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Submitted by Nahid Shadrokh, Lovettsville Home Assisted LivingIndividualized Attention and Personalized CareSmall assisted living facilities are often both literally and figuratively...
Posted by Lovettsville Home Assisted Living on 05/01/2023
Data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs shows that veterans represented by accredited organizations receive significantly greater disability benefits than their non-represented...
Posted by Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on 02/25/2023
Assisted living homes with 15 or fewer residents are often called group homes or senior care residences. Many people seeking an assisted living environment for themselves or a family...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 02/25/2023
Financially, emotionally, and from a practical perspective, choosing a continuing care retirement community (CCRC, or “life plan” community) is a big decision. Here at myLifeSite,...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 02/25/2023
According to LeadingAge, formerly the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, a person can rent an apartment either at the market rate or, if his or her income level...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 06/15/2022
Independent living communities are residential communities for active older adults who want an enjoyable lifestyle free of the worries of home maintenance. They are similar to any...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 06/15/2022
Whether you are preparing for the future for yourself or a loved one, the Aging Continuum of Care is a foundational concept that can help you evaluate the situation and options.Defining...
Posted by Anderson Elder Law on 06/15/2022
Life plan community residents seek transparency and engagementLife plan community residents want to be informed and involved in their communities. While this can make decision making...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 06/15/2022
Gary and Susan, both retired educators, moved from Doylestown, PA to Cornwall Manor Retirement Community in Lebanon County in 2013.“After being involved with both family and friends...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 06/15/2022
Like most industries, the senior living industry is ripe with acronyms and “insider” terms that can quickly become overwhelming. Sourcebook is filled with articles that will take...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 06/15/2022
For those unfamiliar with available living options, the image of the “senior community” may need a serious makeover. Many individuals still think of retirement communities as dreary...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 06/15/2022
The questions below will help seniors and their families determine if a senior living community may be the right choice for them.Do you feel isolated in your home?Do you find it difficult...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 06/15/2022
Bruno Cavallo never imagined he’d be writing poetry in his 80s. But he is. And he’s winning awards along the way.“I didn’t realize I had this kind of ability,” said Cavallo,...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 06/15/2022
Whether you plan out every minute or always wait until the last minute, there is still time to create a positive aging experience. Find your decision-making style and get ready to...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 06/15/2022
Since March 2020 over 30,000 people have attended our live & interactive discussions on a wide variety of topics featuring experts and thought leaders from all over the world!...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/27/2022
Everyone needs an advocate. Someone who can help them resolve issues, navigate challenges and make decisions. For older adults who are living in, or considering moving to, a nursing...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/27/2022
For older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, moving to a residential memory care facility may be the best option. These communities can offer varying levels...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/26/2022
In addition to the federal laws that apply to all skilled nursing facilities, Virginia has specific laws and regulations for nursing homes. According to law, nursing facilities...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/26/2022
Physical Environment Are private rooms available? Does the community have a pet? Does the community have safety features, such as handrails and grab bars?Certification...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/26/2022
At a nursing care center, care is administered by professionals under the direction of a physician. Many facilities also offer sub-acute, respite, rehabilitation and other short-term...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/26/2022
Physical Environment Is the community clean and well maintained? Are there multiple floor plans available? Can residents decorate their...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/26/2022
Virginia has specific laws and regulations governing assisted living communities. According to Virginia laws, licensed assisted living communities can provide two distinct levels...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/26/2022
Physical Environment Is the community clean and well maintained? Is ample parking available for residents and visitors? Are exterior...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/26/2022
Find Local ResourcesThe National Aging Network, headed by the Administration on Aging, includes 56 state Agencies on Aging, 622 Area Agencies on Aging, and more than 260 Native American...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/26/2022
David has a story to tell. Actually, he has a few thousand. And they are worth telling. After all, he is a storyteller by trade. David Schoumacher is a former newspaper and broadcast...
