John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent is one of the most well known and well-celebrated American painters. He was born in Florence, Italy in 1856 to American parents, and didn’t set foot in the United States until he was 20 years old. His infamous portrait of a Parisian woman, entitled Madame X, created a scandal, driving Sargent out […]
Crescent Heights
At the top our beautiful North Hill is the beautiful building we call Crescent Heights. It is where our Independent Living at North Hill. We know that it’s built on a concrete foundation, but our residents like to say, “it’s build on the sound of laughter.” It’s an apt commentary. North Hill residents are […]
Meet Leila Kern
Leila Kern’s route to becoming a Superior Court judge was circuitous, demanding, and ultimately very satisfying. After graduating from Barnard, she earned a doctorate in experimental psychology from Columbia, and (with two young children) embarked on an academic career—first at Beaver (now Arcadia University), Florida State, and for eleven years, Northeastern. As chair of the […]
The Power of Nature
When Kathleen Regan from The Massachusetts Audubon visited North Hill recently, she brought along some birds of prey to meet residents. Happily, the birds kept their natural inclinations in check throughout the visit. They also held residents in rapt attention, which is no surprise to anyone who’s enjoyed an occasional nature walk or two. Even […]
Fitness for Healthy Aging – Tips From Our Expert
Fountain of Youth? Probably not, but exercise is the next best thing! If staying active, healthy and happy as you age is your goal – and why wouldn’t it be? – exercise is the closest you’ll find to the foundation of youth. According to Christine Morrisson, Fitness Director at North Hill Senior Living in Needham, […]
Are You Ready for the Future?
Are you ready for the future?
The future has a funny way of sneaking up on us. We can never be sure what will happen, but there are some things we can plan for, especially as we age.