By Holly Riddle  If you caught HappyValley Industry’s senior care series earlier this year, then you’re familiar with how rapidly the industry is growing in the region, and also how costs for senior care, particularly for residential senior care, can be substantial. Assisted living facilities, on average, cost residents $60,000 per year, while more specialized […]

By Holly Riddle If you’ve been keeping up with our senior living series, then you already know about the state of senior living in Happy Valley, the evolving demands of seniors and how cost is a big factor. It’s no secret that senior living and care is big business for the region, too, with new […]

By Holly Riddle  If you’ve read our previous coverage of the senior care industry in Happy Valley, you already know that much of the United States is headed for a “senior care crisis.” Not only is the population of seniors growing at what is purported to be an unsustainable rate, but the cost of senior […]

By Holly Riddle Valley View Retirement Community If you’ve yet to seek a senior living solution for a parent or grandparent and your perception of senior living facilities may be of grim, borderline depressing places that no one—least of all the residents--really liked. Today’s senior living facilities are a far cry from those memories, thanks […]

By Nikki Ciecierski Image: Mount Nittany Conservancy With abundant outdoor opportunities, strong healthcare infrastructure and collaborative efforts between healthcare providers and local businesses, Happy Valley is a prime example of a community that thrives on healthy lifestyles.. In the most recent County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report, Centre County ranked #2 among the 67 counties […]

By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Bill Oldsey and his family attend a “White Out” game. It’s no secret that Penn State alumni feel a deep, lifelong connection to their alma mater. They also have a love for the place they called home during their college days, so much so that many return to live here or visit […]