residents Articles
Brethren Village Residents become detectives, bringing joy to Virginia family
By Tara Ober / January 31, 2018 Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living Brethren Village, campus life, residents
Two Residents at Brethren Village Retirement Community were the key sleuths in bringing joy to a family 300 miles away whom they had never met. You might call this “The Case of the Lost Testament.” Nick agreed with Leon, who said, “I am thrilled to have a part in finding the rightful owners of this valuable New Testament. After over 73 years, the mystery has been solved.”
You’re moving to a retirement home? Great! Here’s how to manage your move
By Tara Ober / January 17, 2018 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living, Senior Living Brethren Village, CCRC, independent living, residents
Once you have decided to make the big move and have chosen your retirement home, what do you do next? The thought of moving may be exciting but possibly overwhelming as well. Adopting the philosophy of “short-term inconvenience, long-term improvement” might be helpful. Like many transitions in life, any current stress will give way to contentment. So, keep your goal of a more relaxed, simplified lifestyle fixed in your mind.
Seniors can nurture and expand spirituality at retirement communities
By Tara Ober / January 8, 2018 Pastoral community, faith, residents, Social Activities
The best continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) support Residents’ spirituality by respecting their religious beliefs and ministering to their spiritual needs. They do that with an active, supportive Pastoral Services team, along with programs and events that reflect Residents’ faith, not just at Christmastime but the whole year long.
Jessie Eckhart has her head in the clouds—and that’s just the way she likes it
By Tara Ober / November 30, 2017 Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living, Senior Living independent living, residents
In the 1930s, Jessie Eckhart was the middle child in a non-traditional Lancaster family for that era. Her parents raised her and her sisters to participate in activities generally reserved …
Area sights and scenes draw retirees to senior living in Lancaster County
By Tara Ober / October 30, 2017 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living, Senior Living campus life, CCRC, independent living, residents
The U.S. News & World Report list of best places to retire in the United States has ranked Lancaster, PA as—drum roll, please—#2 in its 2018 edition! In evaluating criteria that promote a high quality of life, U.S. News highlighted Lancaster’s lower tax rates for retirees, high-quality health care, happiness of local residents, housing affordability and low unemployment.
Piano man Don Roland says “there’s always something to do”
By Tara Ober / October 24, 2017 Community, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Residential Living residents
When Don Roland was a kid growing up in the city of Lancaster, he loved listening to music and longed to play the accordion. The odds were stacked against him as those were the years of the Great Depression, and family finances wouldn’t allow the luxury of a musical instrument and lessons.
Autumn, an ideal time to explore the outdoors at retirement communities
By Ethan Eshbach / October 9, 2017 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle campus life, exercise, residents, Social Activities
If you stop by for a visit to Brethren Village during autumn, you likely will see our resident seniors outdoors during temperate fall days—walking, biking or sitting and chatting with neighbors. You might also find some practicing on our putting green, competing on our bocce court or doing some pre-winter gardening.
Our top ten safety and security guidelines for seniors not living in retirement communities
By Larry Snavely / August 4, 2017 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living, Senior Living amenities, campus life, CCRC, independent living, residents, shuttle service
Many seniors living in their private homes are at greater risk of being injured or harmed by safety and security hazards. Understandably, loved ones may be concerned about their well-being and check on them daily.
To further guarantee their safety, family members also can help by ensuring seniors follow these “top ten” safety and security guidelines:
Celebrate your senior dad with a gift that’s just right for him
By Ethan Eshbach / June 16, 2017 Community, Lifestyle, Senior Living Brethren Village, families, holiday, residents
For many families with older parents, deciding how to celebrate Dad on Father’s Day is a bigger challenge than how to honor Mom on Mother’s Day. But fathers appreciate special remembrances, too. Here are a few more ideas for gifts or special activities that Dad might appreciate, whether he still lives in his private home or in a cottage or apartment at a senior living community.
Fitness and wellness options for seniors abound at Brethren Village
By Neil Fair / May 31, 2017 Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living, Senior Living, Wellness Brethren Village, campus life, exercise, residents, senior health, Social Activities, Wellness and Fitness, wellness programs
Brethren Village Residents find it rewarding to stay active in the sports and activities they enjoy. They understand the importance of keeping the body energized and strong during senior living. So, we would like to recognize the efforts and achievements of some of our most physically active Residents.