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Sep 2017The Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors
The Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors Tai Chi provides real and substantial benefits for all who practice this internal Chinese martial art. It only takes a commitment of about 20 minutes per day and can be done throughout your entire lifetime. The practice itself focuses on mental and spiritual aspects integrated into a series of movements that flow together. Especially for seniors and those...
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Aug 201714 Things You’ll Love at the 2017 Pumpkin Festival!
The Middletown Home is excited to again host our Annual Pumpkin Fest on Sunday, September 17 from 10:00am until 6:00pm! The event is our largest fundraiser and is held right here on our beautiful campus located at 999 West Harrisburg Pike Middletown, PA 17057. As always, the event is free and open to the community. If you’ve never attended our Pumpkin Fest before (and even if you have!),...
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Aug 2017Middletown Home Builds State-of-the-Art Fitness and Rehabilitation Gym in Central Pennsylvania
Earlier this summer, we broke ground on our new fitness and rehab gym that will be completed near the end of 2018. We have spent a lot of time planning out the renovation of this new space and are very excited to share some of the details of what you can expect to experience with fitness and rehabilitation at the Middletown Home. Convenient Location –...
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Aug 2017How to Create a Safe Living Environment for Seniors
Living alone at any age can bring concerns of safety and security. Especially for a senior, living alone can bring the joy of independence or the fear of accident and injury leaving them unable to call for help. If you have an aging loved one living alone, whether in their own home or in an independent living community, there are many steps you can take...
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Jul 20177 Things Not to Say to Someone Living in a Retirement Community
When you visit a friend or loved one who has recently moved into a retirement community, you may wonder what you should say to start conversation about their adjustment to their new living environment. There are a ton of things you can and should say to offer encouragement and show them you care. Be sure to ask them about their favorite activities, or maybe they...
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Jul 2017Tips to Help Seniors Stay Safe in the Summer Heat
While the summer months can be a beautiful time to get outdoors and enjoy some sunshine, it can also be a dangerous time for our seniors. Overheating and dehydration are very real threats to our health, especially to our aging loved ones who may not have the help or resources to prevent them. In an effort to keep everyone safe this summer, take a look...
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Jun 20177 Summer Activities We Offer Our Residents
Summer is a beautiful season to step outside, get some fresh air and stay active, both mentally and physically. At the Middletown Home we take special care to offer our residents a wide variety of summer activities to suit their interests and skill levels. We add some unique activities to our event calendar each month that we want to share a little bit more about....
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Jun 20174 Things That Make the Middletown Home’s Campus Uplifting
The staff at the Middletown Home makes every effort to create a positive and uplifting environment for everyone who walks through our doors – this includes our residents, caregivers, staff and visitors. We want the Middletown Home to feel like home and here is what we do to achieve that. We proactively seek ways to compliment and encourage one another. Compliments and encouragement are not...
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May 20175 Excuses We Need to Stop Using for Not Visiting a Loved One
In the hustle and bustle of day to day life, it can be easy to get caught up in our own to-do list. When we finally do have free time, we most often just want to relax or spend it doing a hobby we enjoy. This cycle can lead to making excuses as to why you don’t want to or don’t need to visit an...
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May 20176 Patriotic Ways to Celebrate this Memorial Day
Memorial Day is just a few weeks away! This holiday is often viewed as the kick-off of summer. Family and friends celebrate together over backyard picnics and the American Flag can be seen from far and wide. Amidst all of this fun and festivities, we can lose sight of the sacred meaning of Memorial Day and the soldiers who gave their life while serving our...
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