About Us > Community Involvement

McLean is situated in the town of Simsbury. We are an active member of the Simsbury Chamber of Commerce, and contribute to our local Police and Fire Departments. More information about Simsbury can be found at the Simsbury Chamber of Commerce website, at www.simsburycoc.org or click on the Simsbury Bank on-line calendar for many community events.

Each year McLean staff participates in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. This event has grown to involve many businesses and residents of Simsbury. McLean also offers staff support for them to voluntarily participate in selected other events that benefit our clients like the MS Walk, run food drives, and respond to natural disasters like Katrina.

Speaker's Bureau - Topics & Speakers

McLean offers a number of programs/topics for presentation. If you are interested in having a McLean employee speak about one of the topics below please call (860) 658-8260.

Home Care: Sara Szafranski, RN Director of Home Care	Navigating our Health Care System: Be your Own Best Advocate Considering Total Joint Replacement Surgery? Tips for success. Emergency Preparedness and Home Personal Emergency Response Systems – Stay connected Medicare Home Health Care – Understanding your benefits - Knowledge is Power
Community Services: Megan Gill Administrative Director of the Village & Community Service	Adult Day Care – helping people stay with their families Understanding Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support for Caregivers Understanding Senior Housing options Sorenson Center for Adaptive Technology – aides for the visually and hearing impaired Volunteer Opportunities at McLean
Insurance: Lynn Veith Administrative Director of Care Coordinator	Long Term Care Insurance – What is it? How do I access my benefits? Medicare, Medicare Care Advantage, Medicaid – What is the difference? Do they pay for Nursing Home Care?
Hospice and Palliative Care: Debra Oakes Director of Hospice	Hospice Concepts and Philosophy Facilitating Life Reviews and Narratives in Coping with Loss Understanding Palliative Care and the importance of early Hospice for the Best Quality of Life We Can All Be Spiritual Caregivers End of Life Care Issues & Advanced Directives Holidays & Grief Ritual & Healing
Rehabilitation: Mike Catuccio Director of Rehabilitation & Wellness	Low Vision - a new program for those with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery Lymphedema Management - Breast Cancer patients Balance and Fall Prevention
Healthy Living: Mike Catuccio Director of Rehabilitation & Wellness	Reverse the Effects of Aging - strength training Keeping Your Bones Strong - osteoporosis Driving Assessments - Keeping You Driving Safely