Life Stories
Retirement homes are mistaken as places to grow old. These stories prove age is nothing but a number. As we age, we gain valuable life advice to share, have time to volunteer and find new adventures to enrich our experiences. Sit back, relax and read a senior resident’s story or two. And be sure to check back often as our residents have a lot to share.
Schedule a tour here to meet our residents and hear stories like the ones below.
Rehab Care and Ben’s Path Back
Sometimes a single event can change life quickly; for Ben it was a fall. He had hit his head, experienced significant physical decline and was struggling cognitively as well. He …
Read MoreFitness for Seniors Isn’t Just About Exercise
When it comes to senior health at assisted living facilities, the road to vitality often begins long before the first stretch, balance exercise or lap around the building. For Vi …
Read MoreThe Puzzle Man’s Best Memories are Made One Piece at a Time
Some people become known for the careers they built. Others are remembered for the stories they tell. At Country Meadows of York, John Wolfe has earned a different kind of …
Read MoreDetermination and Community Support Transforms into Career Growth for Juma Nakayiza
When Juma Nakayiza joined Country Meadows of West Shore in 2018, she already knew that caring for others was meaningful work. What she did not yet know was how far …
Read MoreHow Can Seniors Keep Pursuing Passions? A Life Among Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and Vultures
A collection of decorative owls may be the first thing visitors notice in Keith Bildstein’s apartment at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, but the story behind them stretches far beyond the …
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