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Read why Betty Dicks, 75, is content living at Ravenwood Lutheran
Village's Cottages.
"I couldn't be more happier than I am now living in Ravenwood Lutheran
Village's Cottages. I first moved here with my husband about six years
ago. Since then, he has passed away. When he died, people asked me if I
was going to move, and I told them absolutely not. I couldn't be in a
better place. Living here offers more of a carefree life. The campus has
a friendly atmosphere and I feel very much at home here. I love all of
the people at Ravenwood—they've become part of my family.
"Not only do I have an extended family here, but I also have the benefit
of knowing that my home maintenance issues will be addressed for me. I
don't have to worry about anything—inside or outside. Prior to moving
here, maintenance work used to be a nightmare. I could never get
handyman when I needed him. Since I moved to the Cottages, I don't have
to worry about it anymore. The staff even changes the batteries on the
smoke and carbon dioxide alarms. I am part of an elite bunch here—
Cottage residents are treated like kings and queens. We don't have to
worry about many things other older homeowners have to worry about.
"When I am not I am not traveling, I spend much of my time with other
Cottage residents. A bunch of us go out to lunch together on a regular
basis. We also go to The Village at Robinwood, Ravenwood's sister
facility, and use its pool. There is also an exercise gym available to us
there, and the activity director often assists us with our exercises. I
also enjoy the once-a-month cottage dinner that is usually held the
fourth Monday of every month.
"The social aspects of Ravenwood are wonderful, but so is the sense of
security the campus offers. I think it is especially great because it
takes the pressure off of my children. It relieves me greatly to know
that my children don't particularly need to be right here if I need help.
For instance, if an emergency situation should arise, I can just push my
help button that rings into the Nursing Care Center. The staff there would
get me the care that I need, as well as notify my daughter of my
condition.
"Also, when my husband suffered from a stroke, he could no longer live here
with me, so he resided at the Nursing Care Center. The staff there was very
diligent and worked to meet his needs and mine. One person who took care of
my husband still checks up on me periodically. It is nothing for him to
drop by on a holiday just to see how I am doing. He even made a beautiful
wreath for on my husband's grave. Even though it was a difficult time
seeing my husband at the Nursing Care Center, the staff was wonderful—I
couldn't have asked for more support.
"The entire campus provides a level of comfort that I wouldn't have elsewhere. It
is like living in a neighborhood. You have your own life, but you know you can
get help if you need it. The living accommodations are ideal for me now. I was
talking to one of my neighbors the other day, and she was telling me that moving
into the Cottages was one of the best things she has ever done. I think I have to
agree."
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Ravenwood Lutheran Village
1183 Luther Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: (240) 420-4119
E-mail: McMillinP@diakon.org | Home: www.diakon.org/ravenwood    
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