Fountain View at Logan Square is pleased to announce the appointment of Health and Wellness Director, Sharlie Lewis. Sharlie holds a dual degree from Drexel University in Health Sciences and Service Administration . She is a licensed Personal Care Home Administrator and a Registered Nurse. Sharlie began her career working part time as a Drexel […]
For older seniors, preparedness is the key to aging gracefully. I strongly believe that a major aspect of preparedness should be what I refer to as a “late-life care plan”. Let me explain… We’d all love to see our parents and older family members approach life’s final chapters with the grace, dignity, and peace that […]
Andrew Rosner, MD of LSR Wellness in Haverford Pennsylvania has been a primary care physician for almost a decade. He truly values the importance of primary and preventative care following the mantra, “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure.” He is honored to be part of his patients’ lives and partner with […]
After a wonderful Artz Philadelphia program at the Barnes Foundation, our memory care residents and art enthusiasts enjoyed a delightful and delicious reception in the Fountain View library. Thanks to our amazing culinary team, life enrichment team, memory care director, and entire staff for making Fountain View such a special place to call home! […]
The tendency for Eastern cultures to “treat older adults with more respect comes from the Confucian values that guide these cultures. Confucian values promote a positive view of aging, which encourages younger generations to treat older adults with respect, obedience, and care. Western cultures tend to have more youth-centered societies that place value in young adults rather than older […]
How often do you find a rash and panic that it might be shingles?! It’s that rash that everyone fears, and for good reason! It can be very itchy and painful and leave lingering pain at the site. Shingles comes from the varicella-zoster virus and can only occur in someone who has already had chicken […]
Fountain View at Logan Square celebrated Veterans Day by honoring 22 military veteran residents, including those from the Naval Reserve, Marine Corps, Army, Swedish Army, and Air Force. The event, featuring a luncheon and recognition ceremony, included participation from Temple University ROTC Cadets, fostering connections between the veterans and the next generation. The Philadelphia senior […]
12,000,000 adults over 65 live alone and as our society continues to evolve, so do our family dynamics. The number of seniors aging without children, sometimes referred to as “solo-agers” or “orphan elders,” is rising, with projections as high as 2,300,000 in just two years. These individuals face unique challenges and considerations when it comes […]
During National Assisted Living Week in September, Fountain View at Logan Square in Philly celebrated by immersing its personal care residents in the vibrant atmosphere of the Swinging ’60s. Through a week of engaging activities, residents had the chance to relive the memorable moments of the era. The theme of the week, “Season of Reflection,” […]
The Urban Gardening Club at Fountain View at Logan Square, a luxury independent-living senior community in Philadelphia, has creatively transformed the tower’s Northern Terrace into a flourishing garden oasis, redefining urban gardening in a high-rise setting. Initiated by resident Marty Gehlhaus in 2022, the club harnessed Marty’s lifelong passion for plants, cultivated through his Boy […]
