January 22, 2019

For those facing a terminal illness, their last wishes often revolve around three simple things: family, comfort and home. The care and support Masonic Village Hospice provides prioritizes these wishes so patients can pass in peace and on their own terms.

January 16, 2019

Moving a loved one into a long term care community, nursing home or assisted living/personal care home can raise many questions and concerns. Masonic Villages’ team of admissions staff and social workers are here to assist every step of the way.

January 14, 2019

For 20 years, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown's music therapists have explained and demonstrated the difference between therapy and entertainment. While all music therapists need to be musicians, not all musicians should be music therapists.

January 11, 2019

Some people consider winter to be “the most wonderful time of the year." However, for those with chronic joint pain, the season's downward-shifting temperatures can make it the most painful time of the year.

January 3, 2019

Eating well and exercising makes your body healthy and strong, but have you ever wondered what you can do to keep your brain fit? Members of the Masonic Village's Brain Fitness Club realized that, like many things in life, you either use it or lose it.

December 15, 2018

For the past 20 years, Masonic Village music therapists have made a significant impact on residents, family members and guests’ lives, and have also supervised, coached, guided and taught hundreds of students. Current intern, Kelsey Tucker, shares her experience.

December 7, 2018

Northwest EMS operates four stations and serves a population of over 55,000 residents in 15 municipalities. Community Cupboard of Elizabethtown is an emergency food program serving an average of 195 individuals monthly. In an effort to “go green,” Masonic Villages is donating money saved on production costs of its Report to the Community to charitable organizations.  A $3,500 donation was made to Northwest EMS for its bullet-resistant vest campaign, and a $2,800 donation was made to Community Cupboard on behalf of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown.

December 3, 2018

It's that time of year again ... flu season. Masonic Villages has your flu season survival guide. Keep reading to learn how to stay healthy and avoid the flu this year, as well as protect those around you.

November 27, 2018

Over the past 20 years, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s music therapy department has developed a wide variety of programs for our residents. From ringing chimes to singing, drumming, reminiscing, dancing and relaxing, Masonic Village’s five board-certified music therapists encourage diverse therapeutic music opportunities.

November 21, 2018

The stained windows at Sell Chapel underwent a full restoration, thanks to the same company which crafted the windows 93 years ago. The congregation can continue to worship and reflect in the beautiful light of the sanctuary for years to come.

November 15, 2018

As music is not one-size-fits-all, for the past 20 years, Masonic Village music therapists have used the flexibility of music to meet the needs of a wide variety of unique individuals.

November 1, 2018

Fifteen years ago, Masonic Village resident Jo-Anne Karnes started a program through the Order of the Eastern Star to provide service dogs for children, adults and veterans. Having raised close to $1.3 million throughout the U.S. and Canada, the program is now going international.