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17 TheSouthShoreMagazine.com trips, shows, harbor cruises and more. "It is a small enough community that the engagement director can tailor the programs for the residents on a personal level," says Norte. "We listen to what they like to do and what their hobbies are." Residents can also make use of concierge services, a salon, library, fitness center, lecture room and theater, as well as a beautiful, open and secure courtyard. Services that the community will have on-site will include a primary care physician, dental, vision care, audiology and podiatry. The Reflections Memory Care program will engage residents with memory challenges in meaningful, therapeutic activities that celebrate their strengths and capabilities. The structured, clinical approach benefits from its partnership with Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and focuses on the person—not the disease. Every single associate at the Residence at Penniman Hill will be trained in Alzheimer's and dementia memory care, regardless of what area they work in. "One out of every seven households has someone who is living with Alzheimer's or a form of dementia," says Hoffman. "It is mandatory that the whole staff, from food service to medical to administrative, understands our residents' needs, whether they have a formal diagnosis or not." The care provided to everyone is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. "We're dedicated to giving the best experience to our residents; it takes time to give quality care and we are making sure that the staffing levels support that," says Hoffman. "The staff itself consists of the best people available. Because of our ties to area, we know who is exceptional and we're building an incredible team." With its site at 276 Whiting Street in Hingham, you don't have to go far to find unprecedented community living. "We are creating a luxury community in Hingham that seniors will want to be a part of," says Norte. "The Residence at Penniman Hill will be absolutely remarkable." For more information, call 781.556.8121, visit the Leasing Gallery at One Derby Street in Hingham, or visit the website at www.residencepennimanhill.com. Creature Comforts Assisted Living, Concierge cultural at Penniman Hill 276 Whiting Street, Hingham Jean Norte and Jenifer Hoffman