June Martin recalls 20 years at Piper Shores June and Russell Martin were among a small group of resident pioneers who gathered 20 years ago to mark the grand opening of Piper Shores. “We were among those who actually cut the ribbon on that day,” recalls June with a warm smile. Now aged 95, and… Read more »
Meet Corey Seigel, Director of Food and Nutrition
If you’ve smelled some delicious new meals in our cafe, then chances are you’ve also met the newest member of the Piper Shores Team. Corey Seigel recently moved to Maine from Litchfield County, Connecticut and has joined the Senior Leadership Team at Piper Shores as the Director of Food and Nutrition. Corey brings over 33… Read more »
Medicare Advantage
Could Medicare Advantage actually be disadvantageous? Lifecare at Piper Shores offers independent living residents the peace of mind knowing that they have access to higher levels of onsite care such as assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care – all at a predictable monthly fee. To cover short-term skilled nursing care in the Holbrook… Read more »
COVID19 Testing Update, Round 2
We are pleased to share that the Maine CDC HETL lab has informed us that the second round of testing of our Holbrook Health Center staff and residents all returned negative. We are very pleased that both rounds of testing reflected negative results. We remain grateful for the tremendous work of our clinical leadership team… Read more »
COVID-19 Testing Update
Piper Shores’ first priority has always been the health and well-being of our residents and staff. Since the start of the global pandemic, we have worked tirelessly to keep our campus COVID-19 free, and for the first six months of the outbreak, we have done just that. Unfortunately, last week we learned that a Holbrook… Read more »
A Thoughtful – and Gradual – Plan for Reopening
There’s no doubt that our community, our country, and our world are going through some very tough times. The extreme hardships caused by Covid-19 reach beyond nearly anything we could have imagined. As of this writing, Piper Shores has been extraordinarily fortunate to experience no diagnosed cases of the Coronavirus on our campus. Part of… Read more »
June Update on Covid at Piper Shores
As summer is fast approaching, we realize we are now past two months with sheltering in place protocols. We continue to be grateful to not have any COVID-19 confirmed cases on our campus. These protocols have been difficult for both residents and staff, but commitment and compliance by all remain imperative. We maintain Governor Mills’… Read more »
Continued Optimism among the Piper Shores Community during COVID-19
As we navigate this beautiful, yet somewhat unusual Spring, we are pleased to report that there continues to be no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the Piper Shores campus. We know this is top of mind for many of you, and we are committed to providing you with updates regularly. We are doing weekly letter… Read more »
Signs of Hope in the Era of COVID-19
As the early signs of spring arrive on the Piper Shores campus, we find ourselves in unsettling and unfamiliar territory. Yet, despite the many challenges faced by our friends, our families, and others across the world, it can be helpful to pause and reflect on the many blessings around us. Red-winged blackbirds and red-breasted robins… Read more »
Eastern Practices Restore Mindfulness and Balance to Piper Shores Residents
Staying calm, centered, and happy, are universal goals, yet many people don’t take the time to cultivate these positive states of being. At Piper Shores two residents and a dedicated staff member decided to see what would happen if they created a space for a weekly meditation combined with a simple movement practice. The one-hour… Read more »