The past few weeks at Westminster Canterbury Richmond have been filled with the heavenly sounds of many voices singing together in harmony. Our Sara Belle November Theater hosts more than 50 performances annually, and we were lucky to feature three local choirs in quick succession! The Richmond Symphony Chorus, led… Read More
Memorial Day is a federal holiday for remembering those who died while serving in our country’s armed forces. What we have discovered through our many resident veterans is that if you delve into the process of remembering, it becomes an experience of joy and connection. Recently Jim Triesler, who oversees… Read More
Inspire Generosity! That’s the vision statement of Westminster Canterbury Foundation. Without the generosity of our donors, residents of Westminster Canterbury Richmond would not have the benefit of the outstanding programs offered here. But our residents aren’t the only ones who benefit. In the past decade, study after study has shown that… Read More
Every year from May 6 to May 12, our nation celebrates National Nurses Week for the birthday anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. During this week Westminster Canterbury Richmond not only celebrates with all our caregiving staff, we also honor our staff with two awards. The Clinical… Read More
When a loved one is in late-stage dementia, communication becomes more challenging, but also more important. Often, people have word-finding difficulty or may speak nonsensically. This may throw you off at first, but keep trying to establish a connection. In the late stages, they may not be able to speak… Read More
Westminster Canterbury Richmond is celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 23 – 29, 2017. This week was designated in 1974 to thank volunteers across the nation who are change-makers that lend their time, talent, voice and support to causes they care about in the community. Celebrations in honor of our… Read More
Assuring your senior loved ones enjoy community activities is important – and good planning can assure a successful outing. Should the senior be in a wheelchair or use a walker or a cane, it is especially important to understand the challenges of the environment ahead of time. “I cannot emphasize… Read More
Westminster Canterbury Richmond has fifty-five acres of professionally landscaped grounds, so our staff knows a thing or two about gardening! Our horticulturist, Kathleen Pender, shared her spring tips for gardeners. Now is the time to prune dead wood and old blooms from perennials Clean weeds out of mulch beds and… Read More
For more than forty years Westminster Canterbury Richmond has served seniors-in-need through Westminster Canterbury Foundation’s Fellowship Program and offered confidential financial aid to over 520 men and women. Already this year, 106 seniors have been able to call Westminster Canterbury home because of this ministry. It’s wonderful to know that seniors… Read More
Early signs of dementia may be very subtle and vary a great deal. You might notice that your mother keeps forgetting her best friend’s telephone number or your father no longer shaves every day. Should you be alarmed? Maybe. But you should be careful how you proceed to ensure you… Read More