Residential Living Articles
Shared hobbies and interests bring friends together in CCRC senior living communities
By Tara Ober / December 19, 2019 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Residential Living, Senior Living Brethren Village, BV, CCRC, independent living, residents, Social Activities, Wellness and Fitness
Growing 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
By Diane Gergal, LPN, PCA / 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 Fitness
Falls 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 …
Brethren Village Retirement Community, from generation to generation
By Tara Ober / October 22, 2019 Community, Family, Residential Living Brethren Village, BV, campus life, residents
For Joan and Harry Hershey, Brethren Village Retirement Community has been a way of life in their family for many generations. Joan (pronounced Joanne) and Harry recently moved into Brethren …
Hot weather tips for preventing dehydration to enjoy active senior living
By Diane Gergal, LPN, PCA / July 12, 2019 Lifestyle, Residential Living, Wellness independent living, senior health, shuttle service, Wellness and Fitness
Senior adults have a higher risk of dehydration, particularly during hot, humid weather. That’s why they need to increase their intake of water during active senior living in the summertime. …
Boredom is not an option here: the joy of senior residential living
By Tara Ober / June 7, 2019 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Food, Lifestyle, Residential Living Brethren Village, campus life, CCRC, dining, exercise, residents, Social Activities, volunteers, worship services
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, …
Springtime in Lancaster County offers these 6 entertainment and lifestyle amenities
By Tara Ober / May 29, 2019 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living, Senior Living Brethren Village, CCRC
Lancaster County is home to an abundance of quality retirement communities, contributing to its 2019 US News & World Report ranking as the top retirement location in the nation. Our …
Brian and Wendy Albright—the new kids on the block at Brethren Village
By Tara Ober / February 28, 2019 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living amenities, CCRC, chapel, dining, independent living, residents, Social Activities
When Brian and Wendy Albright got married in Brethren Village’s chapel in 1989, they didn’t foresee moving here nearly 30 years later. But that’s exactly what they did in November …
Protect your skin in cold months to enjoy wintertime senior living
By Diane Gergal, LPN, PCA / February 21, 2019 Health Care, Residential Living, Wellness independent living, senior health, Wellness and Fitness
The coldest season often conjures images of hot cocoa, snowball fights, and book reading marathons under comfy duvets, but it also can spell poor driving conditions; bouts with the flu; …
Tips for winter weather safety from our senior residential living community
By Doug Dosch / January 28, 2019 Community, Residential Living, Senior Living Brethren Village, on-demand services, residents, Service, shuttle service, team members
We hope the current winter won’t rival 1996 when a blizzard on Jan. 7-8 dumped a record 30 inches of snow on Lancaster County. Nor would we welcome the sub-zero …
Residents’ technology services are a priority at the best independent residential communities
By Aaron Ruppert / October 18, 2018 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living, Senior Living amenities, independent living
The best independent residential communities are always improving and upgrading their facilities and services to benefit current and future Residents. Take a walk through and around an active independent residential …