THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 3, 2024 Page 11 Maldonian hiking to help domestic violence survivors Sue Tufts is spending July 19-21 in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as part of Wilderness Heals, a fundraising hike benefiting Stone House M alden resident Sue Tufts will be participating in a three-day hike this month to benefit a Boston organization that provides an inclusive and essential home and community space for domestic violence survivors. Tufts will be joining about 45 other hikers at the 29th annual Wilderness Heals, which is taking place from July 1921 in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Hikers raises money through pledges that will benefit Stone House, a Roxbury-based nonprofit that provides support services, housing, childcare, intervention, advocacy and much more to adult, child and family survivors of domestic violence. All funds raised this year will support the programs and operations of Stone House’s Emergency Shelter, a nine-unit home that is open to both individuals and families. Stone House first opened its doors in 1974 and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Tufts is part of a fundraising team with four other women from her gym, Total Performance Sports, which is located in Malden. “This is my third year participating in Wilderness Heals,” said Tufts, “and my first time being Team Leader, which is really exciting. Team Leaders lead training hikes, are required to get certified in Wilderness First Aid, and are responsible for safety and decision-making on the threeday hike.” Tufts added, “Stone House This Summer, Consider a Short-Term Stay at Forestdale Park By Sarah Starkweather, Executive Director of Forestdale Park Senior Living T his summer, more than ever, families are looking to take a much-needed getaway and find time to relax. If you’re caring for a senior loved one, you may find your family sacrificing a summer vacation due to concerns over leaving your loved one alone. At Forestdale Park, we help families by offering a shortterm or trial stay option during vacations, business travel, or when caregivers simply need a break. We are here to care for your loved one while you take time to recharge, offering flexible, no-minimum shortterm stay programs in both our Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support Neighborhoods. 3 Reasons Why Families Turn to a Short-Term or Trial Stay at Forestdale Park: 1. Give primary caregivers a break: Caring for older loved ones can take a toll on one’s emotional and physical health. Leave your worries behind as you travel for business or vacation or simply take some well-deserved rest. You can rely on us to provide excellent care so that you can return with renewed energy. 2. Transition after a hospitalization or rehab stay: When reimbursement constraints determine when an older adult is discharged from the hospital or rehab, they may not be ready to return home yet. Many families take advantage of our respite stay program to provide their loved one with additional support and monitoring to help them fully recover in a secure, nurturing environment before returning home. 3. Try out the experience of Assisted Living: Our trial stay program helps families decide if Forestdale Park is the right fit for their loved one. If seniors are hesitant about moving, this “no strings attached” option is the perfect step before making a commitment. At Forestdale Park, residents enjoy the privacy and independence of their own apartment home nestled within a vibrant, supportive and friendly community. Short-term or trial stay residents have access to the same amenities as our traditional residents, including a fully furnished apartment, personalized care and services, three restaurant-style meals each day, and enriching learning, arts and fitness programs with lots of social opportunities. The best part - there is NO MINIMUM length required! We are here to care for your loved one for as long or as short as you need. Contact Forestdale Park to learn more at (781) 333-8903 or info@forestdalepark.com. Sue Tufts took a selfie during a Wilderness Heals 2024 Mt. Crawford training hike. (Courtesy photos) does such good work and their mission is so important. To be able to combine my love of hiking with supporting such a good cause feels pretty wonderful.” Tufts and her husband have been living in Malden for 12 years. “We love the area – the friends we’ve made and the fact that we can walk to great Sue Tufts is shown leading a group of hikers during a Wilderness Heals 2024 Mt. Crawford training hike. restaurants and breweries, or walk to the Middlesex Fells Reservation,” said Tufts. If you are interested in donating on Tufts’ behalf to Stone House, access https:// charity.pledgeit.org/f/rOBp13xEIF.
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