North Fork Heights To Host Open House/Recruitment Event North Fork Heights is hosting an open house/recruitment event on August 23, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. As part of Penn Highlands WRC Senior Services, North Fork Heights is a 56-apartment residential community in Brookville, Pennsylvania. The community is for people age 62 and older who…
Personal Care Communities To Host Open Houses Penn Highlands Healthcare is hosting open houses at two of its personal care communities on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. The Village at Ridgmont — July 19, 2023 — 1:00 to 3:00 PM An open house will be held at The Village at Ridgmont, a neighborhood of high-quality, affordable…
Edgewood Heights To Host Open House/Recruitment Event Edgewood Heights, a personal care community that is part of Penn Highlands WRC Senior Services, is hosting an open house/recruiting event on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. With private, semi-private or apartment-style accommodations for 32 residents, Edgewood Heights has a family atmosphere with many…
Penn Highlands WRC Senior Services Flag Raising Ceremony (July 3, 2023 DuBois, Pennsylvania) On July 3, 2023, U.S. veterans and members of the community were on hand to witness local scouts raise the new flag at Highland Oaks at Water Run Landing. The senior living community is part of Penn…
Highland Oaks at Water Run Landing To Host Flag Initiation Ceremony (June 27, 2023, DuBois, Pennsylvania) The public is invited to attend a flag initiation ceremony at Highland Oaks at Water Run Landing on Monday, July 3, 2023, at 10:00 AM. The senior living community, which is part of Penn Highlands WRC Senior Services, is…
Penn Highlands McKinley Health Center Creates Butterfly Garden Daniel Maines, an Occupational Therapist at Penn Highlands McKinley Health Center at Laurelbrooke Landing, planted a peaceful Butterfly Garden for residents to enjoy while working in the center’s therapy gym. While the garden is bringing joy to the residents, the habitat was planted in good faith to…
WRC COVID-19 Update May 17, 2023 We’re sharing updates to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum. Cumulative cases as of 01/01/2023. Highland Oaks in Clarion,…
Penn Highlands Healthcare WRC Senior Services For release: Contact: Kristin Bickle, (814) 849-1205 (WRC Senior Services) Dave Trudell, (814) 375-4099 (Penn Highlands Healthcare) WRC SENIOR SERVICES SIGNS DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT FOR AFFILIATION WITH PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE DUBOIS, PA – The Boards of Directors of both WRC Senior Services and Penn Highlands…
Long-Term Care Options for Your Aging Loved One Selection of a long-term facility for your family member can be difficult. There’s a lot of consider, including: location, quality of care, medical and rehab services, finances and insurance. Take time to learn about your options. Ask family members, friends, and other health care professional what they…
Why Most Seniors Prefer Home Care Many of us would prefer to be in our own homes during our senior years. Home is place of feeling secure. Most seniors will choose to stay in their homes as long as possible. They may need some care or assistance and home care workers make that a viable…
Senior Cleaning Schedule: Helpful Checklist for your Home When it comes to keeping your home tidy, there are a ton of personal benefits to living in a clean environment no matter what your age may be. Whether you are living in a senior retirement home or have had the same address for the last 30…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 8/19/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 08-19-2021,…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 8/4/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 08-04-2021,…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 7/28/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 07-28-2021,…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 7/21/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 07-21-2021,…
Stay Hydrated With the summer months beginning, many aging adults forget to stay hydrated throughout the day. It is important for everyone to keep hydrated, especially seniors. Older adults are more susceptible to dehydration. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more water than what is taken in. Symptoms of dehydration can be different for everyone.…
Respite Care: The importance of taking time for caregivers Being a caregiver can be rewarding but also be a time-consuming responsibility. At time caregivers can feel drained emotionally and physically. Respite care gives caregivers a much-needed break in order to recharge and restore balance in their lives. What is respite care? Respite care…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 7/8/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 07-08-2021,…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 6/30/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 06-30-2021,…
June is Cataract Awareness Month A cataract is a clouded lens , which blocks the passage of light into the eye. The lens of the eye is located behind the pupil and the colored iris, and is normally transparent. Vision can become distorted from the cataract stops from light from passing through to the retina.…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 6/23/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 06-23-2021,…
Tips on how to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease Watch your Heart Health: Risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke- obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. If you take care of your heart this could help your total well-being. Regular Exercise: Engage in regular cardiovascular exercise that increase blood flow to the brain and…
WRC SENIOR SERVICES HONORS LONG TERM EMPLOYEES AND STANDOUT INDIVIDUALS AT ANNUAL SERVICE AWARDS BANQUET WRC held its annual Service Awards banquet on May 26, 2021 for 2020, honoring long term employees and standout individuals who went above and beyond! Employees, volunteers, and a board member were recognized by President/CEO, Barbara Sepich and the…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 6/17/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 06-17-2021,…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 6/9/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 06-09-2021,…
When it comes time to downsize your living space, residential senior living is a great option. Independent living can help ease some of the demands of everyday life, while still empowering you to take care of yourself and your home. No matter your age or living situation, caring for and cleaning your home can…
WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 5/26/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 5-26-2021,…
COVID-19 Mental Health Tips COVID-19 caused increased anxiety and distress due to the virus itself and other factors such as, isolation. There are ways to improve mental health during this time. Limit social media use Increased amount of time at home could potentially mean increased social media usage, including those releasing the news. While it…
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WRC Weekly COVID-19 Update 5/19/2021 We’re sharing our weekly update to keep WRC employees, residents, and families informed of changing regulations and policies at the national and state level, as well as within the WRC continuum. Thank you to all WRC essential workers! Updates within WRC Continuum COVID status at each community (as of 5-19-2021,…