Memory Care at Living Branches is now Serenata Memory Care. Under this new name are the four Memory Care communities (two at Souderton Mennonite Homes and two at Dock Woods)…
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Joy Throughout the Day: New Memory Care Communities Enhance Montessori Programming
On a balmy afternoon in late May, residents of the Country Cottage neighborhood in Dock Terrace enjoyed two of life’s greatest joys: music and time outside in the fresh air.…
Opening the Door to the Next Era of Memory Care
“Transformative.” “A dramatic difference.” “Game changer.” Talk to Naomi Hawkins, director of Health Care Services for Dock Woods, and you’ll hear her use these terms for Country Cottage: a unique…
Just a Click Away: New Portal Connects Residents to Campus Life
Residents in some Living Branches neighborhoods are living in the future thanks to the recent rollout of a new electronic resident portal. Created by Touchtown, the new online portal helps…
A Legacy of Faithful Service: Dedicating the David and Maxine Derstine Chapel
The Living Branches community came together to honor the legacy of David and Maxine Derstine during the Friends of the Sharing Fund dinner at Dock Woods in October 2023. During…
Six Perfects Gifts for People with Dementia
Everyone loves receiving a thoughtful gift. If your loved one lives in a memory care community for people with dementia, you may be unsure about the right present for their…
Everyone Comes Together: The Lasting Legacy of the Souderton Mennonite Homes Auxiliary
Just a few years shy of its 50th anniversary, the Souderton Mennonite Homes Auxiliary reached an important milestone. Since its creation in 1975, the group has contributed $2 million to…
Creative Connections: Art Therapy Interns at The Willows of Living Branches
On the days when art therapy interns Jenna Rosenblatt and Julie Vasquez are working with residents at The Willows of Living Branches, you can tell right away. You may hear…
What is Personal Care?
Navigating the variety of senior living communities in Pennsylvania can be daunting. You want to make the right choice with your spouse, parent, or parent-in-law, but it can be hard…
Living Branches Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Assisted Living Communities
As you search for the right assisted living community for you or a loved one, the choice between a non-profit and for-profit community is important. This decision affects not only…