Blog: The Woods at Cedar Run

There are many benefits to caregiving in addition to the emotional, and physical support seniors receive. However, it is important that caregivers take time to understand what their loved one needs and help them maintain their independence as they age. This is possible even if your senior loved one lives…

There are many health benefits that can be enjoyed by seniors who add seafood to their diet. Below are a few of the many reasons why it is so important for seniors to eat seafood. 1.) High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation. One of the…

These are tough times for those who have to care for their elderly loved ones, and one of the most difficult transitions is from assisted living to a memory care facility. Knowing the signs that it’s time to switch can make all the difference. Below are a series of signs…

Swimming is a great activity for everyone, especially seniors. Aside from being fun, swimming is also a type of exercise. It keeps the heart rate up and improves overall cardiovascular health. This activity will benefit seniors and those who are suffering from injuries or other conditions related to aging. Being…

U.S. News & World Report recently recognized 12 IntegraCare-operated senior living communities as Best of Assisted Living or Best of Memory Care in 2022-23. Five of the communities received both honors. IntegraCare CEO Larry Rouvelas, far right, joined team members of Exton Senior Living, which received Best of Assisted Living…

U.S. News & World Report recently recognized The Woods at Cedar Run as a 2022-23 Best of Assisted Living and Best of Memory Care senior community. The Woods team, left to right, includes: Bethany Chasteen – Lifestages Director ; Don Brashear – Safety and Maintenance Engineer; Zeddie Neidig – Community Relations…

Intergenerational relationships are relationships between the aging matriarch or patriarch of the family, mature children, and grandchildren. It can extend up to even great-grandchildren. Each family member can provide or receive certain benefits from each other. Senior members can impart their knowledge about life and their experiences that helped them…

Whether you’re a gardener or not, chances are that you can agree that spending time with plants is good for the soul. It’s a relaxing pastime and an excellent form of exercise. And when it comes to improving your health and well-being, there’s nothing better than getting outside in the…

As we age, new health concerns arise, and old problems become more difficult to treat. For anyone over the age of 65, health problems are increasing. Given this, seniors need to be aware of their health and when something isn’t quite right, go in for a checkup. In this post,…

If you start to see signs of your elderly parent’s physical or mental well-being changing, it can be hard to know if it’s just the symptoms of normal aging or signs of something more serious like dementia.   Age-Associated Memory Impairment Forgetfulness is not an uncommon thing. However, there comes…