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 , , , , , ,

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 …

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The Extraordinary Give is Lancaster County’s way of saying “we care”

November 8, 2017 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Residential Living, Senior Living , , ,
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Lancaster countians will come together for the sixth straight year on Nov. 17 to raise money to support vital good works accomplished by more than 400 charitable organizations throughout our community. And, as in the past, we expect that the response will be truly extraordinary.

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Rehabilitation services improve physical functioning and wellness for seniors

May 22, 2017 Caregivers, Health Care, Personal Care , , , , , ,
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Rehabilitation services assist older adults in improving their quality of life by helping them recover from the effects of injury, illness or surgery and regain their independence. Rehabilitation is focused on making the daily activities of life easier—getting out of bed, bathing, walking, going up and down stairs, and shopping. “Rehab” can have significant value as part of an ongoing wellness program as well.

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Personal care services = security, privacy, fellowship and contentment

February 14, 2017 Caregivers, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Health Care, Personal Care, Skilled Care , , , , ,
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We often hear from seniors and their families that they feel relieved following the move to a personal care residence at our continuing care retirement community (CCRC). We get comments like “I’ll never have to move again,” “This feels like home” and “Everything I need is right here.”

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