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Holiday Memories cherished by our CCRC Senior Living Residents
December 23, 2019 Uncategorized
The sweet smell of freshly baked cookies, warm and right out of the oven. The excitement and anticipation of surprises waiting beneath the Christmas tree. Lighting the menorah on each …
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 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 …
In glorious autumn, pursue active senior living safely when outdoors
September 30, 2019 Health Care, Lifestyle, Senior Living, Uncategorized senior health, Social Activities
The 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 …
Short-term rehabilitation for seniors: physical, speech, occupational, and respiratory therapy
June 28, 2019 Health Care, Senior Living, Uncategorized exercise, Rehabilitation, senior health, team members
When Rose, at age 78, suffered a debilitating stroke, she found her path back to near-normalcy through therapy—but not physical therapy alone. Her condition required a combination of physical, speech, …
The spirit of Christmas is in the air at our senior living community
December 13, 2018 Uncategorized
As we observe Christmas at Brethren Village, we identify with the sentiment of Winston Churchill, who said, “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing, but of reflection.” Like Christmases …
Brethren Village Retirement Community is blessed and thankful
November 19, 2018 Family, Uncategorized Brethren Village, BV, giving, holiday, thanksgiving
Almost 400 years after Thanksgiving was first observed in Plymouth Colony, we still gather with family and friends for fellowship and to show gratitude for our abundant blessings. As we …
Desire to serve has guided Brethren Village for 120 years
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.