IntegraCare Blog

  Meet Joann, our Winter Resident Spotlight! Joann met her husband while waitressing at a local favorite restaurant. His charm won her over and they soon married.  They raised a family of three wonderful children together. Joann Loves to travel. While she has many fond memories of her trips, the…

Vivian was born on September 25, 1923 in nearby Altoona. When her mother went into labor, her father, Bill, went to get the doctor, but Vivian was in a hurry to come into this world and was born at home before the doctor even made it there! Vivian had one…

Pines of Mount Lebanon names LifeStories Director PITTSBURGH, Pa. – As the new LifeStories Director at The Pines of Mount Lebanon, Rachel Lahita will play a significant role in the memory care neighborhood of the senior living community. “My hope for this neighborhood is to re-enrich it and promote resident…

One of the greatest things about working in senior living is getting to know each resident as new friends. We find out about hidden talents or passions and try to utilize those within our Activity Programming to ensure there’s something for everyone. Shortly after she joined our family, Pat began…

David was born, June 5, 1931 to Edna and Nathain of Charlesville, PA.  David was their middle of 3 children.  Like many, he grew up on a farm in Bedford County and attended Bedford Schools, and graduated from Bedford High School in 1948.  Reviewing David’s senior yearbook with him, you…

MARY Turns 100 February 9th, 2019 Candle Light Cove has another Centenarian this year! Last February Dr. Jack turn 100, and this February he turns 101! This means that when Mary turned 100 on the 9th of February she was in good company. Mary is the only child of the…

Magnolias of Chambersburg employee hasn’t missed an overnight shift in years at senior living community CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Lavonda Patterson typically wouldn’t be at Magnolias of Chambersburg on a Wednesday afternoon. But the medical technician made a point to join her co-workers at the senior living community on Jan. 30….

Magnolias of Lancaster’s Executive Director Brings Diverse Background LANCASTER, Pa. – Julie Seifried spent nearly 30 years of her professional career teaching elementary education and early child development. During the past decade, she has committed to make a better life for seniors. The new executive director at Magnolias of Lancaster…

 Employees have chance to win new car based on perfect attendance      PITTSBURGH, Pa. – In its fourth year, IntegraCare’s Continued Attendance Rewards (CAR) Program has evolved into one of the most anticipated events of the year for employees in 10 senior living communities located in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The…

Newhaven Court at Clearview’s family is growing!  In January, we rescued and adopted “Graham”, a 10-week old male Plott Hound mix.  He and his 3 siblings were rescued in West Virginia and brought to the Bridge to Home Animal Rescue in Eighty-Four, Pa.  We immediately fell in love with Graham!…