Continuing Care Retirement Community Articles
Caregiving in a Continuing Care Retirement Community
November 20, 2024 Continuing Care Retirement CommunityWhen planning for long-term care, Ora and Rhoda prioritized a continuing care retirement community that would offer adaptable care services as they aged. After a welcoming experience on campus, they knew Brethren Village was the right place to call home.
What Is a CCRC? How Brethren Village Helps Seniors Live Life Fully
March 3, 2020 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Health Care, Independent Living, Personal Care, Senior LivingEach generation of seniors is faced with an abundance of choices when it comes to retirement planning. All of those choices have one common factor: future care needs. It can …
How a visit to the dermatologist can reveal a lot about your heart
January 24, 2020 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Health Care, Senior Living, WellnessAt every annual doctor’s checkup, we are told to eat healthily and exercise regularly. This, in turn, will keep blood pressure down and cholesterol in check. As we get older, …
The best Senior living is in Lancaster, PA at a CCRC like Brethren Village!
January 17, 2020 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Personal Care, Retirement Community in Lancaster, Senior LivingFeatured Photo: Brethren Village Campus When you dream of retirement do you picture beautiful white sandy beaches, deep blue waters and the feel of a warm, sea breeze? For years, …
Shared hobbies and interests bring friends together in CCRC senior living communities
December 19, 2019 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Residential Living, Senior Living Brethren Village, BV, CCRC, independent living, residents, Social Activities, Wellness and FitnessGrowing up, you always had a friend you could call to go to the mall at a moment’s notice. Or, a neighborhood friend who was ready for an impromptu game …
Stay safe during senior living by following these 6 steps to prevent falls
December 12, 2019 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Residential Living, Senior Living, Skilled Care, Uncategorized, Wellness Brethren Village, campus life, exercise, Memory Support, personal care, Rehabilitation, Wellness and FitnessFalls are the main cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in people age 65 and older. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), one in four older Americans …
Quality dental care is essential for those in senior living communities
November 25, 2019 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Health Care, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Senior Living, Wellness Brethren Village, dining, exercise, personal care, senior health, Wellness and Fitness, wellness programsThe holidays are right around the corner, and it’s a good time to discuss dental health. Vibrant cheer and merriment hangs high in the air in senior living, along with …
When is the right time to consider personal care?
November 22, 2019 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Health Care, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Senior Living ADL's, Brethren Village, CCRC, exercise, personal care, residents, Senior Living, Social ActivitiesThe growing population of today’s seniors is more active, healthier, and will live longer than any generation in history according to a 2019 Forbes magazine article, “A New Snapshot of …
Recommended medical tests and exams for seniors at Brethren Village CCRC
November 8, 2019 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Health Care CCRC, senior healthWhile growing older often spells change for many people, it doesn’t mean your lifestyle has to transform completely. Seniors can remain healthy, happy, and independent by staying active and proactive …
Boredom is not an option here: the joy of senior residential living
June 7, 2019 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Food, Lifestyle, Residential Living Brethren Village, campus life, CCRC, dining, exercise, residents, Social Activities, volunteers, worship servicesSenior residential living at the best continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) offers independent older adults multiple choices in how they want to live and spend their time. At Brethren Village, …