Blog: Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is an illness caused by a lack of sunlight during the winter months. It can lead to low energy, depression, and hopelessness. The good news is that there are many things you can do to help your senior cope with SAD. In this blog post, we…

Senior assisted living homes are more of a social community than a dwelling. Yet, thousands of seniors all over the country live in senior apartments and retirement homes. There are many important factors to consider when finding an apartment with these facilities – not all communities offer the same quality…

Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone resident Ethel Eutz (left) shares a moment with Medication Assistant Cyndi Brooks, LPN. TYRONE, Pa. – Cyndi Brooks is accustomed to multi-tasking in her role as a Medication Assistant at Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone senior living community. But her dream of becoming a licensed practical nurse…

The holidays are an opportunity for us to demonstrate our support and appreciation for the seniors in our lives. This post will provide tips on different ways you can provide support to your senior loved ones this holiday season.   1.  Create a Holiday Photo-Book Paying tribute to your loved…

Journaling is the act of writing down one’s thoughts or experiences with the hope of understanding them better. It can help you clear your head of images and ideas you have been holding onto that are keeping you from moving forward in life. Some memory care residents may find journaling…

Vitamin D is important for maintaining good overall health and a healthy body. It is one of the few vitamins that can be obtained from food, as well as from exposure to sunlight. This article will discuss 20 ways vitamin D can improve senior health. 1.) Good for Bones Vitamin…

Many parents are doing their best by filling their time with work and activities to stay as occupied as possible. Still, it’s undeniable that our modern lifestyles leave little time for necessary rest. As a result, many people turn to professional respite services when they cannot provide care for themselves…

Many seniors may not fully realize how important it is to stay mentally active in order to keep their brains healthy. In order to help keep your senior loved one’s brain in tip-top shape, here are 14 activities you may want to consider!   1.) Crosswords Crosswords are a fun…

There are so many things that make a great senior living community, and it helps to take a look at different examples of what they have to offer. This way, you can narrow down the perfect place for you and your loved ones. Below are the top things that every…

Head of Newhaven Court at Lindwood will join AHCA/NCAL year-long program GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania – With 20 years of experience in senior living care, Lori Grant truly appreciated the opportunity presented to her upon her selection as a national Future Leader by the American Health Care Association and National Center for…