Lorraine joined the Londonderry team in 2015 and has since developed a comprehensive program that promotes a holistic approach to wellness and aging. She supports residents’ well-being by advocating for prevention, early detection, and intervention and facilitating care management and in-home care when needed. Lorraine believes that wellness in aging is not simply the absence of illness but the continuation of growth, learning, joy, and connection.
With over 45 years of experience in the Health and Wellness field, Lorraine spent more than 20 years as a hospital med-surg nurse, honing her clinical assessment skills. Later, she became certified as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, specializing in senior populations.
Her motto, “movement is medicine,” guides her senior-specific, music-motivated exercise classes, which incorporate five essential elements of fitness: cardio, strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility.
Lorraine recently started the Londonderry Caregivers Support Group, offering a safe space for residents to discuss the stresses, challenges, and rewards of caregiving. She strongly believes that maintaining a connection to the community is critical for caregivers’ sustained mental and emotional health.
Outside of Londonderry, Lorraine enjoys spending time with her four children and a growing number of grandchildren. An avid reader and lifelong learner, she continuously takes courses in nutrition, yoga, acupressure, music and dance therapy, positive psychology, and functional medicine.
On any given day, you can find Lorraine riding her trike around the Londonderry campus, making house calls, visiting residents, or responding to emergencies.
