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.
Hiring 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 …
Read MoreSafety on the road makes for healthier, happier senior independent living
July 12, 2019
People who retain their vision, hearing and physical reflexes are driving today at ages beyond those of previous generations. But no matter how long you have been driving, you’re never …
Read MoreHow personal care services support seniors with activities of daily living
June 27, 2019
Adults perform six primary activities of daily living, generally without assistance. If at some point they can no longer do them on their own, personal care services at a retirement …
Read MoreMemory care services give purpose and meaning to seniors with dementia
June 21, 2019
Joel Kroft, Executive Director of Memory Support Services, is celebrating 15 years of service with Country Meadows, 11 of them in his current position after previously serving as a trainer …
Read MoreDiscover summer’s bounty of local produce at our retirement home communities
June 12, 2019
Summertime is quite possibly the favorite season for nutritious, flavorful eating. While the best retirement communities serve tasty and healthful meals all year long, we look forward to the midyear …
Read MoreNurses in personal care and assisted living homes care for the whole person
June 5, 2019
Lisa Torchia has been VP of Clinical and Support Services at Country Meadows Retirement Communities since 2017. Her 30-year nursing career includes senior leadership roles at four hospitals, most recently …
Read MoreJalopy, saddle shoes and other words from our youth are now just memories
May 28, 2019
Why is it that when I meet someone, and learn her name, within a few minutes I’ve forgotten it and have to ask her to please repeat it. And what’s …
Read More10 tips for dementia care while traveling with a loved one
May 23, 2019
With the senior population growing each year, more and more older Americans are embarking on travel adventures with their families. Recognizing this trend, hotels and airports have begun to rethink …
Read MoreGeorge Carlin hit the nail on the head; advice to stay young
May 15, 2019
Do you remember George Carlin? He was quite a humorist who spoke on many subjects, including aging. The one I liked best was his thoughts on how to stay young. …
Read MoreHonor Mom with tips for good health from the senior communities at Country Meadows
May 8, 2019
Mothers tend to put their family’s needs ahead of their own, and that can include health issues. So, on Mother’s Day this year, show Mom how much you care about …
Read MorePatience is a virtue, especially when speaking with a person with dementia
April 30, 2019
The other day I talked with a new resident and learned where she was from, what she did before her retirement and her favorite activities. I helped her recall some …
Read MoreReinventing healthy cuisine for senior living dining at Country Meadows
April 30, 2019
Katherine (Kathy) Thomas, our new VP of Dining and Culinary Service, joined Country Meadows in November 2018. She has spent nearly all of her career managing food and nutrition services …
Read MoreBeyond the retirement home: We have resources to help children deal with grief
April 23, 2019
For some children, losing a grandparent is their first experience with grief. Understandably, the loss of someone close can leave them feeling sad, anxious, confused or upset. While adults are …
Read MoreLaughter—a Common Sight and Sound When Living in a Retirement Community
April 16, 2019
Does a laugh a day keep the doctor away? While we can’t promise that, we can confidently say that laughter is definitely good for the body, mind and spirit. That’s …
Read MoreLooking forward, not back
April 11, 2019
We’ve had unusual seasons–a lot of rain, snow, cold and too little sun to suit me. I’ve spent many days in my apartment sorting out my files and organizing my …
Read MoreFinancial recordkeeping (done right) can simplify senior living
April 10, 2019
Ben Franklin knew a bit about organization and time management—at least, his words suggest as much. He said, “a place for everything and everything in its place.” He also said, …
Read MorePractice kindness and be happy…you’ll like it
April 1, 2019
Every April, Country Meadows observes Practice Random Acts of Kindness month in honor of its co-founder, Mary Jane Leader. As the wife of Governor George Leader, she enjoyed the duties …
Read MoreAssisted living or memory care services can help seniors manage their medications
March 28, 2019
Managing prescription drugs can be difficult and even risky for seniors with memory issues, particularly if they live alone. Their risk for drug-related problems increases further as they age or …
Read MoreWhat I’ve learned since moving to Country Meadows
March 26, 2019
Perhaps you’ve read the book, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum. In it he relates common sense knowledge that can apply to everyone …
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