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.
How Can Relationships Help Seniors Live Better?
By Carol Ditman, Senior Executive Director of Programming With more than 25 years of service in senior care, Carol Ditman is a seasoned administrator and dementia-care educator. As a Certified …
Read MoreFran Szabo’s Passion for Fitness Becomes Her Purpose at Country Meadows of Bethlehem
As an experienced fitness instructor with decades of teaching under her belt, when she made the move to Country Meadows of Bethlehem two years ago, she knew that element of …
Read More95 and Fiddling: Former York Symphony Orchestra Member Still Performs as Resident at York-South
At the age of 10, Dorothy fell in love with what turned into, not only a career, but a lifelong passion: music. And, in particular, the violin which she purchased …
Read MoreTheodore’s Handcrafted Apartment Décor is a Reminder of his Career
Theodore and Vivian Bailey’s apartment is a frequent stop during family tours around the Country Meadows of York-South campus for good reason! In addition to being welcoming hosts and wonderful …
Read MoreRon Reflects on His Trailblazing Hiking Adventures
If you’ve ever been on a hiking trail in the central Pennsylvania region, you may have Ron Gray, a resident at Country Meadows of York-South, to thank. What started as …
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