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From the latest community news to our recent blog posts, we’ll keep you up to date on all the happenings at our active retirement community and more.

The Informer Newsletter
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October 1, 2024
Outdoor Activities for Seniors During the Fall

Enjoy outdoor activities for seniors during the fall to take advantage of cooler weather while enjoying the benefits, from physical well-being to socialization.

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September 30, 2024
Rising College Senior Follows Mom’s Journey into Senior Living Leadership

Learn more about Cedarfield's Summer intern, Noah!

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September 3, 2024
5 Do It Yourself (DIY) Projects for Seniors to Enjoy

Discover five DIY projects for seniors. From scrapbooking to pressing flowers, learn some of the ways residents are staying active and engaged.

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August 30, 2024
Fall Activities for Seniors

Explore fall activities for older adults, from culinary projects to exploring Richmond. See how seniors are staying active and engaged this autumn.

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August 26, 2024
Cedarfield: Exceptional Support, Your Way

Find out more about what sets Cedarfield apart as Richmond's premier senior living community.

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August 26, 2024
Recent Renovations at Cedarfield

Find out more about Cedarfield's recent renovations!

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June 12, 2024
Exercises to Incorporate Into Your Daily Routine

Incorporating exercise into your daily routine helps you stay active and healthy. Discover easy and enjoyable ways to move more throughout the day.

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May 17, 2024
Spring Activities for Seniors

Embrace the warmer weather and brighter scenery of spring. Explore these spring activities for seniors to stay active and engaged throughout the new season.

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April 22, 2024
Cedarfield Named a "Best Place to Work" 7 Years in a Row

Cedarfield received the 2023 Top Workplaces award from the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Here, having happy team members means support for our residents and consistency in care, both of which enrich the lives of residents and their families.

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April 1, 2024
5 Benefits of Pet Therapy for Seniors

Pet therapy offers positive physical and emotional support through casual, formal interactions. Find out more about the benefits of pet therapy for seniors.

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March 27, 2024
Nurturing Minds: The Best Games and Activities to Support Cognitive Function for Seniors

Discover engaging activities that elevate brain function and support seniors' cognitive well-being. Learn how Cedarfield's programs help residents thrive.

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December 12, 2023
Heart Healthy Winter Activities for Seniors

Discover heart-healthy winter activities for seniors, from scenic walks to group exercise. Let Cedarfield’s Pathways to Wellness help you reach your goals.

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April 24, 2017
Introducing our new Executive Director

Upon the announcement of Nancy Brechtelsbauer’s retirement in December of 2016, the search for a new Cedarfield executive director was launched. After several months of searching, Virginia United Methodist Homes, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Shaw to the position starting April 2017. Shaw brings seventeen years of senior living experience to …

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May 27, 2016
Twenty Events To Celebrate Twenty Years

04/marked the beginning of a series of 20 events and activities in 20 weeks, which will conclude with a final big bash, Cheers to 20 Years, planned for August. See what has been going on at Cedarfield as we count down the 20 weeks!

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December 3, 2015
Giving Back to the Community

Driven 2 Destiny Outreach Center is a non-profit providing outreach and resources to people and families experiencing temporary set-backs due to unemployment, illness or other life-changing events. The center provides vocational training, parenting classes and more. They also offer Christmas Camps that give children a safe place to spend the day when school is closed …

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October 14, 2014
Cedarfield Special Care Center

Caring for a loved one with an advanced dementia disease (such as Alzheimer’s) can be overwhelming to families and friends. Statistically, a person with Alzheimer’s disease will live an average of eight years and as many as 20 or more years from the onset of symptoms. Eventually, 24-hour personal care may be required, whether in …

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October 1, 2024
Outdoor Activities for Seniors During the Fall

Enjoy outdoor activities for seniors during the fall to take advantage of cooler weather while enjoying the benefits, from physical well-being to socialization.

read more
September 30, 2024
Rising College Senior Follows Mom’s Journey into Senior Living Leadership

Learn more about Cedarfield's Summer intern, Noah!

read more
September 3, 2024
5 Do It Yourself (DIY) Projects for Seniors to Enjoy

Discover five DIY projects for seniors. From scrapbooking to pressing flowers, learn some of the ways residents are staying active and engaged.

read more
August 30, 2024
Fall Activities for Seniors

Explore fall activities for older adults, from culinary projects to exploring Richmond. See how seniors are staying active and engaged this autumn.

read more
August 26, 2024
Cedarfield: Exceptional Support, Your Way

Find out more about what sets Cedarfield apart as Richmond's premier senior living community.

read more
August 26, 2024
Recent Renovations at Cedarfield

Find out more about Cedarfield's recent renovations!

read more
June 12, 2024
Exercises to Incorporate Into Your Daily Routine

Incorporating exercise into your daily routine helps you stay active and healthy. Discover easy and enjoyable ways to move more throughout the day.

read more
May 17, 2024
Spring Activities for Seniors

Embrace the warmer weather and brighter scenery of spring. Explore these spring activities for seniors to stay active and engaged throughout the new season.

read more
April 22, 2024
Cedarfield Named a "Best Place to Work" 7 Years in a Row

Cedarfield received the 2023 Top Workplaces award from the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Here, having happy team members means support for our residents and consistency in care, both of which enrich the lives of residents and their families.

read more
April 1, 2024
5 Benefits of Pet Therapy for Seniors

Pet therapy offers positive physical and emotional support through casual, formal interactions. Find out more about the benefits of pet therapy for seniors.

read more
March 27, 2024
Nurturing Minds: The Best Games and Activities to Support Cognitive Function for Seniors

Discover engaging activities that elevate brain function and support seniors' cognitive well-being. Learn how Cedarfield's programs help residents thrive.

read more
December 12, 2023
Heart Healthy Winter Activities for Seniors

Discover heart-healthy winter activities for seniors, from scenic walks to group exercise. Let Cedarfield’s Pathways to Wellness help you reach your goals.

read more