A Leader in Care Communities

When former Pennsylvania Governor George Leader group in a rural area, he saw people caring for older adults in the home. He knew then that more could be done to offer care and support for older Pennsylvanians. He not only created what is now called the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, but also he started Country Meadows Retirement Communities. George Leader's son, Michael Leader, carried on the family tradition as CEO of Country Meadows. In this episode, Michael Leader explains how independent living, personal care, assisted living, and memory care have evolved, what they offer, and what people should consider when researching communities as a residential option in the later years of life.

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