News at Moravian Village

As the days continue to grow colder here in eastern Pennsylvania, a critical question for many Seniors looms: “Where will I be this winter…both physically and emotionally?” Every individual’s answer may vary but the overriding reality is the same for all of us: Winter is tougher on Seniors. Spending winter alone can be a very […]

Originally featured August 12, 2023 on Mather Institute By Jacquelyn Stephens Many things may change after retirement beyond leaving the workforce. The amount of physical activity one gets is one of these changes. Regular physical activity is essential for older adults, and it is linked with better physical, mental, and cognitive health.  A new longitudinal study […]

Lifespan is an essential measuring stick. For many reasons, it’s important to quantify longevity numerically. In 1953, the average lifespan in the US was 68.71 years. 50 years later, it is 79.11 years. Thanks to modern medicine and societal advances, Americans are living longer by 10.4 years. All good. But isn’t there a more to […]

Originally featured July 19, 2023 on Mather Institute By Ajla Basic Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have found evidence that, for older adults, having a sense of purpose in life can act as a barrier against loneliness and its detrimental effects. This is especially relevant when the effects of loneliness are consistently circulating throughout […]

India’s Taj Mahal. The Great Wall of China. Egypt’s Great Pyramids of Giza. Pennsylvania’s Historic Moravian Bethlehem District. Waitaminnit!  What is Moravian Village’s next-door-neighbor doing in there with some of the most treasured sites on the planet? Understandably, the first three are on the UNESCO World Heritage List of historic sites, to be forever protected […]

Every individual’s personal vision for their own retirement years is unique. But to make any retirement vision an achievable reality starts with a single experience proven to build the most life fulfillment and financial value into any retiree’s golden years. It’s called Life Planning. The purpose of Life Planning is to provide the best possible, […]

Pardon our pride, but here at Moravian Village of Bethlehem we know a lot about healthy living.  Providing the means, motivation (and menus!) enabling our community’s residents to live healthier, active lives is a big part of what we do.  And we genuinely love doing it every day. So when we learned that a unique […]

Originally featured April 13, 2023 on US News By Ruben Castaneda, Medically reviewed by Michael Tehrani, MD America has an aging population, and as such, more and more people are considering options for where and how they’ll live after retirement. Overall, 70% of people currently age 65 or older will need some kind of long-term care according to […]

Originally featured June 27, 2023 on Love & Company By Lauren Houlik, Director of Market Intelligence, and Rob Love, President/CEO This is the third installment in Love & Company’s 2023 blog series on the health of the home resale market. Our February 7, 2023 article set the stage for this discussion with a deep analysis of […]