As the New Year is upon us, it’s only natural to focus our attention on our hopes for what the New Year will bring us in 2022.  At John Knox Village East & Meyer Care Center, we’d like to share our hopes for this New Year with you. One of our hopes for the New […]

At this time of year during the Christmas season, we hear phrases and songs with the lyrics “peace on earth” and “goodwill to man”.  It made me think of how peace is one of the most common words I hear people reference after they’ve lived at John Knox Village East for a while.  They tell […]

John Knox Village East is excited to announce our management company, Life Care Services, has become the first and only senior living company to rank first in customer satisfaction for three consecutive years among independent senior living communities in the J.D. Power 2021 – Senior Living Satisfaction Study. Life Care Services also achieved the highest score […]

It’s only natural at this Halloween time of year, we think of the things we’re afraid of.  Over the last year and a half, we’ve had plenty to be afraid of.  We’re afraid that we’ll get COVID, we’re afraid of the vaccine, we’re afraid of being around other people and we’re afraid because we just […]

Understanding the likelihood that even older adults in good health may need long-term care as they age can be a pivotal first step in building a dependable plan for the what-if’s of life. So let’s start with this: What Are Your Odds? That’s the chance healthy 65-year-old couples will have at least one partner who […]

There’s a difference between needing help with the activities of daily living (ADL) — bathing, dressing, managing medicines — and needing memory care. Assisted living is the level of care intended to help otherwise capable seniors with these ADLs. One of the first things to know about memory care is it’s a form of assisted […]

It’s not a secret. Getting regular exercise can improve our health and boost how we feel. But if you’re still having trouble finding the motivation to get moving, maybe joining some group fitness classes as part of a senior fitness program can help. Not only are there a variety of senior fitness programs to choose […]

We all value the time we get to spend with our grandkids.  Here are some ideas to maximize summertime fun with them. Fishing Trips Water activities are summertime staples. While you’re out on the boat waiting for bites, you have plenty of time for quiet conversations. You can ask about their lives, tell them about […]

What is Emotional Wellness for Seniors?  It’s a state of mind that’s calm, relaxed, open, present, reflective, creative and wise. Emotional wellness includes practicing self-care, fostering inner resources and resiliency, finding unique ways of coping with stressors, creating satisfying relationships, empathizing with others, being realistic about expectations and time, and knowing when to ask for […]

For many older adults, staying connected and engaged isn’t as easy as it used to be. They’re not going into the office anymore. Their kids have their own busy lives or have moved away. And mobility problems, hearing loss, or poor vision make getting out difficult. Social isolation and loneliness pose serious health risks for […]