Welcome to our blog.
This is a destination to learn more about life at Country Meadows, tips and advice for seniors and their families, caregiving support and ideas to keep senior minds and bodies active. Our new category “Through My Own Lens,” is written by a Country Meadows resident and provides a first-hand look into what it is like to live at one of our retirement communities.
What are Assisted Living Facilities? Not Personal Care, in Pennsylvania.
March 27, 2015
The differences between assisted living housing and personal care housing are some of the things that our senior care team outlines with prospective residents and their families all the time. …
Read MoreRetirement in Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton: PA towns gaining in popularity among seniors.
March 11, 2015
Retirement in Allentown, along with Bethlehem and Easton, which make up the region known as the Lehigh Valley, is gaining in popularity among seniors in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The …
Read MoreMedicare Tips for Seniors: Where to Start.
February 25, 2015
If you’re reading this, you’re probably about to become eligible for Medicare. Congratulations! You may have heard stories about how challenging it can be to enroll, how complicated the system …
Read MoreLong-Term Care for Seniors: Understanding the Basics
February 6, 2015
Some of the most frequently asked questions that our Senior Care Experts receive have to do with affording senior care. When people begin their research, navigating the maze of long-term …
Read MoreMoving to a Retirement Home: A Checklist for a Successful Transition
January 21, 2015
Moving from a lifelong home to a retirement home is a significant change. For example, our experienced team at Country Meadows of Allentown has helped many families over the years …
Read MoreConsidering retirement homes? When is the right time to move?
December 23, 2014
We’ve talked before about the trend today for seniors to age in place. But sometimes needs change and the time comes to begin to look at retirement homes or assisted …
Read MoreMom and Dad are considering a retirement village. What should they look for?
December 15, 2014
Your parents just told you that they’re considering moving to a retirement village. What does this mean? The truth is, it can mean a lot of different things, depending on …
Read MoreWhy should you plan ahead for a retirement home?
December 1, 2014
These days, it seems like everyone is talking about the concept of “aging in place.” The baby boom generation is approaching the age at which they will likely require retirement …
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a nursing home and a retirement community?
November 21, 2014
“What is the difference between a nursing home and a retirement community” is one of the questions our retirement living specialists are most frequently asked. The truth is, while many …
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