Blog Posts
ADLs vs. IADLs Part 2: Weighing the Options When ADLs Become Difficult
In this blog series, we will examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they become difficult for a person. In part
ADLs vs. IADLs Part 1: What Are Activities of Daily Living and Why Do They Matter?
In this blog series, we examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they become difficult for a person. As we age,
How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Planning for Their Future
We all know that talking to your parents about difficult issues can be tricky. Conversations about the future can be sensitive, especially when it involves your aging parents and their care needs. But planning
Roommate Series: Who Knew?
By Harriet Dawson It was a terrible thing to do, especially to your best friend. Genie and I were employed to do summer work in Asheville, NC that would fulfill internships for our college
Understanding the CCRC Health Evaluation Requirement: When Is the Right Time to Move?
If you’re considering a move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC, also known as a life plan community), you’ve likely heard about the required health evaluation that takes place before move-in. For many
News Releases
RWC Opens Residential Memory Care Home On Its Campus
Small House designed for residents with mild to moderate memory challenges Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC) today announced the opening of the latest in its continuum of care offerings – The Small
Irma Burke Celebrates Her 107th Birthday at RWC
Born in Lancaster County when Woodrow Wilson was president and World War I was well under way, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury resident Mrs. Irma Burke celebrated her 107th birthday on Sept. 25.
Military Veterans Honored with RWC November Show & Performance
Get to know RWC residents who served in U.S. Armed Forces Like many members of the Greatest Generation and the Silent Generation, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury residents are reluctant to be in
RWC Residents Volunteer as Citizen Scientists to Increase Monarch Butterfly Populations
Residents plant more than 200 milkweed plants in 2022 to attract declining species With the numbers of monarch butterflies that migrate annually across North America decreasing considerably over the last
Karen Conaway Named Employee of the Year
RWC is proud to announce that the 2021 Employee of the Year is Karen Conaway. Karen was selected by her peers from among 11 other 2021 Employee of the Month awardees.