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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.
Vision-impaired seniors can gain brighter outlooks at senior living communities
December 20, 2017We 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 …
Read MoreActive senior living communities buzz with holiday excitement and anticipation
December 11, 2017Whether 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 …
Read MoreNovember is Family Caregivers Month—our new guide helps caregivers with care for themselves too
November 30, 2017More 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 …
Read MoreEncourage multigenerational interaction at your family Thanksgiving gathering
November 22, 2017Thanksgiving 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 …
Read MoreVeterans Day: Honoring seniors living in Pennsylvania and Maryland who served our country
November 7, 2017More 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 …
Read MoreDental care is a vital part of assisted living and personal care services
November 1, 2017With Halloween just behind us and all the holiday sweets just ahead of us, now is the perfect time to discuss oral health in seniors. Oral health can change during …
Read MoreMaintain a sense of balance, whether at home or at a retirement community
October 26, 2017One in seven adults regularly experiences imbalance or dizziness, which becomes more common with increased age. Good balance is necessary for good health, because it prevents us from injuries we …
Read MoreSeniors can breathe easier with supportive, trained staff at senior communities
October 10, 2017About one in seven older U.S. Americans has a lung disorder such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Breathing difficulties can make everyday …
Read MoreSenior living communities help manage fatigue and improve quality of life
September 28, 2017Though we may tire more easily as we get older, chronic fatigue in older persons shouldn’t be accepted as a normal part of aging. Most people over 65—many of them …
Read More10 tasty snacks to promote health and improve senior living
September 19, 2017Many seniors, particularly those who live alone, don’t eat enough or as healthily as they once did for a number of reasons. Medications could affect their appetite. Their teeth might …
Read MoreCreate a memorable Grandparents Day—How to interview grandparents about their lives
September 8, 2017Grandparents Day was declared a national celebration in 1978 by then President Jimmy Carter with the intent to “…to honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for …
Read MoreAssisted living or personal care? What’s the difference in Pennsylvania?
August 24, 2017Assisted living residences and personal care homes offer seniors many of the same services as independent living communities, but with the addition of assistance with daily needs. These long-term care …
Read MoreSimplify during senior living: downsize, organize, personalize and enjoy
August 18, 2017Just as college freshmen pack for their new adventure, deciding what to take and how to personalize their new living space, many retirees are doing the same. And like those …
Read MoreSharing our senior living recipe for enjoyable dining
July 26, 2017Even though seniors’ nutritional needs and appetites may change as they get older, what doesn’t change is their desire for great-tasting food. Recognizing this, the best retirement communities prepare and …
Read MoreFive ways to prevent loneliness in loved ones during senior living years
July 18, 2017Many American retirees today lead busy, socially active lives, more so than those of any previous generation. But that’s not the case for millions of American seniors. The Pew Research …
Read MoreSummer day trips are close to home for residents of Country Meadows Retirement Communities
July 6, 2017From Pittsburgh, PA to Frederick, MD to Easton, PA, our Pennsylvania and Maryland retirement homes are located within an easy drive of historical, cultural and entertainment destinations. The close proximity …
Read MoreReading with kids can help them understand grandparents receiving dementia care
June 28, 2017With summer vacation season in full swing, many families will include trips to visit grandparents in their vacation plans. Whether grandparents live in their own home or at a senior …
Read MoreHealthy seniors can enjoy traveling if they follow safety guidelines
June 21, 2017Seniors are among the fastest-growing segments of the tourism industry, according to Hotel & Restaurant Insider, due to more and more retirees each year and their overall better health. Travel …
Read MoreGive your senior dad the best Father’s Day gift ever. (It’s what he really wants!)
June 13, 2017If you have a father in his senior years, you might have had an occasional conversation with him that goes something like this: You: “So, Dad, is there anything special …
Read MoreGet our new guide to navigate the maze of senior living options
May 31, 2017Retirement living offers a wide range of lifestyles and care options to seniors and families today. But understanding their differences and determining which is most suitable can be overwhelming. Families …
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