What’s the magical formula for keeping your mind sharp and your brain healthy as you grow older? Sudoku? Walking at the mall? Pickle-ball tournaments? The truth is, there’s no secret sauce for memory problems or other brain changes that come along with aging. But this doesn’t mean your ... Read more

Transitioning a loved one to assisted living is a complex, difficult, and often heart-wrenching decision for caregivers. Guilt, obligation and a whirlwind of other emotions make that decision one of life’s biggest challenges. But sometimes, caring for someone at home becomes unsafe or nearly ... Read more

As we age, a gradual decline in strength happens if we’re inactive. While it is more challenging to build and maintain muscle tone, after the age of 65, it is possible. With a guided exercise routine, proper nutrition, and good living practices, maintaining strength can help avoid the risk of ... Read more

Meals on Wheels of Wilton, Inc., a not for profit organization, delivers meals to Wilton residents, regardless of age, who are home bound, frail elderly, disabled, have chronic illnesses or who are recovering from acute illnesses, surgery or childbirth. A nominal fee is charged for the meals, ... Read more

Finding ways to stay healthy as we get older can be challenging. We have aches and pains that we didn’t have in our younger years. It can be difficult to stay healthy when various ailments creep up on us. There are, however, plenty of good habits and practices that can help keep our bodies ... Read more

We are delighted to announce that Wilton Meadows has received the Bronze “Commitment to Quality” Award from the American Health Care Association (AHCA). The AHCA is the nation’s largest organization of long term and post-acute care providers. The AHCA advocates for quality care and services ... Read more

As adults, the benefit of sleep is underrated. We get busy with life and work, and suddenly sleep seems less a priority than it had been when we were younger. The benefits of sleep for mind and body are well researched and documented. Additionally, there are several good habits that one can make to ... Read more

Date: Thursday July 11th Location: 435 Danbury Rd. Wilton CT Time: 5:30 PM Complimentary Dinner 6:30 PM Presentation Please RSVP: 203.834.0199 or crose@thegreensatcannondale.com Sleep is your body's super power! Learn how insufficient or poor-quality sleep can inhibit cognitive ... Read more

Wilton Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation is pleased to have Alexandra (Ali) Paye as our Therapeutic Recreation Director. A Board-Certified Art Therapist with a Master of Science in Art Therapy, Ali is licensed in New York State as a Creative Arts Therapist. Ali has been a public servant for ... Read more

We're pleased to congratulate Victoria Kozar, the Dementia Program Coordinator at Wilton Meadows, for receiving a 2019 LeadingAge Connecticut Aging Services Award of Excellence! LeadingAge Connecticut is an association of 130 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to expanding the world of ... Read more

Why would a senior care company invest $10,000 to promote the career advancement of a local high school senior? “Because it’s the right thing to do,” say the owner and leadership team of The Greens at Cannondale and Wilton Meadows and The Greens at Greenwich. We think of senior care ... Read more

Thursday, June 20, 2019 5:30 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Presentation Call or email to RSVP by 6/17 203.761.1191 crose@thegreensatcannondale.com    As we age, changes in our vision and hearing are likely to occur.  It’s important to be aware of eye-related or ear problems that could cause ... Read more

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions of the joints and affects more than 30 million people in the U.S., mostly in their knees and hips. There are a variety of ways to treat osteoarthritis, including physical therapy before surgery, which is called prehabilitation, and/or ... Read more

According to statistics from the Pew Research Center, 58% of those over 65 use the internet. The benefits of staying connected can be just as important as maintaining a healthy body. Technology can’t take the place of face-to-face interaction, but video chat services like Skype or internet-based ... Read more

In a skilled nursing environment there are many therapies that need to be administered beyond the basic physical and occupational therapies. Recreation must engage a group in daily programming as well as a one-to-one experience. At Wilton Meadows we are grateful that our residents have the same ... Read more

Established and privately owned since 1988, Wilton Meadows has made it our mission to provide the highest level of person-centered care, in the heart of Fairfield County, for both the caregiver and patient. Our program acknowledges the entire team in the caregiving circle because rehabilitation and ... Read more

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Age related hearing loss has recently been linked to an increase of health risks including dementia, depression, falls and cardiovascular disease. According to a NY Times article published in December, two new studies show that uncorrected hearing loss appears to be the cause of these health ... Read more

Join Chief of Pain Medicine at Stamford Hospital, Dr. Ofer M. Wellisch, for a discussion and Q&A on pain management, addiction and the opioid epidemic. This epidemic is affecting multiple communities regardless of socioeconomic status, generation or age range. When: Friday, February 8th 2019 ... Read more

Wilton Meadows employee Cynthia Frantisak was recently honored by the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association at Benchmark’s new building Sturges Ridge of Fairfield. Ellen Casey the Administrator of Wilton Meadows nominated Cynthia for her seven plus years’ service to the ... Read more