All the benefits of choosing expert post-hospitalization rehabilitation

As one of the leading assisted living communities in Camden County, New Jersey, we’re proud to offer expert short-term rehabilitation services to assist seniors in their recovery from falls, surgical procedures and illnesses. Here are all the benefits of choosing this professional service:

• Faster recovery and healing: As we age, it becomes more difficult to bounce back quickly from illnesses and injury. However, professional short-term rehabilitation can help speed up your recovery. In addition to qualified nurses and caregivers to assist you with medical care and daily tasks, we also have teams of specialists to assist your recovery through a wide range of proven therapies, from physical therapy to occupational, speech therapy and more.
• One location: By moving into our comfortable assisted living community for your rehabilitation, you have access to all our services without having to travel, book appointments and coordinate schedules. This means that you get the rest you need as well as easy access to the rehabilitation you need.
• Professional caregiving in an independent environment: If you are used to living on your own or having a family member lend assistance, then short-term rehabilitation allows you to access more intensive assistance without having to commit to hiring a dedicated caregiver, putting strain on family caregivers or moving into an assisted living facility. Our focus is on getting you healed and quality of life, so you get the level of care you require to recover quickly as well as the independence you love.
• Get the best: As these services are provided by a leader in senior care communities, we’re sure to employ only the best staff with the proper certifications and training needed to ensure you make a strong recovery. All of our treatments are state-of-the-art and results-driven, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best support possible from a highly reputable organization.

Professional short-term rehabilitation services for fast and effective recovery 

United Methodist Communities at Collingswood is an assisted living community in Camden County, NJ, offering high quality short-term rehabilitation services for seniors. As part of the United Methodist Communities network, we offer these services in addition to assisted living services, hospice care, and respite care.

Ideal for seniors wanting professional assistance in recovering from illness or surgery, as well as those wanting to try out our assisted living facility and get to know our community, we’re happy to welcome seniors from all faith backgrounds.

For more information on our short term rehabilitation services, please contact us today and plan your visit.

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Forever in Our Hearts, John B.L. Schopfer, (1952 – 2014)

John, a member of Clarksboro Masonic Lodge 87 and a devout United Methodist is survived by his wife and five children. He worked at UMH Collingswood Manor for 33 but knew of Collingswood Manor well before his relationship with us. John first came to Collingswood Manor with the youth group from the United Methodist Church in Haddon Heights to entertain residents.

In 1979, when he was looking for a full time day job, John applied for employment at Collingswood. His experience volunteering for other community organizations made it a perfect fit.

John credited his first administrator, Robert Hawthorne for encouraging him to join the UMH family. He was quoted explaining “One thing I like the most about this job is being able to prepare good healthy and safe food every day for the residents and associates.” His life’s work is a beautiful reminder of the UMH mission of compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life.

A previously undetected brain tumor discovered after his involvement in a car accident, caused him to leave Collingswood Manor and focus on his health. Regretfully, he passed away. May he rest in eternal peace in the presence of our Lord!

To find out more about United Methodist Homes assisted living services, amenities and staff visit us at www.umh-nj.org.

Wayne Ford A.K.A. Papa San, A NJ Martial Arts Community Icon

Papa San, has been a NJ martial arts community icon for 50 years. He is a karate teacher, trusted mentor and a loyal friend to parents, students, and contemporaries alike. Not to mention a celebrated resident at UMH Covenant Manor.

Wayne’s martial skills were first recognized as a young boxer on the 4th Street YMCA Boxing Team. After working four years in the U.S. Navy, he returned to the U.S. and dedicated his life to the study of martial arts.

Wayne trained under the Late Min Pai for five years, becoming his teacher’s favorite sparring partner. He remembers Min Pai striking him during a sparring session. “Min didn’t even move,” Wayne recalled. “However, after we got finished, he took me over in a corner and said, “You spar good. You just don’t hit hard enough!”

In 1964, he established his own school in Plainfield and after many years of teaching, Wayne met James Fain, a Black Belt Hall of Fame (International Association of Martial Arts) inductee and Grand Master in the American Goshi Shun Style. Through International Association of Martial Arts Papa San learned Aiki-Jujitsu, a demanding introspective form of Japanese jujitsu. He also perfected his skills in karate and excelled in Aiki-Jujitsu.

Papa San remembered, “When my formal training started with Fain, I was still a truck driver. Coincidentally, one of my deliveries was near his school in Newark. Fain was training with the Great Grand Master Dwight Wilson and he invited me to train for an introduction. The movement was so efficient with an entrancing focus and spirit. I enjoyed the conditioning and drills and knew this signaled something special in my martial arts training. I began again as a novice and that humility, has proven to be the best decision I ever made, for my martial arts and for my life.”

He began to study the true spirit of martial movement and explore an evolved level of discipline. Today, Papa San is an 8th degree black belt in both karate and Aiki-Jujitsu and a recognized Grand Master and a member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame.

At United Methodist Homes, we cherish the stories and experiences of our assisted living residents and associates alike. These caring and compassionate individuals contribute to the tight knit fabric of our communities. To find out more about assisted living at United Methodist homes visit us at www.umh-nj.org.

What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)?

