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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.

Understanding the term “level of care” in assisted living care or personal care at Country Meadows

November 10, 2020

We know that retirement living may not look the same for all seniors. This is all the more true when it comes to assisted living care options or personal care …

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How independent living seniors can improve their mind, attitude, energy levels and more through a good night’s sleep

October 30, 2020

A good night’s sleep is so vital that the average healthy person will spend nearly one-third of their lives sleeping. As we age, it’s common that sleep patterns will change …

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How independent living communities can help seniors stay healthy as we move closer to the cold and flu season

October 16, 2020

Cold and flu season has always been a time of year to take extra health precautions. With unique risks this year due to the pandemic, it’s more important than ever …

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How a senior living community can be a safe living community

October 10, 2020

This week, from October 4th through October 10th, is National Fire Prevention Week. This annual observance is meant to highlight the importance of safety in the home and provide tips …

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The value of pet-friendly independent living communities

September 25, 2020

As part of Country Meadows’ Home Sweet Home Promise, our residents are encouraged to make their senior living experience as comfortable as possible. This can often mean having items in …

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The heroes behind senior living communities

September 18, 2020

National Assisted Living Week is an annual observance of the great value of personal care and assisted living services within senior living communities around the country. Not only does this …

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How you can safely visit with your Grandparents in their senior living community

September 8, 2020

Family being unable to visit with their loved ones has been a difficult aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic. And as national Grandparents Day, September 13th, 2020, quickly approaches, many families are …

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In Honor of Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Thank a Caregiver

August 31, 2020

The world may look a little different right now, but one thing hasn’t changed: our commitment to ending Alzheimer’s disease. Country Meadows and Ecumenical Retirement Community will be fundraising and …

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Why the best independent living communities need a strong technology team working behind the scenes

August 24, 2020

At Country Meadows, quality care and a family-like atmosphere are two attributes that will always remain constant. But as the world changes, some of our work behind the scenes has …

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What’s the next step after choosing a senior living community?

August 18, 2020

The period between finding the right senior living community and moving in can be an emotional one. It’s a transformational time for any individual or couple as the next stage …

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Online and social media tips for senior independent living community residents

August 7, 2020

Older generations can benefit greatly from being online and utilizing social media platforms. But because of its fast nature – between how quickly it keeps evolving and how savvy one …

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What is assisted living like within Country Meadows?

August 3, 2020

Making the decision to enter a retirement community can be daunting. Between assisted living communities, memory support neighborhoods, active senior living communities and senior independent living, there are many different …

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Independent living versus assisted living and personal care

July 14, 2020

At every Country Meadows campus across Pennsylvania and in Maryland, there is one common goal: to give residents the best senior living experience possible. That experience can look and feel …

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Slowly and safely reopening our Maryland and Pennsylvania retirement living communities

June 26, 2020

Maryland and Pennsylvania retirement living communities, including Country Meadows, have been tirelessly working on how to give the best and most reliable care to residents during this fragile time. Thanks …

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More than training: How Country Meadows supports co-workers within their senior independent living community

June 17, 2020

Now under the third generation of family ownership and management, Country Meadows has consistently strived for one goal: caring for others. At each senior independent living community we own, fostering …

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How to ensure our senior independent living residents are getting proper nutrition in this current health climate

June 3, 2020

Country Meadows is home for hundreds of seniors across eleven senior living communities in Pennsylvania, plus one in Frederick, Maryland. And during this time where home means something more, the …

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How seniors can maintain a peaceful environment to combat COVID-19 related stress

June 2, 2020

There are many ways that seniors can protect themselves against the coronavirus, and in doing so, they can be at peace knowing they’re lowering their risk of getting the virus. …

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How Country Meadows blends thoughtful dining in an active and social lifestyle retirement community

May 21, 2020

When Katherine Thomas began her role as Vice President of Dining and Culinary Services at Country Meadows, she had a big task on her hands. The senior independent living community …

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How seniors can stay socially connected during COVID-19 precautions

May 5, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced stay-at-home mandates across the state, it is a challenge to stay connected to family and friends as we remain separated. For seniors, especially those …

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How Country Meadows remains a community in times of crisis

April 24, 2020

As a family-owned senior independent living community, Country Meadows thrives on the core values instilled by generations of leadership that came before us. We treat our residents and our co-workers …

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