We recently sat down with Ian Scheer, Director of Memory Support Services at Collingswood, to learn more about him and his passion for memory care and services. These are his words: What is your name and position? Ian Scheer, Director of Tapestries® Memory Care. What do you like best about working for United Methodist …
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We recently sat down with Gary Slattery, the Executive Chef at Collingswood, to learn more about him and his passion for food and senior care and services. These are his words. What is your name and job title (include UMC location/site)? Gary W. Slattery Executive Chef of United Methodist Communities at Collingswood. Where …
We recently sat down with Art Vanderpool, the Executive Chef at The Shores, to learn more about him and his passion for food and senior care and services. These are his words: What is your name and job title? I’m Arthur H. Vanderpool III, executive chef of United Methodist Communities at The Shores. Where …
When the drain clogs or something needs repair, every resident of United Methodist Communities at Collingswood knows Ian Barnett, building services director, and his department will come to the rescue. Many residents consider him more altruistic superhero than everyday associate. Perhaps a paradoxical quid pro quo, Ian views the residents as heroes. He talks to …
Sassy, Sacrificial and Self-Governing Florence Ernestine Williams, 106 years old, was born in a unique and historical place that later became Lawnside, New Jersey. The land was purchased in 1840 by Abolitionists for freed and escaped slaves, as well as other African Americans and played an active role in the Underground Railroad. Ironically, born at home on June …
We recently sat down with the Director of Dining Services at Collingswood to learn more about him and his passion for food and senior care and services. These are his words: What is your name and job title? I’m Michael Paris the Director of Dining Services at Collingswood. Where did you grow up and where …
We recently sat down with the Administrator at Bristol Glen to learn more about her and her passion for senior care and services. These are her words: Q: What is your name and position? A: Kaitlin Eamigh, Administrator at Bristol Glen. Q: What do you like best about working for United Methodist Communities? A: I …
On the first Friday of every month nearly a dozen residents gather in the Community Life Room to take part in a class offered by Beverly Agard, a registered horticultural therapist who loves to share her love of nature and plants with these eager pupils. “Beverly is known for her knowledge of flowers, plants and …
We recently sat down with the Exercise Physiologist at Pitman to learn more about her and her passion for senior care and services . These are her words: Q: What is your name and position? A: Elizabeth Walz, Exercise Physiologist, Senior Fitness Program Specialist Q: What do you like best about working for United Methodist …
We recently sat down with the Volunteer Services Coordinator at Pitman to learn more about her and her passion for senior care and services . These are her words: Q: What is your name and position? A: Sharon Yesner, Volunteer Services Coordinator. Q: What do you like best about working for United Methodist Communities? A: …
On September 4, United Methodist Communities’ Home Office received a message from Deputy Commander Major Rick Moreno, United States Marine Corps, stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. “We received your care package for Mark Kistler here at the Special Mission Wing, Special Operations Advisory Group. It arrived at a perfect time and …
We recently sat down with the Volunteer Services Coordinator at The Shores to learn more about her life and the passion she has for senior care and services. These are her words: Q: What is your name and position? A: My name is Michele Musto and I’m the Volunteer Services Coordinator at The Shores. …
United Methodist Communities (UMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Walsh to the position of executive director of HomeWorks, a licensed Health Care Services Firm. The recently launched division of the senior living and care organization, HomeWorks offers in-home personal care and case management for seniors. In this role, Ms. Walsh will assume …