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Senior Living News & Events
12
Jul
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
Jun
A Walk Around the Block: Explore and Embrace Historic Carlisle, Pa.
Grace Miller
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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
Lindsay De Bien
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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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20
May
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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16
May
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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15
May
Sisterhood Strengthened Through War and Peace
Grace Miller
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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...
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29
Apr
6 Ways CCRCs Keep You Living Independently Longer
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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 ...
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19
Apr
9 Benefits of Small-Scale Gardening in Retirement
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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...
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10
Mar
How to Choose a Senior Living Community
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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...
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Honoring Milestone Years of Service
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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...
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Fighting the Winter Blues: Building a Positive Mindset
Grace Miller
11/13/2024 12:30:00 PM
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Have you ever noticed that as the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, your mood takes a bit of a nosedive? You're not alone. Many people feel a little “blah” (or worse) during the colder m...
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The Household Model of Senior Living: Transforming Care for Seniors
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11/6/2024 10:57:00 AM
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As we age, our needs and preferences for living environments often change. Many seniors find themselves considering various options for long-term care, seeking not only safety and support but also a s...
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The Benefits of Seniors Sharing Their Talents
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As we journey through life, the importance of sharing our abilities in impactful ways becomes increasingly evident. Using your skills in support of others not only helps them, but offers a wide range ...
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Crafting a Christian Will and Legacy
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We all leave behind a legacy of one kind or another, intentionally or otherwise. Doing so with forethought and purpose is an important part of healthy aging. For Christians, leaving a legacy is more t...
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Free Video Seminar: The Heart of Downsizing
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8/9/2024 2:19:00 PM
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To successfully downsize, you need more than tips and tricks. Dwell Happy joined Chapel Pointe to dig into the heart of downsizing and prioritize your hopes and goals while building your downsizing di...
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Chapel Pointe Voted Best of Cumberland County 2024
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6/17/2024 8:00:00 AM
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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 ach...
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Connecting Minds: Socializing for Senior Brain Health
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6/11/2024 9:19:00 AM
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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 cogni...
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Home Care vs. Assisted Living: Making the Right Choice
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5/31/2024 1:30:00 PM
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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...
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Leaving A Legacy
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5/31/2024 11:52:00 AM
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This completely free presentation by Clem Hoober, CPA, Gift and Estate Design Consultant with Orchard Alliance, will help you to learn how to craft a will that's legal, biblical, and matches your desi...
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CGA: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Lindsay De Bien
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5/30/2024 1:08:00 PM
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This completely free presentation by Clem Hoober, CPA, Gift and Estate Design Consultant with Orchard Alliance, will help you to learn about this tool that can help people over age 65 to receive a tax...
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