Events & News
Staff Spotlight: Katie Blanchard: Celebrating 25 Years
On June 1, 2000, Katie Blanchard was reporting to work for her first day as Programs Assistant at Youville House in Cambridge. A recent graduate from the University of Southern Maine, Katie had majored in Recreation Therapy and was interested in helping older adults...
Staff Spotlight: Connie Hirsch
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of taking a ride with Connie Hirsch, you have probably noticed that she’s a dynamic conversationalist. Whether she is navigating the congested, one-way streets of Cambridge, the windy roads of Somerville, or the complicated...
Staff Spotlight: Benvindo Depina
Six years ago, Benvindo Depina got a call from his former supervisor, Vinnie Rodrigues. “I’ve got a maintenance associate position that you’d be great for,” said Vinnie. “You’ll be doing a lot of different things – painting, plumbing, helping residents move,...
Ageism & “Aging Well”
“There are so many old people here.” It was a funny remark coming from “Peggy,” a woman in her late eighties, her wrists adorned with clanking bracelets and her eyes gleaming with energy. She had recently moved into assisted living and was leaving the dining room,...
Meet Bianca Medeiros, COO
Bianca Medeiros, one of Youville’s longest-serving employees, was recently promoted to Chief Operating Officer. As COO, one of her key responsibilities is working with directors and staff to ensure smooth operations at Youville House. “I’m a believer in the philosophy...
Youville Crescendo Chorus: Singing Therapy For Symptoms That Affect Speech
Youville House offers free, community singing therapy for PD and other conditions that affect speech.
Youville House Celebrates 25 Years
Youville House recently celebrated a big anniversary, marking 25 years since first opening our doors in Cambridge. Residents, family members, friends, and staff enjoyed live music, a steady stream of hors d'oeuvres, and heartfelt remarks. We are so grateful for...
Our Caring, Committed Staff: Tamarah Berleus
Our caring, committed staff are the heart of our values-based approach to assisted living. Tamarah Berleus exemplifies this like no one else.
