Social Activities 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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Brian and Wendy Albright—the new kids on the block at Brethren Village
February 28, 2019 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living amenities, CCRC, chapel, dining, independent living, residents, Social Activities
When Brian and Wendy Albright got married in Brethren Village’s chapel in 1989, they didn’t foresee moving here nearly 30 years later. But that’s exactly what they did in November …
Social activities at retirement communities can dispel holiday loneliness
December 20, 2018 Family, Lifestyle, Senior Living, Wellness Brethren Village, BV, campus life, Christmas, concert, families, holiday, Social Activities
Though wishful greetings of “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays” may be sincere and heartfelt, they might have little effect on people who are lonely, including those in their senior years. …
Retirees find creative opportunities at active senior living communities
October 5, 2018 Community, Lifestyle campus life, residents, Social Activities
Have you ever been to an arts and crafts show or a county fair, seen the handiwork of skilled artisans, and thought, “I wish I could do that”? Well, if …
Is spring fever real? Yes, judging by senior enthusiasm for outdoor wellness activities
June 7, 2018 Lifestyle, Wellness Brethren Village, campus life, exercise, Social Activities, Wellness and Fitness
“The beautiful spring came; and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” (Harriet Ann Jacobs, American writer) What is it about spring that seems …
Seniors join in the fun of tour bus trips at retirement communities
April 26, 2018 Lifestyle, Residential Living, Senior Living campus life, independent living, shuttle service, Social Activities
The best continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) plan entertaining, enlightening tour bus trips that offer new experiences for seniors all year long in comfort and style. Residents enjoy socializing on …
Volunteers find proven health benefits in lending a hand to help others
February 28, 2018 Lifestyle, Senior Living, Volunteers Brethren Village, campus life, caring, residents, Social Activities
“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more,” said writer H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Those of us who work year-round with hundreds of Brethren Village Volunteers …