senior living

COME AND GET A TASTE OF INDEPENDENT LIVING Join us for a holiday wine and appetizer pairing. Wednesday, November 6 ,2024 from 1-3pm Country Meadows Independent Living 1800 Tulpehocken Rd …

Saturday October 12th 1pm ~ 4pm *Rain Date Saturday October 13th 1pm ~ 4pm Light refreshments and fun for all! *Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association RSVP by 10/9 to: Jillian …

This is a free series of classes open to the community and offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:15pm – 3:00pm. To complete your one-time registration, contact us today by …

Are you thinking of selling your home to move to a senior-supportive environment? Is home maintenance becoming too much of a burden? Would you like to live closer to friends …

We all get older. While we may feel like we are still youngsters in our minds, our bodies remind us that we are aging. Aging comes with challenges. It may …

There’s no place like home. This popular saying is rooted in the truth that people are most comfortable in the place they call home. Home is where many people raise …

Several residents at our independent living communities say they feel like they’ve hit the lottery. Not literally, but the freedom from household chores is almost as sweet. Enjoying true maintenance-free living in …

“If you don’t use it, you will lose it.” Co-workers at Country Meadows often hear that piece of advice from residents when asked to share the secrets to longevity. An …

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 …

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 …

Today’s senior living communities offer more care options than ever before. Despite this, misperceptions exist. Senior living communities are often mislabeled as “nursing homes,” sometimes referred to as dark, depressing places where residents sit around in wheelchairs with no one to talk to and nothing to do. This could not be further from the truth.

For adults with aging parents, there are several difficult – although necessary – conversations that must be had around planning for the future. One of those conversations is about making …

When reaching retirement age, seniors have many options to consider to optimize their senior living experience. From independent living amenities to assisted living and personal care, rehabilitation services and the …

Every November, National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is observed. A sometimes uncomfortable topic of discussion, end of life care is a critical part of the retirement community industry, and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …