Century Health Systems Collaborates with Golden Pond Assisted Living to Facilitate Virtual Dementia Tour

Natick, Mass. – (February 11, 2015) – Century Health Systems, parent company of Natick Visiting Nurse Association and Distinguished Care Options, recently collaborated with Golden Pond Assisted Living, Hopkinton, to facilitate a Virtual Dementia Tour, a simulation that mimics the cognitive and physical effects of dementia. Participants learned what it is like to live with dementia, macular degeneration, arthritis and more.

“The Virtual Dementia Tour is an opportunity for those whose loved ones have dementia and other related conditions to get a sense of some of the challenges they experience every day,” said Judith Boyko, RN, MS, MBA, Century Health Systems CEO.

For information about hosting or attending a Virtual Dementia Tour, please contact Century Health Systems at 508-651-1786 or info@centuryhealth.org.

Century Health Systems is located at 209 West Central Street, Suite 316, Natick, Mass., 01760. For additional information, call 508-651-1786 or visit www.centuryhealth.org.

About Century Health Systems: Since 2001, Century Health Systems has provided high-quality, innovative health education and wellness programs to the MetroWest community. Its programs aim to meet the needs of individuals of all ages – from pre-school to seniors – and cover such areas as professional health and safety training; public health consultations; corporate wellness; school and early childhood programming; and recreation. Along with its affiliates, The Natick Visiting Nurse Association and Distinguished Care Options, Century Health Systems provides a true continuum of care throughout the communities it serves.

Photo: Shana Hermans (left), Population Health Specialist for Century Health Systems, recently facilitated a Virtual Dementia Tour at Golden Pond Assisted Living. Shana stands with Jen Belesi, Director of Community Relations, Golden Pond Assisted Living.