Wednesday, March 18, 2020
At this time, we do not have any cases or known exposures of COVID-19 in our UMC communities. In an abundance of caution, we are now prohibiting visitors from entering
March 18, 2020
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How to Help Care for a Senior with Type 2 Diabetes
March is American Diabetes Alert Month and National Kidney Month. So, the team at our CCRC in Sussex County, New Jersey, is sharing tips and advice for caregivers whose loved
March 18, 2020
Monday, March 16, 2020
Since the first confirmed reports of the COVID-19 virus in the United States, UMC has been working to ensure that we are prepared. Our number one priority is the health
March 16, 2020
Thursday, March 12, 2020
At this time, we do not have any cases or known exposures of COVID-19 in our UMC communities. In an abundance of caution, we are now prohibiting visitors from entering
March 12, 2020
Is Life Insurance a Good Idea for Seniors?
Life insurance is often spoken about as if it’s only for younger people. But, there are some good reasons to consider it later in life. Here’s some insight from our
March 11, 2020
Monday, March 9, 2020
All of the Coronavirus discussion can be overwhelming. While UMC has a solid plan to protect our residents and associates, it can be reassuring to get a faith based perspective
March 9, 2020
Friday, March 6, 2020
In response to the growing threat of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), UMC is following the recommendations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the New Jersey Department of
March 6, 2020
Ground-Breaking Therapies in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
The fight against Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most important of our time. While there is not yet a cure, increased focus on dementia-related illness has produced exciting new
March 4, 2020
Lorraine Stone Appears as Harriet Tubman at Black History Month Celebration
United Methodist Communities at The Wesleyan hosts the annual event United Methodist Communities (UMC) at The Wesleyan celebrates Black History month annually — 2020 was no exception. Lorraine Stone reenacted
March 2, 2020
United Methodist Communities Partners with Synzi to Support Home Health Clients
New Jersey Organization Uses the Synzi Virtual Care Communication Platform to Enhance the Delivery of Home Health Care Synzi, a leading virtual care company, has announced that United Methodist Communities
February 26, 2020
The Challenge and the Opportunity of Downsizing
Downsizing is a commonly cited concern of those contemplating assisted living. While shedding clutter can be a liberating experience for many, it also opens an exciting chapter of life. Here
February 21, 2020
6 Shopping Tips for a Healthy Heart
February is Heart Month. We are not just talking about Valentine’s Day! Here are six great grocery shopping tips for seniors that will help keep their hearts both healthy and
February 10, 2020
What is Terminal Lucidity?
Every individual reaches the end of their life in their own way. Often, this time brings unexpected feelings, events, and phenomena.  One of these phenomena is terminal lucidity. Here’s some
February 3, 2020
The Difference Between Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted living and memory care are both types of senior care services. While people assume these terms mean the same thing, there are some important differences between them. Here is
January 27, 2020
Great Brain Games Can Keep Senior Minds Sharp!
Memory loss, whether it’s simple forgetfulness or a serious health condition like dementia or Alzheimer’s, is a common challenge for the majority of seniors. A lot of research is going
January 20, 2020
