Dictionary.com defines friend as “a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.” Merriam-Webster defines it as “one attached to another by affection or esteem.” But, I think when we think of a friend, we think of someone we love and who loves us because we choose to do so. Someone we have mutual respect for. Someone to laugh with, cry with and just be ourselves with.We have friends that have been by our side since we were little kids, and we have friends that come int...  Read More

One of our residents, Mr. Bill Moreau, was recently asked to write a little something for a newsletter that was sent out to all the residents at PineCrest. It was so good, we wanted to share.Why do I live at PineCrest?I am sure there are probably as many reasons to be here as there are residents.For me, firstly, there are the many interesting and fun people I get to associate with at a meal, or card table, or around the pool table, yes…even in Chapel and at the many other “get-togethers.”A very ...  Read More

It can be very overwhelming when you begin searching for senior living options. Type of community, cost factors, amenities offered, location, access to medical care, the list can go on and on. With all of these different aspects, it is difficult to decide which ones need to be at the top of your list.   Read More

The first thing most people ask when looking for a senior living community is, “What will it cost?” This is a very important question, but one that goes deeper than just a dollar amount. While the cost is important, value must be a consideration also. PineCrest is a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC.   Read More

There are many reasons that a person would need the services of an Inpatient Rehabilitation (rehab). Those reasons may include recovering from a stroke, knee/hip/other joint replacement, recovering from a fall, and the list could go on.  When the need for an Inpatient Rehab stay does occur there are many people that help in the recovery process.  Some of the key players to helping a patient have a successful experience in rehab include:The Nurse: Nurses working in inpatient rehab play ...  Read More