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Charlestown residents create board game inspired by community

January 7, 2021 Judy Plymyer has always loved board games. She grew up playing classics like Clue, Monopoly, Life, and Candyland with her older brother. So, with more time on her hands during the height of the pandemic, Judy, a retired attorney who...

Feeling good in the neighborhood

November 19, 2020 Amenities, activities, and meaningful friendships contribute to a long, happy, and healthy lifeCatonsville, Md. – November 19, 2020 – Everyone knows eating well and exercising can extend your life, but research now shows that good f...

Fighting chance: Charlestown resident shares his journey from torero to teacher

November 10, 2020 One of the things that makes Charlestown, a continuing care retirement community managed by Erickson Living in Catonsville, Md., unique is the diverse population who calls the community home.People from all walks of life—nurses, tea...

Together again: Lifelong friends enjoy worry-free retirement at Charlestown

November 5, 2020 Catonsville, Md. – November 5, 2020 — There is an Irish proverb that says, "A good friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have". These words describe lifelong friends Nancy Scoville, Rosemary Farmer, and Anne C...

Charlestown's on-site medical center designed with seniors in mind

October 21, 2020 Convenient, coordinated care puts residents in charge of their health A 2019 study by Stanford Medicine found greater access to primary care was directly related to a longer life expectancy. Patients who maintain a primary care phys...

Charlestown Hosts First-Ever Telethon

October 7, 2020 Virtual fundraiser brings in more than $92,000 for Benevolent CareCatonsville, MD – October 7, 2020 – Last month, Charlestown hosted its first-ever Telethon benefitting the community's Benevolent Care Fund. The idea for the Telethon...

6 Reasons to Move to Charlestown Now

September 15, 2020 Stop waiting, start livingCatonsville, MD – Do you worry about riding out another pandemic, hurricane, or snowstorm alone in your home? Do you feel safe coming home to an empty house after dark? What would you do if you had a medica...

Perfect timing for a move to Charlestown

August 24, 2020 All the pieces fall into place for one Baltimore couple, who say it was "meant to be" Catonsville, Md. – August 24, 2020 – When Kathy and Peter Cwik moved to Charlestown, a continuing care retirement community managed by Erickson Li...

Stop waiting, start living

August 11, 2020 Do you worry about riding out another pandemic, hurricane, or snowstorm alone in your home? Do you feel safe coming home to an empty house after dark? What would you do if you had a medical emergency and couldn't get to the phone? I...

Discover all the benefits to downsizing

July 31, 2020 Now is the time to downsize There's no doubt about it—making the decision to downsize for your retirement is a big step. If you've lived in your house for many years, you may feel reluctant to leave it, and moreover, may be worrying...

Senior well-being is “more important than ever”

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Staying informed and connected at Charlestown

July 1, 2020 In-house TV station plays vital role for residents during unprecedented timesCatonsville, Md. – July 1, 2020 – It's unique for a retirement community to have its own in-house television station. It's even more unique that the commun...

Charlestown Comes Together

June 26, 2020 Residents and staff join moment of remembranceCatonsville, Md. – June 26, 2020 – On Friday June 19, Juneteenth, Charlestown's Diversity and Inclusion Council hosted a Moment of Remembrance to honor those who have lost their lives pr...

Erickson Living Named by IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld to 2020 List of Best Places to Work in Information Technology

June 24, 2020 Team-Oriented Culture Opens Pathways for Career Growth and SuccessCatonsville, Md., June 24, 2020–Erickson Living, developer and manager of Charlestown, today announced that IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld has selected it as one...

Charlestown’s Realty & Moving Services Adapting to Times, Helping New Residents Make Move

June 5, 2020 An interview with Erickson Living's Sharon Baksa, national program managerCatonsville, Md. – June 5, 2020 – Since 2007, the Erickson Living Realty and Moving Services (ERMS) program has helped thousands of residents make seamless tr...

Going undercover

June 2, 2020 Charlestown volunteers sew more than 800 homemade face masks during coronavirus pandemicStudies have shown that helping others gives us a sense of purpose, reduces stress, leads to lower rates of depression, and can even help reliev...

Charlestown residents find unique ways to come together while social distancing

May 4, 2020 Catonsville, Md. -- May 4, 2020 -- Betty Caldwell can usually be found exploring Charlestown's 110-acre campus in search of wildlife to photograph. But these days, instead of wandering about the Catonsville community with her camera...

Charlestown Celebrates 5th Annual Mission Moment Masters

February 27, 2020 32 employees recognized for going above and beyond to serve residents and living company valuesCatonsville, Md. – February 27, 2020 – Last month, dozens of team members at Charlestown, a senior living community managed by Erickson L...

Health and wellness journey continues at Charlestown

February 24, 2020 Convenient amenities help residents reap benefits of staying activeCatonsville, Md. – February 24, 2020 – According to the National Institute on Aging, studies show that staying active can help older adults maintain better health an...

Be our guest

February 19, 2020 If you love good food, great company, and are curious if a continuing care retirement community is right for you, attending an informative complimentary lunch at Charlestown is an easy, pressure-free way to explore your options. Cha...