For some Pennswood Residents it is hard to imagine why anyone is excited about getting the State of Pennsylvania to enact a bill of rights for residents. The reason is simple, contracts with providers usually do not adequately protect independent residents from being intimidated or exploited. The skilled nursing resident and the assisted living resident […]
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The stereotypes we share of old age can creep into our conversations and our relationships. This flyer from Leading Age may help to raise awareness. We deserve to be treated as individuals without being demeaned or dismissed because we have reached advanced age. Need I say that this applies to how we think of ourselves
Surgery, joint problems, and other challenges of aging are prompting many in our community to consider powered mobility devices. Regina Carlson recently shared what she learned and agreed to us publishing it here. Even if you aren’t considering such a device, you might want to be aware of what’s out there, and what support you
The article linked below is not a dive into financial minutia. Cumming is editorializing about whose interests these two organizations protect. Pennswood relies on both of them for information important to planning, marketing, and self-assessment. As residents, the Fitch rating is an important benchmark measure of our corporate financial health. Read this to become more
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Medicare Advantage appears to be more generous to beneficiaries than traditional Medicare, but this is dependent on a government subsidy to the insurance companies offering Medicare Advantage. Without this subsidy, it would be less beneficial. So, it appears Congress has created another program that is not sustainable and increases inefficiency. I have highlighted a few
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The Pennswood Community is strong. It has thrived for almost 45 years because it has attracted good people who came to Pennswood to live fully and support one another no matter what insults the aging process presented. Visitors get that. It’s evident in the resident art that graces our hallways, the many programs, sports, trips,
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I (Richmond Shreve) have been pondering Dan Murray’s remarks in the most recent Fireside Chat meeting in Penn Hall. I’ve had many conversations with fellow residents about our community’s growing divisions. The essay I offer here summarizes recommendations to our community concerning how the division should be addressed. Please add your insights in the comments.
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Dan Seeger submitted the following Post . . .
Fireside Chat of August 15, 2024 — A Personal Reflection Read More »
One of our fellow residents expressd puzzlement about the amount of time and effort devoted to our “slogan.” She was referring to the Mission Statement that is in our strategic planning agenda. The mission of a non profit sets the direction for the enterprise. Our mission of caring and service seems more obvious to us
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If you are reading this, you are a PV-Eldercare subscriber. You follow our discussions because you care deeply about Pennswood Village, the community living here, and the issues that affect seniors who have chosen a community like ours. Like many things we do out of love, this engagement sometimes has unpleasant aspects and hard work.
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