News
News Category: Lifestyle
Masonic Village Named “Best of” Senior Living
As rated by residents and families, the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown has been recognized as the “Best of” senior living.
Lights, Camera … GeriActors!
Members of the acting club at Masonic Village, the GeriActors, read their lines (so they don’t have to memorize them), but they do so with the emotion and depth needed for their characters. Some members have previous acting experience, others don’t. Anyone is welcome!
What’s the Difference Between a 55+ Community and a CCRC?
Know about the differences between a 55+ community and a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), so you can make the decision that is right for you.
What are the Differences Between For-Profit and Not-for-Profit CCRCs?
For-profit and not-for-profit continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) provide the same types of services, but differences exist in the way they use revenues.
Astronomy Club Seeks Knowledge and Stars
Astronomy has been a long-standing interest for resident Donald Altrichter, and he is always looking for new opportunities to expand his knowledge. He now has the chance to explore the wonders of the universe through the Masonic Village Astronomy Club.
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.
Bringing People Together – Masonic Village Travel Club
Although some say the best time to travel is when you’re young, members of the Masonic Village Travel Club know a secret: traveling, like wine, gets better with age.
Life Made Better with Technology
Technology has the power to makes lives easier, safer, more engaging and more enjoyable. Masonic Villages has partnered with K4Connect, a technology company focused on serving and empowering older adults and individuals living with disabilities, to roll out new options which bring the latest technology directly to residents’ fingertips. Test Pilot In April 2016, 40 residents at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown participated in a pilot to test K4Connect’s home automation features (light switches, thermostats, pedometers, motion sensors, etc.) controlled through mobile devices. Participants included those who were computer savvy and those who have never owned a computer. During a
