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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.
Friendships at senior living communities help counter loneliness
Seniors today live fuller, more active lives than ever. They travel, participate in fitness and social activities and volunteer for their favorite causes. But that’s not true of all of…Continue Reading
How to manage your weight healthily on your own or at a senior living community
If you are like many people and trying to lose a few pounds, you might take comfort in knowing you have plenty of company. More than 100 million American—nearly half of those age 20 and over—try to lose weight each year.
Seniors at retirement homes can use computers to stay connected
Retirees are increasing their use of the Internet, smartphones, virtual assistants and other communication technology, and leading retirement homes recognize the benefits and encourage it. The following survey results were…Continue Reading
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
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
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
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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