Nazareth Students Volunteer at St. John’s Respite
News 8 WROC recently highlighted the volunteer work of local college students at St. John’s Dementia Caregiver Respite Program. Continuing the 15-year partnership, St. John’s Home welcomed a group of…
Read MoreBright Spot: St. John’s Volunteers
St. John’s Meadows and Brickstone by St. John’s residents were featured on a 13WHAM’s Bright Spot segment following the annual Volunteer Luncheon. At this year’s luncheon, independent living residents who…
Read MoreCelebrating Black Women in Rochester
The women of Brickstone by St. John’s gathered for their monthly social, eager and ready to listen– all due to the topic of discussion. Residents Geneva Stokes and Faith Prather…
Read MoreBright Spot: Therapeutic Recreation Month at St. John’s
St. John’s Meadows had a recent feature in 13WHAM’s Bright Spot that emphasizes the importance of therapeutic recreation in independent living communities. “This is the best when they have these…
Read MoreRIT Students Visit St. John’s Home for Valentine’s Party
Student volunteers from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) returned to St. John’s Home for an afternoon of games and Valentine’s treats. This event is part of an ongoing partnership…
Read MoreSt. John’s Residents Value Opportunities to Serve Others
“Just about everyone around here that I know does a lot of volunteer work,” says St. John’s Meadows resident Pat Corcoran. About two years ago when Corcoran was shopping around…
Read MoreMental Wellness: Important at Any Age
Mental wellness is an essential part of living a healthy life. At St. John’s, we focus on making social and mental wellness programs accessible to all. As discussed in an…
Read MoreSt. John’s Brings Holiday Cheer to First Responders
The management team from St. John’s Meadows and Brickstone by St. John’s continued their annual holiday tradition of bringing local first responders a warm pizza lunch and sweet treats as…
Read MoreNotes from Nate: Families, Friends, and Volunteers
Although our newsletter is titled “Families and Friends,” there is another category of people who play a cherished role in the lives of the elders: volunteers. While staff play a…
Read MoreDean Moore Discusses ‘Workplace Flexibility’ with Provider Magazine
In a recent column in Provider Magazine, St. John’s Vice President of Work Life Dean Moore analyzes the working environment of the senior living industry. “I’ve heard HR people state…
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