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.
Genealogy 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, …
Read MoreSmart financial planning for senior living
September 29, 2016
“We all make mistakes.” It’s a truism that comforts all of us at one time or another. And nearly all of us, at some point, make financial mistakes. Julia Valentine, …
Read MoreJoint problems don’t have to hinder independent senior living
September 19, 2016
People of all ages experience chronic joint pain. Even young people, particularly athletes, may deal with serious joint issues that some of their elders haven’t yet encountered. But as we …
Read MoreIt’s Grandparents Day—help kids connect to seniors with memory loss
September 9, 2016
National Grandparents Day was signed into law in 1978, and since then, the first Sunday of September after Labor Day has been designated as a day to honor grandparents and …
Read MoreNew recipes for seniors can add zest and nutrition to senior living
August 29, 2016
“Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.” As English poet William Cowper looked back on a half century of living, he discovered a truth he …
Read MoreLessening the risks and dangers of mismanaging medications during senior living
August 15, 2016
As they age, many seniors take multiple medications every day for various symptoms and conditions. American Nurse Magazine reported in 2010 that about 44 percent of men and 57 percent …
Read MorePersonal care and assisted living homes provide seniors privacy and dignity
August 5, 2016
Retirees who move to senior communities generally opt for an independent living lifestyle if they can, with peace of mind knowing they can transition to an increased level of care …
Read MoreBeware of scams targeting seniors. Those in need of memory care are most at risk.
July 27, 2016
More than 10 million Americans each year have their personal identity information stolen, according to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Retirees are particularly at risk. The Federal Trade Commission …
Read MoreFriendships develop from common interests at senior living communities
July 19, 2016
When families are choosing a retirement community, they generally start by looking for a clean, comfortable place offering safe, maintenance-free senior living. The best retirement homes, however, not only meet …
Read MoreHow to keep cool amid summertime heat during senior living years
July 8, 2016
After a long winter and the much-awaited arrival of spring, we begin to anticipate “those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer.” But even Nat King Cole would agree that when …
Read MoreWhat makes for good food at our senior living communities? Nourishment, variety and great taste
June 29, 2016
When the subject is food, seniors who reside in retirement communities are the like the rest of us. They want the choice of foods that they like—freshly prepared, nutritious and …
Read MoreEasing the Effects of Sundowning for Seniors Receiving Memory Support
June 20, 2016
Today marks the first day of summer and is considered the longest day of the year. From here, the days become progressively shorter as we get closer to winter—a season …
Read MoreIs depression normal in seniors? It doesn’t have to be.
June 17, 2016
About 6 million, or 13 percent, of older Americans experience depression but, according to WebMD, only one in 10 of them receive treatment. Depression in people age 65 and older …
Read MoreSeniors recovering from stroke may need memory care support
May 25, 2016
Nearly 800,000 Americans each year suffer a new or recurrent stroke. To observe National Stroke Awareness Month, Country Meadows Retirement Communities has a few important facts about stroke to share …
Read MoreTips for traveling with aging parents—carry a photo, plus other keys to good preparation
May 17, 2016
Traveling with senior loved ones can be a great family bonding experience that creates lasting memories for everybody. The secret to having an enjoyable trip is to properly prepare, keeping …
Read MoreI want to find a retirement community near me—one that’s close, comfortable and caring
May 11, 2016
Location, location, location … it’s one of the main considerations for people who are in the process of choosing a retirement community. Older retirees generally want to remain in close …
Read MoreOur nursing home in Bethlehem, PA, offers Lehigh Valley residents a skilled care alternative
April 29, 2016
Country Meadows Retirement Communities is best known in the Lehigh Valley for its senior homes for independent living, personal care and memory support in Allentown and Bethlehem, PA. And our …
Read MoreMy mother loves spring. What could she do outdoors at a retirement home?
April 25, 2016
She certainly isn’t alone. As we mature, we seem more eager to welcome the return of chirping birds and colorful blooms following a long, cold winter. If she were to …
Read MoreRetirement communities for baby boomers? Already?
April 18, 2016
Baby boomers—whether among the first, born in 1946, or the last, born in 1964—have either thought about or begun their retirement journey. And, what they and their boomer friends expect …
Read MoreCountry Meadows will open new retirement community—Forks in Easton—in summer 2016
April 11, 2016
Country Meadows Retirement Communities is eager to open the doors in June 2016 to its 11th senior living community and the third in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. Located less than five …
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