In the fall of 2012, United Methodist Communities submitted nine associate names to LeadingAge’s Longest Tenured Employee Contest. Organization-wide, nine associates had 30 or more years of service. United Methodist Communities at Collingswood cook John Schopfer’s years of service totaled 33. In the 30-39 years category, LeadingAge received over 420 submissions. Their names, including his, …
Many of you chose to live at United Methodist Communities, or helped your parent(s) choose one because our faith-based foundation reassures you that our relationship with God defines our identity, inspires our service and frames our mission. However, like all relationships, our relationship with God requires care and nurture to remain vital. Toward that end, …
For a high quality of life, it is vital to stay active, especially as we advance in age. United Methodist Communities is committed to improving the lives of our residents. A key development of our efforts in this regard is our recent SeniorFITness program roll out at United Methodist Communities at The Shores . Managed by professional exercise physiologists, SeniorFITness is the multidisciplinary program …
Long-term daily multivitamin supplement use may lower cataract risk in men, according to a study of nearly 15,000 male physicians published this month in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Past observational studies have indicated a relationship between nutritional supplement use and eye health. However, randomized trial data on the effects of …
Is your elderly loved one feeling sad or blue? If so, they may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly referred to as SAD. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that occurs during the winter months when the days are shorter and there is a chill in the air. The exact cause of …
Orchids are considered among the most popular houseplants, this according to www.proflowers.com . Amazingly, there are 25,000 different types of orchids – with more being discovered every day. “Orchids can impart a wide variety of messages,” the experts say, “but historically the meanings of orchids have included wealth, love, and beauty.” Wikipedia tells us the cultivation …
During our strategic planning process, which culminated in the creation of our five-year strategic plan adopted by our board in 2013, we discussed visions for the future. Out of these discussions came the direction of a person-centered living model in our full-service communities, reaching into the community by establishing hubs for seniors who are not …
