Archive for June, 2023
As we age, staying engaged and physically and mentally active in life becomes increasingly important. Participating in various activities, from physical exercise to mental stimulation, contributes to overall health and well-being and improves cognitive health, memory, and reasoning abilities. Life enrichment activities for seniors are essential to maintain a sense of purpose, improve overall well-being, […]
On Mother’s Day we celebrated all of our seasoned moms with much deserved artisanal cupcakes and champagne! Words cannot express the joy the staff felt while sharing laughs and hearing all of their wonderful stories! [envira-gallery id=”5078″]
Cassandra has been a Columbia Cottage employee for 6 years! After earning her criminal justice associate degree at Reading Community College, Cassandra decided to further her education in the legal field by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in Paralegal Studies at Kutztown University. She is committed to pursuing graduate education […]
Springtime = traveling bees, planting flowers, crafting flowers, and enjoying the sunshine! [envira-gallery id=”5054″]
We had quite the surprise one morning when it was discovered that there were 11 baby ducks stuck in the courtyard storm drain! Thank you to Lower Paxton Township for rescuing the ducks and letting us have a peek at these adorable duckies. [envira-gallery id=”5043″]
Mothers are the G-O-A-T (Greatest of All Times)! We celebrated Mother’s Day with Batz Farm baby goats and shared our favorite Mom G-O-A-T stories as we snuggled the baby goats. We even had Citrus Goat Soap Flowers from Rock Hill Heritage Farm for all of our residents and guests. [envira-gallery id=”5000″]
We celebrated being open for 1 year on April 26th! We are continuing to grow and welcome new residents. Watch our new TV commercial on WHP21, featuring our own staff and residents, to see why our residents love living at Columbia Cottage Linglestown. [envira-gallery id=”4992″]
Taking care of a loved one who has dementia requires patience and the ability to set up a comfortable environment that helps create a routine that will make everyone feel safe. Today, many smart-home products help allow loved ones to live safely in their home with great success. Some of these great tech toys would […]
Do you know why we celebrate Flag Day and how it came about? After the flag’s creation, several people in the late 19th century had a helping hand in creating the holiday—but it’s unclear who officially suggested its’ creation first. One key person was B.J. Cigrand, a Wisconsin-born schoolteacher, who continuously proposed an annual observance […]
Father’s Day was invented by American Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd, who wanted to honor her father. He was a veteran who had raised his six children as a single parent. The first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910. The first American president to support the concept of Father’s Day was President Calvin Coolidge, […]

