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Greater Independence Through Technology It was only a few decades ago that people didn’t have a choice about where they could spend the years of the latter part of their life. A chronic health condition or special medications or frequent monitoring by a medical professional made living in an assisted living facility the only choice.…

The Future is Here and It Sounds Promising! Hearing loss can occur for a variety of reasons, but the most common reason is aging. Fifty percent of people over the age of 75 are going to have enough hearing loss that it will affect the quality of their life. A lifetime of loud noises and…

Take a look at the 2024 Summer Newsletter! The 2024 Summer Newsletter

Have yourself a day MCC! Wednesday was a special day for our MCC residents that participated in the 2024 Activity Association District Five Senior Olympics! MCC claimed eight gold medals out of the 10 events and won a silver and five bronze medals. The team final was MCC 31, Grand of Mohawk Valley 10, Sitrin…

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Aging in Place vs. Senior Community Living? If you are wondering about what choices you might have regarding yours or a loved one’s care as they age, these are two main approaches to elderly care. They both have distinct characteristics that lend themselves to particular situations for elder…

Happenings and Events in the Masonic Community of New York (PDF) Empire State Masons Magazine, Volume 73, Number 2, Summer 2024

A Perfect Place to Live: Utica, NY, and the Mohawk Valley The Masonic Care Community is situated just southeast of downtown Utica, NY, on a sprawling 600-acre campus. As an active senior living community, we believe this area of New York offers an exceptional blend of tranquility and accessibility for those seeking a serene yet…

Opening in 2020, the Horticultural Center stands as a remarkable addition to the Masonic Care Community. We take great pride in offering such a distinctive facility to our residents, making it a unique amenity within the senior care community. From Farm to Garden Rooted in our historical legacy, which once boasted a working farm with…

Fostering Belonging, Autonomy, and Community at Masonic Care Community Using the Household Model of Care At Masonic Care Community, we implement the Household Model of Care as part of our person-centered approach to long-term care. Our aim is to create a sense of belonging in a caring and thriving community for every individual here. This…