Keep in the Know! The Chesapeake Senior Living Blog

We’ve all become a bit spoiled by the year-round availability of all kinds of vegetables and fruits at the grocery store. But did you ever stop to think about how far some of that produce has traveled to reach your store shelves — or how long ago it was picked? Tomatoes, for example, are often …

Congratulations — you’ve taken an important step in securing your future by joining the waitlist for your independent/senior living apartment or residence! By now you should have a pretty good idea of what your future senior living community is all about, but depending on your situation, you may be wondering how long the wait is …

Residents, team members and their families got into the holiday spirit with the second annual Bunny Hop held on April 9. Dozens of participants hopped around the loop all to raise money for The Chesapeake’s Benevolent Fund. The event featured an Easter egg hunt, raffle prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The event …

On Friday, March 25, residents and team members joined forces for a community-wide Spring cleaning. Groups spread out across the community to clean and fix up the grounds and plant flowers and shrubs in various beds throughout the community. From trash collection in the retention basin to power-washing and mulching, Executive Director David Loop said …

At different points in your life, you’ve learned for dozens of different reasons. At first it was for fundamentals, like eating, walking and talking. Later you learned to drive a car and, along the way, you gained the knowledge necessary to earn a high school diploma. Then you learned how to navigate adulthood, from college …

LifeSpire’s construction team completed a substantial renovation to the pool and locker room areas at The Chesapeake in May 2021. Included in the pool renovation was a complete resurfacing of the pool deck using a material designed to prevent falls. New stainless steel ladders and handrails were also installed. The locker rooms were completely renovated …

Louise Marchello and Nancye Wilson have been coming to The Chesapeake’s pool for water aerobics for 16 years. “We’re the longest members of this class,” said Louise. “And the oldest,” Nancye added. Both women had taken aqua aerobics classes in the past and were excited the community both had a pool and a wellness program …

There’s a great deal of emphasis placed on staying physically fit as we age. Typically, the focus is on exercises for the body. But it’s equally important to exercise your brain. About 10% of people ages 65 and older lose cognitive function, leading to mild cognitive impairment, and nearly 15% of them develop Alzheimer’s disease …