Welcome to our blog.
This is a destination to learn more about life at Country Meadows, tips and advice for seniors and their families, caregiving support and ideas to keep senior minds and bodies active. Our new category “Through My Own Lens,” is written by a Country Meadows resident and provides a first-hand look into what it is like to live at one of our retirement communities.
Thankful for many things, especially life at Country Meadows
October 25, 2018I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is less than a month away – where does the time go? I remember when I was a child, the days didn’t pass fast enough, …
Read MoreOlder adults need support after loss of spouse in senior living years
October 15, 2018Reflecting on his grief following the death of his wife, writer and theologian C. S. Lewis wrote, “I see people, as they approach me, trying to make up their minds …
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 MoreInfluenza Vaccine Is the Best Flu Prevention for Seniors
September 27, 2018Flu season has officially begun. The dreaded illness arrives around September and remains active into May. So, when is the best time to think about flu prevention for seniors? Now. …
Read MoreLooking back and remembering 85 years
September 12, 2018My 85th birthday has come and gone! The years roll by quickly, and my mind rolls back – slowly. I try to recall what it was like in 1933 – …
Read MoreAssisted living and personal care homes support seniors in daily activities
September 11, 2018Country Meadows is observing National Assisted Living Week, Sept. 9-15, by “capturing the connection” between our assisted living/personal care residents and our caregivers who support these seniors in meeting their …
Read MoreChildren with grandparents in dementia care need support, too
September 7, 2018September 9 is Grandparents Day, and we would like to use this time to assist children with grandparents receiving dementia care, either at home or a retirement community. When beloved …
Read MoreWhat motivates seniors to begin choosing a retirement community?
September 5, 2018Personal decisions such as moving to a retirement community depend on many factors, varying from person to person and family to family. Still, we see several common situations that spark …
Read MoreStarting over: The ups and downs of being widowed
August 29, 2018Do you remember these lyrics from a song – “Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again”? It works! Almost 9 years ago, my husband passed away …
Read MorePursuit of lifelong learning is an asset to active senior living
August 24, 2018Though your formal education might have culminated with high school, college or graduate school, none of those marked the end of your learning. As you progressed through young adulthood and …
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 MoreOlder adults find joy and companionship in pet-friendly senior apartments
August 2, 2018The company of furry friends can have therapeutic benefits for seniors living in pet-friendly senior apartments. Increasingly, it’s a pleasure that seniors consider when choosing a retirement community. We know …
Read MoreBocce promotes active senior living at Country Meadows Retirement Communities
July 27, 2018Bocce, in one form or another, has been played as far back as the Roman Empire, and possibly earlier. Two millennia later, it is still tremendously popular with some residents …
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 MoreWhat to expect when you move to a retirement community
July 24, 2018After seniors, along with their families, have completed the process of choosing a retirement community, they will need support to make the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible. For …
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 MorePrioritize and protect the skin as part of healthy, active senior living
July 6, 2018As Americans, we spend more and more each year on products that promise to soothe, moisturize and rejuvenate our skin. The Global Cosmetic Industry estimates that this year we will …
Read More13 tips to help seniors stay hydrated in the summer time heat
June 25, 2018The sage who observed, “Pure water is the world’s first and foremost medicine,” knew what he was talking about eons ago. Modern science has confirmed that a simple way to …
Read MoreThank you, Dad.
June 13, 2018This year my father, former Pennsylvania Governor George M. Leader, would have turned 100 years old. I wish he had lived to reach this milestone as yet one more accomplishment. …
Read MoreThere is so much more to do at Country Meadows than play Bingo. MUCH, much more!
June 5, 2018Several months ago, when I first considered coming to Country Meadows, several of my friends questioned my sanity. They said such things as “Why would you want to go to …
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