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4 Areas Social Seniors Are Less at Risk

Sep 10, 2020

As we age, we go through different experiences and changes to our everyday lives. As we become seniors, those changes tend to include things like retirement and loss of friends and family, whether that be through relocation or illnesses and, unfortunately, death. A...

Benefits of Respite Care Services

Sep 2, 2020

Making sure a loved one is comfortable and well-cared for can be a major undertaking and sometimes overwhelming. Respite care services, or short-term/surrogate care, are designed to ensure a continuity of care for those who normally receive help and assistance from a...

5 Questions to Ask A Skilled Nursing Facility

Aug 19, 2020

Choosing a skilled nursing facility can come with a lot of questions. Which ones will tell you the most about the skilled nursing home you are considering for your loved one? We’ve outlined 5 essential questions to help in your search finding one that suits you or...

The GreenFields Senior Living Options: Independent Living or Assisted Living?

Aug 13, 2020

At The GreenFields in Lancaster, NY, we understand that everyone’s situation is different. It’s why we work to provide an environment that’s inclusive, welcoming, and receptive to the needs of each resident. The GreenFields senior living offers options for residents...

Employees of the Month: Kirsten Bush, Amanda Worthington, and Donna O’Neill

Jul 13, 2020

Congratulations to Kirsten Bush our GreenField Manor/Court Employee of the Month! Kirsten has worked for The GreenFields as a Wait Staff employee in the Court for 7½ years! She does a wonderful job making sure our residents are served quickly and efficiently. Kirsten...

The Differences Between Memory Care vs. Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes

Jul 10, 2020

With so many different levels of care, it is easy to get confused in your search for what suits your loved one best. Memory care vs. assisted living vs. nursing homes can be particularly confusing in terms of what each offers to residents. Memory care is typically for...

Employees of the Month: Mary Ann Smith, Lisa Torres, Amy Henderson, and Shatara Brown

Jun 30, 2020

Congratulations to Mary Ann Smith our GreenField Manor/Court Employee of the Month! Mary Ann has been a Receptionist at The GreenFields for over 18 years! She is one of the original employees that started when the facility first opened in 2001. Her experience and...

How to Choose an Independent Living Home

Jun 29, 2020

The thought of looking for an independent living home for yourself or a loved one can be very overwhelming, with many factors to consider. Although many places have similar features and services, there are also many differences. This might leave you wondering what to...

Employees of the Month: Mackenzie Sala, Tangier McNab, and Linda Cunningham

May 14, 2020

Congratulations to Mackenzie Sala our GreenField Manor/Court Employee of the Month! Mackenzie has worked as a server in GreenField Manor and GreenField Court for the last three years, and recently became a full time server in the GreenField Court dining room. She is...

Cognitive Health and Older Adults

May 13, 2020

Source: National Institute on Aging Cognitive health—the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember—is an important component of brain health. Others include: Motor function—how well you make and control movements Emotional function—how well you interpret and...