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The True Cost of Care: À la carte vs. all-inclusive pricing for assisted living and memory support
When comparing the cost of care for assisted living or memory support, a community that uses an à la carte pricing model can initially appear to cost less than a community that offers all-inclusive pricing. That’s because the base rate at an à la carte community is...
Loneliness and social isolation present serious health risks. Here’s how assisted living can help.
In his 2023 report, then Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy, warned about the devastating health effects of loneliness and isolation. The findings, based on decades of research, should ring alarm bells for families with older loved ones living...
Innovative Rock Steady Boxing program benefits residents of The Baldwin who are living with Parkinson’s disease
As the world watched the opening ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games, they saw the boxer considered to be the greatest heavyweight of all time — Muhammad Ali — struggling to hold the torch and light the Olympic flame. He’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age...
Pedal your way to a healthier brain, body, and spirit
The fountain of youth might be a myth, but a skill most of us learned during our childhoods might be a close second. In fact, cycling is associated with a lower risk of dementia, better brain health, and a host of other wellness benefits. Movement is medicine Science...
The Baldwin residents post impressive performance in cornhole competition at 2025 New Hampshire Senior Games
In the final event of the 2025 New Hampshire Senior Games — cornhole — a spirited team of eight residents from The Baldwin came ready to compete. Participants, ages 70 to 82, competed in both singles and doubles cornhole events, bringing home an impressive collection of medals in hues of gold, silver, and bronze.
Residents Read: Turning a calling into community and connection
When Billie Birnie moved to The Baldwin in April 2024, she noticed a shelf in the library that was set aside for the works of resident authors. An accomplished teacher, author, and lover of writing, Billie was inspired. “I went to Linda Carlton, our activities...
The benefits of choosing a not-for-profit community
Choosing a senior living community for yourself or a loved one is a life-changing decision. When comparing one community to another, one factor that’s often overlooked is whether the organization that owns the community is for-profit or not-for-profit. For-profit...
Assisted living at Orchard Inn: Discover the small-home difference
Have you noticed how everyday tasks have become more challenging for a parent or loved one? Have they realized the subtle ways life has changed for them or are they hesitant to discuss it, preferring to pretend that life is as normal as it’s always been? It’s natural...
Eight signs it’s time for Assisted Living
When is the right time to move to assisted living? That depends. If a loved one has experienced a sudden change in their health or if you’re unable to provide the support they need, the answer may be “as soon as possible.” On the other hand, you may not be aware of...
Innovative Rock Steady Boxing program benefits residents of The Baldwin who are living with Parkinson’s disease
As the world watched the opening ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games, they saw the boxer considered to be the greatest heavyweight of all time — Muhammad Ali — struggling to hold the torch and light the Olympic flame. He’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age...
Pedal your way to a healthier brain, body, and spirit
The fountain of youth might be a myth, but a skill most of us learned during our childhoods might be a close second. In fact, cycling is associated with a lower risk of dementia, better brain health, and a host of other wellness benefits. Movement is medicine Science...
The Baldwin residents post impressive performance in cornhole competition at 2025 New Hampshire Senior Games
In the final event of the 2025 New Hampshire Senior Games — cornhole — a spirited team of eight residents from The Baldwin came ready to compete. Participants, ages 70 to 82, competed in both singles and doubles cornhole events, bringing home an impressive collection of medals in hues of gold, silver, and bronze.
Residents Read: Turning a calling into community and connection
When Billie Birnie moved to The Baldwin in April 2024, she noticed a shelf in the library that was set aside for the works of resident authors. An accomplished teacher, author, and lover of writing, Billie was inspired. “I went to Linda Carlton, our activities...
The Baldwin receives second prestigious American Institute of Architects Design for Aging Award
An award-winning vision has now become an award-winning reality. At an awards gala held in Boston, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) recognized The Baldwin with the coveted 2025 Design for Aging Review Award in the “built projects” category. The Baldwin...
