Community Articles
Culture and education open new worlds for seniors at retirement communities
By Ethan Eshbach / December 21, 2017 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle amenities, event, Film, Social Activities
Over the past year, we have been working to expand and diversify the cultural and educational activities available to members of the Brethren Village community. Among our many programs for Residents and their families are musical performances, educational talks and opportunities for creative self-expression. These activities do more than simply entertain—they expand our Residents’ minds and spirits as well.
Jessie Eckhart has her head in the clouds—and that’s just the way she likes it
By Tara Ober / November 30, 2017 Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living, Senior Living independent living, residents
In the 1930s, Jessie Eckhart was the middle child in a non-traditional Lancaster family for that era. Her parents raised her and her sisters to participate in activities generally reserved …
The Extraordinary Give is Lancaster County’s way of saying “we care”
By Teresa Rineer / November 8, 2017 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Residential Living, Senior Living Brethren Village, CCRC, donors, Rehabilitation
Lancaster countians will come together for the sixth straight year on Nov. 17 to raise money to support vital good works accomplished by more than 400 charitable organizations throughout our community. And, as in the past, we expect that the response will be truly extraordinary.
Piano man Don Roland says “there’s always something to do”
By Tara Ober / October 24, 2017 Community, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Residential Living residents
When Don Roland was a kid growing up in the city of Lancaster, he loved listening to music and longed to play the accordion. The odds were stacked against him as those were the years of the Great Depression, and family finances wouldn’t allow the luxury of a musical instrument and lessons.
Autumn, an ideal time to explore the outdoors at retirement communities
By Ethan Eshbach / October 9, 2017 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle campus life, exercise, residents, Social Activities
If you stop by for a visit to Brethren Village during autumn, you likely will see our resident seniors outdoors during temperate fall days—walking, biking or sitting and chatting with neighbors. You might also find some practicing on our putting green, competing on our bocce court or doing some pre-winter gardening.
Our top ten safety and security guidelines for seniors not living in retirement communities
By Larry Snavely / August 4, 2017 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living, Senior Living amenities, campus life, CCRC, independent living, residents, shuttle service
Many seniors living in their private homes are at greater risk of being injured or harmed by safety and security hazards. Understandably, loved ones may be concerned about their well-being and check on them daily.
To further guarantee their safety, family members also can help by ensuring seniors follow these “top ten” safety and security guidelines:
Our most popular outdoor activities for senior independent living Residents
By Neil Fair / July 24, 2017 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living, Senior Living, Wellness amenities, campus life, CCRC, exercise, independent living, shuttle service, Social Activities, Wellness and Fitness
From spring through fall, many retirees enjoy spending time outdoors, savoring either the mid-day sunshine or the cooler air of dawn or dusk. Newcomers to senior residential living soon discover that their new home offers an array of outdoor recreational activities, with various interests in mind.
Celebrate your senior dad with a gift that’s just right for him
By Ethan Eshbach / June 16, 2017 Community, Lifestyle, Senior Living Brethren Village, families, holiday, residents
For many families with older parents, deciding how to celebrate Dad on Father’s Day is a bigger challenge than how to honor Mom on Mother’s Day. But fathers appreciate special remembrances, too. Here are a few more ideas for gifts or special activities that Dad might appreciate, whether he still lives in his private home or in a cottage or apartment at a senior living community.
Fitness and wellness options for seniors abound at Brethren Village
By Neil Fair / May 31, 2017 Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living, Senior Living, Wellness Brethren Village, campus life, exercise, residents, senior health, Social Activities, Wellness and Fitness, wellness programs
Brethren Village Residents find it rewarding to stay active in the sports and activities they enjoy. They understand the importance of keeping the body energized and strong during senior living. So, we would like to recognize the efforts and achievements of some of our most physically active Residents.
Desire to serve has guided Brethren Village for 120 years
By Renny Magill / April 18, 2017 Community, Uncategorized Brethren Village, BV, caring, residents
However, as we study the impulse to found Brethren Village, and the stories of care throughout the past 120 years, we see the continuity of our mission. For it is the desire to serve – and to care for those who can no longer care for themselves – that Brethren Village was founded upon 120 years ago, and is still the same impulse that guides our daily work today.