Blog: Veteran

Senior Living Community presents certificates to 23 residents who served GREENSBURG, Pa. – Newhaven Court at Lindwood hosted a special event to spotlight veterans on Nov. 8 at the senior living community. A total of 23 veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces were honored during a Veterans…

Approaching a move to a senior living community can sometimes seem like an emotional marathon for families and seniors. Add the complexities of pricing and affordability and it can seem overwhelming. What is Elder Law? Elder Law involves planning for the complex health care, long term care, and other issues…

Harry Cochran served in the U.S. Army for 9 years, 1964-1973, and was in Vietnam twice.  “We shouldn’t have been there, no one should have.  Even the government officials thought so.” Harry was drafted at 21 years of age while he was working as a radio and TV repairman.  He…

Veterans are very important to Magnolias of Chambersburg as we have several in our family of residents here.  The life stories of our veterans are all very special and significant, like Harold.  Harold is an 85 year old Veteran of the Korean War where he served in the Air Force…

Don was 18 years old when he was drafted into the military.  A little nervous, but not scared!  He was keeping his future in mind, and as a GI he could get a FREE education, which was exceptional, especially when he was a young gentleman living in Central PA without…