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How Country Meadows blends thoughtful dining in an active and social lifestyle retirement community
May 21, 2020When Katherine Thomas began her role as Vice President of Dining and Culinary Services at Country Meadows, she had a big task on her hands. The senior independent living community …
Read MoreHow seniors can stay socially connected during COVID-19 precautions
May 5, 2020While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced stay-at-home mandates across the state, it is a challenge to stay connected to family and friends as we remain separated. For seniors, especially those …
Read MoreHow Country Meadows remains a community in times of crisis
April 24, 2020As a family-owned senior independent living community, Country Meadows thrives on the core values instilled by generations of leadership that came before us. We treat our residents and our co-workers …
Read MoreRandom Acts of Kindness for seniors in independent living communities
April 14, 2020April has always been a special month for Country Meadows. Each year, we observe Practice Random Acts of Kindness Month throughout April to honor Mary Jane Leader, one of the …
Read MoreHow to talk to children about the Coronavirus pandemic: A guest blog by Executive Director of Spiritual Life at Country Meadows, Rev. Howard West
March 25, 2020America is in the midst of a pervasive disruption of life as the country battles an unprecedented health crisis, the likes of which few of us have ever seen before. …
Read MoreTo move or not to move? The cost of senior living communities
February 21, 2020In a recent blog post, we looked at factors involved in deciding to move to a senior living community, namely health, home maintenance, transportation, meals and social life. Now, we’ll …
Read MoreEnhancing independent senior living with spiritual life services: An Interview with Rev. Howard West
January 22, 2020Spirituality is defined and practiced differently from generation to generation. As a group, the baby boomer generation is one of the most significant segments of the population and growing. As …
Read MoreThe joy of conversation and socialization and their importance for seniors
December 12, 2019Mom and Dad haven’t been the same for some time. As their kids grew older and moved hours away, and they sold their family business, many of the joys of …
Read MoreNew Dynamic Living program encourages active senior living at Country Meadows
October 1, 2019Active Aging Week, Oct. 1-7, was initiated by the International Council on Active Aging to promote and celebrate the positivity of aging today. It also challenges society’s diminished expectations of …
Read MoreLaughter—a Common Sight and Sound When Living in a Retirement Community
April 16, 2019Does a laugh a day keep the doctor away? While we can’t promise that, we can confidently say that laughter is definitely good for the body, mind and spirit. That’s …
Read MoreDecember holidays celebrate varied traditions, gathering families and friends in glowing light
December 10, 2018Are you aware that December has three major happy holidays in our country? Namely, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Now you may wonder what they have in common, besides happening in …
Read MoreHolidays at Country Meadows are exciting, fun, beautiful and busy!
November 19, 2018As we approach the holiday season, I feel like I’m on a merry-go-round, or at least caught up in a whirlwind! I’ve already written about Thanksgiving and what we’re thankful …
Read MoreLiving alone is perfectly fine. Being lonely is not.
October 4, 2018Living alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely. A study of 3,000 Americans from age 57 to 85 showed that those who lived alone were more likely to socialize with …
Read MoreFinding my way around my new digs, and a new lifestyle
August 9, 2018Resident shares her experience as a new resident, learns how to make new friends Once I was all moved in and could breathe again, I toured Country Meadows so I’d …
Read MoreThe night the movers left me at Country Meadows I discovered good food, nice neighbors and tons of amenities
July 25, 2018The day I had long waited for finally arrived. It was a hot August day, and the movers arrived early in the morning before the real heat of the day …
Read MoreNot into crafting or playing games? Try shopping, outings and happy hour, oh my!
July 10, 2018There’s always something to do for everyone at Country Meadows. In a previous post I told you about the many activities at Country Meadows that residents can participate in. Now …
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day is a reason for all to celebrate at senior living communities
March 16, 2018An Irish saying proclaims, “There are only two kinds of people in the world, the Irish and those who wish they were.” That statement of pride contains more than a …
Read MoreChoosing a retirement community? If so, ask the right questions
February 23, 2018Moving to a retirement community is a major life decision, with many lifestyle and financial implications. So, prospective residents should ask communities a lot of questions before deciding on the …
Read MoreSeven myths about modern retirees and the senior living experience
February 2, 2018Many Americans don’t have an accurate image of older adults or the experience of senior living. They may readily accept fictional portrayals of seniors on TV or in movies as …
Read MoreWhat should you look for in a retirement community?
January 30, 2018If you have decided that retirement community living could meet your needs or those of a loved one, you have several options to consider. You may even feel a bit …
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