Eating healthy foods is vital to older adults’ energy, strength, and well-being. At a time when metabolism slows and fewer calories are needed, good nutrition remains as essential as ever to overall health. Generally, this means a diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and protein. The dietitians at Brethren Village, with input from the National Council … Continue reading Wellness for seniors begins with making healthy food choices
Senior 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, our hope is to enrich the life of each person who decides to reside in our vibrantly social senior community. Words spoken by Eleanor Roosevelt … Continue reading Boredom is not an option here: the joy of senior residential living
Americans are expected to spend a record $25 billion to honor their mothers on May 12, according to the National Retail Federation. For fathers, more than $15 billion will be spent for their day on June 16. The most frequent ways to celebrate both are with cards, gift cards, and outings (dinner, concerts, sporting events), … Continue reading Mother’s Day and Father’s Day ideas from Brethren Village CCRC
Eating at the best continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) means abundant and healthy choices served in venues that accommodate your mood, be it a cozy café, a casual restaurant, or a formal candlelit dining room. CCRCs today recognize that they serve seniors with varied backgrounds and differing tastes in food. The culinary staff at Brethren Village, led by professional chefs, offers high quality experiences that rival those of fine restaurants. By providing choices to satisfy everyone’s palate, CCRCs help Residents feel comfortable, content and at home while eating.
The comedian George Burns practiced what he preached when he said, “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” At the age of 96, he signed a lifetime contract to perform stand-up comedy at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. While few of us are as funny as Burns was, or would … Continue reading Retirees find joy and meaning at vibrant senior living communities
Hello, Brethren Village! My name is Zach Fisher, and I’m a Project Engineer for Warfel Construction Company. I’m in charge of managing the Village Bistro project, which many of you knew as the Village Center Coffee Shop. Warfel Construction has been hard at work on renovations for several months, and we’re excited to be a … Continue reading We’re glad to partner with Brethren Village on its new Village Center Bistro!
The best continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) ensure that their residents experience the kind of retirement that perfectly suits their wants and needs. Though these senior living communities are skilled at meeting residents’ physical and health-care requirements, they also are experts at knowing what day-to-day services residents wish to receive in their retirement years. The … Continue reading On-demand services at CCRCs offer convenience for active seniors