retirement community or senior apartment in Maine

A Guide to Choosing the Right Senior Living Community in Maine

Retirement can be one of the most liberating and fulfilling times of your life. You finally have the time to relax, explore your hobbies, travel, and spend more time with your loved ones. However, it’s important to find a living arrangement that meets your needs and preferences as you age. If you’re thinking about moving to a retirement community or senior apartment in Maine, there are many factors to consider that will ensure you’ll be happy, healthy, and engaged.  Read more

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Lifestyle Habits That Could Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

The chance of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease increases as we age. It’s a growing problem around the world that affects millions of people’s cognitive function, memory, behavior, and ability to perform daily activities. It can be a scary thought, especially for seniors who want to maintain their quality of life for as long as possible. 

While there is no proven way to prevent or cure dementia, there are several known ways to reduce risk of dementia development. Read more

Falmouth House resident honored with the Boston Post Cane

Congratulations, Betty!

“In recognition of the 23 years of residency in the Town of Falmouth, and that you have been declared the oldest female citizen of the Town at the age of 101, it is with great pleasure that we hereby honor you as our 33rd recipient of the Falmouth Boston Post Cane.” – Hope Cahan, Town Council Chair

Betty posing with the Boston Post Cane

The Boston Post Cane is a tradition dating back to 1909 honoring the oldest residents in a town. It is celebrated across hundreds of towns in New England to this day.

Falmouth House resident Betty was born in New Jersey but has spent most of her life in Maine. She and her family lived in Raymond for more than 40 years before settling into an OceanView cottage in 2000.

Betty moved to Falmouth House almost two years ago.

Surrounded by her neighbors and staff at Falmouth House, her close friends and family, and officials from the Town of Falmouth, Betty accepted the historic Boston Post Cane.

Sadly, Betty passed away in our care in January of 2024. 

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Senior Apartments and Independent Living: What’s the Difference?

At the retirement stage in our lives, many seniors face the decision of downsizing to a smaller, more manageable home. One of the most common choices for seniors is choosing between independent living vs. senior apartments. But what are the differences between these types of homes? While both offer the positive advantages of living independently in a safe and like-minded community, they do vary slightly in what they offer. Read more

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Researching Active Senior Living Communities

Deciding to move into an active senior living community can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so many options available, it can be challenging to know where to start, which makes researching senior living communities a crucial part of the process. To help you avoid some common mistakes and make the most of your research, we’ve put together a list of things to consider when exploring active senior living communities.  Read more

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How to Make Exercise a Part of Your Lifestyle: A Pocket Guide

Aging is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean that we have to let it rule our lives. One of the best things that seniors can do to maximize daily quality of life is to exercise regularly. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the health benefits of exercise for seniors, offer six tips for working regular exercise into your retirement schedule, and list some of the best exercises for seniors. Read more

Wildflower Meadow Blooms at OceanView

Our new wildflower meadow at OceanView is in full bloom, and it’s wishing you a happy summer solstice!

This week is National Pollinator Week, and it’s a fitting time to introduce you to our beautiful meadow packed with wildflowers.

This new project is an effort to make our 80-acre campus a more friendly environment for our local pollinators, like bees and butterflies, which play an important role in our ecosystem and are shrinking in population.

We have also designated many locations on campus to be naturalization areas, where we will allow the plants and grass to grow naturally, including the grass around the wildflower meadow. This will encourage biodiversity and help our pollinators.

This is all part of OceanView’s Commitment to Sustainability.

The meadow is near our conservation area and can be seen from Middle Road with the historic Whipple Farm House in the background.

The meadow is composed of a mix of a pollinator-friendly native flowers, and the bees are loving it!

Explore these images and expect more in the weeks ahead!

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Incredible Advantages of Retirement Community Dining

As we age, our nutritional needs change, and it becomes increasingly important to pay attention to what we eat. That’s why many seniors choose retirement communities that offer meal options that cater to their specific needs. OceanView at Falmouth, one of our active retirement communities in Maine, offers a wide range of dining options that cater to seniors’ nutritional needs. In this blog, we will explore all of the advantages of dining at retirement communities like OceanView and how it can benefit residents! Read more

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Whipple Farm Solar Project is Complete

More than 50% of OceanView’s cottages are now solar powered! The Whipple Farm Solar Project is complete, marking an important milestone in OceanView’s Commitment to Sustainability. Read more

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month: Here Are 5 Important Things to Know

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the National Institute on Aging, strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and risk increases with age. The good news is that strokes can often be caught early and properly managed if you know what to look for. Keep reading below for important facts about stroke symptoms in seniors – plus, what you can do to help keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Read more