Two of the most significant questions you ask yourself in life are when to retire and where to retire to. Once the when is taken care of, you need to determine where. Options for senior living communities are growing every day. Asking the right questions will help you make up your mind and find…
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Choosing a place to live is a challenge at any age. However, as we age, it can be more difficult. We encourage you to consider the value of a non-profit faith-based Life Plan community. As a non-profit faith-based community, United Zion is focused on providing quality care for seniors, not profit.…
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How to Best Pack When Moving to a Retirement Community Moving does not have to be one of life's most challenging times. Although if not done in an orderly fashion can be stressful on one's mental health. Packing and moving to a retirement community or life plan community requires careful thought…
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Are you feeling bored, isolated while trying to abide the social distancing recommendation? Here are 14 ideas on how to take advantage of this time at home. Downsize – Whether you see a move in your next 3 months or your next 10 years, this is a great time to review what you have. Start to…
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Here are 8 reasons that now is the time to make the move into one of United Zion's independent senior living cottages and apartments in Lititz, PA (Lancaster County, PA). Great time to sell your home Get resources from us to reduce moving stress Move into your new home with fresh paint, new flooring…
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Emotions can make downsizing tough. Emotions such as sadness, guilt, fear, anxiety are common. Recognizing and understanding those emotions is key to moving from being overwhelmed by the changes and moving forward. Understand it takes time to go through and determine what to do with what you have and…
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Seniors of today are looking to make the most out of their retirement years. They seek to enjoy every upcoming moment, to remain as healthy as possible, to provide service to their community and to explore new opportunities. The needs of seniors are evolving especially as more look to age in place. Thus,…
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#1 Place to Retire in the US – it’s not just our retirees claiming Lancaster County as a fantastic place to retire to. U.S. News & World Report ranked Lancaster #1 in its 2019 list of Best Places to Retire in the United States. Housing affordability, overall happiness of residents, quality…
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United Zion Retirement Community is excited to bring on Sue Verdegem as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective July 1, 2018. Verdegem comes to United Zion Retirement Community with over three decades of experience in the non-profit, faith-based, senior-living sector. She previously served as…
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In a recent blog article, you encountered 4 questions designed to put you on the path to your perfect third age (or “retirement”) lifestyle. Here’s another helpful approach especially for the more visual, artistic, and right-brained among us. What to Keep in Mind Keep in mind (1) what you…
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