Wellness: What it is, why it matters, and why it’s never too late
Wellness is a term that can be hard to define. It’s often associated with the latest health trends, like cold plunges or drinking cider vinegar. But the key principles of wellness can be traced back to the ancient Greek, Roman, Chinese and Indian cultures. They took a...
The Baldwin, a highly anticipated new Life Plan Community celebrates official grand opening in Londonderry
There was a festive atmosphere on Woodmont Ave. in Londonderry as New Hampshire’s most highly anticipated new Life Plan Community held its official grand opening. Guests — including residents, staff, board members, local dignitaries, and the many partners who worked...
Founders’ Orchard builds a bridge from past to future with Baldwin apple trees
A seed is planted. Before moving into The Baldwin, resident Jim Folsom and his wife, Mary, learned that the community’s name stemmed from an antique apple variety that was grown at the former Woodmont Orchards — now the site of The Baldwin. Baldwin apples date back to...
The Baldwin featured in Environments for Aging magazine
The Baldwin CCRC Delivers Multigenerational Living In Londonderry, New Hampshire In 1997, when CEO Marlene Rotering opened the Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover, Mass., she interviewed every new resident as they came in to gain a deeper...
Innovative Rock Steady Boxing program benefits residents of The Baldwin who are living with Parkinson’s disease
As the world watched the opening ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games, they saw the boxer considered to be the greatest heavyweight of all time — Muhammad Ali — struggling to hold the torch and light the Olympic flame. He’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age...
The Baldwin residents post impressive performance in cornhole competition at 2025 New Hampshire Senior Games
In the final event of the 2025 New Hampshire Senior Games — cornhole — a spirited team of eight residents from The Baldwin came ready to compete. Participants, ages 70 to 82, competed in both singles and doubles cornhole events, bringing home an impressive collection of medals in hues of gold, silver, and bronze.
Residents Read: Turning a calling into community and connection
When Billie Birnie moved to The Baldwin in April 2024, she noticed a shelf in the library that was set aside for the works of resident authors. An accomplished teacher, author, and lover of writing, Billie was inspired. “I went to Linda Carlton, our activities...
The Baldwin receives second prestigious American Institute of Architects Design for Aging Award
An award-winning vision has now become an award-winning reality. At an awards gala held in Boston, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) recognized The Baldwin with the coveted 2025 Design for Aging Review Award in the “built projects” category. The Baldwin...
The Baldwin, a highly anticipated new Life Plan Community celebrates official grand opening in Londonderry
There was a festive atmosphere on Woodmont Ave. in Londonderry as New Hampshire’s most highly anticipated new Life Plan Community held its official grand opening. Guests — including residents, staff, board members, local dignitaries, and the many partners who worked...
Founders’ Orchard builds a bridge from past to future with Baldwin apple trees
A seed is planted. Before moving into The Baldwin, resident Jim Folsom and his wife, Mary, learned that the community’s name stemmed from an antique apple variety that was grown at the former Woodmont Orchards — now the site of The Baldwin. Baldwin apples date back to...
The Baldwin featured in Environments for Aging magazine
The Baldwin CCRC Delivers Multigenerational Living In Londonderry, New Hampshire In 1997, when CEO Marlene Rotering opened the Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover, Mass., she interviewed every new resident as they came in to gain a deeper...
The Baldwin accomplishes rare feat in senior living: Fully reserved 10 months before opening
LONDONDERRY, N.H. | Jan. 25, 2023 — Edgewood Senior Solutions Group of Massachusetts has announced that The Baldwin — a Life Plan Community currently under construction in Londonderry, New Hampshire — has achieved fully reserved status 10 months before its...
Siblings appointed to executive director posts at two Edgewood Senior Solutions communities
LONDONDERRY, N.H. | December 7, 2022 — Edgewood Senior Solutions Group (ESSG) has announced that Melissa Kampersal, LNHA, has been appointed executive director for The Baldwin, an all-new Life Plan Community (CCRC) being built at Woodmont Commons in Londonderry, New...
