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 or something that is of special interest to your group, please call Rita Rozantes at (860) 658-3723.

Topics Suitable for Senior Centers and Other Groups of Seniors	Manager
Home Care: Considering Total Joint Replacement Surgery?  Tips for Success. Medicare Home Health Care – Understanding Your Benefits and Why to Choose McLean Home Care Heart Health for Seniors-Meet with an Experienced Home Care Nurse… Learn How To Stay Healthy and Take Control To Minimize Your Heart Risk Home Safety: Medications and Fall Prevention	Sara Szafranski, RN Director of Home Care
Community Services: Understanding Choices in Retirement Living and Senior Services A New Assisted Living Day Option– Helping People Stay With Their Families Feeling Sandwiched? Is Home Always the Best Choice?	Freddi Hoffmann VP, Marketing, Sales and New Business Development
Insurance: 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? My Family Member Is In The Hospital, What Happens Next?
Hospice and Palliative Care: Hospice 101 - Hospice Concepts and Philosophy Facilitating Life Reviews and Narratives In Coping With Loss Understanding Palliative Care and the Importance of Early Referral to Hospice for the Best Quality of Life We Can All Be Spiritual Caregivers Discussing End of Life Care & Advanced Directives Bereavement and Loss Issues, Children and Grief, Holidays & Grief, Ritual & Healing Nutrition and Hydration at End of Life Pain and Symptom Management Signs and Symptoms of End of Life and How to Help Families	Hospice Team
Rehabilitation:  How To Live Independently With Vision Loss Aging Does Not Mean You Have to Accept Swallowing Problems – Learn what you can do to help you eat well.  Program with a speech therapist. Importance of Balance and Minimizing Fall Risk Balance and Fall Assessment Clinic Is Your Home Safe?	Robyn Ligotti, RPT Director of Rehabilitation & Wellness
Healthy Living: Reverse the Effects of Aging – Strength Training Keeping Your Bones Strong – Osteoporosis The Benefits of Water Exercise Driving Assessments – Keeping You Driving Safely	Robyn Ligotti, RPT Director of Rehabilitation & Wellness