Posted by The Kensington Reston on 07/16/2021
Pets have special powers. Reams of evidence-based research has shown that pet interactions are beneficial for both children and adults struggling with a range of emotional and physical...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/23/2020
2020 has been a test. We can all agree on that.The test that COVID-19 has presented has been particularly challenging for the senior living industry. But some shining stars in the...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/23/2020
SMART Lifestyle Communities are not senior living properties. They are unique housing options that offer excellent locations, lots of amenities and none of the stigma that is too often...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/23/2020
Assisted living communities offer a vital option for older adults who need some assistance with daily living. While the specific amenities will vary, all assisted living communities...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 01/13/2020
Never want to move? Want to receive the care and support you need in the home you love? Whether you are committed to remaining in your long-time family home or an amenity rich apartment...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 01/10/2020
Life Plan Communities are properties offering a combination of living options for older adults. These communities offer an active lifestyle for residents, as well as a wide array of...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 01/10/2020
The senior living industry can seem overwhelming, but the important thing to keep in mind is that there is a housing option perfect for every person and every situation. Start here...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 01/10/2020
Residents at Dunwoody Village create custom lifestylesVisitors to Dunwoody Village frequently remark that it just “feels different” from other communities, and it doesn’t take...
Posted by Dunwoody Village on 01/10/2020
By Elmer SmithKatherine, “Kitty,” Baker never got to see her dream garden. She never walked along the broad, foliage-lined paths that cut through the serene setting. She was never...
Posted by Foulkeways at Gwynedd on 01/10/2020
As lifelong dancers, Clifford and Lydia Hudsick certainly know how to stay in time. Their great timing also extends beyond the dance floor. The Hudsicks met in the Pacific Northwest...
Posted by Ingleside at King Farm on 11/27/2019
It’s not often that life truly comes full circle, unless of course, you’re Joyce Trebing.Joyce’s parents came to Washington, D.C. in 1925, and moved into an apartment on New...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/20/2018
Finding the right retirement community can be a process. Usually prospective residents start with a checklist, visit a number of communities, and try to discover the essential, defining...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/03/2018
Red convertibles are conventionally seen as a symbol of freedom—and maybe even success in retirement. However, the senior years are often more complicated than simply downshifting....
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/03/2018
Katherine Dawkins is back on her feet—and back in her home of 48 years. Just a few months ago, that simple accomplishment seemed impossible. Katherine was facing multiple medical...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 09/06/2018
“We’re not sitting around here in our rocking chairs,” said BK Roberts of the lifestyle at Riddle Village, a lifecare community in Media, Pennsylvania. “We never have to wonder...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/15/2018
With a breathtaking view of the Chesapeake Bay behind her, Joan Epstein sits at her window paging through Kathie Lee Gifford’s latest book. There is no question Joan is Kathie’s...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/13/2018
Your family has been encouraging you to consider to a retirement community; your neighbors recently moved; and now, you’ve received an invitation in the mail from that beautiful...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/13/2018
Most CCRCs require payment of a one-time fee, usually called theentrance fee, before moving to the community. The entrance feeamount often depends on the level of care at the time...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/13/2018
Sometimes it is time to move on.When Judith Stout moved to FutureCare Homewood, she was barely moving. Today, she is running a volunteer program and working out three days a week....
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 07/05/2018
Bruce Swanson has always been a walker. He walked all over the farm he grew up on near Rochester, NY. He spent decades hiking with his wife. And during his leisure time, he was often...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/11/2018
Finding exactly what you need exactly when—and where—you need it can be a rare occurrence. But it does happen. And it did happen for both Beatrice Bobotek and Shirley Sheffey.Beatrice...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/09/2018
William (Bill) Cassel and Dr. Lillian (Boots) Cassel received a treasured gift decades ago. They recently passed that gift on to their three sons.This gift is not a family heirloom,...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 04/03/2018
On tours of Dunwoody Village, visitors often remark that it just “feels different” from other communities. That’s because our residents are warm and welcoming, and our employees...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 04/03/2018
One of America’s core values is independence. We pride ourselves on our ability to drive anywhere we like, build a business, and define our own destinies.As you age, your desire...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 04/03/2018
Your first best friends are often your cousins. For Mary Ann (May) Collins and Kathleen (Kay) Cullen, that was certainly true. And it still is.Now residents at The Villa at Florham...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 04/03/2018
Margaret Brubaker could calculate the toll that time was taking on her well-trained body in miles not walked and repetitions not completed during her daily workouts.“I went to the...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 04/03/2018
In her days as a market research professional, mother and wife, Patt Wuchter’s life was busy – and she always appreciated any precious “free time.” While she never had much...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 04/03/2018
Customized bikes. Mechanical hands. Bone lengthening devices. Or maybe just a special board to butter your bread with one hand. From high-tech inventions to practical innovations,...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/07/2018
In a time when food is fast and connections are made through social media instead of socializing, an unhurried, unpackaged, uninterrupted meal is often a special—and rare—occasion....
