webster |
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| Staff Accomplishments: This page highlights some of the extra training and education many of our staff actively pursue. |
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| Health Care Seminars Offered by Christopher Heights Webster |
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| Some Tips on Avoiding Fraud |
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| 10 Warning Signs of Caregivers Stress |
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| Safe Seniors: Tips for Safety while walking, at home or in the car |
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| Five Common Headache Triggers |
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| A new study shows Tai Chi boosts defenses against Shingles. |
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| This article describes the many free services available from The American Cancer Society for those affected by cancer. |
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| Seniors benefit from strategic snacking. |
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| All about the Prescription Advantage On-Going Enrollment and services |
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| Toxic Levels from Food (AGEs) Higher in Blood of Older Adults |
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| Time Line for Christopher Heights Marlborough Assisted Living Facility |
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| Work in Progress: Christopher Heights Marlborough, MA |
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| 10 Ways to Help a Family with Alzheimer's |
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| This article provides helpful insites about why an Alzheimer's patient acts the way he does and how to intervene with him |
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| Do They Know They Have Alzheimer's? |
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| Senior Care Options - Bringing Medicare and MassHealth Together |
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| This article tells you the ways you can report and resolve any issues you may have with your medical care via Masspro |
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| More winter tips for the elderly including how to dress, keep your home warm and what to do in extremely bad weather conditions |
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| Basic information about heating your home, where to get assistance, what the law is if you cannot pay |
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| How to take advantage of the "Circuit Breaker" tax rebate |
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