Story Bank
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.
Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care’s Legacy Project for resident Evie Hildebrand celebrates family traditions
As 2024 drew to a close, 103-year-old Evie Hildebrand and her two sons enjoyed a morning together preparing and sharing a signature family dessert at her home at Country Meadows …
Read MoreChristmas at Country Meadows: Enjoying cherished traditions and adding new ones
Throughout the holiday season, Country Meadows co-workers are just as busy as Santa’s helpers as they plan events and activities to get our residents into the holiday spirit. Across all …
Read MoreCountry Meadows’ oldest resident Margaret Dilullo turns 110
When asked what advice she has to share with the residents and co-workers at her home at Country Meadows Retirement Communities Wyomissing campus, Margaret raised her can of Yuengling lager …
Read MoreResident John Wolfe celebrates Veterans Day with local first-grader and WWII enthusiast
In June 2024, John Wolfe went on a ride of a lifetime thanks to AARP’s Wish of a Lifetime program. While John was piloting an airplane for the last time, …
Read MoreVeterans honored during Quilts of Valor ceremony at York-South campus
At Country Meadows Retirement Communities, we don’t have to wait until Veteran’s Day to celebrate the life, legacy and sacrifice of our veteran heroes. In our communities, we have residents …
Read MoreBob Barker proves it’s never too late to follow a passion
Country Meadows of Hershey hosts a monthlong exhibit of acrylic paintings by resident Bob Barker from August 30 – September 30, 2024. Bob Barker spent much of his professional career …
Read MoreAnna Lutz turns 108
Country Meadows of South Hills is celebrating resident Anna Dzurichko Lutz’s 108th birthday! Born on March 17, 1916, in Farrell, PA, Anna has lived much of her life in the …
Read MorePets make great Valentines in senior living communities
Why says your valentine has to be human? Country Meadows has many pets living in our communities and/or coming to work with their best humans. Americans love their furry, finned …
Read MorePainting of a tree sparks clarity despite dementia
“Did I do that?” asks Dottie as she looks at a painting of a tree. A resident of the Connections Memory Support Services Neighborhood at Country Meadows of West Shore …
Read MoreSummer may come to an end, but not the fun
It’s been said that summer is the height of being alive. Residents and co-workers felt particularly alive this summer after practicing safety protocols for the last 18 months thanks to …
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