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15
Aug
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
Jul
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
Jul
In The News: ‘I’ve never had this much fuss made over me’: Midstate man turns 100
Lindsay De Bien
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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
Jul
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
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.
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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
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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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Stay Active, Stay Happy: The Health Benefits of an Engaged Lifestyle in a CCRC
Lindsay De Bien
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What if living longer and feeling better isn’t about medicine—but about movement, connection, and community? In this blog, we explore how continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) like Chapel P...
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CHOOSING COMMUNITY: A Resident Panel Conversation
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4/15/2025 4:07:00 PM
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Tuesday, May 6 | 1:30 pm | RSVP by May 2
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Chapel Pointe Open House: A Closer Look
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4/15/2025 4:00:00 PM
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Thursday, June 5 | Tours leave every half hour from 9:30 am – 12 pm | RSVP by June 2
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Lunch & Learn: Meet the Team, Discover What’s New in Personal Care
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4/15/2025 3:58:00 PM
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Tuesday, July 15 | 10:30 am | RSVP by July 7
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Home Safety and Security for Seniors: CCRCs Have You Covered
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4/15/2025 3:37:00 PM
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Is your home helping or hindering your independence? Explore how everyday features of a house can impact safety and quality of life as we age—and why more people are considering options like Continui...
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Nominate Chapel Pointe as the Best of Cumberland County
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4/9/2025 3:30:00 PM
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It's that time of year again: time to choose the Best of Cumberland County. Consider nominating your favorite businesses, organizations, and people of Cumberland County, including Chapel Pointe.
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Understanding Dementia: Diagnosis and How to Support Loved Ones
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3/19/2025 9:59:00 AM
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A dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming, leaving families uncertain about what to expect and how to provide the best care. But understanding the condition, its progression, and how to support a lov...
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Understanding Dementia: Communication Tips for Loved Ones
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3/19/2025 9:58:00 AM
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Imagine suddenly forgetting where you are or feeling like the person speaking to you is a stranger. For those with dementia, this confusion is a daily reality. Communicating with a loved one who has d...
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Understanding Dementia: Choosing Between Assisted Living and Secure Memory Care
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3/19/2025 9:57:00 AM
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Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey filled with tough decisions, and one of the biggest questions families face is: When is it time for specialized care? Understanding the differences be...
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A Vision for the Future: Growing with Purpose
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3/3/2025 9:42:00 PM
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Chapel Pointe’s master plan is shaping the future of senior living in Carlisle—expanding care options while preserving the warmth of home. From upgraded skilled care households to new personal care ...
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