Senior Living News & Events

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...

If you’re a senior in your own home who’s planning ahead—or have adult children who have raised questions about your future—you may think that your choices consist of either staying where you are or moving into a nursing/assisted living community.Not so! More and more of today’s seniors plan to age in place in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). In these senior living communities, they enjoy independent living, meaning that they live in their own private ...

One of the best parts of retirement is that you have plenty of time to partake in the hobbies you already love—and try out new ones as well. If you count gardening on your list of interests, you stand to benefit from improved physical fitness, mental health, social opportunities, and even a healthier ecosystem. You don’t even need acres of land to do it: you can enjoy small-scale gardening in your senior living community, free of heavy lifting. Gardening can even boost your quality o...

Consider these eight key factors to find the retirement community that’s right for youFred and Janice Widders moved to Chapel Pointe from a dairy farm where the closest thing they had to neighbors walked on four legs and mooed. They now have a vastly different experience. “What I have loved here is being able to socialize,” Janice said.From the very first time she walked through the doors (when her mother was a resident) Janice said “it just felt like home.”If you d...

Congratulations and THANK YOU to 22 of our dedicated employees who reached milestone years of service (5-year increments) in 2021. Years of service ranged from 5 - 40 years, with 6 employees serving 20+ years, including one employee who retired after 40 years at Chapel Pointe.Over the past weeks, we celebrated these employees for their professionalism, expertise, and deep commitment to helping older adults at Chapel Pointe to live meaningful lives and feel loved.“When we recognize our year...

Long-term care community Chapel Pointe at Carlisle and HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, and have partnered together to provide education and real-life experience to the next generation of certified nursing assistants (CNAs).The daunting challenge of finding professionals for our nation’s healthcare system has only intensified as healthcare heroes continue to carry the burden, trauma, and burnout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Raising up a new generation of healthcare profes...

February 19, 2022 is National Caregivers Day, when we honor each remarkable caregiver, whether a family member, friend, volunteer, paid home care worker, or professional in a senior living community.If you’re a caregiver for someone at home, we applaud you for showing your love in such a tangible way. On challenging days, give yourself grace and remember that teamwork is key.Be compassionate to yourself and your loved one by planning for the future. As your loved one’s needs increase...

Meet Resident Richard Foster“They say to plan based on your life expectancy. Well, I’m planning on living to 107. I’m not just bumming around!” Richard jests. At 64 years old, Richard Foster is the youngest resident living at Chapel Pointe. Never marrying or having kids, he wasn’t sure what to do or where to go after retirement. However, after a little research and only a virtual tour due to the COVID pandemic, Richard knew he wanted to move to C...

“Invisible threads are the strongest ties.” - Friedrich NietzscheConnections weave us together, tying us to unexpected experiences and people. These connections paved the way for Don and Esther Weidemann to move to an independent living apartment at Chapel Pointe. Those same threads continue to enrich their souls as they dive into life at Chapel Pointe.   Years ago, Esther’s parents and two of her aunts worked at - and later moved to - Chapel Pointe.&nb...

Don Weidemann, an independent living resident at Chapel Pointe, picked up bird watching as a missionary in Hong Kong and has continued birding ever since, making him an experienced international birder!Through birding, Don has met countless people, sparked many conversations, and learned much. There’s also a peaceful element of being surrounded by nature. “It is a great way to spend time outdoors and enjoy some quiet time” Don says.The Cumberland Valley is a birdwatching paradi...