Recent Blog Articles

  • Short-term rehab increases independence and enjoyment of daily life

    People of all ages today, including seniors, can rely on the proven benefits of rehabilitation therapy to help them regain physical mobility and ease back into a normal life at …

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  • Brian and Wendy Albright—the new kids on the block at Brethren Village

    When Brian and Wendy Albright got married in Brethren Village’s chapel in 1989, they didn’t foresee moving here nearly 30 years later. But that’s exactly what they did in November …

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  • Protect your skin in cold months to enjoy wintertime senior living

    The coldest season often conjures images of hot cocoa, snowball fights, and book reading marathons under comfy duvets, but it also can spell poor driving conditions; bouts with the flu; …

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  • Tips for winter weather safety from our senior residential living community

    We hope the current winter won’t rival 1996 when a blizzard on Jan. 7-8 dumped a record 30 inches of snow on Lancaster County. Nor would we welcome the sub-zero …

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  • Social activities at retirement communities can dispel holiday loneliness

    Though wishful greetings of “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays” may be sincere and heartfelt, they might have little effect on people who are lonely, including those in their senior years. …

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  • The spirit of Christmas is in the air at our senior living community

    As we observe Christmas at Brethren Village, we identify with the sentiment of Winston Churchill, who said, “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing, but of reflection.” Like Christmases …

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  • Brethren Village Retirement Community is blessed and thankful

    Almost 400 years after Thanksgiving was first observed in Plymouth Colony, we still gather with family and friends for fellowship and to show gratitude for our abundant blessings. As we …

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  • As cooler weather comes, a senior living community offers indoor fitness and fun

    Colder temperatures don’t have to mean winter hibernation for retirees with so many indoor exercise options available. Today’s seniors have the advantage of handy fitness opportunities to help maintain their …

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  • Residents’ technology services are a priority at the best independent residential communities

    The best independent residential communities are always improving and upgrading their facilities and services to benefit current and future Residents. Take a walk through and around an active independent residential …

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  • Retirees find creative opportunities at active senior living communities

    Have you ever been to an arts and crafts show or a county fair, seen the handiwork of skilled artisans, and thought, “I wish I could do that”? Well, if …

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