Acknowledging that you or a cherished family member might require assistance beyond the home environment can be challenging. No one wants to feel like they need help, and it can be difficult to adjust to a new lifestyle after living your whole life a certain way. But as we navigate the aging journey, it's crucial to understand the signs that…[...]

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In Honor of all the brave men and women who have and continue to serve in the United States Military, Columbia Cottage Wyomissing was pleased to sponsor a flag at the Berks County Field of Honor. The flags were displayed at the Wyomissing Stone House from July 4th-July 8th. [envira-gallery id="5253"][...]

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For our “All Things Italian” themed day, the residents enjoyed Andrea Bocelli music, an Italian wine themed art class, and a delicious Italian Delights Luncheon: Fresh Caprese Salad, Handmade Fresh Pappardelle w/ Classic Bolognese, Homemade Rosemary Focaccia, and Chef’s Special Tiramisu with wine service available during the luncheon.[...]

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We took a bus trip to an Ice Cream Shop to celebrate Father’s Day. A good celebration always includes Chocolate and Vanilla! [envira-gallery id="5225"][...]

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Everyone loves celebrating birthdays and enjoying the special culinary treats. [envira-gallery id="5238"][...]

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Observing National Donut (Doughnut) Day may become a yearly tradition. We enjoyed freshly baked donuts and took a donut personality test. Many of the residents chose to eat a Glazed Cake Donut which is described as “A plain cake with a little extra, this doughnut appeals to the traditionalist with an edge.” [envira-gallery id="5231"][...]

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The word Snoezelen might sound funny, but it describes something as uniquely comforting as its name. The term is a contraction formed from a blend of the Dutch word snuffelen (“to snuffle,” “sniff”) and doezelen (“doze,” “snooze”), which is a perfect way to describe the multisensory, non-directive therapy. Developed in the Netherlands in the 1970s, Snoezelen rooms (snoezelroom) are a…[...]

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We showed a little patriotism this July with a red, white, and blue celebration! We had some tasty snacks, talked about the history of our country, sang some songs to honor our country, and honored some of our service members. Residents loved reminiscing about memories of how they used to celebrate the Fourth of July and we talked about ways…[...]

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In continuation of our cultural immersion series, we took the opportunity of National Hawaii Day to learn about the history and culture of the Hawaiian Islands! Did you know that superstition in Hawaii says that if you take rocks from volcanic lands and other sacred areas you will be cursed?? Apart from learning about the culture, we celebrated with food,…[...]

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To celebrate the beginning of summer, we finally set our butterfly friends free! Residents were captivated by their life cycle and were fascinated with watching them grow and hatch out of their chrysalides. They even started naming them (even though we had no idea which was which!). We sent them off with a toast of sparkling cider and wine and…[...]

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