Spectrum Adult Day Health Programs · News & Events
Here you can find out the latest news and information about Spectrum Adult Day Health Programs at Beverly and North Andover, including our most recent press releases and upcoming events. Please check back often to learn about what’s happening at the Spectrum programs!
Seth Glier Benefit Performance
Grammy Nominated singer-songwriter Seth Glier performed before a crowd of 100 attendees at a benefit concert held on February 9, 2013. Seth and his opener Allie Farris won over the crowd in their one of a kind performance. The benefit concert raised almost $2,000.00 of much needed funds to help meet the needs of caring for people with Alzhiemer’s disease and other related memory disorders.
We’d like to thank our generous sponsors:
LAW OFFICE OF RAYMOND J. CANNON, JR., P.C.
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Spectrum Adult Day Health Program Awarded $100,000 Gift
Jim Dunne, President and CEO, Northeast Senior Health, Susan Healy Payson, Sr. Vice President of Philanthropy, Northeast Health System, Ralph Bates, Darcey Adams, Director of Community Programs, Northeast Senior Health
Northeast Senior Health announced today that it has received a $100,000 donation from local philanthropist Ralph Bates to enhance transportation at Spectrum Adult Day Health Program, which serves clients with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Through the donation, the program has purchased two new passenger vans to transport clients to Spectrum facilities in Beverly and North Andover. Read the press release (Word doc).
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Tenth Annual Spectrum Adult Day Health Program Benefit
This fall, we were pleased to hold our 10th Annual Spectrum Adult Day Health Program Benefit on Tuesday November 13th at 15 Walnut Bistro in Hamilton. The event featured Celebrity Bartenders Representatives Gerald Parisella and Brad Hill and noted local philanthropist John Archer, wonderful food, cocktails, a raffle and live auction of high-end items. All proceeds from this event directly benefit the clients of the Spectrum Adult Day Health Programs in Beverly and North Andover.
Download the event booklet > (3.3mb pdf)
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JOIN OUR SUPPORT GROUPS:
Spectrum Caregiver Support Group – Beverly
(Free respite care upon request)
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Information & education about Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders
- Increased understanding through shared experiences
- Mutual support from other caregivers
- Light Refreshments will be provided
To RSVP for respite care or with questions, please contact Pam Taylor, LICSW at 978-921-5020 ext. 1146 or Gail McCarthy, LCSW at ext. 1138
Download a flyer in pdf format >
Spectrum Caregiver Support Group – North Andover
(Free respite care upon request)
2nd Wednesday of every month, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Information & education about Alzheimer’s disease
and related memory disorders - Increased understanding through shared experiences
- Mutual support from other caregivers
- Light refreshments will be provided
To RSVP for respite care or with questions, please contact Susan Harrison at 978-921-2065 ext. 1163 or sharriso@nhs-healthlink.org.
Download a flyer in pdf format >
Early Onset Social Group
A comfortable and supportive environment for people and their loved ones to discuss the struggles and challenges of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease before the age of 65
4th Wednesday of Every Month, 5:30–7:00 pm
Spectrum Adult Day Health Program, 1820 Turnpike Street, Suite 106
North Andover, MA 01845
A light dinner will be served
All ages are encouraged to attend
Free Respite care upon request
To RSVP or with questions, please contact Sherrill O’Gorman at 978-921-2065 ext. 1162
or sogorman-@nhs-healthlink.org.
Download a flyer in pdf format >
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Events
- Caring for People with Alzheimer’s Disease — A 12-hour course modeled on the Alzhiemer’s Association’s Training curriculum designed for health and elder care professionals who work with People with Alzheimer’s Disease and other memory disorders. Winter 2013 Class offerings: Thursday, March 7th, 14th & 21st 1:00–5:00 pm. Please call Susan Harrison at 978-921-2065 ext. 1163 or email sharriso@nhs-healthlink.org for more information or to register.
- Spectrum North Andover will be hosting a dinner group for families living with a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Dinners will be on the 4th Thursday of every month. For more information or to register, please call Sherrill O’Gorman at 978-921-2065 ext. 1162 or email sogorman@nhs-healtlink.org
- What’s Next after a Memory Disorder Diagnosis? | Read more >
- Free caregivers support group — 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at Spectrum at Beverly, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm | Read more >
- Free caregivers support group — 2nd Wednesday of each month at Spectrum at North Andover, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Read more >
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More News
Announcing “Its Never 2 Late” Software!
We would like to introduce a great new computer software system that will be installed in our center.
IN2L — It’s Never 2 Late — provides dignified entertainment and wellness programs for all of our participants regardless of age, physical ability or cognitive aptitude. It’s Never 2 Late works in tandem with Activity Directors and in community therapy settings to offer age appropriate and dignified content appealing to the taste and preferences of the user for engaging and therapeutic programming.
Complete Mobility. Touch Screen Control. Endless Therapy Uses.
Our Therapy Lite system allows its users to move anywhere within their community. It fits easily into elevators, hallways, and even into residents’ rooms. The adjustable stand also enables therapists to use this cutting-edge technology to engage patients in therapy geared toward their interests and abilities.
Check the software out at www.IN2L.com.
Spectrum Adult Day Health Program Receives Donated Art
The Art Connection Donates 23 original works of art to Alzheimer’s Program in North Andover
Through their art donation program, The Art Connection facilitated the donation of 23 original works of art by 17 artists for installation in Northeast Senior Health’s second Spectrum Adult Day Health Program located in North Andover.
“Spectrum strives to create a ‘homelike’ atmosphere for our clients and families, and Artwork plays an important role in creating a comfortable and enriching environment for our clients and families,” said Darcey Lepisto Adams, Director of Community Programs at Northeast Senior Health. “This original artwork will help us to achieve this goal and we deeply appreciate these donations of artwork from The Art Connection.”
The Art Connection and Spectrum worked together to transform Spectrum Adult Day Health Program at North Andover into a more welcoming environment for clients, staff, and visitors. Northeast Senior Health’s Spectrum Adult Day Health Program staff, clients, and board members formed a selection panel and chose works in a variety of media.
The Art Connection is a nonprofit organization that expands public access to visual art by placing the work of donor artists and collectors on the walls of community service organizations. The Art Connection’s art placement program is made possible through the generous support of individual donors and is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For more information, visit The Art Connection’s website, email them at info@theartconnection.org, or call (617) 338-7668.
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Latest Press Releases
- Spectrum Adult Day Health Program Awarded $100,000 Gift
- Spectrum Adult Day Health Program in North Andover Receives $5,000 Grant (Word doc)
- Darcey Adams joins Friends of the North Andover Council on Aging
- Spectrum at North Andover granted $10k by anonymous Merrimack Valley foundation
- Spectrum at North Andover joins Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Beth Desrochers named Spectrum at North Andover Nursing Coordinator
- Cheryl Wall appointed to the role of Clinical Coordinator for Spectrum at North Andover
- Northeast Senior Health meets $50,000 challenge grant goal for Spectrum at North Andover project