Below is a press release from Dovetail Companies:
WILMINGTON, MA — Dovetail Companies is on a mission to brighten the days of our most vulnerable population during this pandemic. In an effort to spread hope and positivity Lauren Watts, Vice President, and Erin DiCarlo, President, orchestrated a no-contact doorstep delivery of 500 potted flowers to local isolated seniors. The flowers included the message “Despite the forecast, live like it’s Spring!”
On March 25, 2020, Lauren and Erin started their day dropping flowers off at the Wilmington Senior Center to be delivered along side the meals on wheels deliveries. “This is wonderful, we can’t thank you enough, we know how much this is going to mean to our older adults” Laura Pickett, Case Manager Department of Elderly Services Wilmington, MA
They went on to deliver to the doorsteps of Waterstone at Wellesley, Maplewood Senior Living at Weston, Waterstone at the Circle, Atria Marland Place Andover and Stonehill at Andover. “I don’t know if you can truly grasp the impact of your incredibly kind gesture.” Jake Quigley, Executive Director Waterstone at the Circle. “We cannot thank you enough for your generous and thoughtful flowers for our residents. They loved the surprise and brought our residents happiness and smiles during this uncertain time.” Helena Dias, Senior Advisor, Waterstone at Wellesley.
In response one senior said “The nicest thing just happened to me, I opened my door and there was a lovely little plant waiting to smile at me to tell me Spring was here….I hope you thank that person….it wat the kindest and nicest surprise I could ask for” – Resident, Waterstone at the Circle
While COVID-19 is quickly driving our communities to social distance, we at Dovetail Companies have found that people are starting to experience what many isolated older adults feel every day – and are asking what they can do to help. During these uncertain times, our “normalcy” has been turned upside down and while this may be a very challenging time for those who depend on family and other support systems, the creative responses from the community supporting older adults have been heartwarming.
At Dovetail Companies, we have the honor and privilege of supporting older adults (62+) during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives; leaving their long-time home in search of a lifestyle change or during a time of crisis and need. The thought of aging can oftentimes be negative, as can an epidemic like the one our country is facing. However, our most vulnerable population affected by COVID-19 has shown us that we too can survive this together.
Founder and President of Dovetail Companies, Erin DiCarlo states, “Our elders have amazing amounts of insight and wisdom. They have lived through the Great Depression, numerous wars and devastating market changes. They have a knowing that this too shall pass, and we must remain calm and steadfast to get through to the other side of this crisis in one piece. I find this generation’s knowledge to be extremely uplifting during these uncertain times – and I am forever grateful to them. We are honored to support them and help spread light during these dark times.”
Erin DiCarlo and Lauren Watts (also known as the Senior Soul Sisters) are Certified Dementia Practitioners, Certified Senior Advisors, and Seniors Real Estate Specialists Sellers Representative Specialists.
To learn more about our services, visit www.dovetailcompanies.com/.
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