Orange County's Premiere Continuing Care Retirement Community
Often, the hardest part of retirement is staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Here at Glen Arden, healthy living is a priority and we have a wide variety of activities to help our residents stay active with friends in the community. Tennis Grab a friend and get out on the court. Whether you’re a …
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Over the years we accumulate a lot of treasures, personal items, and other random stuff. You probably found a place in your home where all of this is stashed away and forgotten about; that is until its time to move. It can be easy to get overwhelmed with all of your belongings and what to …
The New Year means it’s a great time to start focusing more on staying healthy! Being healthy in general is important, but it becomes critical as you get older. Our bodies need to be cared for so we can keep feeling our best. The biggest factors in staying healthy are making sure you maintain a …
It’s that time of year again and every aspect of it is unavoidable. A good old fashion Northeast winter is upon us and preparing for it is all we can do. Winter affects everyone differently and seniors have their own unique challenges to endure throughout the winter months. Whether you love or despise winter, taking …
The Glen Arden community has always been known for the array of options offered to their residents and they are the only continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in the Hudson Valley. Most recently Glen Arden was approved by New York State to offer Fee for Service contracts, giving them every contract option NYS has to …
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Good strong balance is something that we take for granted throughout most of our lives without even noticing. When we are young, balance is a careless effort that we don’t even have to think about. Unfortunately, as we get older our ability to do so doesn’t seem to be as spot on. We take part …
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When it comes to playing sports, age and ability often come into play. This typically means that when it comes to faster pace or high impact sports, the younger you are the better off you are. Your body can recover faster and take more abuse when you are young, its just how it is. Just …
Finding a place to live as you grow older can be a difficult experience for anyone. There are tons of options to weigh out, planning to be had, and finding the right place that suits your needs. When you’d like to live in a place that can provide you with medical attention if need be, …
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In the golden years of your life you’d like to live somewhere comfortable, with a sense of independence, and that’s what Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are all about. CCRCs are ran with the residents in mind offering medical services, outdoor activities, dining options, and much more while still giving the residents independence to make …
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Here at Glen Arden, we understand the need for a vibrant and independent lifestyle, while having the peace of mind of available long-term care. This blog series highlights solutions and suggestions that others have found helpful and we are happy to share them with you. According to the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA’s) World Factbook, …