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How Life Enrichment Programs Can Benefit Aging 

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Life enrichment in the context of senior living communities is significant for ensuring the holistic well-being of residents as they age. Defined as the process of enhancing quality of life through various activities and programs, life enrichment encompasses psychological well-being, social connections, intellectual stimulation, and physical health and activity. While traditional concerns such as costs […]

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Philadelphia Centenarians Get Married at Fountain View

Marjorie Fiterman and Bernie Littman

On May 19, centenarians Bernard Littman (100) and Marjorie Fiterman (102) were married at the Fountain View retirement community in Philadelphia. The couple, who have been together for 10 years, decided to wed after Fiterman’s recent fall and broken leg, prompting her to suggest marriage. Rabbi Adam Wohlberg officiated the intimate ceremony, which included family […]

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Sharlie Lewis Appointment of Health and Wellness Director

Sharlie Lewis Health & Wellness Director

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 […]

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Want to Age Gracefully? Build your Late-Life Care Plan

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 […]

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Memory Care Residents Get a Taste of Art & Refreshments

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! […]

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Our Aging Culture

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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 […]

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Temple University ROTC Cadets Join Fountain View in Honoring Military Service

Fountain View Veterans & ROTC Cadets

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 […]

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Navigating Life as Solo-Agers: What Orphan Elders Need to Know Legally, Financially, and Socially

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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 […]

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