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 »
Piper Shores Announces Resident Art Show
The show will take place in two locations on campus, including the new Bigelow Arts Center On Saturday, June 16, Piper Shores will throw open the doors on its annual Summer Solstice Resident Art Show, which draws a large audience of artists and art lovers each year to the Piper Shores’ campus. This year, for… Read more »
Exercise Earns its Rightful Place in Healthcare
“Supporting the health and fitness of our aging population is no longer a luxury. In fact, exercise is now seen as a key modality in healthcare,” according to Dr. Marilyn Gugliucci, professor and director of Geriatrics Education and Research at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Gugliucci is also director of their U-ExCEL… Read more »
Piper Shores Supports Universal Access/ADA Trail in Scarborough
Eleanor’s Trail, a Universal Access/ADA Trail in Scarborough at Pleasant Hill Preserve, accommodates wheelchairs, walkers, and other assistive devices. Not far from Scarborough’s bustling Route 1 corridor, 5 miles from downtown Portland, and bordered on three sides by vibrant neighborhoods, sits a tranquil 135-acre parcel of land that was farmed continuously for over 180 years…. Read more »
Meet Allyson Rust – Piper Shores Community Health Service Manager
Allyson Rust has a different kind of Piper Shores’ story. At the tender age of 20, she started working here as a server in the dining room. Ten years later, and she is back as a Registered Nurse and Piper Shores Community Health Service Manager. “It’s been an interesting journey,” says Allyson. “ When I… Read more »
Life Enrichment – An Enriching Life is the Best Reward
Since its founding, Piper Shores has been dedicated to ensuring full, enriching lives for our residents. Over the past year, we have focused our efforts on implementing our strategic plan built around Life Enrichment, a comprehensive holistic approach to whole-person care based on a nationally recognized personal care approach, the Eight Dimensions of Wellness. Life… Read more »