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The right time to discuss senior care…

The right time to discuss senior care…

“Adult children want their parents to thrive,” explains Melissa Stanton, the marketing and sales manager at Cumberland Crossings, a Diakon Senior Living community in Carlisle, PA. “There are certain changes that are expected as a loved one ...
Why independent living enhances life

Why independent living enhances life

Many people think of retirement as a time to truly live life.   You’ve spent years working, caring for children, potentially even caring for your grandchildren and spending your time serving the community. When it comes time to ...
The social benefits of a senior living community

The social benefits of a senior living community

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll not only on health but also on people’s ability to socialize.   We’ve taken extensive steps at all our senior living communities to provide as much socialization as possible while ...
How to choose the perfect memory care community

How to choose the perfect memory care community

Mark and Sarah both noticed the same thing. It was just after Christmas several years ago when Sarah’s mother called one of her grandchildren by the wrong name. It was just an honest slip-up, they thought. But more memory-related ...
Five tips for talking to an aging parent about long-term care

Five tips for talking to an aging parent about long-term care

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, not every older adult is able to shelter at home indefinitely. There are some older people who need long-term care to continue to thrive. Sometimes, that situation may be apparent when family members who live ...

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