June 15, 2023
When Erin Cross, LSW, CALA, was living in Chicago and working in an affordable housing building for seniors as the social worker in the resident services, her favorite aspect of the job was working with older adults. So, when she ...
May 8, 2023
When Catherine Mendrzycki was preparing for her move to Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., six years ago, she embraced the opportunity to reimagine her living space. "I had lived in a large ...
April 28, 2023
When considering your senior living options, you want to know as much as you can about your choices. Doing research - visiting different locations, taking stock of the amenities and activities available in each community, and asse...
March 13, 2023
In Northern New Jersey, a cherished rite of spring is the opportunity to get back out on the links. For residents of Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., there are plenty of high-quality golf ...
February 24, 2023
When he was 14, Brian Cassidy asked the hiring manager at Cedar Crest, an Erickson Senior Living community in northern New Jersey, if he could work at one of the community's on-site restaurants. "At the time, all of my friends wer...
January 24, 2023
The Northern New Jersey region is known for its wealth of educational and research institutions, so it's no surprise that Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., is home to more than a fair share...
January 5, 2023
Sandra Arace, a lifelong New Jersey resident, still gets together with friends she's had since grammar school. At the same time, she says, she's also grateful to meet so many new friends while living at Lantern Hill, an Erickson S...
December 13, 2022
Smiles of staff members at Lantern Hill, the Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, NJ, are shining brighter than tinsel this holiday season, thanks to residents' generous donations to the 2022 Staff Appreciation Fund...
November 8, 2022
When Jenine Miller was in culinary school at Brookdale Community College, she was fearful about working in a restaurant where she would prepare the same dishes over and over. "I didn't want a job where I didn't have the freedom to...
October 27, 2022
Kathey Coombs loves to start her day off strong - literally. "I am in the fitness center by 9:15 every morning, usually on the NuStep machine to warm up my arms and legs," says Kathey, who lives at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior...
October 10, 2022
When Kiko Begasse was exploring continuing care retirement communities, she was diligent in her research. Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., was a standout on her list. "My daughter lives in...
September 14, 2022
At Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community located in New Providence, N.J., residents savor tastebud-tingling dishes at the community's on-site restaurants every day of the week. Thanks to Lantern Hill's Signature Dining...
August 4, 2022
Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was recently named associate executive director at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., has been with Erickson for 12 years. As he has held many roles in his Erickson car...
July 13, 2022
Some say that when you retire, it's time to slow down and relax. Apparently, no one told Ken Lindhorst. Since 2017, when he and his wife Maxine Condie moved to Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N...
June 10, 2022
For high school seniors approaching graduation, these last few weeks are a time of reflection—to commemorate academic achievements and appreciate the value of relationships formed with teachers, coaches, friends, and mentors. For ...
May 4, 2022
In 2018, when Alan Haveson and his wife Betsy moved to Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., they didn't have to travel very far. "We only moved a couple of miles from our former home. All we h...
April 14, 2022
Setting a monthly budget and sticking to it is important, but often that's difficult to do. Unplanned expenses arise, and suddenly your carefully crafted budget plan is out the window. Fortunately, for those who live at Lantern Hi...
March 17, 2022
If you're considering a move to a retirement community, you could be well-positioned to net a great return on the investment you've made in your house--thanks to the vibrant real estate market expected during a spring selling seas...
March 1, 2022
After fifteen years of splitting their time between the east and west coasts, Terry and Evelent Cox decided that cross-country travel wasn't what it used to be. So, they set out in search of an amenity-rich community where they co...
February 23, 2022
In Northern New Jersey, you'll find an array of senior living options. From 55-plus communities with detached homes to rental senior apartments, the choices can be overwhelming. And even among senior living communities, there are ...