Are you among the many Americans 65 years or older, who wish to enjoy retirement without the added distraction and hassle of maintaining a home? Are you turned-off by the stigma of moving to a “senior facility?” United Methodist Homes of NJ can offer an answer with a look into a living arrangement known as a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community).  CCRCs, with multiple living options, can significantly increase your quality of life and security while preserving your assets for your loved ones.

What Can A CCRC Offer Me?

For those that aren’t familiar with the acronym CCRC, it stands for Continuing Care Retirement Community.   The State of New Jersey imposes specific requirements on organizations before they can be classified in this way. CCRCs are unique types of senior communities, dedicated to adults 65 years or older, that provide apartment style independent living accommodations as well as a continuum of care. “Continuum of care” implies that, even though a resident may not require any assistance initially, as their needs increase so can the care provided by the CCRC. In return for an entrance fee and a monthly service fee, a CCRC resident can live completely independently, but be in close proximity to social activities, have enhanced security, and gain access to incrementally greater assistance of all kinds as ongoing needs dictate. 

CCRCs provide many of the same things for active seniors that over 55 communities offer but with a few important distinctions:

1.      A CCRC provides access to more services and programs, more easily than an over 55 community.

2.      The buy-in for an apartment home in a CCRC is typically much less than buying a condo or townhome in an over 55 community.

3.      You don’t pay taxes or utility bills on your CCRC apartment home, just a monthly fee based on its size and the additional services you require, if any.  CCRC living is “all inclusive.”

4.      State licensed CCRC communities oftentimes offer a “Legacy Preservation” option which allows a large portion, usually 90% of the cost of the buy-in to be refunded to your estate when you die.

5.      In a CCRC you are easily able to incrementally transition to greater levels of personal and medical assistance as you age or needs change.

6.      CCRC fees typically include dinner in beautiful onsite dining rooms, access to a robust variety of senior activities, exercise programs, transportation assistance, concierge services and much more.

7.      At UMH CCRC residents have access to assisted living services.  Should your medical needs change, you are given priority into any of our assisted living programs.

Who is a Good Candidate for a Continuing Care Retirement Community?

Many seniors who choose to live in an independent living community, such as United Methodist Homes’ continuing care retirement community, Bristol Glen, may not initially require assistance with daily activities, but enjoy the peace of mind that comes with living in a secure community, access to continuing care, and the ready companionship of other seniors, along with numerous other benefits. 

These benefits include:

·        Independent Senior Living – CCRC style independent living lets you leave behind the chores and errands you no longer care to do so you can enjoy maintenance and worry-free living.

·        Socialization & Entertainment – Similar to a college campus, a CCRC offers direct access to a thriving hub of recreational activities and social engagement inside and outside of the community.

·        All Inclusive Rent – Downsizing will simplify your life by eliminating the ongoing taxes, utility and maintenance costs associated with home ownership.

·        CCRC Amenities – UMH’s CCRC,  Bristol Glen, includes amenities that you may previously not had access to such as fitness centers, movie theaters, bustling activities centers, and scenic grounds to name a few.  Bristol Glen resembles a rural college campus with 74 beautiful acres of wooded grounds, meadows, trails, gardens, and terraces for walking, sitting, and enjoying nature.

·        Assistance (if you need it) – CCRCs differ from other retirement communities in that they assure access to specific health care services, including long-term care, should the need arise.

·        Flexible Financial Options – NJ State licensed CCRC communities also offer flexible financial options, including programs that allow for a refundable equity payment.

Understanding the CCRC Living Arrangement

If you are a senior looking for a secure but independent lifestyle without the added stress and responsibility of managing a home, then a CCRC may be the right choice for you.  To find more about the services at Bristol Glen, visit our website at http://www.bristol-glen.umh-nj.org/.

Is Assisted Living Right For You?

Assisted living is a senior living option for those who need help with their basic daily activities including administering medications, cooking meals, getting to the bathroom in the middle of the night or housekeeping chores. Here are a few questions to ask yourself to help determine if assisted living is right for you:

•    Do you have feelings of loneliness or isolation?

•    Are you worried for your safety?

•    Are you finding it increasingly difficult to maintain your home?

•    Do you need support that family and friends aren’t able to provide?

If you’re concerned about what might happen if you fall down, get injured or experience any other problem when you are alone at home, then assisted living is the right choice. It provides security of 24 hour support and monitoring. Moreover, assisted living provides a home-like environment, without the burden and stress of home maintenance.

If the activities of daily living have grown stressful and the support from family and friends is still not enough to bridge the gap then assisted living may be right for you. An active life leads to a healthy and happy living. And that’s what an assisted living offers you. It provides opportunity to make new friends and live life to the fullest.

Constructive Discussions about Your Assisted Living Decision

Moving to an assisted living is a very important decision so make sure to include your family or close friends in the discussion. Here are some tips for ensuring construction discussions:

•    Initiate discussions when you and your family are well rested.

•    Provide your loved ones with research and information.

•    Allow your family to be part of the decision-making process. Answer their questions and listen to their concerns.

At United Methodist Homes in NJ our communities provide the safety and security of around the clock support and monitoring all while maximizing your dignity and independence. To learn more about our communities and assisted living services visit http://www.umh-nj.org/.