Senior Helpers

George M. Leader Family is a family-owned business that operates several retirement communities in Pennsylvania under the name of Country Meadows Retirement Communities and is headquartered in Hershey, Pa. It offers various levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation programs, permanent residency when chronic conditions exist and special programs for those suffering from Alzheimer s disease and related dementias. Its nursing care center offers 24-hour rehabilitative care and a variety of daily activities. Its restorative nursing includes on-site medical services, pharmacy services and physical, occupational, speech and language therapies. Its staff includes a visiting physician, psychiatrist, podiatrist, counseling and support groups, and a registered dietician. Its independent living cottages allow the privacy of a home without the problems of maintenance and arrangements for on-campus health care. Its assisted living centers opportunities for various social, recreational and cultural events. It addresses the special requirements of residents with Alzheimer's disease by minimizing challenges and enhancing the remaining abilities in a secure environment.

Pleasant View Retirement Community, established in 1954 and a nonprofit organization, offers nursing care, and assisted and independent living services to senior citizens throughout Pennsylvania. The services offered by the organization include rehabilitation, personal support and respite care, home health aides, and therapeutic and social services. The organization offers independent apartments and cottages that provide a variety of services, including cleaning, dining, housekeeping, laundry, wellness and transportation, and recreational and learning activities. It offers a variety of amenities to residents, including fitness centers, fully equipped kitchens, garage parking, beauty salon, barbershop, meeting lounge and media center. It is affiliated with the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, and is spread over an area of more than 100 acres. Pleasant View Retirement Community is located in Manheim, Pa.