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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.

Nine tips for increasing the safety of medication use for seniors

August 17, 2017
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

Half of American adults over age 65 take five or more medications per week; 12 percent take 10 or more. Problems can arise when they forget to take medicine or…Continue Reading

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Seniors enjoy outdoor summertime pleasures at retirement communities

July 11, 2017
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

As summer in central Pennsylvania brings the warmth of sunshine tempered with cool breezes, visitors to senior living communities can see residents participating in a variety of outdoor activities. Healthy…Continue Reading

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Summertime fruits are here, offering months of nutrition and flavor

June 26, 2017
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

Healthy eating in central Pennsylvania becomes more enjoyable in summertime when local fresh fruits hit roadside stands and stores. The seasonal fruits tempt us with their varied colors and promises…Continue Reading

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Seniors with post-stroke memory loss may benefit from personalized memory care

May 30, 2017
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

About a third of stroke survivors develop memory problems, according to the National Stroke Association. When these issues are severe, they interfere with activities of daily living for the individual…Continue Reading

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“Practice random acts of kindness” now and all year long

April 28, 2017
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

At Ecumenical Retirement Community, we honor the memory of our co-founder and former Pennsylvania First Lady, Mary Jane Leader, by celebrating Practice Random Acts of Kindness Month in April, her…Continue Reading

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Don’t let scams threaten financial security during senior living years

March 29, 2017
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

One in four fraud complaints comes from people 60 and older, according to the Federal Trade Commission. This is the highest rate of complaints of any age group. All seniors,…Continue Reading

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Senior communities can help older persons protect against heart attacks

February 28, 2017
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

An estimated 70 percent of people in the 60-79-year-old age group, and about 85 percent of those 80 or over, have cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. In…Continue Reading

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New year, new friends at retirement communities

January 31, 2017
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

A new year is a good time to begin seeking out new social connections, but some seniors find that to be difficult. For many, a senior living community makes those…Continue Reading

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Seniors celebrate the holidays in style at senior living communities

December 21, 2016
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

Even when “the weather outside is frightful” during the wintertime holidays, you can count on the best retirement communities to be cozy, warm and comfortable. Knowing that most seniors look…Continue Reading

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Coping with dementia: Could memory support services help your family?

November 28, 2016
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

Mild, age-related memory loss is a common part of senior living that we may not like but to which we adjust. We may find ourselves saying, “Now, where did I…Continue Reading

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