Testimonials

Kim Heist

  My father spent the last few months of his life at the Vicarage.  I only wish we’d found this amazing place sooner.  He had been living in a fairly large “retirement village,” which attempted to support him, but did not come close to providing the caring and connection that the Vicarage was able to… …Continue Reading

Health Care Advocate

People with dementia can still enjoy life.  Even if their language is impaired and they live in the moment, it is still possible for them to live a life of pleasure and joy- sharing simple activities, such as music, baking and walks in nature are profound experiences that enable them to lead a fulfilling life. … …Continue Reading

Staff member at The Vicarage

Working at The Vicarage has not been like any other facility…It’s not a facility at all.  It’s a home. It is such a small setting that your able to give better, more personal care.  I feel workplace and culture are wonderful and like no other.  I have never felt so appreciated and valued as an… …Continue Reading

The last months of Hilton Kramer: Praise for Harpswell home's unique approach to dementia

By Matt Hongoltz-Hetling Originally published by The Forecaster, Apr. 04, 2012 HARPSWELL — Hilton Kramer, considered by many one of the most incisive art critics in the world, spent his final months at The Vicarage by the Sea, a residential home that provides care to those with advanced dementia. Kramer’s wife, Esta, speaking just days after he… …Continue Reading

Claire M. Lambert Gosselin

What I saw on Christmas Day This is what I saw on Christmas Day while sitting on the couch with my husband at the Vicarage by the Sea, the Alzheimer’s care facility where he now resides. Earlier, Henry and I had exchanged simple gifts. I gave him a homemade sock monkey that said “Kisses For… …Continue Reading

Where yellow roses still bloom in November

By Claire M. Lambert Gosselin Orignially published in The Times Record, Friday, November 26, 2010 It’s long past summer, but there are yellow roses blooming in Harpswell near Curtis Cove in the yard of The Vicarage by the Sea, where Henry now resides. Yellow roses are considered a symbol of friendship, and a way to… …Continue Reading

A Sense of loving Wonder – Rachel Carson and the Vicarage

Over this past weekend I spent time in rainy misty Maine seeking the spirit of Rachel Carson on the rocky shores and from the peaks of mountains. I found her everywhere – during the meeting of The Society where I talked about the brain and health and learned again the Power of Purpose form Richard… …Continue Reading

03/28/2002 – 'We've done it' says Vicarage by the Sea founder

By Laurie Christman Originally published by The Coastal Journal, Midcoast Retirement Living, March 28, 2002 HARPSWELL- Ronald Regan’s battle with Alzheimers disease has increased awareness of the toll this disease takes on patients and their familes.  Reagan’s family has chosen to take care of him at home, but they have support and resources that many… …Continue Reading