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Presbyterian Senior Living

As the trusted leader in aging services, Presbyterian Senior Living combines over 95 years of experience with innovative approaches to senior communities and services. Across our 27 communities in PA, MD, OH, and DE, we serve over 6,500 seniors. We are committed to: FOSTERING teamwork and responsibility. UPHOLDING integrity in every action. EMBRACING innovation to create opportunities for everyone’s success. LEADING with compassion and respect.

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CCRC  |  Health & Aging

Kirkland Village Located in Top City to Retire

Money Magazine has released its latest rankings for best places to retire, and Bethlehem, PA, is ranked first out of all cities in the Northeast region. With a community in Bethlehem, Kirkland Village, Presbyterian Senior Living is poised to provide you with the best options for retirement in the region’s best city.

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Health & Aging

Lifelong Fitness for Wholeness of Body, Mind and Spirit

Physical fitness is an important component of healthy aging, but it’s not the only kind of fitness that’s important. At Presbyterian Senior Living communities, we offer residents opportunities to participate in activities that improve lifelong fitness, including brain fitness and overall mental and physical fitness. There are a wide variety of activities and habits that help promote overall wellness and health. What you choose to do isn’t as important as choosing to do them consistently!

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Are You Asking the Right Questions?

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Finance & Planning

23 Factors To Consider When Evaluating Senior Living Communities

Choosing a senior living community can be a monumental decision. From where to begin to which questions to ask, the list of considerations can be overwhelming. And while it’s not an easy process, it’s not insurmountable, either -- particularly if you understand all of the elements that go into finding the right living arrangements for seniors and the people who love them.

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Reflections & Leadership

CEO honored for 45 Years of Service to Presbyterian Senior Living

The Presbyterian Senior Living Board of Trustees has recognized Steve Proctor, President and CEO, for his 45 years of service to the organization. Having only three Chief Executives in an 89 year history of the organization is a testament to the extraordinary enthusiasm and dedication of these individuals. Steve Proctor is one of those individuals. We look at his stewardship of the organization with respect and admiration, but also see his achievements as the corporate launching pad for today's success as we continue to grow and serve seniors. Below are some personal reflections from current Trustees and former Board members regarding Steve Proctor's leadership of Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) for the past 45 years:

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Health & Aging

A Holistic Approach to Aging Well

Seniors all over the world are taking a stand—defying the stereotypes that have been placed on them by society. You're too old…you're not social…your mind isn't what it used to be…you're unproductive…you're not creative…your health has declined. The list goes on and on. These stereotypes are actually a part of a larger problem called ageism—the discrimination against individuals or groups of people based on their age.

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CCRC  |  Housing & Development

St. Andrew's Village: Turning Your Health Center Inside Out

Built to take advantage of Pennsylvania's picturesque landscape while providing an exceptionally wholesome community in which older adults can thrive, St. Andrew's Village needed a makeover to further improve its capacity to enhance and nourish the lives of its residents. Beginning in 2013, the $10 million renovation of the village emphasized a unique design model that applies the physical and emotional benefits of home living, having immediate access to the outdoors and a cozier, family-type feel to the community.

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