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/20/2017
Stronger. Healthier. More resilient. Everyone wants to be these things as they age. Achieving these goals often requires a little help though, especially when facing difficult or complex...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/20/2017
When Anne Revis Grosvenor was a little girl growing up in India, she dreamed of a life back in her native United States. She also dreamed of some day working for the magazine that...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/20/2017
Love is a force that is forever on the side of those willing to open their hearts, overcome fear and climb in the proverbial convertible for a spirited ride together. Linda and Joe...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/11/2017
When Marvin Weisbord and his wife Dorothy moved to Beaumont at Bryn Mawr in 2014, he brought with him his passion for music. With it came the weekly jam sessions with the 10 or so...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/11/2017
Pat retired her snow shovel. Susan and Chuck left behind their home in California to be closer to family. Nancy quit worrying about home maintenance. Peggy and Jim gave up the snowbird...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 11/07/2017
It all started with a fall.Sylvia Hays was on the front porch of her home in Reston, Va., when a simple fall changed everything. She had shared the home with her husband, Dr. Walter...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 10/09/2017
Oswald, Jr. (Ozzie) and Everett (‘Lil Stewie) Stewart grew up playing baseball. Their love for the game has lasted almost 80 years—and is only surpassed by their love for each...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 10/09/2017
The intensity in the eyes. The roar of the crowd. The joy after a score.This is not NFL Sunday, or even the high school soccer league. It’s the Bocce court at White Horse Village,...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 09/06/2017
Married and raising five children, Lois Whittemore figured she knew how to take care of people, so she chose to work at Foulkeways at Gwynedd, a retirement community 25 miles northwest...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 09/06/2017
Each new day is an opportunity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Staying active is one of the keys to leading a long, happy life. This holds true for everyone from young children to...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 09/06/2017
On tours of Dunwoody Village, visitors often remark that it just “feels different” from other communities. That’s because our residents are warm and welcoming, and our employees...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 09/06/2017
Every successful construction project begins with a strong foundation. The same could be said for every healthy relationship and flourishing community. You have to start from the ground...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 07/18/2017
As the holidays approach, people will be spending hours at their local stores to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones, young and old. If you have an elderly relative or friend...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/24/2017
She has made impressions. She has made memories. And she has made some eye-catching artwork. But above all else, she has created a beautiful—and long—life.Marilee Shapiro...
Posted by Chevy Chase House - A Meridian Senior Living Community on 05/17/2017
“Fit For Life” is the slogan that was created to embody the innovative and successful Health and Wellness Program supported by so many Pine Run Villagers. “Fit For Life” stands...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 04/05/2017
Entering a Harrison Senior Living facility brings an immediate feeling of warmth and comfort. The staff, many of whom have been with the company for decades, greet each resident and...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 04/05/2017
Following a surgery or illness, patients often hear, “Get Well Soon.” While the expression is meant to be encouraging, the reality is that many people need extra help to...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/16/2017
Time to exercise. Time to hike. Time to dine. Time to relax. Everyone wants more time. The residents of Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury, a continuing care retirement community...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/19/2016
Bob Bolle swam a mile on Thursday. The next day, his wife, Mary Jane, found him lying on their bed unable to move. This terrifying experience was the beginning of a long journey to...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/19/2016
A crisis—whether it is a natural disaster or a medical emergency—can change everything in a matter of minutes. Dr. Walter Hays has experienced this in both his professional and...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/19/2016
A pioneer paves the way for those who follow them. The paths they carve may not always be literal, but their work is always groundbreaking—and their influence is expansive. This...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/19/2016
I’ll tell you what I gave up when I moved here—cutting the grass and shoveling the snow,” said Waverly Heights resident Brant Rudisill. His wife, Ellen Anderson, added, “Well...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/13/2016
People don’t move to Beaumont at Bryn Mawr just to retire in their comfy chairs. They move to Beaumont because they want to be socially, mentally and physically engaged. Residents...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/13/2016
Martin and Margaret “Margy” Trueblood’s roots run deep with Foulkeways at Gwynedd, a Quaker Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) situated on 130 acres in Montgomery County....
