Tis the season for hot chocolate, candy canes, Christmas cookies and lots of family. This year we have welcomed so many into our Cottage family. There are no easy words to say thank you for your support and for allowing us to care for your loved ones. There is no other way to put it, […]

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by Brooke DeNisco If you’re visiting a close friend or family member with memory loss, the holidays can be poignant, awkward, funny, and everything else. Hopefully, these tips will be helpful. Asking the staff in your loved one’s community for assistance and ideas is always a great idea. Bring Familiar Items Photographs, jewelry, sports memorabilia, […]

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Sis Boom Bah is how we started off October. Celebrating our schools has been a delightful time in October. Among other activities this month, Columbia Cottage-Linglestown did a cheer for our schools. Graduation from our grade schools, high schools, colleges, military academies, nursing schools, just to name a few places. We “put on our top […]

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Residents enjoyed a fun and creative craft time – cat painting! We are thankful these Caring Hearts Pet Therapy Cats allowed us to use their paws for art! [envira-gallery id=”5595″]

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1st place Jen Flemion- Cinderella Coach 2nd place  Christina Bernal- Sugar Skull 3rd place   Leanne Reed- Baby in the Pumpkin [envira-gallery id=”5553″]

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Residents frequently ask us when “those cute puppies” are coming back. Lucky for us, at the end of October we had a puppy party just in time for Halloween! We were visited by 3 puppies who were all full of love and energy. Residents loved reminiscing about dogs they had in their families and how […]

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In the month of October, residents got fall festive and took on a new flavor challenge: pumpkin spice! We learned about the history of the flavor and tried some interesting snacks that were pumpkin spice flavored. The overall favorites were the pumpkin spice hot cocoa and pumpkin spice pretzels! In addition to the pumpkin spice, […]

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As the joy and excitement of preparing for the holiday season nears, please remember to share the special gift that each and every one of us possess – Love.  Love is so important to God that it is mentioned hundreds of times in every translation of the Bible.  I remember during my early days at […]

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In an era where our lives are increasingly fast-paced, ensuring the well-being of our aging parents can often be challenging. As they grow older, their needs evolve and often become complex, requiring a level of care that goes beyond what we can provide while juggling our responsibilities. Senior living emerges as a viable solution, as […]

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Navigating the journey of finding a licensed assisted living facility can feel like trying to find your way through an unfamiliar city without a map. Picture this: your loved one, someone who has always been your family’s pillar of strength and independence, now needs additional help with daily life. This realization can stir up a […]

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