All articles tagged with #retirement community
A woman reflects on her mother's move into a retirement community amid her own grief and the realization of her mother's declining mental health, highlighting the complex emotions and changing dynamics in aging and caregiving.
The family of Gloria Serge, an 85-year-old grandmother killed by an alligator in a Florida retirement community, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the community, claiming they failed to protect residents from the well-known predator. The lawsuit alleges that the community knew about the alligator, nicknamed Henry, but took no action to keep residents safe, even encouraging them to socialize near the pond where the alligator was often seen. The family seeks at least $50,000 in damages and plans to take the case to a jury trial.
A 63-year-old woman was found dead in her room at a Tigard retirement community, with the window open and the thermostat turned down, leading police to suspect hypothermia as the cause of death. This incident comes amidst a series of winter weather-related casualties in the region, including suspected hypothermia deaths and fatalities from ice-laden trees. The official cause of death will require further testing, and officials are urging caution as freezing temperatures persist.
A YouTube video explores The Villages in Florida, the largest 55+ community in the world, which was previously associated with allegations of swinging and debauchery. The video aims to dispel the negative stereotypes surrounding the community, highlighting its secure environment, affordable homes, and a wide range of activities available to residents. The Villages offers a sense of community and a variety of amenities, including golf courses and recreational centers. Despite criticism, residents emphasize that the community is diverse and welcoming. The video concludes with a positive outlook on The Villages, acknowledging its appeal in terms of security, community, entertainment, and happiness.
Two people were injured when a car crashed into a retirement community building in Groveland, Massachusetts. The car drove across a patio before hitting a wall, causing damage to a black fence. One person in the vehicle and one person inside the building were hurt, with the latter requiring a technical rescue.
A short-term resident at the County Meadows retirement community in Bethlehem Township has tested positive for Legionnaires' disease, a rare form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is spread through water distribution lines in building plumbing. The retirement community has hired a water management company to conduct tests on its water system, and in the meantime, residents in the affected building have been advised not to drink tap water or use it for hygiene purposes. Bottled water is being provided, and specialized filters are being installed for safe showers. The source of the bacteria is currently unknown.