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Honoring Our Veterans Courage. Honor. Patriotism, Dedication. Sacrifice. These words come to mind when thinking about the brave men and women who have defended our freedom by selflessly serving in the armed forces. While we are grateful to them every day of every year, we officially honor them annually on November 11th, which is recognized… Continue reading A Heartfelt Thank-You to Those Who Have Served

Millcroft Living Supports the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Everyone has moments when memory fails you: when you walk in a room and forget why, you put down your phone to go look for your phone, think you’ll remember your digital passwords, but forget what you ran to the grocery store. For most of us, minor… Continue reading A Walk to Remember

The Outcome Makes the Work Worthwhile It’s a challenging means to a worthy end. Downsizing for a move is widely considered to be among the most stressful processes in our lives. This is especially true for people who have lived in their homes for 20, 30, 40, or even 50 or more years. Yet it… Continue reading Helpful Hacks for Downsizing

Millcroft Living Celebrates All Year 2023 marked the 60th anniversary of the observance of Older Americans Month. Started in 1963, the official designation, which was originally Senior Citizen Month, was launched by JFK. This year, the annual Older Americans Month’s theme has been Aging Unbound. Delaware Public Media explained that Aging Unbound refers to the… Continue reading Every Month is Older Americans Month

In the Joyous Company of Pets at Millcroft Living The happiness produced by pet ownership brings health benefits not just to the pets but also to their owners. Just thinking about cuddling a furry kitty on your lap with its calming purrs or seeing a dog wagging its tail in greeting when you open the… Continue reading Pets are Good For You Doggone It!

Millcroft Living Serves It Up It’s no secret that eating is vital to survival; it’s a non-negotiable necessity. We need food in order to provide the nutrients that are absolutely essential for life itself. But in addition to sustenance, dining has become the center of Western culture, tradition and experience. Eating For Nourishment Oley.org defines eating as “the… Continue reading Food For Thought: All the Ingredients of a Great Dining Experience

Millcroft Living’s Interim Executive Director Sees Green It was an enthusiastic, if not slightly territorial, welcome to Millcroft Living. The staff at the senior living community in Newark, Delaware, went to great lengths to let their new interim executive director, Peter Crane, know they’re happy he’s there. At the same time, they made it clear… Continue reading Avid Chiefs Fan in Eagles Territory

February is all about the heart. Most widely known is the fact that Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and romance directly attributable to the heart. More recently, but even more importantly, February is National Heart Health Month. The bad news about heart health is that cardiovascular disease is prevalent. Reportedly, more than 120 million… Continue reading The Health of Your Heart is In Your Hands

Nearby Wilmington, Delaware, is a Destination Town It’s referred to as an “oft-overlooked road trip destination” by Thrillist, and who are we to argue? The popular online media website has travel, food, and entertainment expertise. Nearby Wilmington, Delaware, long known for its rich history, famous residents, and educational institutions, is now described by terms including… Continue reading Wilmington: Hometown Pride

January 1st provides the ultimate reset button.  Approximately 4,000 years later, it’s wildly popular. Since ancient Babylon, people have been making what today we know as New Year’s resolutions. Back then, the year began in mid-March during the first new moon of the spring. Celebrating the rebirth of Marduk, the sun god, the Babylonians made promises to… Continue reading Setting New Year’s Resolutions To Examine Your Life and Ways To Make it Better