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We’re proud to serve our residents nutritious meals while sourcing local ingredients. The benefits of Farm-to-Table dining are endless – including reducing blood pressure, lowering risk of heart disease, and promoting higher brain activity. After launching our Farm-to-Table dining program in partnership with Produce Source Partners, we’ve continued to deliver high-quality ingredients to our residents […]

If you’ve visited Commonwealth Senior Living in the West End, you’ve probably seen Reuben Canty on his computer in the private dining room. After seeing you, not only would he stop what he was doing to smile and wave, but also ask “How is your day?” and “Is there anything we can do to make […]

Thanks to advances in medicine, people are living longer. While this is a positive thing, extended caregiving can add tension and some stress within the family. How will you care for your parents at home? Who will look after them? How will expenses be paid? Watching your parents’ strength and independence decline is difficult for […]

As you age, your mental strength is tested daily. Keeping your mind healthy can directly impact your overall well-being. According to the American Psychological Association, one in four older adults will experience depression, anxiety, or dementia, so exercising your body as well as your mind to reduce those struggles is vital. Here are a few […]

A family home can often be filled with decades’ worth of memories and possessions. The thought of helping your loved ones downsize, pack, and move from this home can feel daunting for the entire family. Different aspects of a senior move can present different challenges. We are often called upon by our clients to help […]

From our experience guiding and supporting families over the years, we know cost can play a major role in choosing the right senior living community. One of the most common questions we’re asked is, “What happens if our funds run out?” We strongly believe in open and honest communication and are committed to working with […]

Over the past couple years, the mid-Atlantic region has experienced record-breaking winter months. If you look at the remainder of the winter in 2023, the forecast is showing a few snowy and cold days in our future. While staying in for a snow day can be cozy, it’s important to be prepared for the impact […]

Company Update: March 10, 2023 3:00PM Dear Residents, Families, and Associates: This week marks three years that we have been dealing with COVID-19. March 13, 2020 is when I wrote my first resident, family, associate letter, announcing our need to close down much of our community activities in an effort to keep our residents and […]

The Cooks met at a church function that Mrs. Cook attended with her two sons. Upon this function at the church, Mr. Cook decided to ask Kay if she would join him in going Christmas shopping. From that date in 1973, they were inseparable. Once they were married, since they both already had 4 kids […]

We’re honored to announce and celebrate our outstanding Resident Programs Teams who go above and beyond each day for our residents within our communities. Take a look this year’s award-winners here: This award highlights the individual who knocked it out of the ballpark and went above and beyond in generating great content for their social […]