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.
How Country Meadows remains a community in times of crisis
April 24, 2020
As a family-owned senior independent living community, Country Meadows thrives on the core values instilled by generations of leadership that came before us. We treat our residents and our co-workers …
Read MoreDirector of Career Outreach discusses the family atmosphere at Country Meadows before, during, and after COVID-19
April 22, 2020
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Grace Vazquez, the Director of Career Outreach at Country Meadows, about how her role contributes to the Country Meadows experience. Grace is …
Read MoreRandom Acts of Kindness for seniors in independent living communities
April 14, 2020
April has always been a special month for Country Meadows. Each year, we observe Practice Random Acts of Kindness Month throughout April to honor Mary Jane Leader, one of the …
Read MoreHow Design Group manager Sue Seiple turns house to home and campus to community at Country Meadows
March 31, 2020
There are a range of details that come to mind when you think of home: favorite furniture, picture frames, flowers from a loved one in a vase on the table, …
Read MoreHow to talk to children about the Coronavirus pandemic: A guest blog by Executive Director of Spiritual Life at Country Meadows, Rev. Howard West
March 25, 2020
America is in the midst of a pervasive disruption of life as the country battles an unprecedented health crisis, the likes of which few of us have ever seen before. …
Read MoreA Flavor of Home
March 12, 2020
People use many words when describing what makes a place feel like “home.” Many cite home-cooked meals and delicious desserts as a big reason! Mealtime is at the heart of …
Read MoreWhat are Advance Directives and Health Care POAs?
March 2, 2020
Medical emergencies can happen to anyone. From paying unexpected costs to making quick decisions, they can also bring a mountain of stress. For seniors and their loved ones, life-threatening emergencies …
Read MoreFulfilling Country Meadows’ promise of Home Sweet Home
February 28, 2020
Our promise of Home Sweet Home begins long before a resident moves to Country Meadows. In a blog earlier this month we spoke about how important it is, not only to …
Read MoreTo move or not to move? The cost of senior living communities
February 21, 2020
In a recent blog post, we looked at factors involved in deciding to move to a senior living community, namely health, home maintenance, transportation, meals and social life. Now, we’ll …
Read MoreTo move or not to move to a retirement home community?
February 13, 2020
As a retirement home community, one of our main responsibilities is to work with families contemplating this choice and to help guide them to the decision that is best for …
Read MoreWe offer a “Home Sweet Home Promise” at all of our retirement communities
February 8, 2020
What do you visualize when you think of “home”? Take a few seconds—maybe close your eyes. Perhaps several images come to mind. Your idea of home may be a bit …
Read MoreGov. Leader’s legacy is key to Country Meadows’ ongoing commitment to senior care services
January 30, 2020
This month we celebrate the birth of Country Meadows Retirement Communities Founder George M. Leader. He and his wife Mary Jane began their work in senior care services in 1962 …
Read MoreThe solution to senior cabin fever? Retirement community activities
January 28, 2020
Wintertime can be difficult for seniors, especially if they are no longer comfortable driving in snow and ice. But wintry weather doesn’t interfere with the activities of seniors at retirement …
Read MoreEnhancing independent senior living with spiritual life services: An Interview with Rev. Howard West
January 22, 2020
Spirituality is defined and practiced differently from generation to generation. As a group, the baby boomer generation is one of the most significant segments of the population and growing. As …
Read MoreSenior living residents share their fondest memories of wintertime
December 24, 2019
The holiday season is in full swing and our residents are enjoying the season. Each year, residents and co-workers come together to decorate our campuses throughout our retirement living and …
Read MoreThe joy of conversation and socialization and their importance for seniors
December 12, 2019
Mom and Dad haven’t been the same for some time. As their kids grew older and moved hours away, and they sold their family business, many of the joys of …
Read MoreValidation—the key to compassion and communication in memory care
November 20, 2019
Steve Klotz, Executive Director of Validation Education, joined Country Meadows in 1995. He was looking for a career change when a friend told him Country Meadows in York had an …
Read MoreFor American Diabetes Month, learn about potential warning signs and treatment for seniors with type 2 diabetes
November 19, 2019
It’s inevitable—as we get older, our health begins to change. We often spend our lives focused on caring for those around us, but it’s equally important to care for ourselves, …
Read MoreCaregiving tips for families whose loved ones have dementia from our assisted living facility experts
November 5, 2019
November is not only the month of giving thanks and enjoying the last of fall foliage, but it’s also Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. This month, …
Read More7 ways photos can stimulate memories for loved ones with dementia in assisted living facilities
October 22, 2019
As we grow older, it is normal to experience some degree of memory loss. People naturally begin to endure a decline in brain activity after the age of 50, leading …
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