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5 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
The countdown to Christmas begins, for some, in summer. People begin Thanksgiving prep weeks in advance. Adults in America look forward to the holiday season in the same way they did as children: with giddy excitement and sleepless nights. Seeing relatives after months or even [...]
Experience Gifts: 7 Gift Ideas for Teen and Adult Grandkids
Wrapping up the perfect gift for your grandchildren is part of the joy of the holiday season. Still, the presents that are most appreciated aren’t always found at the mall. This year, surprise those on your shopping list with experience gift. Experience gifts can be a [...]
Exciting Changes at Riddle Village
After months of planning, construction of the Governour’s Inne, Chesapeake Room, and restaurant lobby began on Monday, August 27, 2018. At the start of each phase of construction, the area was completely gutted to allow workers to start from scratch. For our residents’ convenience, [...]
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Apartment Space
Downsizing can be a challenge for anyone, especially those who have lived in their home for several decades. The good news is that with Riddle Village’s spacious luxury apartment floor plans, large closets, and additional storage units, there's plenty of room to create the home [...]
3 Reasons Retired Couples Should Choose a Continuing Care Community Early
Choosing a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) before you specifically need it can be a terrific idea for retired couples wanting to enjoy life, together as long as possible. From the financial to the emotional, this type of move has a number of benefits, including [...]
How to Use Social Media in Retirement
Social media is more popular than ever before, and people of all ages are seeing the benefits. Everyone can appreciate the connections formed and maintained, as well as, staying up-to-date on news and current events. If you are looking to keep in touch, learn something [...]
4 Tips for Preventing Diabetes in Seniors
More than 30 million Americans have diabetes and 90% to 95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Older age, poor diet, and a sedentary lifestyle are some of the biggest risk factors in developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that there is plenty [...]
Tips for New Residents
Moving into any new home can be challenging, and a retirement community is no different. Getting used to the new layout and lifestyle may take some time, but it helps to have a few tips from the experts. We asked one of our wellness nurses, [...]
Advice for Prospective Residents from Current Residents
The process of looking into retirement communities can be very overwhelming. It takes a lot of time to sort through all the information and weigh your options. Hearing from someone who has been in your shoes can be extremely helpful. They were once where you [...]
Things to Do in Philadelphia During the Summer Months
Riddle Village is in a convenient location that offers residents at our retirement community in Philadelphia an array of entertainment, fine dining, and historical sites. They truly get the best of both worlds: a fun and convenient suburb location that is just a short drive [...]
Making Heart-Healthy Choices for Older Adults
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. There are many risk factors for heart health that are out of our control, like age and gender. Luckily, there are a lot of changes we can make to lower our risk. [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Scam IRS Calls and How to Avoid Them
Criminals often impersonate IRS workers so they can gain personal information from elderly adults. Sometimes IRS fraud happens via email or through in-person visits, but it typically occurs over the phone. If you get a call from someone who claims they work for the IRS, [...]
