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Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.’s continues growth with new hires at Kingston location

KINGSTON, MA and FLORENCE, MA…

For more than 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by offering the personalized service of shared living and Adult Family Care (AFC). To meet the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based services, Nonotuck recently added Kelly Thorndike, Ryan O’Kane and Alicia Thatcher to the staff of its Kingston office at 63 Smiths Lane in Kingston, Massachusetts.

Kelly Thorndike joined Nonotuck as an AFC RN over the summer. A Rockland resident, she graduated with a nursing degree from Emmanuel College in Boston in 2003 and previously worked at Falmouth Hospital, the Shriner’s Burn Hospital for Children and at Norwood Hospital.

Ryan O’Kane, a Pembroke resident, also started with Nonotuck over the summer as an AFC Care Manager. He previously worked as a counselor for people with developmental disabilities at Friendship Home Inc. in Norwell.

Alicia Thatcher joined Nonotuck in April as an AFC Care Manager. She has earned degrees in psychology from Eastern Nazarene College and in teaching from UMass, Dartmouth. Prior to Nonotuck, Alicia worked at Southcoast YMCA in New Bedford and in the Wareham school system. She is also a noted volley ball coach.

“It goes far beyond having the professional qualifications to do the kind of work we do at Nonotuck. It requires a unique combination of character and caring. Kelly, Ryan and Alicia have those attributes and we are delighted to have them on board,” said George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Nonotuck offers Shared Living, Adult Family Care and Day Services for families who choose to care for their loved ones suffering with Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other intellectual and physical disabilities at home. Based in Florence, Nonotuck has offices in Central and Western Massachusetts as well as on Boston’s South Shore and on Cape Cod.

For complete information on Nonotuck Resource Associates, including office locations, you can visit www.nonotuck.com or call Nonotuck’s main office at 413-586-5266 x104. 

Caregiving with Love –  Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1972 by a group of parents who had the courage and foresight to seek community care for their loved ones, Nonotuck has since helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by providing the personalized service of Shared Living and Adult Family Care.  Each day Nonotuck addresses the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based, in home services with love and care.  If you are interested in finding out more about this unique service and our locations please visit www.nonotuck.com or call 413-586-5256 x 104.

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Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. opens Lawrence, MA office at 360 Merrimack Street, Lawrence

Sindelle Robles of Nonotuck's new Lawrence office.
Sindelle Robles of Nonotuck’s new Lawrence office.

LAWRENCE, MA and FLORENCE, MA…

For more than 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by offering the personalized service of shared living and Adult Family Care. To best serve families north of Boston and to meet the increasing demand for its services, Nonotuck has opened a new satellite office at 360 Merrimack Street, Building 9, Entrance 1, Lawrence, MA.

“As more and more families are faced with the need to care for an elderly or afflicted family member, the need to expand our reach and offer a presence north of Boston became more and more apparent,” said George Fleischner, executive director of Florence, Mass.-based Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. “Our brand new Lawrence office has an program director/office manager and will be staffed with registered nurses and adult family care (AFC) providers to begin providing care immediately to families in the Merrimack Valley.”

Nonotuck’s Lawrence office will be managed by Sindelle Robles, RN. She began working at Nonotuck over the summer at the Leominster office, which she will continue to oversee. Robles has worked at the Elder Services of Merrimack Valley, the Lexington Health Care Center and at clinics in Florida. She earned her nursing degree at Barry University in Florida.

“With a permanent office in Lawrence, we have the resources to help families provide the care their loved one needs while keeping them at home with their family,” said Robles. “I look forward to spreading the word about Nonotuck to Cape families and healthcare providers so more families can utilize our services.”

Nonotuck offers Shared Living, Adult Family Care and Day Services for families who choose to care for their loved ones suffering with Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other intellectual and physical disabilities at home. In addition to Hyannis, Nonotuck has offices in Central and Western Massachusetts as well as on Boston’s South Shore.

For complete information on Nonotuck Resource Associates, including office locations, you can visit www.nonotuck.com or call Nonotuck’s Lawrence office at (978) 725-2465.

Caregiving with Love –  Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1972 by a group of parents who had the courage and foresight to seek community care for their loved ones, Nonotuck has since helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by providing the personalized service of Shared Living and Adult Family Care.  Each day Nonotuck addresses the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based, in home services with love and care.  If you are interested in finding out more about this unique service and our locations please visit www.nonotuck.com or call 413-586-5256 x 104.

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Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.’s offices in Auburn and South Hadley continue growth in 2014

picture of George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resources Associates
George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resources Associates

AUBURN, MA, SOUTH HADLEY, MA and FLORENCE, MA…

For more than 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by offering the personalized service of shared living and Adult Family Care (AFC). To meet the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based services, Nonotuck recently added Laurie Nicol to its South Hadley staff and Craig Manning, Luanne Courtney  and Carmen Paredes-Restrepo to its staff at its offices in Auburn, Massachusetts.

