Blog: Magnolias of Lancaster

LANCASTER, Pa. – Magnolias of Lancaster earned IntegraCare’s Silver Level Award for its prompt handling of residents’ callbell requests during the first quarter of 2025. When a resident needs assistance, whether it’s for routine help or an emergency, they can push a pendant they carry on them. During the quarter,…

Magnolias of Lancaster Safety Maintenance Director David Reynolds displays his rock collection as part of his “Exploring with Dave” series. Reynolds hosts entertaining and educational presentations, telling residents about his time as a professional baseball player, billiards competitor, first responder, world traveler and a role he held at Yellowstone Park….

Magnolias of Lancaster residents enjoy many activities outside of the senior living community. Among the recent outings included attending a Lancaster Stormers minor league baseball game, a trip to the Market at Oregon Dairy in Lititz and weekly scenic drives in the community van. From Baseball Games to Dairy Farm…

Magnolias of Lancaster resident Kathy Barr, right, spent time with her granddaughter Anna, left, and daughter Jennifer, middle, during the holiday brunch. LANCASTER, Pa. – Magnolias of Lancaster Executive Operations Officer Justin Lee and his team planned the senior living community’s Holiday Brunch hoping to bring together residents, their families…

The Golden Years and New Beginnings Retirement marks the close of one chapter and the dawn of another. As the pace of life slows down and one has the liberty to reflect, the age-old adage, “Age is just a number” takes on a fresh meaning. This phase, often termed as…

Understanding Dementia: Why it Matters Addressing the complexities of a dementia diagnosis can be a challenging task, especially when communicating this to a younger audience. A dementia diagnosis impacts everyone in the family, including the youngest members. Children are keen observers and will likely notice changes in their loved one….

Summer is a beautiful season to enjoy the outdoors, but it poses some unique challenges for seniors. The rising temperature, increased activity, and a variety of other factors can potentially put older adults at risk. So, how can you ensure a safe, enjoyable summer for the seniors in your life?…

As we grow older, the comfort of our own homes can become overshadowed by the difficulty of performing simple daily tasks. It’s in these times that assisted living communities can significantly enhance the quality of life. But how exactly do these communities work, and how can they benefit your daily…

With the golden hues of age come the challenges of maintaining our physical agility – particularly, our manual dexterity. Aging can pose hurdles to our ability to grasp a pen, navigate a smartphone, or effortlessly button up a shirt. But guess what? It’s never too late to learn, to grow,…

Magnolias of Lancaster Executive Operations Officer Michelle Butler (center, left) celebrates with Cuisineur Seble Zqusquam (center, right), who is holding keys to the 2023 Hyundai Elantra she won as part of IntegraCare’s Continued Attendance Rewards (CAR) Program. Members of the Magnolias of Lancaster team surround Zqusquam as part of a…