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.
We offer a “Home Sweet Home Promise” at all of our retirement communities
February 8, 2020
What do you visualize when you think of “home”? Take a few seconds—maybe close your eyes. Perhaps several images come to mind. Your idea of home may be a bit …
Read MoreGov. Leader’s legacy is key to Country Meadows’ ongoing commitment to senior care services
January 30, 2020
This month we celebrate the birth of Country Meadows Retirement Communities Founder George M. Leader. He and his wife Mary Jane began their work in senior care services in 1962 …
Read MoreThe solution to senior cabin fever? Retirement community activities
January 28, 2020
Wintertime can be difficult for seniors, especially if they are no longer comfortable driving in snow and ice. But wintry weather doesn’t interfere with the activities of seniors at retirement …
Read MoreEnhancing independent senior living with spiritual life services: An Interview with Rev. Howard West
January 22, 2020
Spirituality is defined and practiced differently from generation to generation. As a group, the baby boomer generation is one of the most significant segments of the population and growing. As …
Read MoreSenior living residents share their fondest memories of wintertime
December 24, 2019
The holiday season is in full swing and our residents are enjoying the season. Each year, residents and co-workers come together to decorate our campuses throughout our retirement living and …
Read MoreThe joy of conversation and socialization and their importance for seniors
December 12, 2019
Mom and Dad haven’t been the same for some time. As their kids grew older and moved hours away, and they sold their family business, many of the joys of …
Read MoreValidation—the key to compassion and communication in memory care
November 20, 2019
Steve Klotz, Executive Director of Validation Education, joined Country Meadows in 1995. He was looking for a career change when a friend told him Country Meadows in York had an …
Read MoreFor American Diabetes Month, learn about potential warning signs and treatment for seniors with type 2 diabetes
November 19, 2019
It’s inevitable—as we get older, our health begins to change. We often spend our lives focused on caring for those around us, but it’s equally important to care for ourselves, …
Read MoreCaregiving tips for families whose loved ones have dementia from our assisted living facility experts
November 5, 2019
November is not only the month of giving thanks and enjoying the last of fall foliage, but it’s also Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. This month, …
Read More7 ways photos can stimulate memories for loved ones with dementia in assisted living facilities
October 22, 2019
As we grow older, it is normal to experience some degree of memory loss. People naturally begin to endure a decline in brain activity after the age of 50, leading …
Read MoreHope for seniors with incontinence, on their own or in personal care homes
October 9, 2019
Incontinence is a topic of embarrassment for many seniors who experience it. And that’s an awful lot of people. Between a quarter and a third of adults in the United …
Read MoreNew Dynamic Living program encourages active senior living at Country Meadows
October 1, 2019
Active Aging Week, Oct. 1-7, was initiated by the International Council on Active Aging to promote and celebrate the positivity of aging today. It also challenges society’s diminished expectations of …
Read MoreThe increasing prevalence of adult-onset asthma and the related symptoms
September 26, 2019
The changing seasons bring bright fall foliage, happy holiday celebrations and time with loved ones. As the temperatures dip, however, a myriad of health concerns can arise in older adults …
Read MoreCountry Meadows observes National Assisted Living Week, Sept. 8-14
September 10, 2019
Meredith Mills is COO and Senior Vice President of Country Meadows Retirement Communities, a role she was promoted to in mid-2018. Previously, she held the positions of VP of Strategic …
Read MoreGrandparents Day—senior living homes want you to come and make memories
September 5, 2019
Sept. 8th is National Grandparents Day, and it’s a great time to thank and pay tribute to these senior family members for all they have done. While we shouldn’t need …
Read More10 relaxation techniques for more stress-free independent living
August 30, 2019
We all can take steps to reduce stress in our lives, but doing so takes time and effort. At any age, and no matter how busy our schedule, we can …
Read MoreAt Country Meadows, we say “yes!” to active senior living
August 27, 2019
Mary Ann Bertucio is Country Meadows’ Executive Director of Community Life. She has worked at Country Meadows for almost 10 years, initially in human resources (HR) and for the last …
Read MoreWriting offers creativity and therapy for adults during retirement living
August 8, 2019
While few of us will ever be published authors, most of us can be writers. In fact, many seniors enjoy expressing themselves with words on paper even if they rarely …
Read MoreHiring individuals who are like family at each Country Meadows retirement community
July 25, 2019Tracy Newcomer, our Vice President of Human Resources, joined Country Meadows Retirement Communities in 2008. Beforehand, she worked for 20 years at UPS in several roles, covering workforce planning, employee …
Read MoreFour-legged friends offer companionship to senior independent living residents
July 18, 2019
Retirement communities in Pennsylvania vary in their policies regarding pets, but here at Country Meadows we believe that animals provide a significant contribution to emotional therapy and welcome them. We …
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