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Staying In Touch With John Knox Village East

This is the John Knox Village East Blog where you can find information relevant to seniors. This information ranges from updates to healthcare policy to ways to stay fit, active and engaged as you age.

A Quick Guide To Care
Date :
March 30, 2021

If you’re in the position of investigating care options for a loved one or for yourself for the first time, the options can be overwhelming. Here is a quick reference guide of information to help sort out what’s offered. These resources are provided to help anyone who’s looking...

Planning Ahead Making a Smart Financial Decision
Date :
February 14, 2021

One of the most common concerns about senior living is the cost. And that’s understandable. You’ve worked hard for your money and you and you want to protect it. This information will help you consider the costs associated with senior living vs. staying in your house, as well as the value of choosing a community...

How To Get Ready For A Virtual Visit Or Appointment
Date :
January 7, 2021

During this time of decreased social interaction and precautions, I’m sure you’ve had or will have appointments and meetings that either ask you to attend virtually or give you the option for attending virtually. Your doctor, your civic organization, your church all may give you the option...

Planning For The Future In An Uncertain Environment
Date :
December 4, 2020

There are three keys to financial security, no matter what the current circumstances are: having perspective, objectives, and a plan...

Six Questions To Ask For A Better Senior Living Decision
Date :
November 21, 2020

When you’re looking for an answer, asking the right questions gets you there quicker. That’s especially true when it comes to your choice of senior living. We’ve helped a lot of seniors and their families in their search for how and where to live in their advancing...

What's Your Retirement Housing Strategy?
Date :
October 10, 2020

Have you thought about where you’ll live in your retirement years? It’s an important part of retirement planning, but many people don’t give much...

Recognizing the Signs of Isolation
Date :
September 20, 2020

It’s natural to worry about a single or widowed parent being lonely. But it’s also important to recognize that not everyone views solitude the same way...

Opening Up Our Community
Date :
August 22, 2020

Many state and county governments are releasing plans to reopen the economy to essential businesses. While this is an encouraging sign, please know this process will be thoughtfully considered at John Knox Village East...

Keep In Touch While Social Distancing
Date :
July 17, 2020

Not being able to have in-person visits with a loved one in a retirement community is hard on everyone. Even knowing that social distancing practices are best for their health — and yours — it’s still difficult to be unable to...

Opening Up Our Community
Date :
June 6, 2020

Federal and state governments are releasing plans to reopen the economy to essential business. While this is an encouraging sign to our country’s response to COVID-19, please know this process will be taken thoughtfully at John Knox Village East. We will implement a three-phased...