Life Stories
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.
Schedule a tour here to meet our residents and hear stories like the ones below.
The Puzzle Man’s Best Memories are Made One Piece at a Time
Some people become known for the careers they built. Others are remembered for the stories they tell. At Country Meadows of York, John Wolfe has earned a different kind of …
Read MoreDetermination and Community Support Transforms into Career Growth for Juma Nakayiza
When Juma Nakayiza joined Country Meadows of West Shore in 2018, she already knew that caring for others was meaningful work. What she did not yet know was how far …
Read MoreHow Can Seniors Keep Pursuing Passions? A Life Among Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and Vultures
A collection of decorative owls may be the first thing visitors notice in Keith Bildstein’s apartment at Country Meadows of Wyomissing, but the story behind them stretches far beyond the …
Read MoreHow Can Relationships Help Seniors Live Better?
By Carol Ditman, Senior Executive Director of Programming With more than 25 years of service in senior care, Carol Ditman is a seasoned administrator and dementia-care educator. As a Certified …
Read MoreFran Szabo’s Passion for Fitness Becomes Her Purpose at Country Meadows of Bethlehem
As an experienced fitness instructor with decades of teaching under her belt, when she made the move to Country Meadows of Bethlehem two years ago, she knew that element of …
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