June 3, 2026
What Is Life Like in a Retirement Living Community? Real Stories from Arbutus Park
What is life really like in a retirement living community? For many older adults and their families, that question comes with a mix of curiosity and uncertainty. While floor plans and amenities are important, what truly defines the experience is something harder to capture – the people, the peace of mind and the day-to-day lifestyle. […] Read More
Concordia Blog, Location Services, Patient/ Resident Stories, Service & Location, The Concordia Family
February 25, 2026
Love, Alzheimer’s and the Support of Adult Day Services
On Valentine’s Day, Frank Zielinski couldn’t wait to get to dinner. He and his wife of nearly 49 years, Connie, arrived at a quiet room at Concordia at Cabot’s Adult Day Services program. A small table was set with a white tablecloth and candles. There was a heart-shaped cake, a small bottle of champagne, a […] Read More
Location Services, Patient/ Resident Stories
September 24, 2025
From Dairy Farming to Retirement Living in Westmoreland County
For decades, Harry and Libby Marker built their lives around a 250-acre dairy farm in Westmoreland County, just a fence away from Concordia at Bethlen. Their days started at 4 a.m. with milking, crop work and caring for their high-quality herd that supplied Turner’s Dairy in Pittsburgh. It was a life of discipline and purpose […] Read More
Location Services, Patient/ Resident Stories
July 23, 2025
Understanding Retirement Living: Is it Right for You?
Deciding where to spend your retirement years is deeply personal, often emotional, and for many of us, one of the most difficult decisions we will make in our lifetime. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the logistics of moving decades’ worth of belongings and where to start. It’s also easy to become overwhelmed by the […] Read More
Concordia Blog, Location Services, Patient/ Resident Stories, Services
June 25, 2025
Creative Retirement Living at Concordia
At Concordia, retirement living, also known as independent living, means more than just a worry-free lifestyle – it means having the time, space and support to rediscover your interests. For resident Nick Limansky, that has meant not only revisiting a lifetime of work as a singer and writer, but reimagining how people experience opera altogether. […] Read More
Concordia Blog, Location Services, Patient/ Resident Stories
March 4, 2025
A Living Legend
“Nobody in my family ever made it to 104 before,” said Concordia of Monroeville resident Julia Parsons. “It’s been a great life.” The Forrest Hills native turned 104 on March 2, 2025, and her whole family celebrated with her at a party on campus. Her life is remarkable for many reasons, but the one she […] Read More
Concordia Blog, Location Services, Patient/ Resident Stories
January 29, 2025
Physical Therapy Benefits After Same-Day Joint Replacement
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 51% of all joint replacement surgeries will be performed as outpatient same-day surgeries by 2026. Common outpatient joint replacement surgeries, also known as same-day surgeries, involve discharging the patient on the same day as the procedure. These surgeries include total hip, total knee, and total shoulder replacements. […] Read More
Home & Community Services, Location Services, Patient/ Resident Stories
July 12, 2024
Concordia Residents Quilt for Good
When Concordia Haven Retirement Apartment resident Flo Bump started the year 2024, she also started a big project: a king-sized, all white, handstitched quilt. Flo is a member of the Haven Quilt Ladies group, which is comprised of residents who bring their interest and skills together to both create their own works and finish the […] Read More
Concordia Blog, Location Services, Patient/ Resident Stories, The Concordia Family
April 24, 2024
Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
April is National Garden Month, and for most regions, the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to a safe planting temperature. The benefits of gardening are as bountiful as a green thumb’s imagination, and for seniors, these benefits can have a tremendous impact on their overall well-being. We’ve invited a few […] Read More
Concordia Blog, Location Services, Patient/ Resident Stories