Blog: Glen Mills Senior Living

Hundreds of thousands of Americans spend their senior years in senior living communities. This is a huge step coming from a lifetime of being in one’s comfort zone in their own home. Starting in a new place can be difficult, brought about by the new people and new culture that…

Combined $2-plus million investment will improve services, boost team IntegraCare is now managing day-to-day operations at Exton Senior Living and Glen Mills Senior Living, two licensed personal care communities located near Philadelphia. IntegraCare, based near Pittsburgh, now manages 15 senior living communities in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. A combined significant…

  If you feel like you lost the zest and excitement in your daily life, then perhaps it’s time to reinvent yourself and explore more hobbies and activities. It’s common for seniors to feel like their once busy and active lifestyle has simmered down into a rut. The good news…

Some people are aware that exercise spearheads strong muscles, ensures healthy weight, and protects the heart from any problems. However, what others don’t know is that it also can improve your total cognitive health. This encompasses both short and long-term memory.  Listed below are some of the best ways that…

When the days start getting shorter, nights become a bit colder, and the leaves turn yellow, orange, and red; you know the autumn season is fast approaching. The smell of pumpkin spice and chai lattes fill coffee shops, crunchy leaves are everywhere, and the crisp fall air makes fall all…

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…

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…