Masonic Villages News
The latest from across the state
Featuring resident news and experiences.
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.
Easter Meals To Go
Placing Orders All orders are due by Friday, April 3, at 4 p.m. Pick up will be on Friday, April 10, between Noon - 4 p.m., in the Brossman
Masonic Village Hospice Seeks Veteran Volunteers
To truly understand someone, you must walk a mile in their shoes. This is why Masonic Village Hospice has begun pairing patients who are veterans with volunteers who have also served.
Beauty & Convenience: Rental Apartments
Rental apartments offer the same benefits and amenities as an entrance fee apartment without the “up-front” fee. As part of Masonic Village’s continuum of care, residents have access to personal care and nursing care services, should they need them in the future, giving them a life lease guarantee.
The Genetics of Parkinson’s Disease
Approximately 1% of individuals age 65 and older, and 3% to 5% over age 85, develop Parkinson's disease, a neurogenative disorder that affects dopamine production in the brain. Learn more from Dr. Thomas Tropea, a neurologist, movement disorder specialist and assistant professor of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.
Tips For Choosing the Right Wellness Center for You
Wellness centers (also referred to as fitness centers or gyms) can help you get healthy, lose weight, learn life skills and escape life’s daily stresses. Masonic Villages’ wellness staff from across the state have shared the top things to look for when joining a wellness center.