How to Tell the Difference between Normal Aging and Alzheimer’s
Aging naturally brings with it changes to your mind and body that may catch your attention. You may begin to wonder if those increasingly frequent…
Living Well at Assisted Living
Yvonne Greer from Living Well talks with Angie Pate Watkins, Director of Snyder Village’s Assisted Living.
Self-Care Tips for Caregivers
Caring for a family member or loved one who is no longer able to live independently can be the full-time job you never planned on…
A Message from the Executive Director
April 23, 2020 – A message from Executive Director, Keith Swartzentruber.
Stress-Free Moving Options with Snyder Village
Many times, just the thought of packing and selling your home to move to a Retirement Community is overwhelming. Residents of Snyder Village sat down…
Banish the Fear of Falling
We all know how easily it can happen – A missed step, a rug out of place, or an icy surface can quickly send you…
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about our Coronavirus (COVID-19) response…
Our Coronavirus Response
*Updated* Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Residents, family, and friends of Snyder Village: We currently do not have a confirmed case of COVID-19 in our facilities…
A Healthy Move
Can moving to a retirement community actually improve your health? A misconception about senior living communities and facilities is that they are for the “old…
Free Downsizing Seminar
Are you ready to downsize? Join Snyder Village for a free educational seminar. Lisa Friedrich from Silver Evolutions will share tips on how to take…
Boost Health & Wellness by Volunteering
We know that acts of volunteerism help our community, but did you know that when you volunteer, your own health and well-being can improve as…
What to Look for in a Memory Care Facility
With an estimated 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and millions more living with other forms of dementia, the need for specialized care is…
Living Well at Snyder Village Retirement Community
Yvonne Greer from Living Well sat down with Julie Beltramea, Director of Snyder Village’s Retirement Community, to talk about what moving to a Retirement Community…
SNYDER VILLAGE HOME CARE TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE
Community Invited to New Home Care Office in the Heart of Metamora Snyder Village Home Care will be holding an open house in their new…
Why the Holidays are the Perfect Time to Tour Senior Living Communities
If you are researching options for a senior living community for yourself or a loved one, then you know that the many choices may feel…
Snyder Village Home Care to Play a Bigger Role in Metamora Community
Snyder Village Home Care Moves to New Office in the Heart of Metamora Snyder Village Home Care will be moving their office off…
Best Of The Best And Viewers Choice Award
Snyder Village was honored to be recognized at this year’s Best of the Best Award Ceremony. The Best of the Best Awards are “Peoria’s Original…
Home Health vs Home Care – What’s the Difference?
Do you have a desire to stay in your own home as long as possible but need some assistance to accomplish this goal? Are you…
Is It Time to Consider Assisted Living Care?
A major health crisis or fall many times is the signal that a loved one is in need of more care. But before a crisis…
The Benefits of Reminiscing
Taking that stroll down memory lane could do you more good than you realize. According to the American Psychological Association, reminiscing is associated with a…
The Decision to Downsize
If you find yourself an empty-nester with extra room to spare in your large house, the thought of down-sizing has probably crossed your mind a…
Groundbreaking Research Reveals Benefits of Life Plan Communities
New research is backing up what residents of Life Plan Communities have known for a long time – that their quality of life is better…
Snyder Village Advance Directives
Tuesday, April 9 at 6 pm At SV Center at Snyder Village Learn about Advance Directives and how you and your family can anticipate the…
Ways You Can Help Elderly Combat Loneliness
The older we get, the more isolated we can become. Isolation often brings feelings of loneliness. Many things contribute to loneliness as we age. Walking…
Snyder Village Staff Complete Dementia Certification
Three members of the Snyder Village Health Center team recently completed Certified Dementia Practitioner Certification following coursework and attending a seminar on Alzheimer’s Disease and…
What it means to be a local, Christian-based organization
By Keith Swartzentruber, Executive Director Our namesake, Bertha Snyder, was a native of Metamora, and her love for our community led her to leave the…
Tips for Making Valentine’s Sweeter
Make Valentine’s Day Sweeter for the Seniors in Your Life Valentine’s Day conjures up feelings of romance and love. Flower retailers, candy stores, and card…
Alzheimer’s Early Detection
“ALZHEIMER’S EARLY DETECTION” TOPIC OF PUBLIC PROGRAM MARCH 12 AT SNYDER VILLAGE METAMORA — Snyder Village will host an educational program on the topic of…
Memory Loss? Speech Therapy May Help
By Snyder Village Speech Therapy Staff All of us can forget where we leave things like our keys or phone. Occasional memory loss can be…
Gift Tips for the Seniors on Your List
Shopping for elderly friends or senior loved ones at the holidays can be challenging. Typically they don’t need or have room for material things. More…
“Near Heaven”
Snyder Village Hosts Holiday Bazaar
METAMORA – Snyder Village will host its annual Holiday Bazaar on When: Saturday, November 17, 9 am – 2 pm, Where: SV Center in Metamora, IL. A…
Next Steps After a Hospital Stay: How to Advocate for Your Loved One’s Care
A hospital stay, whether anticipated or unplanned, can be intimidating and overwhelming for patients and their loved ones. If you’re a caregiver, your focus is…
Bernadine Whittington Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Snyder Village’s Nichole Sparks
Nichole Sparks, Chillicothe, was awarded the Bernadine A. Whittington Memorial Nursing Scholarship in August at Snyder Village in Metamora. Made to honor the late Snyder…
Home Care Allows Seniors To Remain In the Comfort, Familiarity of Home
When seniors face a health crisis or injury, returning to living independently at home may be challenging, unsafe, or even impossible. Home care agencies provide…
Dementia Insights Shared During Recent Training at Snyder Village
Dementia refers to the loss of brain function – thinking, remembering, and reasoning. That function affects language, memory, insight, judgement, planning and reasoning. Some people…
New “Big & Loud” Therapy Program Offers New Hope for Parkinson’s Patients
The therapy department at Snyder Village now offers a new program to help patients with Parkinson’s disease slow motor deterioration and improve function. The “Big…
SNYDER VILLAGE GROUND-BREAKING
SNYDER VILLAGE GROUND-BREAKING LAUNCHES START OF BUILDING PROJECT TO BRING MORE CHOICES TO RESIDENTS METAMORA, IL — Snyder Village will break ground Thursday, June 7,…
To Drive or Not To Drive… That is a Tough Question
The ability to drive a car is a lot more than simply a means of transportation. Certainly driving yourself does provide a source of transportation,…