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News Category: Wellness
Finding the Right Level of Support for Your Lifestyle: Independent Versus Assisted Living
Depending on their lifestyle and health care needs, older adults approaching retirement age may find that the ideal living option for one person isn't necessarily the best fit for another. Considering the unique wants and needs of prospective residents, Masonic Village offers a variety of living options and plans for retirement and long-term care. At Masonic Village, active independent/retirement living and personal care offer different levels of support but share a common goal: helping residents live with freedom, dignity and purpose. (Many people use the terms assisted living and personal care interchangeably, but in Pennsylvania, they are distinct licensure
Hustling to Heal
Maureen Jackson was competing for more than a trophy when took part in Masonic Village's Harvest Hustle. Thanks to staff across the Rehabilitation, Home Health and Wellness Departments, five months after breaking her leg, she was taking back her independence one step at a time.
Focusing on Summer Hydration
As the warmer months approach, it’s especially important for seniors to stay hydrated, for many reasons, including regulating body temperature and maintaining electrolyte balance.
Support Groups and Bereavement Services Help Those Coping with Loss
Carol, a Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill resident, was having a difficult time dealing with the loss of her sister when she learned about a new bereavement support group on campus.
Fueling a Passion: Dietician Uses His Own Journey to Help Older Adults
Anthony Crespo struggled with childhood obesity and watched his mother gain and lose the same 100 pounds through yo-yo dieting. He decided he wanted to make a difference by educating people about nutrition and healthy eating.
Exercising to Maintain an Independent Life
Exercise is important for people of all ages, but it offers numerous benefits for older adults, including lowering the risk of falls, improving mental health and cognitive function, reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and helping muscles grow stronger.
Tai Chi: Meditation in Motion
Widely known as “meditation in motion,” tai chi has become a popular exercise for those looking to improve their overall health and well-being.
“Big” and “Loud” Efforts to Treat Parkinson’s Disease at Masonic Village
To better help residents dealing with Parkinson's disease, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown's Outpatient Rehabilitation department has incorporated some new programming and technology into their treatment approach.
