Community is at the very heart of who we are as a company. Simple connections, like coffee with friends or dinner with family, serve to refresh and renew our spirits. While the connection part looks a bit different due to our current circumstances, our relationships remain stronger than ever thanks to technology and tech-savvy staff helping residents stay virtually connected with loved ones! We’ve also found new and fun ways to communicate and share our messages of love, hope, and positivity – like our Connections Corner. Here are some recent posts that showcase how we’re all keeping connected.
There were plenty of balloons, gifts, and treats as Morre C., a resident of The Bristal at Jericho, celebrated his 102nd birthday! His family visited with him through his apartment window, and surprised him with a custom folding table that featured photos from past family events. Happy birthday Morre! #thebristal #thebristalatjericho #assistedliving #keepingconnected #jericho
Millie R., a resident at The Bristal at Lake Grove, was understandably upset when she learned she wouldn't be able to attend her grandson's wedding in person. Thanks to her family and staff at Lake Grove, she was able to attend virtually via Zoom. Although she wasn't familiar with using virtual technology, Millie quickly learned how to unmute her microphone so she could greet other attendees, and more importantly -- commentate on the beautiful ceremony! #thebristal #thebristalatlakegrove #assistedliving #lakegrove #keepingconnected
Gloria G. celebrated her 90th birthday in grand fashion! A resident of The Bristal at East Northport, Gloria was showered with gifts, including a putter and a specially made birthday cake, that were all delivered by the recreation team. Happy birthday Gloria!! #thebristal #thebristalateastnorthport #assistedliving #keepingconnected #stayingactive
The messages of love and encouragement shared through the Connections Corner page on our website has been wonderful, and we truly enjoy sharing them with you! Help us keep the positivity flowing by sending a message to a resident, team member, or an entire community. Click on the link in our bio to get started. #connectionscorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected
We are so thankful for the local businesses who have generously donated goods to the residents at The Bristal. @plessers_appliance in Babylon sent portable DVD players to our communities so residents could enjoy our extensive movie collections from the comfort of their apartments. Sprint sent care packages to our Holtsville community that included puzzle books, postcards, pens, lotion, and more. We appreciate their thoughtfulness, which provides residents with even more options for #stayingactive and #keepingconnected.
From car parades to Zoom calls -- it has been wonderful to see the creative ways families are using to stay connected. One of the sweetest so far is the private cello concert that Timmy gave to his grandmother, Eileen W., a resident of The Bristal at Holtsville. 🎵 💙 #thebristal #thebristalatholtsville #assistedliving #keepingconnected
Residents at The Bristal are #keepingconnected with family and friends, thanks to numerous notes sent via the Connections Corner page on our website. The love and encouragement shared not only with residents, but team members too, has been wonderful. We truly wish that we could share all the notes with you! You can help us keep the positivity flowing by sending a message -- just click on the link in our bio. #connectionscorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected
Family members, with the help of the team at The Bristal at Lake Grove made sure that Agnes B's 92nd birthday was one to remember! The full day celebration started with a look out her window, where a huge birthday sign was placed on the lawn by her family the prior evening. After lunch, she was surprised by her family with a huge car parade in celebration of her birthday! Each car was decorated with signs and giant birthday candles. It was a sweet celebration, and Agnes loved every minute of it! #thebristal #thebristalatlakegrove #assistedliving #keepingconnected
Thanks to our friends at @chabadenglewood, residents of The Bristal at Englewood were able to celebrate Lag Ba'Omer. The rabbi and children from the synagogue's inter-generational group put on a parade for the residents and the staff. It was such a magical afternoon filled with music, juggling, posters, signs, and most importantly plenty of smiles. #thebristal #thebristalatenglewood #assistedliving #keepingconnected
The #ConnectionsCorner form on our website continues to receive an overwhelming amount of submissions each week! We are truly grateful for those who have taken the time to send a message, picture, or drawing. The love and support for our residents and staff has been so encouraging -- we wish we could share all the notes with you! Help us keep the positivity flowing by sending your own message -- click on the link in our bio to get started. #connectionscorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected
Social distancing did not keep the residents at The Bristal from celebrating Mother's Day in spectacular fashion. From fun Mom-osa drinks, flowers, and special desserts delivered by staff, to loved ones visiting via car parades -- our moms spent the day being reminded of how special they are! #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #assistedliving #mothersday #keepingconnected
Some of the special moms who call The Bristal home share their thoughts on motherhood, as well as practical advice on how to live your best life. Sometimes serious, sometimes funny, but always sweet -- we hope you enjoy the video as much as we did. Happy Mother's Day!! #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #assistedliving #keepingconnected #mothersday
