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THE BEST OF SENIOR LIVING & ELDERCARE AN ADVERTORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE

FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL | WESTCHESTER COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL | OCTOBER 3, 2022

AT WARTBURG, YOU CAN LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE W

artburg is unlike any retirement community you have ever seen before. We believe that the quality of life is as important as the quality of care. Wartburg’s gated, lush 34-acre campus with 24-hour security is tucked behind a quiet residential neighborhood near the Mount Vernon-Pelham border. Since its beginnings as an orphanage more than 150 years ago, to the award-winning, comprehensive older adult care community, Wartburg offers a gold standard of living and care options.

Safety is always a priority at Wartburg. As we emerge from the shadow of Covid-19, Wartburg observes all federal and state mandated protocols to protect the health and safety of its staff and residents. We remain vigilant and dedicated to creating a community of care where seniors can avail themselves of the benefits of an urban lifestyle in a park-like setting, with the peace of mind that comes from knowing there is a team ready to help them as their needs change.

Whether you need temporary assistance or ongoing services, Wartburg has the support you need to live independently for as long as possible in a community that cares. We offer everything from independent senior living and assisted living options to nursing home facility. We also offer adult day care, palliative care, hospice care and

respite care. If you live independently, but require assistance, we offer in-home support for your daily needs and can also provide rehabilitation and skilled nursing services.

At Wartburg, you can age in place gracefully and secure that your health and safety are our priority. At Wartburg, you can live your best life.

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THE HEALING POWER OF THE ARTS

BY MARIA SCAROS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE GREENS AT GREENWICH

T

he arts are healing and have

in his time plays many parts…”

a power to touch our lives in

Whether we experience the arts

many ways. Dr. Oliver Sachs,

passively or actively, we are soothing

a well-known neurologist, was fasci-

our soul. Never forget that music, art,

nated by how music affected the cor-

dancing and storytelling are univer-

tical parts of our brain. It is recorded

sal healing salves for all of us, includ-

that around 1030 B.C., the music of a

ing those with dementia. Stories help

shepherd boy named David, soothed

us travel though time and confirm

the “savage breast” of King Saul. Music

our place in the present. Be sure to

conjures images and memories like no

listen, look and feel carefully.

other medium can. Hearing a familiar

arts speak to our body, our mind and

tune brings us to a time and place viv-

our soul.

The

idly stored in our mind. Our first kiss. A special summer. Our wedding song. We do not remember in language. We remember in images awakened through art, music, dance and story.

Watching flamenco in Seville after a painful breakup, I felt the dancer’s passion as she stomped and filled the space with her gorgeous skirt and flowing scarf validating my hurt and my anger more than any words. She “spoke” for me. She knew me. She was me. I was healing through her dance. I was renewed. My anger lifted and I knew I was ready to move on.

As a drama therapist I see life as an epic, a play. Each act furthers the story. And as a 69-year-old woman, I see myself being in Act Three, just where the story resolves many of its complications. It’s juicy and exciting. I like referring to it as “Passion, Risk and Adventure,” as Dr. Sara Lawrence Lightfoot, a celebrated sociologist refers to it.

Everyone’s story matters. At The Greens at Greenwich we celebrate stories of the past through our arts programs. The telling of them and the hearing of them validates us all. Our

DISCOVER HARMONY • Accredited by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association and the Alzheimer’s Association as a Purple Flag Community recognized for excellence in dementia care • Recognized leader in providing the creative arts therapies as a means of communication and connection • Privately owned small memory care assisted living residence located conveniently on the Greenwich/Westchester border

stories define us. We are all “players,” as Shakespeare reminded us. “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; … and one man

SCHEDULE A TOUR TODAY Maria Scaros, Executive Director • 203.531.5500 • mscaros@thegreensatgreenwich.com • thegreensatgreenwich.com

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

THE 2022 ANNUAL GALA AND AWARDS CELEBRATION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022 Celebrating 25 years of igniting ideas and empowering women WBDC is pleased to present an Impact Award to Glendowlyn “Glen” Thames, Head of Economic Development, CT, NY, for Amazon.

Glen is being recognized for her dedication to driving business development initiatives, fostering entrepreneurship, and cultivating a robust innovation ecosystem in CT. In her previous role as Deputy Commissioner, COO & CFO for the CT Department of Economic and Community Development, Glen served as a critical resource for WBDC and the clients it serves. During the worst days of the pandemic the support and information sharing Glen provided was invaluable to the small business community.

WBDC is an integral part of Connecticut’s ecosystem of resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Over the years I have witnessed WBDC’s tangible impact on CT-based woman-owned businesses. During the pandemic, WBDC was a lifeline for women-owned businesses, providing much needed help with accessing relief funding.

The Women’s Business Development Council educates, motivates, and empowers women to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. WBDC drives business success in a tangible and accessible way. In 2022, as WBDC celebrates its 25th anniversary, there has never been a more critical time to support women—in entrepreneurship and in all aspects of life.

For tickets, sponsorships, and more information please visit: ctwbdc.org/gala or contact akalish@ctwbdc.org.

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