Recent Posts
August 7, 2024
George Birse on his love to “sing, sing, sing”
George Birse’s journey includes a childhood in Scotland, singing at Beaver Stadium, saving millions for Standard Steel, and enjoying the view from Valley View Village. But his greatest adventure may surprise you.
August 6, 2024
After an accident, Valley View Rehab key to returning to active life
Bill Gill was helping a friend with horses when one of the horses spooked and Bill fell on uneven ground. It wasn’t a hard fall, but it was enough to necessitate immediate surgery and rehabilitation. After he was discharged from the hospital, he needed a place to recover and heal so he could get back to his active life. He says that he found exactly what he needed at Valley View Retirement Community.
July 10, 2024
5 tips for downsizing for seniors
The prospect of leaving a space where memories and family get-togethers happened, all while leaving behind belongings can be daunting and overwhelming. But moving into a new space that fits your goals—often while solving issues like home maintenance and landscaping—is worth the work. Ready to make a change and not sure where to start? Learn some of tips and advice for downsizing, from experts and seniors who have made the move.
June 4, 2024
Join Valley View for the Longest Day Walk!
On Saturday, June 22, come walk through Valley View’s campus along with residents and other participants to raise awareness for those in our community who suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.
May 29, 2024
Volunteering has enriched my life in more ways than I thought possible
“There is great joy in serving. It has enriched my life in more ways than I thought possible. Whatever contribution I make, I get back ten-fold. Plus, it’s not a huge time commitment — it fits nicely into a schedule. Having the opportunity to make someone’s life just a little better is so worthwhile.”
April 10, 2024
Student finds the perfect spot for his work study: “Definitely pick Valley View”
“There’s a lot of stuff that goes into running a retirement community,” he says. “I never realized how much maintenance work would go into keeping this kind of campus running smoothly. The team does a lot of work behind the scenes.”
March 26, 2024
Walking her mother home: “I’ve never seen this kind of care anywhere else”
“I’m an only child,” she said. “And when she was at Valley View, it felt like I had siblings — brothers and sisters who said, ‘You can go to work, we’ll take care of Mom.’”
March 6, 2024
Janie Mattern has spent a lifetime being a hero
The best evidence I have of Janie’s heroism is watching her go about her day here on Memory Lane. I watch her care for her other residents; even the team on Memory Lane is a beneficiary of her love.
February 29, 2024
Retirement didn’t slow Gerald Peachey down
If you believe the ads in AARP magazine, retirement is a time to travel, relax and focus on yourself. Fortunately for us at the Village at Valley View Retirement Community, Gerald Peachey didn’t get that message.