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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.

Strategies for Transitioning Parents to Assisted Living

September 19, 2022
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

When transitioning parents to assisted living, ideally there is time to discuss details and plan for the move, and everyone is on board. But in reality, that isn’t always the case. Often, a health setback sends an ailing parent to the hospital, and then it is apparent that they simply cannot return to their old life. If family members are unable to provide the daily care that is needed, a move to an assisted living community may be necessary.

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When to consider an assisted living facility

January 26, 2022
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

As we grow older, our essential needs for a healthy and happy life will change as well. And for some seniors, the changes that come with growing older may require…Continue Reading

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The difference between nursing home care, senior living and assisted living

November 22, 2021
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

Seniors are provided with many different living options as they age. And while this should give great reassurance to those beginning their research, it can also be difficult to know…Continue Reading

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New year, new choices. Downsizing tips made easy for moving into a retirement community.

February 18, 2021
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

Downsizing, like aging, is an inevitable part of life. Whether you want to lead a lifestyle with less maintenance, or you’ve become an empty-nester and find you just have too…Continue Reading

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What’s the next step after choosing a senior living community?

August 18, 2020
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

The period between finding the right senior living community and moving in can be an emotional one. It’s a transformational time for any individual or couple as the next stage…Continue Reading

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What can personal care at a retirement community provide for you or your loved one?

February 9, 2018
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

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

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Retirees welcome holiday visitors to their senior living communities

December 12, 2017
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

“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

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What makes assisted living facilities in Harrisburg PA different from Personal Care Homes?

July 1, 2015
The Senior Care Experts at Ecumenical Retirement Community

The differences between assisted living facilities in Harrisburg PA and personal care housing are some of the things that our senior care team outlines with prospective residents and their families…Continue Reading

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