Retirement Community
Let’s Stay Together: Comparing Retirement Communities for Different Care Needs
May 12, 2023Couples who have been together for decades have a deep bond and a desire to continue living together in a retirement community. When individual care needs vary, many retirement communities, such as Country Meadows, strive to support and accommodate these long-term relationships.
Read MorePreparing for a Nursing Home: Making a Smooth Transition
March 6, 2023Preparing for a nursing home can be a very emotional experience. While older adults may prefer to spend their lives in their own homes, increasing health challenges may require skilled nursing care. There are proactive steps to make the transition a bit easier.
Read MoreMake New Friends, But Keep the Old: Living in a Retirement Community
December 30, 2022Maintaining friendships and making new connections are vital as we age, regardless of whether or not one is living in a retirement community. Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people, putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions.
Read MoreThe Best Time to Move into Retirement Housing
August 15, 2022Moving into retirement housing is a big decision. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 70 percent of seniors over the age of 65 will need long term care services as they age. So, when is the best time to move to a retirement community?
Read MoreWhat makes Country Meadows one of the best independent living communities in Pennsylvania and Maryland
December 11, 2020When reaching retirement age, seniors have many options to consider to optimize their senior living experience. From independent living amenities to assisted living and personal care, rehabilitation services and the …
Read MoreOlder driver safety awareness: How independent living seniors can test if they’re still road-ready
December 8, 2020The phrase, “driving is a privilege,” takes on new meaning as you age. This stern conversation is usually had with teenagers first getting their license as parents fear they may …
Read MoreAn Interview with retirement community executive Angus Patterson of Lifesong Hospice & Palliative Care
November 13, 2020Every November, National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is observed. A sometimes uncomfortable topic of discussion, end of life care is a critical part of the retirement community industry, and …
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