Many assisted living communities have seen that potential residents hesitate to move into a facility in general. Now with COVID-19 in play, this valid concern to move a family member into assisted living is heightened. With that said, it’s important to acknowledge the extraordinary precautions that organizations like United Methodist Communities have taken to …

United Methodist Communities in Pitman, New Jersey , is truly integrated into the life of this historic town. Located near the bustling Philadelphia and Rowan University, Pitman is a quaint town that will remind you of a Hallmark holiday movie. The first buildings in Pitman, dating all the way back to 1871, were doll-like summer houses for Methodists who wanted to escape …

  As the primary care provider for your elderly parent, we know how difficult it is to balance your day-to-day routine. It can be overwhelming and exhausting, especially if you are also balancing full-time work and raising children. With summer coming to a close, there’s no time like the present to take a much-needed vacation! …

  Whether we like it or hate it, exercising on a day-to-day basis helps keep our bodies moving and working properly as we enter our senior years. It’s important to note that we decrease our chances of age gracefully when we succumb to lazy habits and limit our daily movement. If you or your elderly parent finds …

  There’s a new, cool term in town and it’s called Active Aging. But what does it mean exactly and how does one age actively? According to the ICAA (International Council on Active Aging), active aging advocates the same mission for all people – regardless of age, status, or health — to fully engage life …

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early February 2020, we’ve learned a lot about how it spreads, how to avoid it, and how to treat it. We’ve also learned that the older adult population is most susceptible to catching it, and most likely to require hospitalization when infected. Costs associated with testing and treatment of …