Enriching Life at Masonic Village

A group of residents at Masonic Village at Sewickley are proud to call themselves relics. Not the relics most people know, but members of the Resident Life Enrichment Advisory Council (RLEAC).

October 30, 2019|

Staying Safe in the Summer

As summer is upon us, so are thoughts of fun in the sun. However, when the weather gets warmer and vacations and outdoor activities are planned, seniors should also keep something else in mind: safety. It is important to make

July 10, 2019|

Loss of Independence: Helping an Aging Loved One Cope

With age, many people begin to lose their ability to complete tasks that were once effortless for them. They start to rely on others to help them, which may prompt feelings of helplessness and loss of control. While these feelings may seem unshakable, for many, a loss of independence is a roadblock that can be hurdled.

January 29, 2019|

Moving to a Long Term Care or Personal Care Community

Moving a loved one into a long term care community, nursing home or assisted living/personal care home can raise many questions and concerns. Masonic Village’s team of admissions staff and social workers are here to assist every step of the way.

January 16, 2019|

Meet the Expectations of Seniors’ Expanding Palates

Food at retirement communities used to be institutionalized and not very appetizing, because taste was not the top priority; nutritional value was. However, the baby boomer generation has reprioritized the flavors in food and made socialization the focus of dining.

October 15, 2018|

Meeting all Needs: Home Care

Dorothy Gale, of the classic American book and movie The Wizard of Oz, is famous for saying, “There’s no place like home!” This quote explains the popularity of “aging in place.”

November 21, 2017|

Help For the “Sandwich” Generation

To those who never heard the term “sandwich generation,” it may seem like a food craze buzzword. In reality, the “sandwich generation” has nothing to do with food (or a craze).

July 31, 2017|

A World Visionary

The activist and writer Martin Luther King Jr. said life’s most urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” Judi Hindes has been asking that of herself her entire life.

May 22, 2017|
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