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Charlestown Residents Enjoy Active, Worry-Free Lifestyle

March 30, 2021 When Mary âMimiâ OâDonnell moved to Charlestown in 2018, one of the things that attracted her was the active lifestyle that the Catonsville-based community offered. Another was the peace of mind that comes from living at an Er...

Charlestown Vaccinates More than 97% of Residents Against COVID-19

March 12, 2021 Charlestown, a senior living community managed by Erickson Living in Catonsville, today announced that it has completed its COVID-19 vaccination clinics with 97 percent of its residents receiving both doses. âSince the onset of th...

Pedestrian-friendly inside and out

March 3, 2021 Redfin, a nationwide real estate brokerage, recently rated the top 10 most walkable U.S. cities of 2020, and New York, San Francisco, and Boston topped the list. The findings were determined using data from Walk Score, a Redfin comp...

Good financial sense

March 1, 2021 When it comes to buying a car, with a few small exceptions, most families arenât in the market for a Corvette or a Mini Cooper, just like most college students arenât shopping for a minivan. The same could be said for where you ...

Charlestown offers residents lifelong learning opportunities

February 19, 2021 With its friendly, easygoing atmosphere and wide-ranging variety of on-site amenities and clubs, Charlestown, an Erickson Living-managed community, is often compared to a college campus. So, itâs not surprising to hear that reside...

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. â November 19, 2020 â Everyone knows eating well and exercising can extend your life, but research now shows that go...

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 lifeânurses, t...

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

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 Connors perfectly. The trio has been in...

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 â October 7, 2020 â Last month, Charlestown hosted its first-ever Telethon benefitting the community's Benevolent Care Fund. The idea for the Tele...

6 Reasons to Move to Charlestown Now

September 15, 2020 Stop waiting, start livingCatonsville, MD â 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 medi...

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" When Kathy and Peter Cwik moved to Charlestown, a continuing care retirement community managed by Erickson Living, in February 2020, Punxsutawney ...

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 itâmaking 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 worryi...

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. â July 1, 2020 â It's unique for a retirement community to have its own in-house television station. It's even more unique that the co...

Charlestown Comes Together

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

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, 2020âErickson Living, developer and manager of Charlestown, today announced that IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld has selected it as o...

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. â June 5, 2020 â Since 2007, the Erickson Living Realty and Moving Services (ERMS) program has helped thousands of residents make seamles...