When you or someone you love enters into assisted living, the experience might be emotional and confusing because of the newness of it all. Meeting new people, fellow residents and caregivers alike, can be difficult. It’s also tricky when experiencing care from people who are essentially strangers to you, as it can be disorienting to […]

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On Wednesday December 6th, Columbia Cottage took a heartfelt moment to honor and remember Christine Horn for all her hard work and dedication during her 17 years with Columbia Cottage. Chris was a champion for seniors and for her team. Chris sadly passed away on 4/5/23 and she is missed every day. Her contributions and […]

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In loving memory of Christine Horn, we planted a tree as a lasting tribute to her spirit. Her legacy lives on in the roots of this tree, symbolizing growth, and strength. May the tree stand as a living reminder of the impact she had on all our lives. [envira-gallery id=”5812″]

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Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis (pronounced prez-buh-KYOO-sis), occurs gradually for many people as they grow older. Reportedly, about one in three people in the U.S. experienced hearing loss between the ages of 65 and 74, and nearly half reported difficulty after the age of 75. The causes of hearing loss vary, including past […]

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“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” We had a lovely time eating, singing, and visiting with our friend, Santa, from the North Pole. Thank you to all who came and made it a joyous occasion. [envira-gallery id=”5753″]

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The Residents enjoyed watching the Susquehanna Valley Baptist Church Children’s Class perform their Christmas program and musical presentation. [envira-gallery id=”5798″]

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In loving memory of Christine Horn, we planted a tree as a lasting tribute to her spirit. Her legacy lives on in the roots of this tree, symbolizing growth and strength. Our thoughts are with her family, who joined us and shared in this solemn moment. May the tree stand as a living reminder of […]

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We have two very important announcements to share in this month’s newsletter.  The first is to extend our congratulations to Andrea Henney on her new role as Admissions & Sales Specialist for CC Hershey.  Andrea is the perfect fit for this new and challenging role as she brings over 20 years of sales and marketing […]

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Dec 9 was Gingerbread House Day. Dottie and Thelma showing off their Gingerbread “bird house” We had a big group on the 14th  to help Deena and Brittany make Cinnamon and Applesauce Ornaments.   We hung them up in the country kitchen on a small resident tree. It was so much fun, and the country kitchen […]

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It is an annual tradition that the residents and their families decorate their doors for Christmas. They start on Dec 1, and every year, the creativity flows. [envira-gallery id=”5698″]

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