Living Well, Navigating What's Next Senior Living Options in Union County, New Jersey
As you enter your retirement years, you are faced with some new and exciting decisions. Not only do you get to choose what passion projects, hobbies, or volunteering to take on during your free time, but you also get to decide where to live. For many older adults, senior living communities offer the perfect blend of friendships, independence, and a healthy lifestyle. Fortunately, older adults throughout the Mountainside area have plenty of senior living options to choose from. If you’re just beginning your search, you’ll be pleased to know you can choose from a variety of communities. Each senior living community features its own amenities, lifestyle, and specific care needs for its residents. Choosing the best senior living option begins with having good information about the choices available. Here’s what you need to know in order to begin your search.
Living Well Senior Living in Mountainside, NJ - Things to Look For
The Mountainside area offers residents the perfect mix of suburban charm, access to outdoor activities all year long, and a small-town atmosphere where friendly faces are just around every corner. Even better, the Mountainside community has always been supportive of its older adult residents, offering a variety of support services and resources designed for seniors. It’s no wonder seniors love calling Mountainside home!
Living Well, Our Neighborhood Retired Doctor receives Special Ride Home to Arbor Terrace Mountainside
Retired Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. William Minogue recently moved to Arbor Terrace Mountainside in style. The 91 year-old is the last surviving founding member of Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad in Westfield, N.J. Acting Chief Trey Ellis and current members of the squad drove down to Minogue’s home in Maryland to “bring one of our own home” to the assisted living community in the state where he grew up.
Living Well, Our Neighborhood Common FAQs About Senior Living in Mountainside
Less than an hour east of New York City, Mountainside, New Jersey, offers a small-town atmosphere while still making a day trip to the city enjoyable. Nestled in beautiful Union County, Mountainside is an ideal town for any age group. However, it’s no wonder why seniors are flocking to Mountainside in retirement; its location, charm, and beauty are just a few reasons why older adults are calling it home. If you are exploring senior living in Mountainside, you’ll be pleased to see you have a variety of options for meeting your current and future needs. However, you’re likely to have quite a few questions during your research process. At Arbor Terrace Mountainside, our team has the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to senior living and planning retirement.
Living Well How to Find the Right Assisted Living in Mountainside, NJ
When you and your loved one are considering senior living options in the Mountainside area, you might not know where to start. Most seniors and their family members find senior living a bit overwhelming and intimidating at first, but you can be more confident if you know what to look for when evaluating communities in your area. We have compiled the information you need to know when searching for assisted living in Mountainside.
Living Well 5 Things to Know When Preparing to Move to Assisted Living in Mountainside, NJ
Assisted living in Mountainside, NJ, offers the best of all worlds: a supportive community that values independence, close relationships with family members without the challenges of relying on them for caregiving, transportation to attractions and events in Mountainside, and more.
Living Well Top 5 Floor Plans at Our Community
Investing in assisted living or dementia care requires you and your family members to make quite a few decisions. Extra attention to detail is important as you craft your own personalized retirement lifestyle in a senior living community, and choosing your apartment floor plan is an exciting part of the process.
Living Well 9 Activities for Seniors in Mountainside, New Jersey
A small, affluent community, Mountainside, New Jersey, boasts an inviting culture, low crime, and high property values. Families in Mountainside call it a hidden gem, citing waterfront views, walkable paths, and plenty of great local businesses. Here are 9 great senior activities in Mountainside for those who are planning a retirement in this sleepy community.
Living Well November 7 | Arbor Terrace Mountainside Luminaria Ceremony
Arbor Terrace Mountainside is excited to host a Luminaria Ceremony on November 7 to honor those who suffer from Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Over the years, we've seen that memory loss means something different to everyone. We thought is was important to find a special way to share these unique stories, as well as pay tribute to a cause that we hold so close to our hearts. During the event, we will light individual luminaria bags for those who suffer from memory loss, share each person's unique journey, and create lasting memories among family and friends. If you would like to honor or remember a loved one during the event, you may purchase a luminaria bag for $10. All proceeds will be donated to Alzheimer's New Jersey. It is not required that you attend the event to participate.
Living Well May 24 | MemoryCare Plays at the Arbor Terrace Mountainside
Sometimes reality is too complex. Stories give it form.” – Jean Luc Godard, film director One of our goals as a memory care community is to bring understanding of dementia and what is like to have dementia. The upcoming performance of MemoryCare Plays is designed to convey stories from the perspectives of a person living with dementia and their care partner. These poignant tales are “...authentic snapshots of how dementia uniquely affects individuals, and powerful testimony to its impact on our most intimate relationships.” Join us for this joyful and heartbreaking play.