This time of year is meant to be merry. To help keep the focus on food, fun, family and safety, Allison Merrill, director of rehabilitation with Powerback, recently led an educational presentation, “Home for the Holidays at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill.”

Sophomore nursing students from La Salle University’s Introduction to Professional Nursing course have been spending time at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill this semester enhancing their education, as well as forming relationships with residents.

Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill resident Paula Gidjunis recently screened a PBS documentary series about fathering, directed and hosted by her son, Philadelphia filmmaker Joe Gidjunis, 42.  The five-part documentary, which explores parenting from the father’s perspective, debuted last

Anthony Crespo struggled with childhood obesity and watched his mother gain and lose the same 100 pounds through yo-yo dieting. He decided he wanted to make a difference by educating people about nutrition and healthy eating. 

Residents can find comfort and security knowing they’re residing among the best senior living communities in the state amidst dedicated, professional staff.

When she moved into her one-bedroom apartment at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, Dolores Lush immediately felt like she was on a “permanent vacation.” Her apartment felt like home, and the hallways looked like a hotel, she said. All her neighbors were nice, and she didn’t have to maintain a house anymore. “I cannot tell you how excited I was not to have to do weeding anymore,” Dolores said. “My apartment overlooks a giant courtyard, and I get to look at it every day, but I don’t have to do any work.”

Insomnia, headaches, racing heartbeat and depression could all be signs of stress in adults and senior citizens, said Dr. Lenny Roberts, a Roxborough chiropractor who spoke with staff and residents recently at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill. 

February is American Heart Month, a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the number one killer of Americans. During this month, people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health, and understand, prevent and treat heart disease.

Balance and fall prevention are key for older adults to avoid injury and remain confident and able to enjoy life to its fullest.

Exercise is important for people of all ages, but it offers numerous benefits for older adults, including lowering the risk of falls, improving mental health and cognitive function, reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and helping muscles grow stronger.