Jane R., a resident of The Bristal at Lake Grove shares what she enjoys most about being a mom: “Mother’s Day was always very special in our family. We made a big thing out of it… Watching my little ones grow up from little tiny kids to married women, and now they are mothers of their own has been a real joy. Being a mother is very special and my girls do it very well.” #thebristal #thebristalatlakegrove #assistedliving #keepingconnected #mothersday
It has been heartwarming to read the countless messages of love and support sent through the #ConnectionsCorner page on our website. We wish we could share them all with you! Help us keep the positivity flowing by sending your own message. Please click on the link in our bio to get started. #connectionscorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected
Residents at The Bristal are continuing to receive notes from family members, friends, and even folks from around the world. We hope you enjoy the latest selection of #ConnectionsCorner notes as much as we did! Help us keep the positivity flowing by sending your own message. Please click on the link in our bio to get started. #connectionscorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected
Residents at The Bristal are continuing to receive notes from family members, friends, and even folks from around the world. We hope you enjoy the latest selection of #ConnectionsCorner notes as much as we did! Help us keep the positivity flowing by sending your own message. Please click on the link in our bio to get started. #connectionscorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected
Residents at The Bristal are continuing to receive notes, photos and artwork from family members, friends, and even folks from around the world. We hope you enjoy the latest selection of #ConnectionsCorner notes as much as we did! Help us keep the positivity flowing by sending your own message. Please click on the link in our bio to get started. #connectionscorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected
One of the positives of our current situation is the availability of technology to help us remain connected with friends and family. The videos, pictures and letters we have received -- in addition to virtual chats -- have been a daily dose of joy! If you would like to send your own note, please click the link in our bio. #connectionscorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected #stayingactive
This week's Connections Corner features notes sent by community members. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did! Help us keep the positivity flowing by sending your own message. Click on the link in our bio to get started. #connectionscorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected
Anne and Cris Bottari are always willing to try something new. They recently experienced their first Zoom meeting - at 95 and (almost) 101 years old! - and set the bar pretty high for the rest of us. Their session included all 5 of their children, almost all 11 grandchildren, and almost all 5 great grandchildren! In addition, all 4 granddogs, 2 grandcats and 1 grandbunny were in attendance. #connectionscorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected #stayingactive
Residents at The Bristal are continuing to receive notes from family members, friends, and even folks from around the world. We hope you enjoy the latest selection of #ConnectionsCorner notes as much as we did! Help us keep the positivity flowing by sending your own message. Please click on the link in our bio to get started. #connectionscorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected
We are grateful for technology like FaceTime, Skype, and Zoom that allows us to remain connected to our friends and family. Messages are continuing to come in via Connections Corner, and the residents at The Bristal at Lake Grove decided to have some fun with their responses. If you would like to send your own message, click on the link in our bio. #connectionscorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected
The notes that we are receiving from family members, friends, and even folks around the world, are spreading so much joy to the residents at The Bristal. We hope you enjoy the latest selection of #ConnectionsCorner notes as much as we did! Help us keep the positivity flowing by sending your own message. Just click on the link in our bio to get started. #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected
We love seeing the creative ideas that families are coming up with to remain connected during this time! A few pieces of sidewalk chalk and some sunshine were all these grandkids needed to share some positive messages with their grandparents, and the rest of the residents at The Bristal at West Babylon. We are happy to pass their positivity along to you! #connectionscorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #stayingactive #keepingconnected
We are still overwhelmed by the sheer number of messages that continue to come in through our Connections Corner page! The notes are bringing a lot of smiles and joy to both the residents and staff, and we hope you’ll keep the positivity flowing. A brief note, a drawing, or a picture from a walk around your neighborhood – all would go a long way to brighten a resident’s day. Click on the link in our bio to send your message. #connectionscorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected
The Bristal Assisted Living recognizes that community is vitally important – it is at the heart of who we are as a company. We are excited to announce “Connections Corner” – a platform that allows you to send notes to a specific resident at The Bristal, or to an entire community! This is an additional way for you to connect with a resident while in-person visits are on hold. A brief note, a funny story about your pet, or something memorable from a walk around your neighborhood – all would go a long way to brighten a resident’s day. Click the link in our bio to send your note today! #ConnectionsCorner #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #keepingconnected
