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Presbyterian Senior Living

PSL is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of integrity, mutual respect, creative curiosity, and connectedness. Building on a legacy of 96 years, we provide residential and care services to more than 6,000 seniors in 27 locations across the mid-Atlantic region of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and Delaware.

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Miscellaneous  |  Safety

Building an Emergency Kit: 3 Essentials for Seniors

There’s one thing we know for certain about the weather: it can be unpredictable. In recent years, we’ve witnessed record-setting temperatures and storms from coast to coast. People sometimes find themselves thrown into emergency situations, such as tornados and flooding, with very little notice. That’s why it’s important to plan for the worst. Because seniors are more likely to live with health conditions, it’s especially important for them to have a disaster strategy in place.

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Health & Aging

5 Ways to Create Happiness as a Senior

Happiness is a universal pursuit without an age limit. Although it does not mean a person’s life is problem-free, happiness can be a choice. If you struggle with finding happiness, you can learn to be happy. As the Stoics of Ancient Greece observed, happiness is about the quality of your thoughts.

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Are You Asking the Right Questions?

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Health & Aging

Exploring the Dimensions of Senior Wellness

Wellness extends far beyond physical health. It’s the mindful achievement of health in all aspects of life, including its mental, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, and occupational components.

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Legacy Planning Through Storytelling: Capturing Your Life Experiences

As we age, we often look back on our lives and consider how we’ll be remembered. We wonder if our family’s stories will be preserved and passed down from one generation to another.

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10 Tips for Creating the Perfect Staycation with an At-Home Summer Oasis

While living in a senior living community can provide extra freedom to travel, a staycation — a vacation spent at home — can also offer relaxation and enjoyment without the stress of travel and the fear of not getting a good night’s sleep in a strange bed.

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Health & Aging

Embracing Relaxation, Mindfulness and Wellness in the Summer

While summer is often thought of as the most laid-back time of year, this one may be anything but. A tumultuous presidential campaign, concerns about our changing climate, and conflicts overseas are just a few of the things causing people to worry and fret. For many, relaxing and enjoying summer might take a little extra work.

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