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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.

Making the decision to move to a retirement community brings relief, questions and a search for boxes

May 7, 2018

Judy Wolfman / Resident Author

After a couple of years of living alone, cooking just for me, I became lonely and tired easily. I maintained my active lifestyle and enjoyed getting together with friends, but it wasn’t the same. The house became too big!

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Keeping the beat is therapeutic for residents of senior living communities

May 4, 2018

Country Meadows

Residents of some senior living communities are benefitting physically and mentally from a simple activity that originated thousands of years ago. And they’re having loads of fun in the process. …

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Co-workers at the best retirement communities are driven by making a difference

April 30, 2018

Country Meadows

Q: What is the key factor in the happiness and comfort of seniors residing at the best retirement communities? A: The quality of the staff. Words from families about staff …

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Social activities at top retirement communities offer friendly competition and fun

April 24, 2018

Country Meadows

 From the time we’re children, most of us enjoy competing with others in games, contests and sporting events. We may gravitate away from competition as we get older, but many …

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Tour bus trips offer entertainment and fellowship at active senior living communities

April 6, 2018

Country Meadows

After moving to a retirement community, many people are surprised by just how much takes place there on any given day. They find daily opportunities awaiting them that were never …

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Creative arts benefit body, mind and spirit at retirement communities

March 23, 2018

Country Meadows

The typical retiree today isn’t content to simply live longer—he or she wants to age well. Many seniors are doing exactly that by remaining involved in favorite activities for as …

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St. Patrick’s Day is a reason for all to celebrate at senior living communities

March 16, 2018

Country Meadows

An 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 …

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Sleep apnea in the senior living years should be diagnosed and treated

March 6, 2018

Country Meadows

Despite common belief to the contrary, retirees need as much sleep as younger adults. Research shows that our sleep needs remain constant throughout adulthood, according to the National Sleep Foundation, …

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Choosing a retirement community? If so, ask the right questions

February 23, 2018

Country Meadows

Moving 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 …

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Seniors anticipate celebrating love and friendship on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2018

Country Meadows

In the middle of winter, it’s nice to warm our hearts with a day that celebrates love and friendship. Though we tend to think of Valentine’s Day as one of …

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Seven myths about modern retirees and the senior living experience

February 2, 2018

Country Meadows

Many 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 …

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What should you look for in a retirement community?

January 30, 2018

Country Meadows

If 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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Yoga for seniors: Discovering the physical, mental and emotional benefits

January 19, 2018

Country Meadows

More and more seniors are practicing yoga for its low-impact movements, which help improve their flexibility, mobility, strength and balance, as well as their mental and emotional health. Those benefits …

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Seniors downsize and wonder, “What do we do with all this stuff?”

January 4, 2018

Country Meadows

The headline of a New York Times article in August 2017 summarized the dilemma perfectly: “Aging parents with lots of stuff, and children who don’t want it.” As older parents …

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10 resolutions to improve senior living in 2018

December 31, 2017

Country Meadows

As we anticipate a new year, some of us consider meaningful ways to improve our lives—physically, mentally, spiritually or socially. But the tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions predates modern …

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Vision-impaired seniors can gain brighter outlooks at senior living communities

December 20, 2017

Country Meadows

We begin to notice changes in our vision as we get older, generally beginning in our 40s. That’s normal, and most of us can enjoy our senior years without experiencing …

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Active senior living communities buzz with holiday excitement and anticipation

December 11, 2017

Country Meadows

Whether we’re normally a pollyanna or a scrooge, and regardless of our age, the holidays really can bring out the child in all of us. Beginning around Thanksgiving, we see …

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November is Family Caregivers Month—our new guide helps caregivers with care for themselves too

November 30, 2017

Country Meadows

More than 40 million Americans provide unpaid care for family members or friends age 65 and over. This can be difficult for anyone, but especially so for those who also …

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Encourage multigenerational interaction at your family Thanksgiving gathering

November 22, 2017

Country Meadows

Thanksgiving is Americans’ second-favorite holiday, following Christmas, according to a national Harris Poll of a cross section of adults in 2015. Travel statistics back that up, with Thanksgiving also coming …

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Veterans Day: Honoring seniors living in Pennsylvania and Maryland who served our country

November 7, 2017

Country Meadows

More than 800,000 Pennsylvanians and 400,000 Marylanders are military veterans, and over half are age 65 and older. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lists many of them as serving …

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