Brethren Village Articles
Shared hobbies and interests bring friends together in CCRC senior living communities
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
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 …
Quality dental care is essential for those in senior living communities
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 programs
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 …
When is the right time to consider personal care?
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 Activities
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 …
Brethren Village Retirement Community, from generation to generation
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 …
Active senior living can continue even if driving stops
June 20, 2019 Community, Lifestyle, Senior Living Brethren Village, on-demand services, residents, shuttle service
Many adults love to drive, and it’s a pleasure that extends into the senior years for some. Maybe it’s the sense of control, the feeling of independence, or just the …
Boredom is not an option here: the joy of senior residential living
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
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 …
Short-term rehab increases independence and enjoyment of daily life
March 28, 2019 Health Care, Senior Living Brethren Village, exercise, Rehabilitation, Wellness and Fitness
People of all ages today, including seniors, can rely on the proven benefits of rehabilitation therapy to help them regain physical mobility and ease back into a normal life at …
Tips for winter weather safety from our senior residential living community
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 …