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Active Adult Communities Keep Seniors Young at Heart

August 10, 2022

It’s been said time and time again that life is a journey, not a destination. And that journey can be a lot more fun and adventurous at active adult communities! Research has proven time and time again that participating in leisure activities is important to enhance quality of life and life satisfaction for seniors.

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Country Meadows is a Grandchild-Friendly Senior Living Community

June 1, 2022

Being a grandparent brings unbridled joy. Residents living in a grandchild-friendly senior living community love showing off their grandchildren and strive to be part of their lives. Activity ideas while …

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How to prevent falls in your retirement living apartment

February 3, 2022

As we age, taking a tumble carries with it many more risks than embarrassment. Every year millions of people over the age of 65 experience a fall whether residing in …

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Five questions about senior citizen housing to consider before you decide to age in place

January 4, 2022

Home is where the heart is. True, but as we get older and children go their separate ways, home can become a lonely place chock full of chores, upkeep costs …

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How an active and social lifestyle retirement community can help seniors regain their strength and maintain health through activities and physical therapy

September 8, 2021

“If you don’t use it, you will lose it.” Co-workers at Country Meadows often hear that piece of advice from residents when asked to share the secrets to longevity. An …

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Living in a senior living community can give you just as much independence as living on your own

April 19, 2021

What could you do with your weekends if you didn’t have to worry about lawn care, landscaping, home repairs or running household errands to the local big box home store? …

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How senior communities foster friendships and provide activities to keep seniors engaged

January 8, 2021

Winter brings moments of seasonal beauty such as fresh snow draping tree branches and holiday lights, however, shorter days and cold weather also can bring on cabin fever. Despite the …

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How seniors in retirement communities can minimize stress during the holidays

December 24, 2020

The holiday season is always surrounded by excitement. And although it’s nicknamed the most wonderful time of the year, there are many stresses that come with it as well. This …

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Online and social media tips for senior independent living community residents

August 7, 2020

Older generations can benefit greatly from being online and utilizing social media platforms. But because of its fast nature – between how quickly it keeps evolving and how savvy one …

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A Flavor of Home

March 12, 2020

People use many words when describing what makes a place feel like “home.” Many cite home-cooked meals and delicious desserts as a big reason! Mealtime is at the heart of …

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The solution to senior cabin fever? Retirement community activities

January 28, 2020

Wintertime can be difficult for seniors, especially if they are no longer comfortable driving in snow and ice. But wintry weather doesn’t interfere with the activities of seniors at retirement …

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Enhancing independent senior living with spiritual life services: An Interview with Rev. Howard West

January 22, 2020

Spirituality 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 …

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Senior living residents share their fondest memories of wintertime

December 24, 2019

The holiday season is in full swing and our residents are enjoying the season. Each year, residents and co-workers come together to decorate our campuses throughout our retirement living and …

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7 ways photos can stimulate memories for loved ones with dementia in assisted living facilities

October 22, 2019

As we grow older, it is normal to experience some degree of memory loss. People naturally begin to endure a decline in brain activity after the age of 50, leading …

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New Dynamic Living program encourages active senior living at Country Meadows

October 1, 2019

Active 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 …

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10 relaxation techniques for more stress-free independent living

August 30, 2019

We all can take steps to reduce stress in our lives, but doing so takes time and effort. At any age, and no matter how busy our schedule, we can …

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At Country Meadows, we say “yes!” to active senior living

August 27, 2019

Mary Ann Bertucio is Country Meadows’ Executive Director of Community Life. She has worked at Country Meadows for almost 10 years, initially in human resources (HR) and for the last …

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Writing offers creativity and therapy for adults during retirement living

August 8, 2019

While few of us will ever be published authors, most of us can be writers. In fact, many seniors enjoy expressing themselves with words on paper even if they rarely …

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Laughter—a Common Sight and Sound When Living in a Retirement Community

April 16, 2019

Does 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 …

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Practice kindness and be happy…you’ll like it

April 1, 2019

Every April, Country Meadows observes Practice Random Acts of Kindness month in honor of its co-founder, Mary Jane Leader. As the wife of Governor George Leader, she enjoyed the duties …

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