Pyareo Home announces staff appointments

SANBORNTON — Amelya Colby, administrator of the Pyareo Home assisted living in Sanbornton has announced the appointment of two registered nurses to the staff of the home. The two, Serena Clairmont and Kelly Dow, support a staff of six licensed nursing assistants as well as providing direct care for residents.

Clairmont comes to Pyareo with 14 years of nursing experience and is a resident of Sanbornton. She earned her bachelor of science in nursing degree from Drexel University, Philadelphia. Clairmont has worked at Concord Hospital and is currently also affiliated with Memorial Hospital in North Conway. In commenting on her position at Pyareo Home she said, "I truly enjoy the environment here and the opportunities to know residents and their families one on one."

Dow has six years of nursing experience and is a resident of Laconia. She obtained her bachelor's degree in nursing from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Manchester. She has worked at Concord Hospital and currently also serves as school nurse at the Elm Street School in Laconia. Dow said she fell in love with Pyareo Home the moment she walked through the door. "It so peaceful and welcoming. Each of the residents has their own private patio to enjoy nature. I wish I had known about this place when my grandfather needed assistance."

Pyareo Home is a small, nonprofit assisted-living facility in Sanbornton. It was conceived, designed and built by members of the community who were concerned about care for people without family options. Pyareo Home is a tobacco- and alcohol-free facility where residents enjoy healthy vegetarian living. For more information, see www.pyareohome.com, or call 934-2300.

Kelly Dow

Serena Clairmont

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