Innovative Rock Steady Boxing program benefits residents of The Baldwin who are living with Parkinson’s disease
As the world watched the opening ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games, they saw the boxer considered to be the greatest heavyweight of all time — Muhammad Ali — struggling to hold the torch and light the Olympic flame. He’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age...
Pedal your way to a healthier brain, body, and spirit
The fountain of youth might be a myth, but a skill most of us learned during our childhoods might be a close second. In fact, cycling is associated with a lower risk of dementia, better brain health, and a host of other wellness benefits. Movement is medicine Science...
The benefits of choosing a not-for-profit community
Choosing a senior living community for yourself or a loved one is a life-changing decision. When comparing one community to another, one factor that’s often overlooked is whether the organization that owns the community is for-profit or not-for-profit. For-profit...
Assisted living at Orchard Inn: Discover the small-home difference
Have you noticed how everyday tasks have become more challenging for a parent or loved one? Have they realized the subtle ways life has changed for them or are they hesitant to discuss it, preferring to pretend that life is as normal as it’s always been? It’s natural...
Eight signs it’s time for Assisted Living
When is the right time to move to assisted living? That depends. If a loved one has experienced a sudden change in their health or if you’re unable to provide the support they need, the answer may be “as soon as possible.” On the other hand, you may not be aware of...
Eight signs it’s time for Memory Support
Memory problems are one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. As the disease progresses, worsening memory problems make it difficult to complete everyday tasks, such as putting clothes on in the right order, following a recipe, or...
Wellness: What it is, why it matters, and why it’s never too late
Wellness is a term that can be hard to define. It’s often associated with the latest health trends, like cold plunges or drinking cider vinegar. But the key principles of wellness can be traced back to the ancient Greek, Roman, Chinese and Indian cultures. They took a...
The Baldwin, a highly anticipated new Life Plan Community celebrates official grand opening in Londonderry
There was a festive atmosphere on Woodmont Ave. in Londonderry as New Hampshire’s most highly anticipated new Life Plan Community held its official grand opening. Guests — including residents, staff, board members, local dignitaries, and the many partners who worked...
Why living solo doesn’t mean living alone at The Baldwin
Many people assume that retirement communities are built for couples. But you may be surprised to learn that many residents of The Baldwin are either widowed, divorced or single-by-choice. If you’re in one of these categories, you owe it to yourself to consider your...
The True Cost of Care: À la carte vs. all-inclusive pricing for assisted living and memory support
When comparing the cost of care for assisted living or memory support, a community that uses an à la carte pricing model can initially appear to cost less than a community that offers all-inclusive pricing. That’s because the base rate at an à la carte community is...
Loneliness and social isolation present serious health risks. Here’s how assisted living can help.
In his 2023 report, then Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy, warned about the devastating health effects of loneliness and isolation. The findings, based on decades of research, should ring alarm bells for families with older loved ones living...
Innovative Rock Steady Boxing program benefits residents of The Baldwin who are living with Parkinson’s disease
As the world watched the opening ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games, they saw the boxer considered to be the greatest heavyweight of all time — Muhammad Ali — struggling to hold the torch and light the Olympic flame. He’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age...
The benefits of choosing a not-for-profit community
Choosing a senior living community for yourself or a loved one is a life-changing decision. When comparing one community to another, one factor that’s often overlooked is whether the organization that owns the community is for-profit or not-for-profit. For-profit...
Assisted living at Orchard Inn: Discover the small-home difference
Have you noticed how everyday tasks have become more challenging for a parent or loved one? Have they realized the subtle ways life has changed for them or are they hesitant to discuss it, preferring to pretend that life is as normal as it’s always been? It’s natural...
Eight signs it’s time for Assisted Living
When is the right time to move to assisted living? That depends. If a loved one has experienced a sudden change in their health or if you’re unable to provide the support they need, the answer may be “as soon as possible.” On the other hand, you may not be aware of...
Eight signs it’s time for Memory Support
Memory problems are one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. As the disease progresses, worsening memory problems make it difficult to complete everyday tasks, such as putting clothes on in the right order, following a recipe, or...