Recent Blog Articles

  • Quality dental care is essential for those in senior living communities

    The 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 …

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  • When is the right time to consider personal care?

    The 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 …

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  • Recommended medical tests and exams for seniors at Brethren Village CCRC

    While 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 …

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  • Brethren Village Retirement Community, from generation to generation

    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 …

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  • In glorious autumn, pursue active senior living safely when outdoors

    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 …

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  • Active senior living communities offer help for those with arthritis

    Though 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 …

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  • Wellness for seniors begins with making healthy food choices

    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 …

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  • Sleeping better means feeling better: Follow these 7 tips for better rest

    Sleep issues might increase with age, but that doesn’t mean you must resign yourself to restless nights and tired days. In fact, sleep problems can seriously affect your health and …

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  • Hot weather tips for preventing dehydration to enjoy active senior living

    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. …

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  • Short-term rehabilitation for seniors: physical, speech, occupational, and respiratory therapy

    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, …

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