A Road to Recovery Paved in Love and Support
While she was initially treated in a hospital, Marjorie credits staff and her neighbors at Masonic Village, as well as her husband, for her miraculous and quick recovery following a health complication.
In Good Times and Bad, Find Comfort in Community
The last few months have presented challenges for everyone and required much patience and flexibility. For Charlotte Kindler, staying at home during the months of COVID-19 has given her more time to paint land and seascapes, practice her ukulele and video chat with her three sons, two daughters and five grandchildren.
What’s Your Long Term Care Plan?
You can never start planning for long term care for yourself or a loved one too soon. Knowing your options and what to expect throughout the process can help you make an easy decision in the future.
Medicare Mistakes That Can Cost You Big
If you have looked into Medicare to see about getting covered, you know how complex it can be. You may be confused about late penalties, lack of coverage and which plans are best for you, for starters.
Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference?
Although they sound very similar, Medicare and Medicaid are very different services.
Give Your Immune System a Boost
What are you doing to try and stay healthy during the pandemic? “During times like these, it’s easy for some of the basics to get away from us,” recreation coordinator Jodi Wendl, Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, shared during a
Healthy Brain Aging
The aging process affects each person differently, exaggerating strengths and weaknesses. However, medical research has found that memory and attention are most affected by aging, since, according to Dr. Charles Duffy, a neurologist at Penn State Health's Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, "memory requires attention and attention requires memory."
How to Speak to Your Senior Loved One About Loneliness
Although social distancing means you can’t visit and spend quality time with your elderly loved ones in assisted living and long-term care facilities right now, you can still stay in touch via phone and video chats.
Sending Smiles
We welcome children, family members and anyone interested in showing they care to send cards, drawings and letters that can be shared with residents, especially those who have few family connections.
Giving Back After Loss
After her father’s passing in March 2016, Carol Olnick knew she wasn’t ready to say goodbye to the hospice team. Now she volunteers in honor of her father.