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.
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.
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
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
In our “super-sized” world, we have been conditioned to want the biggest piece of pie, the biggest vehicle, and of course the biggest home. We’ve been taught that such grandiosity is a sign of
The senior living industry is experiencing an occupancy rebound following two challenging years spurred by the pandemic. But the reasons behind this rebound might surprise some. Assisted living sees a solid occupancy boost According
As people reach “senior” status, they and their families may struggle with making living arrangements for the future. One of the biggest questions seniors have is: should they age in place at home, or
One of the many reasons that people look forward to retirement is the opportunity to relax. It’s a time that should be about enjoying life, unencumbered by work, major responsibilities, and schedules. And for
One of the things residents love about living at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury is that the staff accommodates many activities and clubs that have formed, even when just a few residents are involved. This includes Chat
RWC holds brain health seminars and events like this one held June 16. Human cognitive abilities typically reach their peak around age 30. Some of our thinking processes slowly begin to deteriorate
Worried you will be bored without cooking, cleaning and home maintenance chores? Worried you are too young to consider a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) or too stuck in your ways? Well, hundreds of