Blog: Activities Program

Retirement can be an emotionally complex time for many people. Your mix of emotions might include excitement, fear, uncertainty, and sadness. It’s important to be prepared for the emotional and psychological aspects of retirement, just as much as the financial ones. Here are some things you can do to help…

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…

Senior citizens are sometimes at a disadvantage due to their age and health. They can find it difficult to keep up with their activities of daily living, get around their home, or perform some basic tasks like cooking. Yoga might help them overcome some of these barriers. There are many…

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…

IntegraCare’s innovative Motivational Advancement Program (MAP) has had a significant impact on team members at 15 senior living communities in three states while also inspiring the mentors who provide their expertise and guidance. “Being able to help our staff grow professionally in their role has been very rewarding,” said MAP…

After spending three decades working in food service, Frances Adkins was both surprised and excited after initially learning of IntegraCare’s Motivational Advancement Program (MAP) earlier this year. “This is the first company that I have worked for that offered anything like that,” said Adkins, a Cuisineur at Queenstown Landing in…

‘This is our family’       CAMP HILL, Pa. – Sisters Carol Crossley and Sue Moga spent countless hours visiting their mother during the three-plus years she resided at The Woods at Cedar Run. When their mother, Shirley Erb, died at age 89 in July 2017, the sisters mourned their mom…

Senior living community holiday event to be held on March 24      CHAMBERSBURG – Multiple generations will participate in a popular Easter tradition at the Magnolias of Chambersburg senior living community on March 24. The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held from 10 a.m. to noon in the Magnolias…

Proceeds from March 7 event to benefit Alzheimer’s Association      BEDFORD – Soup’s on. The well-known phrase might be heard at Colonial Courtyard at Bedford on Wednesday, March 7. The senior living community will hold its Homemade Soup Sale from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on March 7. Chicken noodle soup…

 Senior living community touts understanding of cognitive impairment during March 13 event      BUTLER – Newhaven Court at Clearview will host the Dementia Live Program on March 13, as the senior living community hopes to provide participants with a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment…