In honor of National Camera Day, we went back to the basics with Polaroid Pictures! Residents were shocked that this type of camera was still made. We collectively decided to take pictures holding pictures of when they were younger. [envira-gallery id="5185"][...]Continue Reading
The older you get, the more you realize your parents are a lot smarter than you thought they were. People who love you – friends, parents, cousins, siblings – are on your side and usually want what is best for you. I truly believe that God places friends and family around us to help us discover our purpose. He gave…[...]Continue Reading
Streamlining the Process: Seven Steps to Facilitate the Relocation of Elderly Parents from Their Home
Jul 31, 2023
Moving elderly parents out of their home and into a retirement community where they will receive more assistance can be a challenging transition for both the parents and their adult children. It’s an emotionally tumultuous time that can be stressful if not handled carefully. However, you can do some things to help navigate this situation with more grace and care.…[...]Continue Reading
Life Enrichment Activities for Seniors: Why They’re Important and What Columbia Cottage Offers
Jun 28, 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, and keep the mind sharp.…[...]Continue Reading
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"][...]Continue Reading
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 and continuing to lead in…[...]Continue Reading
Springtime = traveling bees, planting flowers, crafting flowers, and enjoying the sunshine! [envira-gallery id="5054"][...]Continue Reading
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"][...]Continue Reading
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"][...]Continue Reading
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"] [...]Continue Reading
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