Senior Services News

  • Monjar marks 106th birthday

    September 11, 2023

    Chapel Ridge resident Paul Monjar celebrated his 106th birthday this week. Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, helped Monjar and his friends and family recognize the milestone at a party Thursday.
  • GARDEN SPOT COMMUNITIES AND FREDERICK LIVING ANNOUNCE AFFILIATION

    September 5, 2023

    (New Holland, Pa.) — The Board of Directors for Garden Spot Communities and Frederick Living announce the affiliation of the two organizations. Garden Spot Communities and Frederick Living share a similar mission and values as faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement communities.
  • White Horse Village Awards Almost $54,000 in Scholarships to Team Members

    August 30, 2023

    (Newtown Square, Pa.) — Residents at White Horse Village are building momentum for their efforts to support the education of team members, awarding $53,888 in scholarships to 28 recipients for their studies this fall.
  • “Alarming” rise in older adult homelessness

    August 29, 2023

    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released 2021 data showing, “the number of elderly people with chronic patterns of homelessness increased by an alarming 73 percent” between 2019 and 2021. HUD also says that people are aging into chronic homelessness as well as experiencing homelessness for the first time when they are 65 or older. Nearly 10,000 more people aged 65 and older experienced sheltered homelessness in 2021 than in 2019. “While elderly people remain underrepresented among the sheltered population compared to the overall U.S. population, the increase in both the number and the share of the sheltered population that is elderly is concerning. A number of federal programs support elderly people, including housing programs targeted explicitly to that population, However, the increasing number of aging adults with chronic patterns of homelessness suggests that an expansion of resources is needed, including outreach and prevention efforts for aging adults at risk of housing insecurity,” the report says. Read the HUD report, the 2021 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress Part 2, here.
  • LeadingAge PA Awards Nearly $40,000 in Professional Development Scholarships to 33 Deserving Employees at Member Communities

    August 24, 2023

    MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Aug. 24, 2023) — LeadingAge PA, the leading voice for senior services across Pennsylvania, today announced it has awarded 33 scholarships totaling nearly $40,000 through its 2023 Professional Development Scholarship program.
  • Messiah Lifeways® Announces New Culinary Management Partner

    August 22, 2023

    MECHANICSBURG, Pa — Messiah Lifeways has announced that they have selected Culinesse, LLC, a boutique hospitality brand, as their new culinary management partner. This search was prompted by Messiah Lifeways’ desire to enhance its current culinary experience and deliver innovative dining and hospitality throughout its continuum of care, in alignment with senior living trends and its mission of serving older adults with Christ-like love.
  • Morningstar Living’s President & CEO, Susan Cooper Drabic, Retires After 36 Years of Service

    June 29, 2023

    NAZARETH, Pa. (June 28th, 2023) – After more than 36 years leading Morningstar Living, Susan Cooper Drabic is retiring as President and CEO.
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