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Memories in Tune

July 17, 2015

Research studies have shown that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia effect the part of the brain that responds and reacts to music last, allowing for memories associated with certain songs to be triggered and brought back to life when listened to. Bringing personalized music selections into the lives of the elderly through digital music technology is shown to improve quality of life. Here at OceanView, we have been engaging our residents at Legacy Memory Care in a program inspired by the film Alive Inside. Read more

Schoolhouse Cottages’ First Residents!

June 17, 2015

We are very pleased to announce that the first residents have officially moved into their new cottages on Principal Lane in the first phase of the Schoolhouse Cottages! It’s starting to look like a real neighborhood! Read more

OceanView Receives MEREDA Award

May 13, 2015

Each spring, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) celebrates real estate development in Maine by recognizing various development projects throughout the state that meet certain criteria such as “notable” and “significant.” OceanView was proud to learn that our recent expansion including Blueberry Commons, Legacy Memory Care, Lunt Professional Building and Lunt Auditorium were chosen as a Notable Project for 2014. Read more

Legacy Memory Care Hosts Falmouth Memory Café

April 13, 2015

Donna Beveridge and Ken Capron, both of whom have a dementia related diagnosis, decided to pursue the quest of creating grass roots support for those living with dementia. They began to explore outreach and create activities for themselves and others using the Memory Cafés as a tool. Read more

Noreen

April 7, 2015

“Living in a retirement community is said to add as much as six years to your life. There is a great deal of evidence that would support the underlying lessening of stress when one is a part of such a community. Read more

OceanView’s Whipple Farm Distinctive Dining Expands

March 12, 2015

Distinctive dining is growing at OceanView, and just in time for spring! Beginning in April, our new restaurant-style menu will be served on Friday and Saturday nights. Savor regionally inspired specialties, celebrating our history, enjoyed in the comfort of the historic 1756 Whipple Farmhouse. Read more

Announcing the Grand Opening of Lunt Auditorium

January 13, 2015

Proud of our recent growth and continued success over the past 28 years, OceanView, in collaboration with the Town of Falmouth, is excited to announce the grand opening of Lunt Auditorium! The former Lunt School gym has been renovated into a beautiful event space. Read more

OceanView Continues Tradition of Supporting Alzheimer’s Association With Stars of Hope

December 12, 2014

Each holiday season, for over 15 years, OceanView at Falmouth has supported the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with Stars of Hope. For each $10 donation received, a “star” will be placed on our Tree of Hope. Read more

OceanView Celebrates 28 Years With Halloween Bash!

November 7, 2014

October 31st not only was Halloween, but also marked OceanView’s 28th anniversary! Residents, many in costume, enjoyed a festive party with spooky decorations, appetizers and drinks. Keyboardist and singer, Bess Berg, kept things hopping with a combination of lounge and Halloween music. Read more

OceanView Community Raises Over $9,600 For Alzheimer’s Association

October 13, 2014

On Saturday, September 27th, OceanView at Falmouth’s team, Legacy Legs, walked in the Greater Portland Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Through the year, OceanView has raised money from individual donations and events, including a gelato social, car wash, raffle and bottle drive. In keeping with his reputation of social responsibility and giving back to the community, OceanView’s owner, John Wasileski, generously pledged to match all employee donations 2 to 1. Read more