Briarwood Community

Since 1999, Rogerson has managed Council Tower, a 17-story elevator building, owned by Council of Elders Housing Corporation, a community based organization affiliated with Forward, Inc. Rogerson oversaw the $4.5 million renovation of the HUD-supported building in the fall of 2005.Council Tower offers 144 subsidized units for elders with a live-in staff member.The building also includes a computer learning center, fitness center, a kitchen for events, on-site laundry, and a community roof deck with unrivaled views of the Boston skyline.

Rogersons social day programs offer a positive option for those with memory loss who wish to continue living at home or for residents of Rogerson House who benefit from additional specially designed daytime supportive services.Rogersons social day programs provide participants with:Supportive programs and services designed to help maintain their physical and mental abilitiesSocialization with other residents and staffNutritious mealsMedication managementSocial and expressive therapy programsDay program professionals include a nurse, a social worker, expressive therapists, program assistants and a full-time program director.

Farnsworth House was developed by Rogerson in 1982 for The Farnsworth Housing Corporation to provide rent-subsidized one- and two-bedroom apartments for income-eligible frail elders and others with disabilities. Rogerson has managed Farnsworth House since 1982.Notable Elements:Walking distance to necessary servicesComputer learning centerWeek-day lunch offered on-site for minimal donationActive tenants association plans trips and eventsAreas designed for use by community service and medical providers for both resident and nonresident eldersLive-in staff for emergency responseFirst area facility to encourage ownership of pets; developed model pet policy replicated nationallyComputer center located on-site with Internet access and instruction availableCommunity gardening opportunities available