Meet Our Residents
Retirement homes are mistaken as places to grow old. These stories prove age is nothing but a number. As we age, we gain valuable life advice to share, have time to volunteer and find new adventures to enrich our experiences. Sit back, relax and read a senior resident’s story or two. And be sure to check back often as our residents have a lot to share.
Residents don costumes from eras past to raise money for Alzheimer’s research
A group of residents at Country Meadows of Hershey can add “calendar model” to their list of accomplishments. To raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association, co-workers came up with the …
Read MoreBloodhounds search for “missing” residents
It is a call feared by anyone who cares for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease: that person is missing. Recently that call was made for two “missing” residents during …
Read MoreResident and co-worker bond over writing and poetry
Dorothy Jacobs, 93, a former English teacher, loves to write letters and poetry. A resident at Country Meadows of Leader Heights, Jacobs corresponds with friends, family members and former students …
Read MoreResident takes sky-high leap of faith
Most of us celebrate birthdays with presents, parties and cakes. Country Meadows of York resident Allen Ziegler celebrated his 90th birthday by jumping out of a plane. “I thought to …
Read MoreFrantic call from son turns out to be a scam, seniors beware
Recently Bob Meckley, 89, a resident at Country Meadows of York-South, was in his apartment reading the newspaper when the telephone rang. As he answered, a voice cried out, “Dad, …
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