Tag: senior living


5 Tips to Make Holiday Family Gatherings Less Stressful

05

Nov 2018

5 Tips to Make Holiday Family Gatherings Less Stressful

With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about your family gatherings and where you will spend your holidays. This can be a stressful time for many people as family gatherings bring up some challenges like who will host, who is invited and how will everyone travel there. Especially for our aging senior population, holiday family gatherings can be stressful because travel is...

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Smart Ways to Minimize the Cost of your Senior Living Search

20

Nov 2017

Smart Ways to Minimize the Cost of your Senior Living Search

For many, the cost of long-term care is staggering. On a fixed income it can be hard to imagine how you will find a top quality retirement community at a cost you can sustain for the rest of your life. The good news is there are several things you can do to put yourself at the best advantage moving forward. When it comes to searching...

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Woman hands in light teal knitted mittens are holding a beautiful glossy red heart in a snow background. Love and St. Valentine concept.

06

Feb 2017

7 Reasons Our Caregivers Love Working at the Middletown Home

7 Reasons Our Caregivers Love Working at the Middletown Home It’s almost Valentine’s Day and love is in the air! This is why we wanted to focus on some of the many reasons our caregivers love working at the Middletown Home. We are so fortunate to have a group of caregivers and residents who really form some special relationships. Learn about the 7 reasons why...

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Latin senior lady having fun,enjoying,laying down and having her picture taken in her first snow of her life at age 74

09

Jan 2017

6 Tips for Improving Senior Safety in Winter

6 Tips for Improving Senior Safety in Winter The winter months bring the added challenge of cold weather, snow and ice. Especially for seniors, this can pose a dangerous threat to their health and well-being if proper precautions are not taken. If you or someone you know if at a higher risk for falls or ill-health during the winter months, take a look at these...

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Senior couple with family by Christmas tree - three generations

04

Nov 2016

4 Ways to Bring Family Together for the Holidays – Even When You’re Miles Apart

As families grow and evolve, sometimes people move to a different state or even a different country. With an aging parent, the miles between you can feel especially wide during the holiday season. Despite your best efforts to come home for the holidays, it might just not be feasible due to work, health, finances or another commitment. If you find yourself in a similar situation...

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Staff Stories: Misty Riggs Shares Highlights About Working at the Middletown Home

12

Oct 2016

Staff Stories: Misty Riggs Shares Highlights About Working at the Middletown Home

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a Certified Nursing Assistant in a skilled nursing center? The simple answer is – a lot of heart! But we wanted to go one step further to give you insight into just how passionate our staff is about serving the members of our retirement community. We talked with Misty Riggs, a Certified Nursing Assistant who will celebrate...

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The Best of Both Worlds: How Middletown Home and Penn State Harrisburg Benefit One Another

04

Oct 2016

The Best of Both Worlds: How Middletown Home and Penn State Harrisburg Benefit One Another

The Middletown Home has the unique benefit of neighboring Penn State Harrisburg’s campus. These two establishments are not only a benefit to the community, they are a great benefit to one another! Together, we have found many different opportunities to collaborate and encourage residents and students to interact. The relationships formed remind us that we can always learn something new, especially from people who are...

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Group Of Senior Couples Enjoying Meal Together In Care Home With Teenage Helper

13

Sep 2016

5 Reasons Your Loved One May Benefit from a Retirement Community

We all want the best for our loved ones and this includes seeing them enjoy the greatest quality of life, no matter their age. It can be a difficult decision to encourage a friend or family member to leave their home and move into a retirement community, especially if they feel strongly about staying where they are. If they decided to stay in their home,...

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7 Signs of a Top Quality Retirement Community

17

Aug 2016

7 Signs of a Top Quality Retirement Community

When looking for the right Retirement Senior Living Apartments, whether for you or a loved one, there are so many things to consider. It can be overwhelming to even know where to look and then how to narrow down your best senior living or senior in-home care options. Maybe this is a journey you’re on right now, or maybe it’s not for quite a few...

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