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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.
New year, new friends at retirement communities
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
Seniors celebrate the holidays in style at senior living communities
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
Coping with dementia: Could memory support services help your family?
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
A good night’s sleep can be elusive during senior living: What to do about it
Changing sleep patterns can be an unwelcome part of getting older. They may be minor annoyances—say, falling asleep sooner or waking up earlier—to which we adjust, or major disruptions—disturbed nighttime…Continue Reading
Hosting grandchildren at senior living communities creates fun and lasting memories
There is a special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Seniors in retirement communities value time spent with grandchildren and find those moments create valuable memories. When grandparents move to a…Continue Reading
Senior living amid the sights of Pennsylvania’s capital city
Seniors living in suburban Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania, have more perks than the bordering Susquehanna River has fish. U. S. News & World Report, in its 2016 rating of…Continue Reading
Senior living residents should watch diabetes and prediabetes carefully
With age comes greater risk for diabetes and increased challenges for those with the disease. But living a full life with diabetes, even in the senior years, is possible. One…Continue Reading
When retirees move to a senior living community, give them time to adjust
If your parents have decided to move into a retirement community, we hope that you’re pleased with and support their decision. But be aware that some seniors, despite knowing they’re…Continue Reading
How to decide…is a senior living community right for us?
Retirees today have several options to consider when deciding on their senior living opportunities. For some, aging in place—in their own private home—is the right solution; others settle on in-home…Continue Reading
If Mom moves to a senior living community, what volunteer options would she find there?
Your mother would be among many retirees who enjoy sharing their time and talent with community organizations making differences in people’s lives. These volunteers know, too, that in the process…Continue Reading
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