Choosing to move into a retirement community is often an easy decision compared to the task of downsizing from a larger home into smaller quarters. Many people find themselves at a standstill trying to determine what family treasures to keep, sell or gift. It’s a challenging time that takes both a physical and emotional toll. To help ease…
“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…
As you gaze down the road to retirement, how do you envision those special years? Is it a future filled with new opportunities and new friends? A time when you can relax and really enjoy life? If you’re an active senior adult, opting to move to an independent senior living community can have a positive impact on…
How many times have you walked into a room for a specific item and realized you have no idea what you’ve come for? Or, maybe you’ve been introduced to a person and within seconds you’ve ‘forgotten’ that person’s name. A lot of people think that this type of forgetfulness is just part of the aging process. After all,…
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 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…