Last Updated on May 17, 2025
The Residents’ Council Health Services Committee shares common issues regarding health that can benefit our residents.
Articles and Books by Dr. Stephen Schimpff
We are presenting Dr. Stephen Schimpff’s articles with his permission. A Charlestown resident, he is a quasi-retired physician, academic medical center CEO, professor & researcher. He is also the author of six health & wellness books. Click on this link to see...
Medication Disposal Day February 16
Charlestown’s Medication Disposal Day Monday, February 16, 2026 1 – 3 PM Fireside Lounge | Cross Creek Lobby Check your closet for outdated or no longer used prescription medicines.NO SHARPS OR NEEDLESResidents and staff can bring medications, in clear plastic bags if...
Medication Disposal Day November 17
Charlestown’s Medication Disposal Day Monday, November 17, 2025 1 – 3 PM Fireside Lounge | Cross Creek Lobby Check your closet for outdated or no longer used prescription medicines.NO SHARPS OR NEEDLESResidents and staff can bring medications, in clear plastic bags if...
“I’ll Drink to That” Alcohol and Aging Presentation November 3
Alcohol and Aging PresentationMonday, November 3, 20251 PMAuditoriumSpeaker: Joseph Gagliardi, MD, Addiction Medicine SpecialistA discussion on the physiology of alcohol: how alcohol interacts with the aging body; signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse; medicines that...
Stay Independent: Learn More About Fall Prevention
Stay Independent Learn more about fall prevention. 1 in 4 people 65 and older falls each year. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/steadi Falls can lead to a loss of independence, but they are preventable.Four Things You Can Do to Prevent Falls: 1. Speak up. -...