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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.
Freedom and peace of mind at senior independent living communities
Imagine the freedom of rising each morning, knowing you are your own boss; enjoying your favorite interests as much as you want; resting assured that home maintenance is no longer…Continue Reading
Seniors and driving: Ecumenical Retirement Community’s advice for concerned families
The satisfaction of being behind the wheel, free to go where you please, can be a powerful, life-affirming feeling at any age. So we shouldn’t be surprised when a parent…Continue Reading
Seven steps to good daily memory care for seniors and seniors-to-be
Most people in or approaching their senior years are more concerned about losing their mental health (62 percent) than their physical health (29 percent). That was the result of a…Continue Reading
Find the two essentials in a senior living community: quality and affordability
Most central PA families looking for a senior living community for an older family member have two main requirements: it must be affordable for their family and provide excellent care…Continue Reading
Managing cholesterol in retirement is vital: senior living communities can help
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, which reminds us to be attentive to our cholesterol levels. One of the best measures that seniors can take to safeguard against heart disease…Continue Reading
Our top 10 questions to ask a potential retirement community
Downsizing to a retirement community is one of the biggest decisions many people make, with various lifestyle and financial considerations. Seniors who have decided to make the move have to…Continue Reading
Maintaining balance helps prevent dangerous falls for seniors—at home or in a retirement community
The leading cause of injury, both non-fatal and fatal, to seniors is: Strokes Falls Heart attacks Car accidents If you selected “b,” you might already know how common falls are…Continue Reading
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
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