Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

01/29/2026

Love is in the air❤️

01/25/2026

01/24/2026

With this snowstorm heading our way, we want to remind everyone to look out for each other.
Check in on your elderly neighbors and anyone who might need extra help. Reach out to friends and family, especially those who live alone or might be isolated during the storm. A simple phone call or text can mean so much to someone who’s weathering this alone.
Consider offering to shovel for someone who can’t do it themselves, it could make all the difference for them.
Let’s be patient and kind with each other out there. Roads will be tricky, everyone’s doing their best, and a little grace goes a long way.
We’re all in this together. Stay safe, stay warm, and take care of one another. 🩵❄️

01/24/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome back Fishel Bresler for another wonderful session of Jewish music and culture! Fishel is talented and engaging and our residents absolutely love his performances. Thank you, Fishel, for sharing your gift with us! 🎵

01/23/2026

🎵 Our First Creative Expression Session with Jessica Kaela!

We started by introducing ourselves and handing out instruments. Then we asked some beautiful questions:

“Who remembers dancing to music?”
“What songs make you smile?”
“What song feels peaceful to you?”

We played favorite songs and memories, we tapped along, and listened to the stories behind the music. Memories were written down.

Then something wonderful happened, we turned those memories into our own song! Here’s what we created together: 🎶

DAY AT THE BEACH
We’re at the beach
the ocean waves
babies laughing all the way
birds chirping taste the salt air
and ice cream and iced coffee too
relaxing on our warm cozy blanket
soaking up the summer sun
country tunes in our bathing suit

Thank you to everyone who opened their hearts today. What a beautiful day!💙

01/21/2026

❄️In winter’s silent embrace, when the world rests beneath fresh snow, life moves on, gentle swans gracing the pond, a testament that beauty never truly sleeps. 🦢 ❄️

Photo credit: Hattie Ide Chaffee’s very own OTA, Jessica Rodriguez

01/21/2026

What a wonderful garden club program! 🌺

We gathered to learn all about growing amaryllis indoors after the holidays. There’s nothing more cheerful than those big, bright blooms during the cold winter months!
We had so much fun planting 40 amaryllis bulbs that we purchased after the holidays, and a huge shout out to Margaret Lee for bringing in bulbs for us to plant!

We had a blast getting our hands in the dirt and can’t wait to see the beautiful amaryllis flowers, hopefully just in time for Valentine’s Day!❤️

We learned some great tips, like how the size of the bulb really does matter (bigger bulbs mean bigger flowers!), and how exciting it is to watch new growth emerge from the bulb. It typically takes 6 to 8 weeks before those gorgeous flower buds start to open, though sometimes it happens sooner or later.

See you in six weeks for the big reveal when our amaryllis put on their colorful show! 🌸

Thanks to everyone who joined us for this wonderful program! 🪏🪴 🌺

01/17/2026

🌸 Did you know that Hattie Ide Chaffee Home has its own garden club? 🌸
The Hattie Ide Chaffee Garden Club is a proud member of the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs and the ONLY nursing home based garden club in the Federation!
Are you looking to join a garden club? We’d love to have you! Join us for our garden club programs, become a member, and experience the joys of horticulture and gardening.
🌿 Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just beginning your green thumb journey, you’re welcome!
For more information about membership and upcoming programs, contact us!

01/15/2026

🃏Nothing beats a game of blackjack with friends! Friendly trash talk, the “hit me!” More laughing than winning! Pretty sure the real jackpot was the memories made around the table. Same time tomorrow? 😄♠️♥️

01/07/2026

Thank you so much to Gentiva Hospice for hosting Waffle Wednesday at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home! The waffles were absolutely delicious, and our staff thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful treat.
A special shout-out to Christopher and Sean, who were so kind and amazing on that waffle iron!
We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness in bringing this special morning to our facility. It’s gestures like these that brighten our days!
Thank you again for your generosity and for taking the time to make our staff feel appreciated!