Senior Living Articles
What Is a CCRC? How Brethren Village Helps Seniors Live Life Fully
By Tara Ober / 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 …
Leading a happy, healthy life at an active senior living community
By Tara Ober / February 6, 2020 active senior living communities, Independent Living, Lifestyle, Retirement Community in Lancaster, Senior Living, WellnessWe all dream of the day when we can retire, sit back, and truly enjoy life. However, as seniors grow older, they are sometimes faced with unexpected challenges. This may …
How a visit to the dermatologist can reveal a lot about your heart
By Diane Gergal, LPN, PCA / 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!
By Tara Ober / 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
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 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
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 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
By Diane Gergal, LPN, PCA / 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?
By Erik Dering / 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 …
In glorious autumn, pursue active senior living safely when outdoors
By Tara Ober / September 30, 2019 Health Care, Lifestyle, Senior Living, Uncategorized senior health, Social ActivitiesThe beautiful season of fall has arrived, and it’s a great time to savor cooler outside temperatures before winter’s cold chases us indoors. So, enjoy this season of splendor with …
Active senior living communities offer help for those with arthritis
By Michelle Schlegelmilch, B.S., NHA / September 20, 2019 Health Care, Senior Living Rehabilitation, senior healthThough people of any age can be afflicted with joint pain, it is far more common in seniors than in any other age group. Chronic joint pain in older adults …