For many seniors, the fear of the unknown holds them back from selling their home and moving into a senior living apartment or cottage community. What if no one buys my home? What if I can’t afford the senior living community that I want? What if I don’t like it once I live there? Some simple
The Comfort and Elegance of Cottage Living
I am excessively fond of a cottage; there is always so much comfort, so much elegance about them. –Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility Although Pickering Manor has several different living options for residents ranging from independent living apartments to Personal Care, we agree with Jane
Happy 110th Birthday Rosie!
Our sweet Rosie celebrated her 110th Birthday. See recent articles from: ABC News: PA Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday By Dancing Bucks County Courier Times: Newtown Township’s Pickering Manor throws party to celebrate resident’s 110th Birthday
Benefits of Socialization for Seniors
When your loved one lives at Pickering Manor, you can be sure that not only is your loved one safe, but they have a wide variety of opportunities for socialization. Socialization is vital for the health and well-being of all people, but especially for the elderly. Without regular social
The Next Big Move: Moving a Loved One to a Senior Living Facility
There may come a time in your life when the decision to move a loved one into a facility like Pickering Manor may be necessary. Most seniors, particularly those who have enjoyed their independence, will not take the move well. Nevertheless, it must be done. Here are a few tips to ease the transition
Area Senior Citizens Take Part in Special Prom
LevittownNow.com – Area Senior Citizens Take Part in Special Prom Neshaminy Township School District – Here is a video of the Senior Citizen Ball held on Friday evening at Neshaminy HS. Wait for the interview with the King and Queen of the ball – both in their upper 80’s and recently engaged –
5 Ways to Make a Senior Living Facility More Like Home
Are you considering placing a loved one into a senior living facility? Here are five tips to help your loved one feel at home quickly in the new facility. 1. Bring the Most Sentimental Belongings Most of the time senior living center has limited space for personal belongings, so help your
Pickering Manor Names New Human Resources Director
NEWTOWN, PA – Alan Landis recently joined Pickering Manor in Newtown as director of Human Resources. In this position, he will oversee all hiring and employee benefits’ programs for the non-profit facility, the only community-owned and operated senior residence in Pennsylvania. Landis comes to