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Welcome to Our Blog
We hope you enjoy this resource about tips and guidance for seniors and their families for their journey, ideas for living actively and well and insights into living at Ecumenical. Visit often as we share information regularly. And feel free to comment on any that interest you most.
Friendship is important for the well-being of senior men
In the United States, one in seven men age 65 or older lives alone, and a lot of them are lonely. In fact, about two-thirds of older men surveyed report…Continue Reading
10 ways to honor Mom on Mother’s Day at a senior community
A family-focused senior community, such as Ecumenical Retirement Community, welcomes relatives of residents every day of the year. But, Mother’s Day is definitely one of the most popular days for…Continue Reading
Walking outdoors at retirement communities offers multiple health benefits
Days are getting warmer, and after spending months mostly indoors, many seniors can’t wait to go outside and walk in the sunshine. That’s good because health experts recommend walking to…Continue Reading
An active lifestyle at a retirement community benefits hearing-impaired seniors
Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions that retirees experience. A third of adults from age 65 to 74, and almost half of those 75 and older,…Continue Reading
What can personal care at a retirement community provide for you or your loved one?
Older persons and families searching for a retirement community for support with daily living often prefer the option of personal care over a skilled nursing facility. They discover that personal…Continue Reading
Food choices at retirement homes can be both nutritious and delicious
Our dietary needs usually change as we get older, but we continue to look forward to enjoying great-tasting food. The best retirement communities recognize that and provide a choice of…Continue Reading
Retirees welcome holiday visitors to their senior living communities
“The greatest gift of all is to spend Christmas with those you love.” Most of us would agree with this sentiment expressed by an unknown writer. And the best retirement…Continue Reading
Validation offers compassion and understanding to seniors needing memory care
One in nine people age 65 and older, approximately 5.4 million Americans, have Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. In Pennsylvania, one in eight seniors are afflicted—more than 270,000…Continue Reading
Exercise and fitness activities have no age limits at retirement communities
Americans, overall, are staying more active and fit longer, providing them with better physical and mental health, as well as greater energy, during their senior living years. You shouldn’t be…Continue Reading
Visit a retirement community this fall—you might discover a butterfly rest stop
“It was a beautiful bright autumn day, with air like cider and a sky so blue you could drown in it.” This word picture by writer Diana Gabaldon illustrates an…Continue Reading
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