Diane Waple, chief dietitian at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, has some advice for how to live with diabetes and how to prevent other complications that can arise from the disease.

February is American Heart Month, and we asked Masonic Villages’ medical and wellness staff from across the state to weigh in on the topic.

This year, Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill invited Angela Moore of Damsel in Defense, which works to promote safety for all ages, to educate residents and provide useful tips on how to stay safe in all temperatures.

Here is what you need to know about the differences between a 55+ community and a continuing care retirement community, so you can make the decision that is right for you.

You have been saving for retirement for decades. When it is finally time to cash in on your investment, wouldn’t you want your money to be well spent?

Food at retirement communities used to be institutionalized and not very appetizing, because taste was not the top priority; nutritional value was. However, the baby boomer generation has reprioritized the flavors in food and made socialization the focus of dining.