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The Regional Chamber Newsletter
Vol. 15 No. 2 Dedicated to the Principles of Free Enterprise
September 2011
1,000 members! The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce is kicking off a drive to add 250 members.
See Page 3 (Director’s Journal) & 22
INSIDE Ad Directory................................... 6 Barometer.................................... 11 Business After Hours......10, 13, 17 Business Directory.................36-37 Business Expo.........................5, 22 Calendar........................................ 3 Chamber Open House................ 22 Education...............................34-35 Freedom 5K & Ride..................... 23 Healthcare..............................18-22 Job Fair...................................7, 27 Investing...................................... 32 Insights.......................................... 6 Member Renewals........................ 4 Member Spotlight.......................... 8 New Members............................... 7 Personnel File............................. 38 Remembrance of 9-11...........28-29 Salisbury University..................... 35 Welcome Students................12, 35
Lakeside Assisted Living is one of the quality facilities in the greater Salisbury Area. Contributed photo
Greying population on the rise along with assistance facilities By Carol Kinsley
As the number of senior citizens in our area grows, so does the need for resources they can turn to when some assistance is needed. Assisted living facilities provide help with the activities of daily living such as cooking, shopping, laundry, medication management, or personal care, such as bathing and dressing. Sometimes people choose to relocate to such facilities before they need the help, just in case. “We see a wonderful variety of people moving to Lakeside,” said Roxanna C. Laguerre, marketing director for Lakeside Assisted Living in Salisbury.
“Those who choose Lakeside have done some thorough comparison shopping and recognize that you get a lot for the money here, which equates to value. Those who come to Lakeside include people who do not require healthcare services yet, but are careful planners, some who wait a little too long and may have an “experience” in their home that forces them to make a decision and those who were receiving in-home care, but decided they could save money and receive more extensive services at Lakeside, Laguerre noted. “Lakeside Assisted Living is not a national chain, and unlike other retirement communities, it is family owned
and operated with ties to the Salisbury community. That’s how Lakeside can reflect the personality of the region it serves. The owners can socialize with residents of Lakeside, exchange ideas with families, and interact with the staff that provides round-the-clock services.” Lakeside Assisted Living is located next to picturesque Schumaker Pond and sits on 30 acres in a beautifully landscaped setting, including a breathtaking walking path around the campus. Winner of “Best Retirement Community on the Eastern Shore” for 13 consecutive years, Lakeside Assisted Living offers monthly rental apartments to Continued on page 16