“He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” Matthew 28:6 Columbia Cottage celebrated Resurrection Sunday with a Junior Church Easter Program from Susquehanna Valley Baptist Church, decorating eggs, filling eggs with chocolate, and hosting an egg hunt for the friends and family of our community. [envira-gallery id="6321"][...]

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While we were not in the path of totality, the residents and staff enjoyed watching this amazing celestial event!                 [envira-gallery id="6305"][...]

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Communicating effectively with a person with Alzheimer's disease can be challenging but also very rewarding. It’s always worthwhile to review some best practices. Simplify Your Message Use simple, clear sentences. Avoid complex instructions or questions. Break down requests into manageable, step-by-step tasks. This helps reduce confusion and makes it easier for your loved one to comprehend and respond. Embrace Nonverbal…[...]

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April 10 was National Farm Animal Day.  Wendy decided it would be fun to celebrate this day by making farm animal cupcakes.  Dottie and few of our lady residents had a great time piping the icing and decorating to make the cutest farm animals. [envira-gallery id="6293"][...]

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Creatures Great and Small once again came with their animals to entertain our residents.  Naomi Nell enjoyed holding the soft bunny rabbit. [envira-gallery id="6288"][...]

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Dear Residents, As we fully embrace the heart of spring this May, let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty and renewal surrounding us. Spring is not just a season; it promises new beginnings and vibrant days ahead. May is the perfect representation of this spirit. Nature's Palette: With flowers in full bloom and the greenery reaching its lush peak,…[...]

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Easter gave us reason to decorate our hallways with beautiful artwork. Residents painted masterful watercolor Easter eggs and created beautiful bunny signs. We also honored Vincent van Gogh’s birthday by learning about him and creating our version of Starry Night! [envira-gallery id="6275"][...]

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We had an egg-celent Easter season here at the cottage! We received a visit from the Easter bunny, who handed out treat-filled Easter eggs to each resident. On Good Friday residents were hoppy to participate in an Easter egg hunt, where they won cottage cash, prizes, and candy. Lillian found the grand golden goose egg 2 years in a row.…[...]

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Anna Mae was born on May 21, 1936 to Samuel Graeff and Edna (Kauffman) Graeff. She is the youngest of 3 children.  She had an older sister, Betty who was married to Vincent Riegel and an older brother, Earl Graeff who is married to Mildred (Smith), who was a sister to Anna Mae’s husband, Arthur.  Anna Mae and Arthur were…[...]

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We would like to take a minute to honor Antonina Muga (aka Hercules) for all of the determination she has shown us in the last year! He ability to smile through everything that is thrown her way is something that we all aspire to! She is an inspiration to her coworkers and anyone who is lucky enough to know her!…[...]

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