http://friendsofmcfadden.com Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:31:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Before the first month is up, we have lost a beloved family member of McFadden.  She lived at the facility and was one of the first few to be transferred to a different facility.  Though we feel no harm towards the new facility, we know the stress of transfer causes harm ... http://friendsofmcfadden.com/?p=45 It's with great sadness that we report the City Council voted 7-4 not to fund McFadden Manor, thus closing the doors to this historic institution.  Though we are saddened, the residents and employees are devastated.  After all this time, how did it happen? Sorry to say, but we believe it's politics ... http://friendsofmcfadden.com/?p=44 Attend the City Council meeting, Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 7:00PM at Malden City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd floor.  We must show the councilors the residents want to keep quality care  in Malden.  Also, please contact the Councilors to express your support.   Tell them we must continue to provide quality care in Malden.  ... http://friendsofmcfadden.com/?p=43 We urgently need your help.  Next Tuesday, May 19, 2009 the City Council will be voting on the fate of McFadden Manor.  As you know, the Geriatric Authority of Malden is in the process of transferring the license from the City to the Authority.  To do so and adhere to ... http://friendsofmcfadden.com/?p=42 The Geriatric Authority MAY be going before the City Council on Tuesday, May12.  Mayor Howard has told the group they must get the start up money needed for McFadden through the approval of the City Council.  We know money is tight.  We also know the Mayor made a commitment of ... http://friendsofmcfadden.com/?p=41 The next meeting of the Geriatric Authority is Monday, May 4 at 4PM at the Senior Center.  I will contact Attorney Nancy McPheeters to see when she can attend a Friends of McFadden meeting to give us an update.  I will let you know! http://friendsofmcfadden.com/?p=40 The meeting of the geriatric authority on April 27 was cancelled due to an administrative issue; the meeting was not posted.  It has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 30 at 4:00PM at the Senior Center, 7 Washington Street, Malden, MA.  Come show your support and learn about the status of ... http://friendsofmcfadden.com/?p=39 It's important we attend the April 27th meeting of the Geriatric Authority.  The public meeting starts at 4PM at the Senior Center at 7 Pleasant Street, Malden.  This is an important session as the Board members discuss the future of McFadden Manor.  If they cannot secure funding, they cannot transfer ... http://friendsofmcfadden.com/?p=38 Hi to all!  There was a great turnout at the last meeting of the Geriatric Authority (April 8).  Many employees were there to show their support and stay abreast of the progress.  Presentations were made by Ruth Neeman on physical changes and costs necessary for Medicare certification,  and Dick Carr on ... http://friendsofmcfadden.com/?p=37 Once again the Friends of McFadden were not disappointed.  The support for McFadden Manor was evident by the turnout at the recent Friends of McFadden meeting (March 23rd).  The meeting was attended by family members, staff, concerned Malden residents, a member of the Geriatric Authority, a City Councilor and two representatives of the Mass Senior Action Council. We ... http://friendsofmcfadden.com/?p=36