Laurie Nicol is an AFC RN at Nonotuck’s South Hadley office. Receiving her nursing degree from Holyoke Community College, she previously worked at the Holyoke Rehabilitation Center and in the Williston-Northampton School. Nicol lives in Easthampton with her husband of 22 years and two daughters who attend college.

Craig Manning, an AFC Care Manager in Nonotuck’s Auburn office, comes to the company after previously working as a case manager at Seven Hills Family Services in Worcester. He also worked for many years as a caseworker in the RFK Lancaster School Children Action Corp. Manning has also been a substitute teacher in the Leominster school system. He lives with his wife in Worcester.

Luanne Courtney, an AFC RN at Nonotuck’s Auburn office, has more than three decades of experience as a nurse. Her work experience includes such public and private sector organizations as the United States Navy in Bethesda, Maryland, Washington (DC) Adventist Hospital, Seven Hills Family Services in Worcester and Pleasantries Adult Day and Consulting Services in Marlborough, MA.  Courtney resides in Northborough, MA.

Carmen Paredes-Restrepo, an AFC RN at Nonotuck’s Auburn office, holds a bachelor’s degree from Javeriana University in Bogota, Columbia and received her nursing degree in 2012 at Massachusetts Bay Community College. Her past employment includes St. Patrick’s Manor Rehabilitation Center in Framingham and Fresenius Medical Care/Blackstone Valley Dialysis in Milford. Paredes-Restrepo resides in Framingham, MA.

“We are always looking to add the highest caliber of caregivers to our staff.  Laurie, Craig, Luanne and Carmen all fit that description and we are delighted to have them on board,” said George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Nonotuck offers Shared Living, Adult Family Care and Day Services for families who choose to care for their loved ones suffering with Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other intellectual and physical disabilities at home. Based in Florence, Nonotuck has offices in Central and Western Massachusetts as well as on Boston’s South Shore and on Cape Cod.

For complete information on Nonotuck Resource Associates, including office locations, you can visit www.nonotuck.com or call Nonotuck’s main office at 413-586-5266 x104. 

Caregiving with Love –  Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1972 by a group of parents who had the courage and foresight to seek community care for their loved ones, Nonotuck has since helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by providing the personalized service of Shared Living and Adult Family Care.  Each day Nonotuck addresses the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based, in home services with love and care.  If you are interested in finding out more about this unique service and our locations please visit www.nonotuck.com or call 413-586-5256 x 104.

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Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. COO appears on Worcester public access WCCA Ch. 13’s “Soap Box”

WORCESTER, MA and FLORENCE, MA…

For more than 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by offering the personalized service of shared living and Adult Family Care (AFC). In February, Nonotuck Chief Operations Officer Richard French will share Nonotuck’s story on Worcester public access WCCA Channel 13’s “Soap Box” program, hosted by Mauro DePasquale, on February 5 at 9:30pm.

Joining French on the program will be Michael Molony, CEO of Horace Mann Educational Associates, a company that provides innovative services in schools, at work, at home and the community for nearly 3800 children and adults with developmental disabilities. The two will be discussing the history and values of their respective organizations, the services both companies offer and the unique collaboration between the two organizations.

“While we’ve made great strides, creating awareness about programs like shared living and adult family care is an ongoing challenge,” said George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resources, Inc. “We are grateful to Mr. DePasquale for giving us the opportunity to share the benefits of these programs with a larger audience in the greater Worcester area.”

In addition, Molony will be discussing the rise in cases of children diagnosed with autism and issues associated with raising a child with autism.

Added Fleischner, “Viewers will benefit not only from learning about our two companies and what we do but how and where families can find help for their loved ones.”

Nonotuck offers Shared Living, Adult Family Care and Day Services for families who choose to care for their loved ones suffering with Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other intellectual and physical disabilities at home. Based in Florence, Nonotuck has offices in Central and Western Massachusetts as well as on Boston’s South Shore and on Cape Cod.

For complete information on Nonotuck Resource Associates, including office locations, you can visit www.nonotuck.com or call Nonotuck’s main office at 413-586-5266 x104.

Caregiving with Love –  Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1972 by a group of parents who had the courage and foresight to seek community care for their loved ones, Nonotuck has since helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by providing the personalized service of Shared Living and Adult Family Care.  Each day Nonotuck addresses the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based, in home services with love and care.  If you are interested in finding out more about this unique service and our locations please visit www.nonotuck.com or call 413-586-5256 x 104.