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/13/2016
Dunwoody Village offers a wide variety of exceptional living options in a picturesque, wooded setting close to the cultural attractions of Philadelphia. Fourteen acres of our established...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/13/2016
Like many Americans Lois Wilson and Irv Thompson had busy, lifelong careers without the time to travel as much as they would have liked. As it turned out, the couple - who met at Pine...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 12/13/2016
Sylvia, Nancy, Joann and Susan are neighbors, friends and confidantes. They are also sisters. The four sisters are all residents of Carroll Lutheran Village, a continuing care...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 10/31/2016
What’s a family? It depends on who is defining the term. Family may refer to biological relatives, close friends or a combination of the two. Ultimately, a family is a group of people...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 09/01/2016
Moving can be difficult. But like most things, it gets easier with practice. And if practice makes perfect, then Joan Johnson and Sue and John Mouser are nearing the expert level.All...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 09/01/2016
Fred Pfifferling has a lot of love. He loves opera. He loves learning. He loves his family. He loves his community. He loves his country. And, above all else, he loves his wife.Now...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/09/2016
Chuck Ladner has been doing the math for decades. He spent the bulk of his career serving as a Chief Financial Officer. It was not surprising that when it came time to plan his own...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/09/2016
Henry and Marlene Kalankiewicz have been married for more than 40 years. Together, they raised a beautiful family and have many memories of traveling and enjoying their hometown of...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/09/2016
Going green has never been more in. Living green, on the other hand, is not a fashion statement. It is about making genuine and pervasive lifestyle changes to protect and preserve...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/09/2016
From expansive cottages to apartment living, Tel Hai Retirement Community offers a vast array of living accommodations. For Bitsy and Art Schravesande—who joined the community in...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/09/2016
Minas Balaskas is strong. Following a battery of surgeries for various health issues, Minas was violently attacked and mugged. His leg was broken during the attack, and doctors told...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 07/12/2016
Some families pass down fine jewels, collectible coins or rare antiques. These treasures may hold both sentimental and financial value, but they are never truly priceless. Other families...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/16/2016
A place to receive the care you need—whenever you need it. A spot that is close to everything. A community with engaging activities and new friends. This is what most retirees want....
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 05/12/2016
The stage lights dim as the sound of something heavy being dragged center stage is heard over a murmuring of voices and the occasional shuffle of a chair. The eyes of those seated...
Posted by The Meadows at Shannondell on 04/18/2016
They are not studying blueprints. They are not surveying lots. And they are certainly not pouring concrete. But they are constructing a community—one friendship at a time.They are...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/04/2016
It is often said that a fine wine improves with age. These subtle spirits become richer, fuller and more distinctive with every passing year. The same can be said for some exceptional...
Posted by Waverly Heights on 02/03/2016
As far as Mary Doyle was concerned, all retirement communities were the same. They all offered the same features and amenities, the same care and assistance. That was before Mary visited...
