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Country Meadows is a Grandchild-Friendly Senior Living Community

June 1, 2022

Being a grandparent brings unbridled joy. Residents living in a grandchild-friendly senior living community love showing off their grandchildren and strive to be part of their lives. Activity ideas while …

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Moving parents to a retirement community without feeling guilty

December 15, 2021

Encouraging a parent to move to a retirement community can be a difficult decision riddled with feelings of guilt, anxiety and grief. At the same time, many caregivers report feeling …

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Holiday happiness for residents in independent living communities

December 8, 2021

The holidays are a joyful time of year at the best retirement communities. But for some older adults, the winter holidays may not be the most wonderful time of the …

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Enjoy the summer sun by choosing a retirement community with gardening and more outdoor activities

August 5, 2021

Getting outside during the warm summer months is cathartic. And nice weather provides many opportunities for older adults to enjoy many retirement community activities. With this in mind, it’s no …

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How seniors in an active and social lifestyle retirement community can stay safe from the sun in the summer months

July 6, 2021

One of life’s pleasures is enjoying the great outdoors. And it is more than just fun in the sun. Science has proven the sun offers numerous health benefits for the …

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Why retirement communities with gardening and other outdoor activities are growing in popularity

June 11, 2021

Summer is particularly welcome this year after the months of cold weather and time spent isolating during the pandemic. Many of us are itching to enjoy outdoor activities and time …

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How observing Random Acts of Kindness Week can benefit senior communities

February 17, 2021

Kindness and compassion are important, perhaps even more so now during the pandemic. Many of us are busy trying to juggle the pressures of work, family and community while simultaneously …

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Retirement communities help couples with different needs lead a life together

February 8, 2021

Moving to a retirement community is a major life change. Many people assume that if two spouses have different care needs, they cannot live together. Being separated from a life …

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How seniors in retirement communities can minimize stress during the holidays

December 24, 2020

The holiday season is always surrounded by excitement. And although it’s nicknamed the most wonderful time of the year, there are many stresses that come with it as well. This …

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New 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 …

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At 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 …

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Laughter—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 …

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The best senior living communities shatter the myths (check us out and see)

January 16, 2019

Over the holidays, with more time spent together, some families begin discussing the idea of senior living communities. Though Mom or Dad could raise the issue, it’s more likely prompted …

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Intergenerational activities enliven and entertain seniors at retirement communities

December 6, 2018

Walking through a retirement community, the sight of children shouldn’t be as rare as a rose in winter. But that’s the reality at many places. While retirement communities are meant …

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Pursuit of lifelong learning is an asset to active senior living

August 24, 2018

Though your formal education might have culminated with high school, college or graduate school, none of those marked the end of your learning. As you progressed through young adulthood and …

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Bocce promotes active senior living at Country Meadows Retirement Communities

July 27, 2018

Bocce, in one form or another, has been played as far back as the Roman Empire, and possibly earlier. Two millennia later, it is still tremendously popular with some residents …

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There is so much more to do at Country Meadows than play Bingo. MUCH, much more!

June 5, 2018

Several months ago, when I first considered coming to Country Meadows, several of my friends questioned my sanity. They said such things as “Why would you want to go to …

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Keeping the beat is therapeutic for residents of senior living communities

May 4, 2018

Residents of some senior living communities are benefitting physically and mentally from a simple activity that originated thousands of years ago. And they’re having loads of fun in the process. …

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Social activities at top retirement communities offer friendly competition and fun

April 24, 2018

 From the time we’re children, most of us enjoy competing with others in games, contests and sporting events. We may gravitate away from competition as we get older, but many …

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Tour bus trips offer entertainment and fellowship at active senior living communities

April 6, 2018

After moving to a retirement community, many people are surprised by just how much takes place there on any given day. They find daily opportunities awaiting them that were never …

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