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…
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…
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…
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…
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…