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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.
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
Nine tips for increasing the safety of medication use for seniors
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
Seniors enjoy outdoor summertime pleasures at retirement communities
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
Summertime fruits are here, offering months of nutrition and flavor
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
Seniors with post-stroke memory loss may benefit from personalized memory care
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
“Practice random acts of kindness” now and all year long
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
Don’t let scams threaten financial security during senior living years
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
Senior communities can help older persons protect against heart attacks
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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