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 »
Farmers market part of healthy eating at Piper Shores
As part of the ongoing effort to enhance the well being of our residents, Piper Shores dedicated this past July as Health and Wellness Month. Each week focused on a different aspect of the theme, with the final week devoted to healthy eating. To close the week, Piper Shores invited Highland Avenue Greenhouse, a local Scarborough… Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes: Options for staying healthy despite rising risks
As Director of Community Health Services for Piper Shores, Mary DeSalle is always watching out for the interest of residents. One way she does this is by making sure they are eating a balanced, healthy diet and getting plenty of regular exercise. DeSalle’s objective is not only to keep residents looking and feeling great, but also to… Read more »
July’s Focus On Wellness and Alternative Healing
Piper Shores unveiled a new program this month that’s piquing a lot of curiosity on campus. The entire month of July has been devoted to Health & Wellness, and some of the demonstrations planned for July include Tai Chi, yoga, Reiki, and reflexology. Kicking off the series this week was a fascinating demonstration of alternative… Read more »
Wellness Lecture Series: New Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy
Dr. Douglas VanderPloeg, founder of the Maine Spine & Nerve Institute, joins the Piper Shores community as part of our ongoing Wellness Lecture Series. Dr. VanderPloeg will discuss a new treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy on February 25, 2015 at 3:30PM in the Founders Room. Dr. VanderPloeg and the Maine Spine & Nerve Institute specialize in using advanced medical technology for… Read more »
Meet Piper Shores‘ Director of Community Health Services
In case you haven’t met her yet, Mary DeSallerecently joined Piper Shores as Director of Community Health Services. Please be sure to say hello if you see her on campus! Mary joins us with 25 years of experience at Maine’s leading health care centers, including the University of New England, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, and… Read more »