April 09, 2020
The Greatest Gift a Child Can Give an Aging Parent
Our experience has shown that in many cases an adult child is instrumental in playing a key role in helping an aging parent with the decision of finding and moving into the right retirement community....
March 27, 2020
Make Your House Irresistible to Buyers!
Seniors usually sell homes as their needs change. This includes moving closer to family, downsizing, increasing safety or joining a Life Plan Community like The Christian Village at Mason (CVM). Selling a home and moving...
February 06, 2020
Amazon Smiles: When Giving Cost You Nothing
There is a “free” way you could give money to Christian Village Communities. If you have an Amazon account that you purchase items through, Amazon offers you the opportunity to select a charity for them...
June 06, 2019
Top 10 Apps for Seniors
Nowadays, there is an app for everything, and you can pretty much do anything from your smartphone. With all these apps, it can be overwhelming trying to decide which ones you need. Here’s a list...
April 09, 2019
Staycation: A Time to Focus on Fun, Health and Wellness
“A staycation is all I’ve ever wanted” isn’t exactly what the Go-Go’s sang in their 1982 song Vacation. But looking at your daily life as a staycation helps you focus on health, wellness and happiness....
March 07, 2019
CVM and Mason Community Center Partnership
The Christian Village at Mason has a prime location in the heart of the City of Mason. One of the many benefits of the location is that the Mason Community Center (MCC) is less than...
February 18, 2019
5 Helpful Tips for Downsizing
It’s that time of year. In the cold weather months, we all look around our living spaces and think about going through accumulated things. You may be considering a move to a life plan community...
December 19, 2018
5 Ways to Prevent Falls at Home
Home should be your safe haven. But as it turns out, most falls take place there. With 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 65 falling each year, we want you to feel safe...
August 28, 2018
5 Myths About Senior Nutrition
We’ve heard all our lives that it’s important to eat a balanced diet. It’s a simple concept, but one that’s not always easy to follow on a regular basis. That’s especially true as we age,...
July 17, 2018
When is it time to move to The Christian Village at Mason?
There comes a point when you want to simplify, simplify, simplify. Instead of taking care of so many weekly tasks, you hope to enjoy more time with family and friends. There are several signs that...
June 13, 2018
Retired Mason City Schools teacher brings music and laughter
Retired Mason City Schools teacher Doug Parrot is definitely a highlight of our assisted living activities calendar. With a maraca in hand, he is sure to make anyone smile. About once a month, Doug brings...
May 22, 2018
Find Your True Home at The Christian Village at Mason
At The Christian Village at Mason, we understand that home is more than just a place. That’s why we dedicate ourselves to making you feel at home from the moment you arrive. Care is at...
May 02, 2018
Make Technology Work for You
It can be difficult keeping up with all the latest and greatest technology, gadgets and doodads. So many questions come up with each new possibility – What does it exactly do? Will it help me?...
January 31, 2018
Shake off the Winter Blahs with a Little Extra Exercise
September 19, 2017
How Our Nonprofit Foundation Supports the Community
June 20, 2017
6 Useful Apps for Seniors
Whether you need help remembering when to take your medication, need a ride to the doctor, or you just want to see more of your grandchildren, there’s likely an app for that just waiting to...
May 03, 2017
The Top 5 Myths of Retirement Communities
Change can be exciting and difficult. You weigh new opportunities with eagerness alongside feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. You may love the thought of moving to a retirement community one minute. Then, you go back...
April 12, 2017
How Downsizing May Give the Up You Need
Bigger isn’t necessarily better. When it comes to housing, downsizing can feel downright good. As we stay in our homes, stuff simply accumulates. Some of it we enjoy. Some of it we don’t notice. Most...
February 28, 2017
How You Can Benefit from Short-Term Rehabilitation
What happens when you’re ready to leave the hospital after surgery or a serious medical issue, but you’re not quite ready to be on your own again? Your best answer: Find a short-term rehabilitation program...
January 31, 2017
The Top 3 Benefits of Volunteering as a Senior
Now’s the time to have some senior moments ? moments where you take your collective experience and wisdom and share it with others. Volunteering your time helps strengthen your community, but it also provides you...