Jeremy Rutter, Heritage Chief Clinical Officer, shared words of comfort and encouragement for those concerned about staffing and the safety of employees and residents at Rolling Fields Elder Care, which had 5 residents and 17 staff members test positive for COVID-19 on Monday, July 13. “The health and safety of our residents and staff is of the utmost importance. At…
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Heritage President and CEO, Lisa Haglund, confirmed today that Rolling Fields, a Heritage senior living community in Conneautville, PA, has 5 residents and 17 staff members who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus in their skilled nursing community. Haglund stated, “The COVID-19 positive tests were a result of the mandated blanket testing in Pennsylvania for nursing home staff and…
The Heritage Ministries Board of Directors announced that the board has confirmed Lisa Haglund as the permanent President and CEO for Heritage and its affiliates. Lisa previously served Heritage as the Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Development across all communities in four states. Lisa began her career with Northwest Bank, a ten billion dollar corporation, for over twenty years,…
The Heritage Ministries Board of Directors announced that the board has named Lisa Haglund as the interim CEO for Heritage and its affiliates. She will replace previous CEO, David Smeltzer. She stated, “Each employee at Heritage plays an important role every day, but especially as we face the recent events unfolding surrounding COVID-19. I am both honored and blessed to…
Conneaut Cellars Winery & Distillery has joined the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic — making and donating hand sanitizer to three area nursing home centers. Last week, Conneaut Cellars completed its first batch of hand sanitizer — about 18 gallons, according to owner Joal Wolf. The hand sanitizer was given to Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community in Meadville, Rolling Fields…
Whether you just landed your first job or nearing retirement, it’s never too early or too late to plan for your long-term future. Unfortunately, studies show that only about 33 percent of US households have an IRA designed to help save for post-retirement life and less than half of those people have a 401k set up. Kiplinger.com lists five common…
During the winter months, inactivity can take a toll on the physical and mental health of seniors. Staying active during the colder months is vital to maintaining good health. Senior living communities like Rolling Fields offer wellness and fitness programs and we encourage community members to remain involved and engaged during the winter months. Here are six simple stretches you…
Changing the way you eat doesn’t sound too difficult. But, if you’ve been doing something for most of your life, and now you’re in your 60s or older, that can be pretty daunting. What helps is to have a partner to help you. Those residing within retirement communities that provide three nutritious and delicious meals each day enjoy such a…
Hibernation is not an option for seniors during the winter! While the cold, the snow, and the lack of sun can be depressing, you cannot let that cause you to curl into the fetal position and count the days until spring arrives. It’s no joking matter either. Being inactive is unhealthy for you physically, mentally, and socially. Therefore, it’s recommended…
Winter – also known as cold and flu season – can leave you more prone to falling ill in the cold months. There are over 200 different cold viruses, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults average two to three colds each year. Both the common cold and the flu are contagious, but cold symptoms…