Just like you, we’re watching and waiting for the first sign of spring bulbs to peek out from under the ground. But, unfortunately, winter still has a little way to go. As these final winter weeks linger, a lack of sunlight and cold weather can still make this an especially
As we age, our health needs may increase, but our desire to live as independently as possible never fades. So, what happens when seniors start to need additional support with daily activities but want to maintain a vibrant, carefree life in retirement? The answer: Personal Care. The Pleasant View’s personal
Physical exercise is one of the key ingredients to living a healthy life in retirement. Especially for seniors, getting moving wards off injuries, keeps hearts healthier, builds strength and reduces excess weight gain. And those are just the physical benefits. Exercise is just as important for our mental health and
Over the past 18+ months of caring for seniors during the pandemic, Sophia Kilby, Pleasant View’s director of nursing, and her team have done incredible work to care for our residents. Now, as we turn the corner and head into 2022, our nursing team is focused on keeping residents safe
The Pennsylvania Department of Health completed its annual state survey on Oct. 8, and we are thrilled to announce that Pleasant View Communities was awarded the coveted “Deficiency Free Survey” distinction. When a retirement community receives a deficiency free state survey, it means you or your loved ones can expect
Thank you to the Best Kept Secrets Tour for naming Hearth and Harrow one of the best of 2021. Hearth and Harrow, a farm-to-table restaurant in the heart of Pleasant View Communities, is recognized as one of Lancaster County’s best kept secrets by this year’s Best Kept Secrets Tour. The
World Alzheimer’s Month Reminds Us How Important Memory Care is to Life Planning When most people start to focus on the pressing health concerns facing their aging parents or loved ones, they usually think about mobility challenges or illness issues, not memory problems. That’s why Alzheimer’s Disease international began partnering with
When you sit back and think about how you’d like to spend your days in retirement, what comes to mind? Most of us probably assume the answer is more time devoted to a favorite hobby. Sewing, gardening, fishing, reading – those activities that pre-retirement life doesn’t allow much time for.
Mobile apps have the power to make senior living easier, safer, and more enjoyable – but only if you use them. A 2020 Tech Survey by AARP found that while seniors are interested in new technologies and continue to buy smartphones and tablets, they’re not always taking full advantage of