What is PTSD?
June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day and the team at our assisted living community in Gloucester County is raising awareness about this condition to help people better identify, treat, and
June 24, 2019
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It’s Time to Create Your Advance Medical Directive
People often ask when is the right time to organize their estate plan and to paraphrase a common quote, “the best time to do it is yesterday, the second-best time
June 17, 2019
Book Nook RBCS Comes to Red Bank
Red Bank Charter School’s service learning project There is a new and unique outdoor fixture in front of 9 Wall Street in Red Bank, a gift from the Red Bank
June 12, 2019
5 Reasons to Become a Blood Donor!
June 14th is World Blood Donor Day, so the team at our assisted living community in Camden County NJ is sharing this important information to help raise awareness: It saves
June 10, 2019
For the Health of It: Promoting the Wellness of Older Adults
While prevention is better than cure, it is never too late to get healthy. United Methodist Communities at The Wesleyan, located at 9 Wall Street in Red Bank, New Jersey,
June 4, 2019
Understanding, Empathetic and Patient
By Kathryn Speer Although the staff here is small, one person stands out as a model we all should aspire to. She is not your average person, and certainly not
May 30, 2019
How to Finance Senior Care – We Answer Common Questions
One of the considerations of moving a loved one into an assisted living community is how to pay for these services or create a budget for them. Here are some
May 27, 2019
United Methodist Communities Certified as a Great Place to Work® for the Second Consecutive Year
 For the second consecutive year, United Methodist Communities (UMC), a multi-site senior care organization in New Jersey has been certified as a Great Place to Work® by independent analysts at
May 23, 2019
Older Women and Breast Cancer: Part 2 of 2
Know your body But none of this means that older women should not be concerned about their breast health. It is important to know your breasts, be aware of any
May 17, 2019
UMC Participates in Senior Housing Now Rally
Thousands Urge Congress to Increase Affordable Housing Funding The statistics formed a compelling reason for residents and associates of United Methodist Communities’ five senior housing campuses to join thousands of
May 15, 2019
Older Women and Breast Cancer: Part 1 of 2
What Do You Mean No Mammogram?! A Look at Breast Health Practices As Women Grow Older With more than 30 years of oncology experience, most of them focused on caring
May 15, 2019
Enjoying the Summer Sunlight – Why Vitamin D is Important for Seniors
Vitamin D and calcium are vital for healthy bones, but older adults are likely to suffer from a deficiency in these two important nutrients. This is because our ability to
May 14, 2019
Gratitude and Happy Thoughts
By Josh Kinney joshmkinney@gmail.com OCEAN CITY, N.J. – A gushing abundance of positive energy radiates from Nancy Longnecker, keeping her body, mind, and spirit young, witty, and sharp. For 90,
May 7, 2019
How to Say Goodbye to Your Senior Loved One
Life is full of challenges, and one of the most difficult things to do is to say goodbye to a loved one. Here is some advice from the team at
May 7, 2019
The Get-A-Long Gang Is At It Again!
By Alice Coghill Sometimes the best ideas are the ones that come from the heart. Such is the case with the Get-Along Gang, five United Methodist Communities at Pitman associates
May 3, 2019
