Senior Living Activities
Active Adult Communities Keep Seniors Young at Heart
August 10, 2022It’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.
Read MoreCountry Meadows is a Grandchild-Friendly Senior Living Community
June 1, 2022Being 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 …
Read MoreHow to prevent falls in your retirement living apartment
February 3, 2022As 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 …
Read MoreFive questions about senior citizen housing to consider before you decide to age in place
January 4, 2022Home 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 …
Read MoreHow 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 …
Read MoreLiving in a senior living community can give you just as much independence as living on your own
April 19, 2021What 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? …
Read MoreHow senior communities foster friendships and provide activities to keep seniors engaged
January 8, 2021Winter 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 …
Read MoreHow seniors in retirement communities can minimize stress during the holidays
December 24, 2020The 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 …
Read MoreOnline and social media tips for senior independent living community residents
August 7, 2020Older 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 …
Read MoreA Flavor of Home
March 12, 2020People 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 …
Read MoreThe solution to senior cabin fever? Retirement community activities
January 28, 2020Wintertime 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 …
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 MoreSenior living residents share their fondest memories of wintertime
December 24, 2019The 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 …
Read More7 ways photos can stimulate memories for loved ones with dementia in assisted living facilities
October 22, 2019As 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 …
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 More10 relaxation techniques for more stress-free independent living
August 30, 2019We 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 …
Read MoreAt Country Meadows, we say “yes!” to active senior living
August 27, 2019Mary 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 …
Read MoreWriting offers creativity and therapy for adults during retirement living
August 8, 2019While 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 …
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 MorePractice kindness and be happy…you’ll like it
April 1, 2019Every 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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