January 20, 2018

While anyone can experience a drug interaction, seniors are often more at risk. Lifestyle changes, consistency and communication with medical professionals can keep you from encountering drug interactions.

January 17, 2018

According to the Functional Aging Institute, the top three concerns among older adults are losing money, losing independence and losing brain function, but you can still take control of your brain health.

January 15, 2018

Ten years ago, David and Denise Koch decided they wanted to move from their 11-acre farm, a decision based on common factors among seniors, like wanting a more simplified lifestyle.

January 4, 2018

For those who never met Betsy Karl, her personality shines through in the way her husband, David, speaks of her. Betsy, in so many words, was slow to anger and quick to forgive. She was caring and generous.

January 2, 2018

One of the most popular clichés is, “It is better to give than to receive.”  Donating and serving is an important part of the Mission of Love at Masonic Villages.

December 28, 2017

While it can take many years for some people to discover their passions and callings, some find theirs at a young age. Tracy Shissler, an LPN at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, is one of the fortunate.

December 1, 2017

Kay Dunwoody’s father, Robert Batdorf, has not been receiving personal care services at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown for very long – only about a month – but he’s already made himself at home.

November 27, 2017

For Todd Weitzel, administrative assistant at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, there’s nothing worse than reading a story and knowing what will happen next. His own adventurous life story has followed suit.

November 21, 2017

Dorothy Gale, of the classic American book and movie The Wizard of Oz, is famous for saying, “There’s no place like home!” This quote explains the popularity of “aging in place.”

November 21, 2017

William Anderson spent his early life serving his country as a Marine and 27 years as a field agent with the FBI. He and his wife, Camilla, moved to Masonic Village at Elizabethtown in 2005.

November 20, 2017

Walt and Margie celebrate 60 years of marriage on Nov. 23, 2017. Those 60 years have been filled with sidesplitting laughter, good stories and, most of all, unbreakable love.

November 6, 2017

When John Francis graduated high school in 1942, he had little doubt he would end up in the service, but he knew he also wanted an education.