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Caregivers care. Nonotuck honors caregivers as part of National Caregivers Month

AUBURN, MA AND FLORENCE, MA…

For more than 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by offering the personalized service of shared living and Adult Family Care. As part of National Caregivers Month in November, Nonotuck honored 40 of its caregivers in the greater Worcester area with a celebratory dinner at its Auburn offices at 4 Faith Avenue on November 20.

At the dinner, each Nonotuck caregiver was presented with a congratulatory thank you card from Nonotuck Board of Directors, the CEO and all Nonotuck staff written in every language of this diverse group of Nonotuck caregivers. These care givers reside in Central Mass, principally in the greater Worcester area and they were all honored equally for their commitment, love and service. In addition, Nonotuck made a $500 donation each to four food bank organizations that cover western Mass, north central Mass, the Worcester Area, and the southeastern/Cape area of Mass on behalf of these Nonotuck Caregivers.

“Our caregivers do more than open up their homes to care for people from all walks of life. They literally share their lives with the people we serve. In many cases, they become like family,” said George Fleischner, CEO of Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. “We cannot thank our caregivers enough for all they do. They are the backbone of our organization.”

According to the Caregiver Action Network website, there are as many as 90 million family caregivers in U.S. today. That means that two out of every five adults—or 39 percent–are family caregivers.  That’s an increase from 30 percent back in 2010. In recognition of the role caregivers play, the Obama administration declared November 2013 as National Caregivers Month.

“The sad reality is that not every family is able to care for their elderly or disabled family member,” said Fleischner. When the family is unable to be the caregiver, Nonotuck will find an out of family home to provide care to the person in a dignified and loving way. “You just can’t put a dollar value on the critical role Nonotuck caregivers play in the lives of so many people across Massachusetts.”

Based in Florence, Massachusetts but with offices across the Commonwealth, Nonotuck offers Shared Living and Adult Family Care for families who choose to care for their loved ones who have Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other intellectual and physical disabilities at home.

For complete information on Nonotuck Resource Associates, including office locations, you can visit www.nonotuck.com or call Nonotuck’s corporate office at 413-586-5256.

Caregiving with Love –  Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1972 by a group of parents who had the courage and foresight to seek community care for their loved ones, Nonotuck has since helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by providing the personalized service of Shared Living and Adult Family Care.  Each day Nonotuck addresses the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based, in home services with love and care.  If you are interested in finding out more about this unique service and our locations please visit www.nonotuck.com or call 413-586-5256 x 104.

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New additions bolster Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.’s South Shore office in Kingston, MA

Brockton resident Stephanie Amate, RN recently joined Nonotuck Resource Associates’ South Shore office in Kingston, MA.
Brockton resident Stephanie Amate, RN recently joined Nonotuck Resource Associates’ South Shore office in Kingston, MA.

KINGSTON, MA and FLORENCE, MA…

For more than 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by offering the personalized service of shared living and Adult Family Care. To meet the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based services, Nonotuck has added additional members to its South Shore office, located at 63 Smith’s Lane in Kingston, Massachusetts.

Adult Family Care Manager Dawn DeCoste joined Nonotuck in August after working as program director for many years in such agencies as the Mental Health Association of Greater Lowell, the Worcester Youth Guidance Center and Work Incorporated in Quincy. Currently residing in Plymouth, she holds a master’s degree in education from Johnson State College in Johnson, Vermont.

Stephanie Amate, RN  comes to Nonotuck after years of working at New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton and at South Shore Mental Health in Quincy. A Brockton resident, she received her nursing degree from Laboure College in Boston and is currently enrolled there in the bachelor of science in nursing program.

“The families who hire us to help in the care of their loved ones put a high level of faith in the people we hire. We do not take that lightly and bring on only the best people to care for our clients,” said George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. “Dawn and Stephanie reflect the high standards we have here at Nonotuck and we are grateful to have them to serve families on the South Shore.”

Nonotuck offers Shared Living, Adult Family Care and Day Services for families who choose to care for their loved ones suffering with Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other intellectual and physical disabilities at home. Based in Florence, Nonotuck has offices in Central and Western Massachusetts as well as on Boston’s South Shore and on Cape Cod. An office in the Boston area will open later in 2013.

For complete information on Nonotuck Resource Associates, including office locations, you can visit www.nonotuck.com or call Nonotuck’s main office at 413-586-5266 x104.

Caregiving with Love –  Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1972 by a group of parents who had the courage and foresight to seek community care for their loved ones, Nonotuck has since helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by providing the personalized service of Shared Living and Adult Family Care.  Each day Nonotuck addresses the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based, in home services with love and care.  If you are interested in finding out more about this unique service and our locations please visit www.nonotuck.com or call 413-586-5256 x 104.

