Senior living community? What does that mean? A senior living community is where older adults can move for what can be the next active chapter of their lives. Just like the name suggests, the critical part of the name is ‘living,’ referring to the vibrant, dynamic,...
Rev. James D. Jones retired as President of the United Methodist Memorial Home (Heritage Pointe Communities) Board of Trustees at the September 29, 2020 Board meeting. He was presented with a plaque in honor of his service. Rev. Jones was elected to the Board in...
Read more from our Rehab partner, HTS and their blog about research showing regular exercise can slow cardiovascular aging. February is American Heart Month! As you age and become less active, your heart just like any other muscle in your body can weaken. Healthy blood vessels are...
Flu Shot Facts Flu season is once again upon us. That means it’s time for you and your elderly loved ones to get your flu vaccine. Whether you have a phobia of needles or not, getting a flu shot is critical for protecting the health of...
...
On Saturday, October 20th, 2018, the Dewey and Julia Souder Family was recognized by the Huntington County Honors group. Huntington County Honors states that as its mission, it “recognizes and celebrates those, past and present, whose achievements have enhanced life in Huntington County, our Nation,...
What is a human’s most fundamental need? According to an article on Social Health, the answer is the need to be needed. They go on to describe this need as “an individual’s sense of significance; the feeling that they have a community, group, or individual that...
My first experience with Heritage Pointe Communities was in the early to mid-1990s when my great grandmother, Mamie McDaniel, became a resident of Heritage Pointe of Warren. At a lean 95 pounds, standing five feet tall, and living until a few days shy of her...
You are ready for Assisted Living or possibly Healthcare. But, how should you decide which place is best for you? Choosing an assisted living facility or healthcare facility for yourself or a loved one - be it Mom, Dad, a grandparent, or a spouse –can be...
Did you know November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month? President Ronald Reagan was the first to designate November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983. At the time, fewer than 2 million Americans had Alzheimer’s; today, the number of people with the disease...