Senior Living News & Events

Chapel Pointe is greatly honored and blessed to be recognized in “The Sentinel” newspaper with several awards from The Best of Cumberland County 2024 contest. This remarkable achievement is a testament to our outstanding staff, residents, and family members. Thank you for voting for Chapel Pointe!This year, Chapel Pointe is blessed to have won the BEST:  Place to Work 55+ Community Nursing Home Facility Nonprofit In-Home Care Providerand the FAVORITE: Customer Service ...

Here’s what seniors and their families should know about socializing and brain health, underscoring why staying socially active is not just about enjoyment, but also a vital part of maintaining cognitive function and delaying the onset of dementia.

Deciding on the best care option for yourself or a senior loved one involves weighing various factors, including the level of care needed, preferences around independence, and financial considerations. Here’s what you need to know about the differences between in-home care and assisted living so you and your loved one can make informed decisions.

Many retirees eagerly anticipate the newfound freedom awaiting them. That includes the freedom to decide where you want to live, and a little research can go a long way toward making an informed choice. But can you find a location that gets high marks for all (or even most) of the things you're looking for? US News & World Report thinks so.

As we age, the importance of heart and cardiovascular health escalates. It is crucial that older adults learn and practice effective methods to preserve and enhance the condition and function of the heart.

The new year holiday often brings new goals or resolutions for the year. Learn how you or your loved one can prioritize wellness this year.

Retirement is a glorious time for kicking back, having fun, and doing all the things you’ve never had time to do as a working adult. However, in order to keep the good times going, it’s also important to set yourself up for preventing injuries. Senior safety in the home is especially important, given that seniors over 65 account for 71% of home product-related deaths per year, with falls being by far the most common cause.

If you love working with people and need to decide on or change your profession, it’s well worth exploring some senior living careers. There are retirement community jobs to suit almost any schedule, interest, and skill set, and they can set you up for a lifetime of success. Here are just a few of the benefits of working with senior citizens.

Sometimes, moving to a senior living community is stigmatized with the idea of losing independence or freedom. Chapel Pointe residents Don and Esther Weidemann moved to their independent living apartment with the exact opposite mindset.When moving to a new place, it becomes home.They knew that moving to Chapel Pointe meant that Carlisle, Pa., would also be their new home. With that excitement, Don grabbed his camera and headed out with Esther to explore Carlisle, which USA Today named the fourth...

Emma Neights and Nelly Petersen once shared the same last name, Beierle, and are sisters by blood, but even more importantly, they share an immense bond and lasting friendship.Born in the country now known as Moldova only years before World War II, Emma and Nelly were forced to grow up quickly and to take care of each other. “I never had a childhood,” Emma chuckles. With a quiet disregard for their childhood heroism, the sisters recount stories like watching Nazis take their dad...