IntegraCare Blog

Call it the Power of Awe! Research in 2020 suggested that consciously turning one’s attention to something “bigger than oneself” cultivates a sense of awe. This in turn tends to boost positive, prosocial emotions and reduce stress. The eight-week study led by first author Virginia Sturm at UCSF’s Memory and…

Hunters Woods at Trails Edge couple’s memorable stop at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center RESTON, Virginia – As residents at Hunters Woods at Trails Edge senior living community, Raydean and Mickey Patterson eagerly anticipated a recent trip to the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. The stop at…

Research after research shows how important it is to stay active no matter your age. That’s especially true for seniors. Staying active doesn’t only mean walking or working out. For overall well-being, seniors need to participate in a variety of purposeful activities that benefit the mind, body AND soul. What…

Dictionaries define it as a feeling of security or calm. The thesaurus likens it to joy or contentment. However, because we’re all different, peace of mind means something different to each of us. That’s especially true when searching for a senior living community. You want to be sure it provides…

Event supports The Longest Day and Alzheimer’s awareness CAMP HILL, Pa. – The Woods at Cedar Run senior living community will host a carnival and open house event to raise money and awareness for the care, support and research of Alzheimer’s disease. The event will be from 11 a.m. to…

Global Update Post Vaccination – June 9th, 2021. IntegraCare’s organizational commitment to resident and employee vaccination was one of the first in the industry as part of our quest to maintain the highest standard of resident and team member safety. We have achieved a 97% or higher vaccination rate in all of our communities. We are Changing the Dialogue.

Covid Status The following data is current as of 12:00 PM on 4/30/21 unless otherwise noted. At this time, all IntegraCare communities remain covid-free. We thank all our team members, residents, families, and friends for your continued cooperation.  As mask mandates are reduced and the world continues to open up…

CAR Program contest honored 35 who didn’t miss work during the pandemic year BUTLER, Pa. – During the past three years, Maricris Cooper hasn’t missed a day of work in her position as a medication associate at Newhaven Court at Clearview, an IntegraCare-operated senior living community. Cooper’s determination to show…

Updated Mask Guidance from The CDC Yesterday, the CDC updated their guidance regarding the wearing of masks.   Per their announcement, fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physical distance in any setting, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations,…

Residents & Team Members returned after fire destroyed the original building. CLEARFIELD, Pa. – George Anderson was among the first residents to return to Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield after the senior living community was rebuilt following a devastating fire caused by a lightning strike in 2013. “It is really great…