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02
Sep
Thankfulness: A Positive Perspective for Seniors
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Looking at life through the lens of thankfulness can improve your physical and mental health. In fact, regardless of the circumstances around you, simply taking the time to appreciate the good things in life can significantly change your perspective and give you a more positive outlook. Gratitude is a worthwhile practice for people of all ages, but can be especially helpful for seniors seeking to maintain independence and longevity. Reflecting upon many years of blessings sharpens the min...
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15
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Personal Care vs. Skilled Care: How To Choose the Right Care for Your Loved One
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If your parent or loved one needs a little or a lot of support in their daily lives, you may be sifting through piles of brochures and spending hours on internet research, wondering what kind of care to seek for them. On top of this, if you’re researching types of retirement communities, the terms used to describe care plans and residential options may be confusing. For example, what is the difference between personal care and skilled care?Here’s what’s included with each of th...
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27
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Among Six Awards, Chapel Pointe Earns Distinction as Best Place to Work
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“The Sentinel” newspaper announced that non-profit senior living community Chapel Pointe was voted the Best of Cumberland County in four categories: Best Place to Work Best Nursing Home Facility Best 55+ Community Best In-Home Care Provider (Chapel Pointe at Home)The community also selected Chapel Pointe as the: Favorite Nonprofit Favorite Apartment/Townhome Community (Pointe Place)“We’ve been abundantly blessed at Chapel Pointe, and we’re honored that the local com...
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25
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In The News: ‘I’ve never had this much fuss made over me’: Midstate man turns 100
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CARLISLE Pa. (WHTM) — A big milestone for Alden Lewis who turned 100 years old today in Carlisle, Cumberland County! “I can’t get over it. I have never had this much fuss made up over me,” Lewis remarked.Click to watch the ABC 27 News clip and read the full article.
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21
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Alden Lewis Turns 100 Years Young
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Anyone who knows Chapel Pointe resident, Alden Pope Lewis, knows he can often be found walking near home, sharing jokes with friends, or gazing at the stars through his eight-inch telescope. Alden turns 100 on July 24, 2022.He welcomes change and is excited by new technology. His apartment, where he has lived for 20 years, is filled with curios and gadgets plus all kinds of hand tools including a vise attached to the dining room table; he loves to fix things. He has a 3-D mirror, a 1960(!) radio...
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12
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Planning for Senior Living: For-Profit vs. Nonprofit CCRCs
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If you’ve made the wise decision to spend your golden years in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) or Life Plan community, you’ll find that of these, there are two types of retirement communities: for-profit and not-for-profit or nonprofit organizations. For-profits currently make up about 80% of senior residential care communities in the US. It’s essential to do your research on any CCRC—and your financial assets—before making a senior living decision. Le...
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21
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A Walk Around the Block: Explore and Embrace Historic Carlisle, Pa.
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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...
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27
May
Learning from Loss: 8 Ways to Grow and Find Comfort through a Season of Grieving
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As humans, we rarely welcome suffering and grieving. Yet, they are a real part of life. God can redeem even our darkest of seasons for His glory. In a very practical sense, we can also learn much from our suffering, even if it doesn’t feel like it at the time. Read More ...
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5 Common Financial Mistakes in Planning for Senior Living
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If you’re a natural planner—and even if you aren’t—you may be wondering how to approach retirement planning, especially as it relates to your living situation. Particularly if you’re hoping to take some of the stress and cost out of your senior living equation, you may be considering moving into a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). But how much will this cost? Can you afford a CCRC? What is the best way to save for senior living? Read More ...
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Benefits of Respite for Caregivers and Loved Ones
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If you care for a loved one, you’ve probably experienced one of life’s highest honors and simultaneously greatest challenges. An estimated 53 million adults in the United States are caregivers. Of those, 26% have experienced difficulty coordinating care. One in four caregivers find it difficult to care for their own health. Remember, you’re not alone. You may have more options than you realize.A personal care respite stay can benefit both the caregiver and the person receiving ...
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How to Overcome Loneliness During the Holidays: A Guide for Seniors
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For many seniors, holidays can trigger intense loneliness. Learn how to relieve holiday loneliness and put joy and companionship back in your life this season.
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Recognizing the Health Warning Signs: A Guide for Adult Children Visiting Senior Parents Over the Holidays
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The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and fun family traditions. For many adult children, holiday gatherings offer and opportunity to visit their senior parents after months of separatio...
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The Benefits of Giving to a Senior Living Community
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Donating to a nonprofit CCRC is not just a philanthropic act; it's an investment in the well-being of our aging population. Your donations can have tax benefits, mental health benefits, and a lasting ...
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Myths About Saving For Retirement
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10/27/2023 9:35:00 AM
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When it comes to retirement savings, most mishaps occur when individuals’ outlooks lean too heavily into one of two extremes: overly complacent (overconfidence) and the overly pessimistic (overanxiet...
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What Is Independent Living?
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9/26/2023 12:45:00 PM
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Some retirees—particularly Baby Boomers—equate all forms of senior residence programs with assisted living, then assume that senior communities aren’t for them. Keep reading to discover what makes ...
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Top Home Safety Features for Seniors
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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 importa...
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Chapel Pointe Voted Best of Cumberland County in 2023
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Thank you for voting for Chapel Pointe!
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The Benefits of Retiring in Pennsylvania
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6/30/2023 3:19:00 PM
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Is Pennsylvania a Good Place To Retire? In a word: YES! The Keystone state boasts many financial, cultural, and wellness advantages that make it an appealing choice for retirees.
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Heroic Soldier and Brother of Chapel Pointe Resident Found After Over 6 Decades
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5/26/2023 10:45:00 AM
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Decades after Chapel Pointe resident Marcy Seckman’s brother was shot out of the sky and presumed dead in World War II, the U.S. Military has recovered and identified the remains of her brother, Firs...
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6 Top Reasons To Work in Senior Living
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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,...
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