THE VILLAGE PERSPECTIVE

One in five Americans who have diabetes don’t know it. As we recognize American Diabetes Month this November, we want to raise awareness of this disease and share steps you can take to prevent it. This is particularly important for older Americans, where healthy living is paramount.

As we look ahead to the fall, we have much to share about the progress being made at The Village at Providence Point—A National Lutheran Community. It has been an unusual year for all, but in the midst of this, we continue to move forward with our state-of-the-art continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in the heart of Annapolis.

They say teamwork makes the dream work, and in the case of the sales team at The Village at Providence Point—A National Lutheran Community, you can clearly see this dynamic in action. Sales Director Chill Hotchkiss, Sales Counselor Lisa Wells, and Sales Coordinator Chelssey Hewitt have a strong, energetic working-relationship, which no doubt has helped them adapt to life during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 crisis changed everything in 2020. While the health crisis has been everyone’s top priority, just the simple act of navigating the world and maintaining business operations during the shutdown has been a challenge. How do you connect with people when you can’t see them face to face? This can be especially challenging for older adults who may be learning technology as they go.

Whether retirement is still a few years away or coming up quickly, you can make plans to help ease financial concerns for the future. A little planning now can go a long way later—particularly if you are interested in maintaining an exciting retirement lifestyle. The following tips provide initial steps as you consider your financial health.

Moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), means you’re taking control of your retirement and securing peace of mind for the future. With a CCRC, you’re not just living retirement to the fullest, you’re also securing health care services ahead of time in case they are ever needed.

Here in the second month of social-distancing and stay-at-home orders, the growth in the number of coronavirus cases has leveled off in some areas of the country, but it is still important to remain vigilant. At The Village at Providence Point—A National Lutheran Community, our team members continue to take precautions such as remote work and video conference calls.

Spring is always a good time to clean up and clean out. Of course, this is no ordinary spring. With the current recommendation for social distancing due to COVID-19, you are likely spending a lot more time at home!

Are you excited about a brand new senior living community in Annapolis? Have you always dreamed of a certain kind of retirement? A retirement where you can explore your passions and discover new friendships? The Village at Providence Point - A National Lutheran Community is poised to change the landscape of senior living, and we are now accepting priority deposits.

If you’ve come for the boats, you won’t be disappointed, as Annapolis hosts numerous sailing and boating events throughout the year. The Annapolis Spring Sailboat show, held annually in April, is the largest in-water boat show in the world.

We’re all familiar with the blues. Before this musical from morphed into rock and roll in the 1950s and ’60s, the blues were a sonic expression for feeling heartsick and lonesome—the perfect soundtrack for a cold winter’s night. It’s natural to feel low this time of year, with the chilly air keeping us indoors and the lack of sunlight playing tricks with our circadian rhythms.

Mark Twain once quipped, “Never put off ’til tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.”

A CCRC, which is also referred to as a life plan community, can be a valuable option for seniors. By providing multiple levels of care on the same campus, seniors have the ability to age with choice. As you consider what type of retirement community is right for you, here are five important benefits of living in a CCRC such as National Lutheran Communities & Services’ (NLCS’s) The Village at Providence Point in Annapolis, Maryland:

When National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS) began planning its newest community, Annapolis, Md., called with its beauty, charm and pioneering spirit.