‘You’re only as old as you feel.’

While we’ve all heard clichés similar to this, renowned actress Sophia Loren, now 84, probably said it more eloquently, even giving us insights as to how to obtain this state of being. “There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people…

6 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health

One in seven deaths can be tracked back to heart disease. While there are some risk factors you can’t change – family history, age or sex – there are preventative measures you can take to reduce your chances of heart disease. Here are a few tips to get started. 1-Don’t smoke or use tobacco. Smoking or using…

Meet Our Residents – Virginia Sharp

“This is an ideal place for me,” says Virginia Sharp, a resident of Countryside Manor’s assisted living facility.   At 93 years young, Virginia has found that Countryside provides the services and activities she needs to accommodate a fulfilling lifestyle.   Before coming to Countryside, a little over six months ago, Virginia had spent 61 years working for…

Creating an Active Social Life

Staying healthy, feeling good and just enjoying life can often be traced back to an active social life. In fact, numerous research studies suggest a strong correlation between social interaction and good health and well-being among older adults. While the effects are positive, creating an active social life can pose a challenge as you grow older. Life changes…

While walking a precious four-legged friend

While walking a precious four-legged friend the other day, I had an awareness spill over me of the many blessings I am enjoying as a Countryside Village resident. Missy, my four-legged friend, and I walk this same route late each afternoon and enjoy the quietness, the singing of birds, the breezes of the statuesque trees…

Meet Our Residents Steve and Catchie Huntley

Steve and Catchie Huntley left their Tennessee home to take up residence in a two- bedroom cottage at Countryside. That was over a year ago and the couple are thrilled with both their home and more importantly, their new lifestyle. The Huntleys came to the area to be near their daughter, Marian Hogan, who lives…

Meet Our Residents Marvin and Lorraine Veto

About four years ago, Marvin and Lorraine Veto decided they wanted to make a lifestyle change. They’d grown tired of looking after their house and wanted to simplify their lives. More importantly, the couple wanted a place where they could connect with people who were their own age and shared similar interests. After looking at…

Importance of a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Facility

After a surgery, illness or medical episode, a short term stay in a skilled nursing rehabilitation facility can make all the difference in you or a loved one’s successful recovery. For the most positive outcome, you want to select a facility that best meets your individual needs. At Countryside Manor, we offer a comprehensive rehabilitation facility staffed…

Meet Our Residents Lewis and Betty Compton

  “It’s the best move we ever made,” says Betty Compton of her move to Countryside Retirement Village. Betty and her husband, Lewis, settled into a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment in the senior independent living facility last July. The couple first learned about Countryside and its many offerings while looking for a skilled nursing home for Betty’s mother in…

Senior Games Inspire Fitness and Fun

Just because you’re older, doesn’t mean you have an excuse to give up on physical activity and exercise. In fact, moving around could be the best remedy for what might ail you. Experts agree that staying physically active and exercising regularly can produce long-term health benefits and even improve health for some older people who…