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.  Stress, also referred

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. You can

Balance and fall prevention are key for older adults to avoid injury and remain confident and able to enjoy life to its fullest. Three important elements play a part in maintaining balance, according to Jeanine Hendrie, wellness manager at Masonic

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. 

Here is what you need to know about the differences between a 55+ community and a continuing care retirement community, so you can make the decision that is right for you.

You have been saving for retirement for decades. When it is finally time to cash in on your investment, wouldn’t you want your money to be well spent?

You can never start preparing your long term care plan for yourself or a loved one too soon. Knowing your options and what to expect throughout the process can help you make an easy decision in the future. Long term

Packing up your life is by no means an easy task, but most people have come face to face with this feat at least once in their lives.

Kenna Adatte moved to Masonic Village in the midst of the pandemic and took her time decompressing and organizing her new life.