Meet Leila Kern

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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

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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

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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?

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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.

PAST EVENT – Al Woodcock: North Hill Photography

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North Hill has a way of sometimes engaging the residents in activities that benefit everyone. For several years I have been working on the quarterly magazine, The Hilltop. One of my responsibilities is creating a back cover with photos of my choosing, generally on a theme. I have tried to stayed away from the usual pictures […]