Residents thankful healthcare is always within reach at Providence Point

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), also known as Life Plan Communities, are rapidly growing in popularity, and Providence Point is at the top of the list of CCRCs offering LifeCare, with lifelong benefits and an enriching environment for seniors. CCRCs differ from other retirement living options because they offer a continuum of housing and care, under an agreement that works similar to long-term care insurance.

CCRCs typically offer at least three levels of care: residential living (independent), assisted living (personal care), and nursing care. When you join the community, you gain access to all of the various levels of care and living available. At Providence Point, those levels are: personal care, skilled nursing care, short- and long-term rehabilitation, and memory support. If needed, the LifeCare resident has access to these services at greatly discounted prices. 

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“Did you sign the book?” is repeated often at Providence Point. This “book” refers to a massive registry of events in which residents clamber to enter their names to RSVP for events of all sorts within and outside of the senior living community. The consequence of not signing the book could mean an empty social calendar or missing out on an exciting outing-something unheard of at Providence Point.

Nine years ago when retirees began their move into Providence Point, it was apparent that the amenities would be put to good use. The fitness center, the day spa, the pool, the Chartiers Room and the Light Horse Lounge area are always bustling with activity. The schedule of events, created by the full-time events planner with guidance from the residents, continues to grow in quantity and variety.

The indoor parking garage, and the new non-denominational chapel certainly have distinguished the retirement community as a premier living space, but the plethora of activities truly separates Providence Point from its competition. [Read more…]

In a very brief span of time, the use of technology by people over the age of 65 has increased and will continue to increase dramatically over the next few years. In a Pew Research Center survey, (2016) fewer than half of seniors ages 80 and up (44%) reported using the internet and just 28% said they had home broadband service. While, for those in the 65-69 age group, 82 percent report internet usage and more than 66 percent had home broadband.

These numbers indicate that the senior tsunami is now hitting the tech world. Providence Point, Pittsburgh’s premier 62+ Life Plan community sees the shift on a daily basis. According to Bob Kocent, Executive Director of the CCRC located in Pittsburgh’s South Hills, “Residents have access to a robust calendar of classes, programs and events. The growing popularity of classes for iPad, iPod and iPhone tutorials is just one piece of evidence to show that technology is becoming routine for seniors.”

The marketing office at Providence Point points out that visitors to the new ‘interactive’ website have grown dramatically as well. “Our new website has seen a big spike in visitors, and our analytics show that it is the savvy senior creating this change. Retirees are looking at our floor plans, watching our videos, and taking our virtual tours,” said Marilyn Walsh, Director of Marketing and Public Relations. [Read more…]

Providence Point is a robust retirement and LifeCare community welcoming residents 62 and older. Residents have access to a revolving calendar of classes, programs and events. The popularity of classes for iPad, iPod and iPhone tutorials are proof that technology is everyday routine and a must for living at Providence Point. The number of visitors to the new website, that features a Google 360◦ virtual tour, has also risen dramatically.

The website was recently relaunched and includes floor plans for Hamilton Tower, and a video ‘fly-over,” an architectural rendering of the planned expansion of 70 spacious one- and two-bedroom residential living apartments. Using technology to gain information is no longer out of the hands of the older generation. Tech-savvy seniors participate in the community’s social media regularly and were thrilled to experience the tour of their community with Google VR glasses.

The virtual tour allows visitors the option to tour the grandeur at Providence Point from the comforts of home, something our tech-savvy residents are sharing with friends to best demonstrate the attributes of living at Providence Point. [Read more…]

A puppy or kitten playing clumsily with a toy is certainly categorized as cute. Babies, with their contagious smiles and giggling squeals, are adorable. But when it comes to talking about older adults, please refrain from talking about how ‘cute’ or ‘adorable’ they are.

And, do not refer to them as ‘sweetie’ or ‘honey.’ Terms of endearment can carry different meanings and lead to judgments or assumptions at any age. One of the most damaging behaviors of ageism is to begin treating older adults like children, and words are often part of the problem.

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