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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.
“Practice random acts of kindness” in April and all year long
April 10, 2017Country Meadows Retirement Communities has designated April as Practice Random Acts of Kindness Month at our campuses to honor the memory of its co-founder and former Pennsylvania First Lady, Mary …
Read MoreSenior living communities encourage retirees to walk for better health
March 29, 2017With warmer weather on its way, many fitness-minded seniors can’t wait for days of sunshine so they can once again head outside to pursue their favorite form of exercise—walking. Experts …
Read MoreValidation therapy: a compassionate approach to memory support
March 22, 2017Dementia is a condition that impairs a person’s mental function and personality, interfering with the ability to interact with others and engage in daily living activities. Symptoms may begin with …
Read MoreSeven ways for seniors to protect themselves from being scammed
March 15, 2017Seniors are often more concerned about security and protection at home than when they were younger, particularly if they live alone. That wariness is wise because one in four fraud …
Read MoreCountry Meadows ready for major snow storm
March 13, 2017When a major weather event such as the potentially heavy snowstorm forecast to hit the Northeast, Country Meadows is prepared. Every campus has back-up generators on-site to maintain core systems …
Read MoreSensory stimulation benefits seniors in need of memory support
February 28, 2017Many older persons with advanced dementia can improve their communications and connections with those around them by using a therapeutic technique known as multi-sensory stimulation. Therapists use everyday items that …
Read MoreLink to dementia is another reason to manage blood pressure during senior living
February 22, 2017New evidence links high blood pressure to a greater risk of dementia, so knowing all there is about both conditions is especially important for older adults. High blood pressure, or hypertension, results …
Read MoreRetirement communities can help seniors protect heart health
February 14, 2017With matters of the heart being top of mind in February, it’s only fitting that we observe National Heart Month with a few words about cardiovascular health during the senior …
Read MoreHearing-impaired seniors reconnect at senior living communities
January 31, 2017About one in three people ages 65 to 74 and nearly half of those 75 or older have difficulty hearing, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication …
Read MoreWinter weather safety tips for active senior living
January 18, 2017When “the weather outside is frightful” during wintertime, all of us, but particularly seniors, need to exercise caution. Despite the silent beauty of falling snow, we sometimes underestimate its capacity …
Read MoreBe smart when preparing to lose weight in your senior living years
January 11, 2017After overloading on too many holiday goodies, many of us see losing a few pounds as our number one New Year’s resolution. If this sounds like you, take some comfort …
Read MoreBetter nutrition for better health—a key benefit to seniors at retirement communities
December 28, 2016Most of us need fewer calories to sustain us through the day as we get older, but the content of those calories is important. If we hope to remain active …
Read MoreTake sleep problems during senior living seriously
December 21, 2016While sleep problems may increase with age, they shouldn’t be simply accepted as an unpleasant aspect of aging. Sleep issues can have serious consequences including depression, lack of attention, memory …
Read MoreVisits from family and friends are holiday highlights at senior communities
December 7, 2016Regardless of age—3 or 93 or anywhere in between—most of us look forward to the holiday season. As children, we anticipated presents, but as we get older, the presence of …
Read MoreFamilies can help seniors communicate with health professionals
November 28, 2016At some point during the retirement years, seniors may find that conversing with physicians and other health care personnel is becoming difficult. This is particularly common with those who have …
Read MoreRetirement home communities do much to nurture spiritual life
November 21, 2016Studies increasingly indicate that spiritual practices are linked with better individual health and well-being. For example, many seniors engage in regular prayer, finding it a source of inner comfort and …
Read MoreCoping with a loved one’s dementia: Get our free guide on memory support for families
November 9, 2016When those we love begin to experience symptoms of dementia and memory loss, they are likely frustrated, anxious and fearful. Their family members and friends will share those feelings while, …
Read MoreNine tips for communicating with parents in their senior living years
October 31, 2016As children, our parents took care of us. As adults, we may now find ourselves caring for them. The dynamics of this gradually reversing relationship between parent and child can …
Read MorePhotographs, old and new, can enrich the senior living experience
October 24, 2016As seniors downsize, often to prepare for moving to a senior living community, they likely will come across an accumulation of family photos. Often the pictures will already be nicely …
Read MoreGenealogy is a hobby well-suited to retirees in senior communities
October 17, 2016“Family—like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.” (Anonymous) In retirement, many people become more interested in their family backgrounds and, …
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