Posted by Vinson Hall Retirement Community - For Military Officers & Families on 02/03/2016
At the corner of scenic Ferry and Iron Hill roads, in one of the loveliest parts of Doylestown, is a haven for residents seeking an enriching lifestyle of safety, convenience and culture...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 11/12/2015
Living in the moment can be difficult. It might mean taking a chance, leaping before looking, or even leaving it all behind. And, like most other challenging tasks, it often takes...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 11/12/2015
They have climbed Mt. Rainier. They have sailed the Chesapeake Bay. They have driven crosscountry six times, logging more than 47,000 miles. Dick and Harriet Burkhart have been very...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 11/10/2015
A trail blazer is defined as a person who makes, does, or discovers something new and makes it acceptable or popular. It is a term used to describe Virginia Norton and Hal Bean. Not...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/28/2015
When family and friends reflect on Ava Marie Kennedy’s life, one word comes to mind: dance. “She loved dancing,” said her daughter, Lynne Kennedy. “She taught my father how...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/28/2015
Carolyn and Richard Egan took off for parts unknown and full of adventure once their children were grown. Tiger safaris in Nepal, orangutans in Borneo, lemurs in Madagascar and polar...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/27/2015
In 1681, William Penn specified that settlers coming to the lands granted to him by English King Charles II (Charles called it “Pennsylvania”) must preserve one acre of trees for...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/27/2015
Dunwoody Village offers a wide variety of exceptional living options in a picturesque, wooded setting close to the cultural attractions of Philadelphia. Fourteen acres of our established...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/27/2015
By Lauren SearsonIt is often said that it only takes one person to make a difference. So what happens when four proactive women at the Quadrangle, a continuing care community (CCRC)...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 08/27/2015
Teaching is not just a job, or even a profession. For the great practitioners of the trade, teaching is a calling— a calling to learn, to educate, and above all, to inspire.Charles...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 04/21/2015
They visit world-class museums. They attend sporting events. They hold discussion groups. They dine. They enjoy a few drinks. Most importantly, they bond. They are the members of...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 04/15/2015
When Edith Duff and her dining companion head to the dining room to enjoy lunch at Buckingham’s Choice, a continuing care retirement community in Frederick County, Md., the...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/27/2015
Teachers don’t retire. Their pupils just change. The desires to educate, provoke thought and inspire curiosity never go away. Such has certainly been the case for Gerritt...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/27/2015
He spends his time reading and writing. She loves gliding around the ice rink. Together, they enjoy a custom lifestyle that meets both of their needs.An introverted academic and former...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/27/2015
Love. Laughter. Joy. These are singularly human experiences—and they are essential to a good life, regardless of age or ability. In fact, individuals who are coping with cognitive...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/27/2015
Consumers often associate the words “all inclusive” with resort hotels and cruise ships. However, some local innovators are applying the term inclusive more broadly and offering...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/25/2015
Comedy only resonates if it contains a kernel of truth. That’s why comedians have to know their audiences—and their lives—well.Such is certainly the case with The Curtain...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/25/2015
Good friends are hard to find. Great friends who are also neighbors are even rarer. The residents of White Horse Village have found both—hundreds of them—at their full service...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/25/2015
Forget the old rhyme, “No more pencils, no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks.” At VillageCollege, the continuing education program at Cathedral Village, the pencils...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/25/2015
Friends prepare for a museum outing. A woman heads off to work. Students file into the fitness center.Homewood at Willow Ponds, an active adult community in Frederick, Md., is booming—primarily...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/25/2015
In early 1986, Douglas Tweddale came to Foulkeways at Gwynedd, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania,to fill an opening for an Administrator,...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/25/2015
The saws hum. The drills purr. The hammers bang. The woodworkers are making a buzz again.In the Woodshop at White Horse Village, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/25/2015
Everyone wants to leave a legacy. Whether it’s a family business, an accomplished offspring or a collection of worldly goods, most people strive to leave an impression on the world....
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/25/2015
A first ascent of a mountain with two kids in tow. Three days anchored off a reef after losing a mast. An epic sail across the Atlantic. Herb and Ruth Weiss have shared quite a few...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/25/2015
Alice Heiderman has always been a dog person. Throughout her life, she’s been the proud owner of many wonderful dogs. However, when she met Lily, the therapy dog at Morningside House...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/25/2015
Few things are more reliable than time. Time, they say, stops for no man. But some people are certainly better at making the most of their time—at seizing life’s opportunities...
Posted by Positive Aging Community on 03/23/2015
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