The Dangers of Dehydration for Seniors
As summer temperatures start to soar, so do the concerns around dehydration particularly in seniors. Family members and caregivers who check in on elderly parents or relatives should be aware of prevention measures, how to recognize the signs, and properly handle...
3 Reasons Why Aging in Place May Not Be Cheaper
A common perception today is that it’s cheaper for aging adults to stay in their home as long as possible versus moving to a community-based setting. However, that is not always the case. Here are three reasons why: 1. Home modifications and upkeep Depending on the...
Meet the Campus Metal Sculptor
Look around the Founders Campus and you’ll see many original sculptures. But do you know the story behind them, or the man who created them? Meet Milt Machalek … who has quite a life story as a self-taught mechanic, research physicist, guest of the Soviet State,...
David Swartley COVID Update #22
FROM: David Swartley, President/CEO DATE: July 21, 2020 RE: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Update #22 I am writing to give a brief update on the status of Moravian Manor Communities regarding COVID-19. At the time of this writing, we have had no resident cases and remain at...
Native Plant Garden Project Flourishes with Seasonal Delights
Every year, a beacon of life and hope blooms in the Founders Campus’ Café Courtyard native plant garden, with showy flowers, abundant colorful fruits and seeds, and brilliant seasonal changes in colors from the pale, thin greens of early spring, to the vibrant...
Gardening … it does a body good!
Gardening is good for the body. It’s good for the soul. And it can even support healthy eating, while cutting your grocery bill. There’s something about working in the dirt and reconnecting with nature that reduces stress, tension, and anxiety. The American...
Natural Relief from the Plight of Seasonal Allergies
From Tansy Rodgers, FNTP (Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner), Health and Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, and Physical Therapist Assistant Seasonal allergies can be miserable and cause even the best days to feel like a struggle. The...
Let’s Get Grilling!
With a delayed start to barbeque season this summer, the resident grill masters and BBQ lovers alike at Moravian Manor Communities are firing up the cookers at the outdoor pavilions and atop the Tree Top Terrace. If you smell something amazing around campus and the...
Create a Fulfilling Stay-cation
You’re likely sick of your home right about now after several months of stay-at-home orders. But now that it’s summer, vacation season, what can you do that serves as a therapeutic mental refresher from home base. 1. Take a walk like a tourist: To see your hometown in...
David Swartley COVID Update #21
FROM: David Swartley, President/CEO DATE: July 2, 2020 RE: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Update #21 In last week's update, I discussed some of the implications of Lancaster County entering the Green Phase. The first change for Moravian Manor Communities was the gradual...