Embrace the New Year with Vibrant Independent Living at Brethren Village
February 5, 2025 Independent Living
As the new year begins, it brings a time of resolutions, beginnings, and refreshed perspectives. At Brethren Village, we believe in living life your way, where every day offers the chance for growth, connection and enrichment. If you are ready to explore the freedom of Independent Living, discover how our vibrant community in Lititz, PA, can help you live life with purpose and passion.
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Six tips to help seniors communicate more when seeing their doctors
Most seniors today are members of what sociologists call the Silent Generation, born between the years 1925 and 1945. They are called the “Silents” because they were raised to quietly …
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Finding a long-term care facility: you have a choice, so ask questions
If you have a loved one in need of long-term care services, how do you select the skilled care facility that is right for him or her? What features and …
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Generational ties and love of music motivate gift for The Courtyards Residents
Janet A. Booz lived in Village Manor and the Courtyards from 2008 until 2017. After she died, her son Larry Booz, and daughter Linda Booz Klein reached out to the Courtyard’s Director of Therapeutic Recreation, Lori Schoener, to express their appreciation for the care that their mother received, and to inquire if there was a way for them to make a gift that would tangibly express their appreciation.
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Whisperglide swing for The Courtyards
After Ken’s wife Kathleen died in November 2016, he wanted to do something that would honor her memory, and express his appreciation for the care that she received during the time that she lived in the Courtyards. Katie – as she was known by her family and friends – had herself been an extraordinarily caring person. A loving wife, mother and friend, she had worked her entire career as a nurse.
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Northside Court: The latest in privacy, comfort, and contemporary senior living
Northside Court, Brethren Village’s new senior independent living community, is now open and fully occupied by residents enjoying contemporary apartment living. The 72 private apartments within the complex offer privacy, …
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Rivals, best friends, and much more: Jack and Jim, a dynamic duo for 88 years
Jack and Jim Forsha now live at Brethren Village Retirement Community with their wives, Billie and Jean. Remarkably, their individual paths through life have been strikingly similar, with one rarely making a major decision without the other one. It’s who they are, it’s what they know, and neither of them would have it any other way.
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Is spring fever real? Yes, judging by senior enthusiasm for outdoor wellness activities
“The beautiful spring came; and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” (Harriet Ann Jacobs, American writer) What is it about spring that seems …
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Seniors join in the fun of tour bus trips at retirement communities
The best continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) plan entertaining, enlightening tour bus trips that offer new experiences for seniors all year long in comfort and style. Residents enjoy socializing on …
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Rehab services aid our Residents and greater community members in healing and recovery
Physicians frequently recommend rehabilitation services for seniors and others following hospitalization due to stroke, serious injury, or surgery. Doctors also prescribe rehab therapy for people dealing with chronic pain or …
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Water activities at retirement communities can be key to wellness for seniors
More and more seniors are finding aquatic exercise to be their favorite and most beneficial way to maintain fitness. While physical activities in water can have advantages for anyone, they …
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