Funding supports meal program and combats malnutrition among the elderly. River House Adult Day Center received a $54,000 grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation to fund meals. “River House offers so many benefits to members that the meal program is often overlooked. Daily access to a nutritious lunch and snacks is critical to […]
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99 5Ks: River House Leader Runs To Honor Aging Adults, Caregivers In Greenwich
River House's Executive Director, Donna Spellman, committed to run a 5K every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day -- 99 runs in total. Each run was dedicated to a River House member, staff member, or volunteer. Learn about the outcome of Donna's endeavor.
CTInsider.com - September 4, 2019
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River House Gives Caregivers a Free Night of Respite
River House's "Saturday Night Lights" program provides members with a night of fun activities and entertainment while their caregivers enjoy a night out carefree. In October, members were treated to some intergenerational fun, thanks to Girl Scouts from North Street School.
GreenwichSentinel.com - October 25, 2018
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Baseball Reminiscence League An
All-American Therapy For Dementia Patients
An interview on WSHU Public Radio with Dr. Michael Ego, professor of human development and family studies at the University of Connecticut, and Donna Spellman, Executive Director of River House Adult Day Center, about Dr. Ego's Baseball Reminiscence Program held at River House.
wshu.org - May 10, 2018
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Grad Student Engages Greenwich Seniors By Walking Down Memory Lane
A look at a River House intern's reminiscence discussion group. During gatherings, clients were encouraged to talk about different childhood memories to get to know each other better and to enhance their quality of life by allowing old joys and experiences to resurface.
GreenwichTime.com - April 8, 2018
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Mind Games:
Baseball Chatter As Therapy
Dr. Michael Ego explores whether America's Favorite Pastime can be therapeutic for Alzheimer’s disease patients with his Baseball Reminiscence Program at River House. A reporter talks to participants in the program while on their trip to Citi Field to see the Mets play.
GreenwichTime.com - November 2, 2017
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