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Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. continues western expansion, hires two more for western Mass. locations

FLORENCE, MA, HADLEY, MA, GREENFIELD, MA…

For more than 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by offering the personalized service of shared living and Adult Family Care. To meet the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based services, Nonotuck has added staff to its offices in western Massachusetts.

New staff members include:

Chelsea Coty recently started as an assistant program director in Nonotuck’s offices in the Berkshires. Previously, she had worked at various human service agencies, including the Brien Center in Pittsfield and the Key Program (Pittsfield), as well as interning at the Rape Crisis Center of Worcester and the Twin Cities Community Development Corporation of Fitchburg. A native of Lee, Massachusetts, Coty holds a bachelor’s of science in sociology from Fitchburg State University.

V. Mahi Swan, RN, a South Hadley resident, joins Nonotuck’s South Hadley office after working many years in the Pioneer Valley. She has a background in skilled nursing homecare for both adults and children, and providing nursing oversight in Adult Family Care for several years. Swan received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from St. Louis University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions.

“The people we hire eventually play a very important role in the lives of the families we serve, literally becoming like a member of the family. We take that importance quite seriously when hiring new people,” said George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. “Chelsea and Mahi are great examples of the caliber of professionals we’re looking for to help our clients.”

Nonotuck offers Shared Living, Adult Family Care and Day Services for families who choose to care for their loved ones suffering with Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other intellectual and physical disabilities at home. Based in Florence, Nonotuck has offices in Central and Western Massachusetts as well as on Boston’s South Shore and on Cape Cod. An office in the Boston area will open later in 2013.

For complete information on Nonotuck Resource Associates, including office locations, you can visit www.nonotuck.com or call Nonotuck’s main office at 413-586-5266 x104.

Caregiving with Love –  Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1972 by a group of parents who had the courage and foresight to seek community care for their loved ones, Nonotuck has since helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by providing the personalized service of Shared Living and Adult Family Care.  Each day Nonotuck addresses the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based, in home services with love and care.  If you are interested in finding out more about this unique service and our locations please visit www.nonotuck.com or call 413-586-5256 x 104.

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Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. hires three more for its South Shore office

SiPan Leong of Nonotuck's South Shore office in Kingston, MA
SiPan Leong of Nonotuck’s South Shore office in Kingston, MA

KINGSTON, MA…

For more than 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by offering the personalized service of shared living and Adult Family Care. To meet the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based services, Nonotuck has added staff at its South Shore regional office.

New staff members include:

Si Pan Leong, RN, recently began at Nonotuck’s Kingston, MA office. A resident of East Boston, Leong holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts. Fluent in Cantonese, Leong previously worked at the V.A. Hospital of Boston and has done clinical rotations at Children’s Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Tufts Medical Center.

Tom Maloney, RN, comes to Nonotuck with more than 25 years experience as a registered nurse working with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Shriver Center in Waltham, the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown and L.A.D.D.E.R.S. in Cambridge, MA. A South Easton resident, he was recognized in 2010 as an ARC Distinguished Citizen for work with families and autism.

Elisangela Anes, RN, started with Nonotuck after receiving her associate’s degree in nursing from Massasoit Community College in Brockton—she also holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Anes’ clinical experience includes stints at both Brockton Hospital and South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. A Brockton resident, she is fluent in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and conversational Spanish.

Djena Jacques comes to Nonotuck as an AFC Care Manager after years working for Project Hope in the Roxbury section of Boston as a family day care coordinator.  She has also worked as a lead teacher and counselor throughout the Boston area. A Weymouth, Massachusetts resident, Jacques  holds a bachelor’s degree in human services from Cambridge College in Cambridge (MA) and is also a team member for Haitian Earthquake Aid and Relief.

“It requires a special type of person to provide the care we offer at Nonotuck. Si, Tom, Lisa and Djena share that gene that makes them committed and compassionate caregivers. We are fortunate to have them for the families we work with on the South Shore,” said George Fleischner, executive director of Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Nonotuck offers Shared Living, Adult Family Care and Day Services for families who choose to care for their loved ones suffering with Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, cancer, muscular dystrophy and other intellectual and physical disabilities at home. Based in Florence, Nonotuck has offices in Central and Western Massachusetts as well as on Boston’s South Shore and on Cape Cod. An office in the Boston area will open later in 2013.

For complete information on Nonotuck Resource Associates, including office locations, you can visit www.nonotuck.com or call Nonotuck’s main office at 413-586-5266 x104.

Caregiving with Love –  Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1972 by a group of parents who had the courage and foresight to seek community care for their loved ones, Nonotuck has since helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities by providing the personalized service of Shared Living and Adult Family Care.  Each day Nonotuck addresses the ever increasing demand from families for these non-traditional, value based, in home services with love and care.  If you are interested in finding out more about this unique service and our locations please visit www.nonotuck.com or call 413-586-5256 x 104.

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