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.
Hope for seniors with incontinence, on their own or in personal care homes
October 9, 2019
Incontinence is a topic of embarrassment for many seniors who experience it. And that’s an awful lot of people. Between a quarter and a third of adults in the United …
Read MoreNew Dynamic Living program encourages active senior living at Country Meadows
October 1, 2019
Active Aging Week, Oct. 1-7, was initiated by the International Council on Active Aging to promote and celebrate the positivity of aging today. It also challenges society’s diminished expectations of …
Read MoreThe increasing prevalence of adult-onset asthma and the related symptoms
September 26, 2019
The changing seasons bring bright fall foliage, happy holiday celebrations and time with loved ones. As the temperatures dip, however, a myriad of health concerns can arise in older adults …
Read MoreCountry Meadows observes National Assisted Living Week, Sept. 8-14
September 10, 2019
Meredith Mills is COO and Senior Vice President of Country Meadows Retirement Communities, a role she was promoted to in mid-2018. Previously, she held the positions of VP of Strategic …
Read MoreGrandparents Day—senior living homes want you to come and make memories
September 5, 2019
Sept. 8th is National Grandparents Day, and it’s a great time to thank and pay tribute to these senior family members for all they have done. While we shouldn’t need …
Read More10 relaxation techniques for more stress-free independent living
August 30, 2019
We all can take steps to reduce stress in our lives, but doing so takes time and effort. At any age, and no matter how busy our schedule, we can …
Read MoreAt Country Meadows, we say “yes!” to active senior living
August 27, 2019
Mary Ann Bertucio is Country Meadows’ Executive Director of Community Life. She has worked at Country Meadows for almost 10 years, initially in human resources (HR) and for the last …
Read MoreWriting offers creativity and therapy for adults during retirement living
August 8, 2019
While few of us will ever be published authors, most of us can be writers. In fact, many seniors enjoy expressing themselves with words on paper even if they rarely …
Read MoreHiring individuals who are like family at each Country Meadows retirement community
July 25, 2019Tracy Newcomer, our Vice President of Human Resources, joined Country Meadows Retirement Communities in 2008. Beforehand, she worked for 20 years at UPS in several roles, covering workforce planning, employee …
Read MoreFour-legged friends offer companionship to senior independent living residents
July 18, 2019
Retirement communities in Pennsylvania vary in their policies regarding pets, but here at Country Meadows we believe that animals provide a significant contribution to emotional therapy and welcome them. We …
Read MoreSafety on the road makes for healthier, happier senior independent living
July 12, 2019
People who retain their vision, hearing and physical reflexes are driving today at ages beyond those of previous generations. But no matter how long you have been driving, you’re never …
Read MoreHow personal care services support seniors with activities of daily living
June 27, 2019
Adults perform six primary activities of daily living, generally without assistance. If at some point they can no longer do them on their own, personal care services at a retirement …
Read MoreMemory care services give purpose and meaning to seniors with dementia
June 21, 2019
Joel Kroft, Executive Director of Memory Support Services, is celebrating 15 years of service with Country Meadows, 11 of them in his current position after previously serving as a trainer …
Read MoreDiscover summer’s bounty of local produce at our retirement home communities
June 12, 2019
Summertime is quite possibly the favorite season for nutritious, flavorful eating. While the best retirement communities serve tasty and healthful meals all year long, we look forward to the midyear …
Read MoreNurses in personal care and assisted living homes care for the whole person
June 5, 2019
Lisa Torchia has been VP of Clinical and Support Services at Country Meadows Retirement Communities since 2017. Her 30-year nursing career includes senior leadership roles at four hospitals, most recently …
Read MoreJalopy, saddle shoes and other words from our youth are now just memories
May 28, 2019
Why is it that when I meet someone, and learn her name, within a few minutes I’ve forgotten it and have to ask her to please repeat it. And what’s …
Read More10 tips for dementia care while traveling with a loved one
May 23, 2019
With the senior population growing each year, more and more older Americans are embarking on travel adventures with their families. Recognizing this trend, hotels and airports have begun to rethink …
Read MoreGeorge Carlin hit the nail on the head; advice to stay young
May 15, 2019
Do you remember George Carlin? He was quite a humorist who spoke on many subjects, including aging. The one I liked best was his thoughts on how to stay young. …
Read MoreHonor Mom with tips for good health from the senior communities at Country Meadows
May 8, 2019
Mothers tend to put their family’s needs ahead of their own, and that can include health issues. So, on Mother’s Day this year, show Mom how much you care about …
Read MorePatience is a virtue, especially when speaking with a person with dementia
April 30, 2019
The other day I talked with a new resident and learned where she was from, what she did before her retirement and her favorite activities. I helped her recall some …
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