Hello, fellow Countryside Retirement Community enthusiasts! Gather ’round as we share a heartwarming tale of holiday cheer and community spirit. In January 2024, our residents embarked on a delightful journey to witness the dazzling display of Lighted Christmas Balls in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Greensboro. A Tradition of Beauty and Benevolence: The Lighted Christmas…
When thinking about retirement, most people focus on the financial side of things? “Will I have enough money to do the things I want to do? What happens if I run out of money and can’t meet my basic needs?” Those are the kinds of questions that often create anxiety. While the money part is…
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…
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…