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Marissa Salvesen

My journey into the world of senior living began when I started working for United Methodist Homes in 2010. Starting as an Activities Director at one of our-winning assisted and independent living communities and then transitioning to Marketing and Promotions Manager for UMH, I now work as the Manager of Mission Development, fostering the Mission and Values of our organization. I love sharing stories about the many ways we build meaningful relationships and enrich the lives of those we serve, and am proud to be part of building UMH’s 140-year legacy of caring. Wondering what makes our communities such special places to live and work? Connect with me and find out!

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Middlewoods of Newington Wins Connecticut Assisted Living Association Awards for Outstanding Resident Service

By: Marissa Salvesen
July 2nd, 2015

(Newington, CT) June 30, 2015 - Middlewoods of Newington is once again the proud recipient of two Connecticut Assisted Living Association Awards (CALA) for outstanding resident service.

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Wesley Village Receives Grant from the Valley Community Foundation to Benefit Dementia Patients through Music & Memory Program

By: Marissa Salvesen
July 1st, 2015

Shelton, CT (June 22, 2015) – Beginning this summer, individuals struggling from dementia and other cognitive and physical impairments will now have the opportunity to reconnect with family, friends, and caregivers through Music & Memory, a personalized digital music program to be offered on the Wesley Village Campus.

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Middlewoods of Newington Wins “Best of Newington” Award Two Years in a Row

By: Marissa Salvesen
June 30th, 2015

Middlewoods of Newington Independent and Assisted Living Community was the proud recipient of another “Best of Newington” award for the second year in a row.

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Celebrating Eight Weeks of Reading with Middlewoods of Farmington

By: Marissa Salvesen
June 11th, 2015

For the past eight weeks, residents of Middlewoods of Farmington Independent and Assisted Living Community became “Reading Buddies” for several kindergarten students from Noah Wallace School. Every Thursday afternoon, residents would meet with the young students for 30 minutes and the kindergarteners would read to the residents as part of a learning and literacy experience.

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Middlewoods of Newington Resident Celebrates 102 Years!

By: Marissa Salvesen
June 10th, 2015

Staff and residents at Middlewoods of Newington Independent & Assisted Living Community recently celebrated the birthday of 102-year old resident, Edna Timpson, on May 23rd.

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Wesley Village Welcomes Unilever Volunteers at Lifestyle Transitions

By: Marissa Salvesen
June 9th, 2015

Wesley Village welcomed volunteers from Unilever during a recent “Day of Caring” on May 20th.

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