Keeping in Touch with Participants, Part II

Keeping in Touch with Participants, Part II

Medford center staff visited some long-missed clients, dropping off bags of goodies to their homes. But this wasn’t just regular dressed staff. This was Cyndi the clown and Fatima the large blow-up person (sumo wrestler?). These two characters also made an appearance at Anne Sbraccia’s 100th birrthday bash. Transported by Medford center driver Joe and accompanied by Dean Martin (well, the cutout), Cydni and Fatima visited 6 clients, bringing a smile to Shamus and Barbara. For some, it is difficult to remain housebound and unable to attend “the club”.The visits will continue to additional clients while we remain closed. Not sure about the clown and the sumo wrestler.

The Community Family, Inc.

The Community Family (TCF) was founded in Everett, MA in 1978 with a $20,000 grant and borrowed space. It was founded by a group of local families and professionals who were concerned about the few community options available at that time. The Everett center was one of Massachusetts’ first adult day health centers and quickly demonstrated the effectiveness and affordability of community-based long term care services – a novel approach at the time.