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  • Active Aging is the New Cool Word in Town

    Active Aging is the New Cool Word in Town

    July 22, 2020

    Did you know that, based on current trends, 1.5 billion people around the world will be aged 65 or older? That’s one in every six people! However, our world is…

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  • A Tale of Three Households

    A Tale of Three Households

    February 15, 2017

    Ocean City, a barrier island known as America’s Favorite Family Resort, sits six feet above sea level. The permanent/non-summer population of under 12,000 has an average household size of two.…

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  • Joanne Cheesman Receives LeadingAge NJ Excellence in Care Award

    Joanne Cheesman Receives LeadingAge NJ Excellence in Care Award

    December 15, 2016

    Ocean City Resident Cited for Timeless Dedication and Stellar Interactions United Methodist Communities at The Shores’ Administrator, Jessica Stewart, cited, “When the decision was made to establish a hospice residence…

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  • Getting Back on Track

    Getting Back on Track

    October 25, 2016

    Transitions Customized Solution Comes to Ocean City Were you recently discharged from a hospital or rehab facility and faced a dilemma because you didn’t feel quite ready to return home…

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  • The Gold Standard Shines

    The Gold Standard Shines

    October 20, 2016

    United Methodist Communities at The Shores’ Staff Achieves a Deficiency-Free Nursing Survey While Thursday, October 6 started out like any other day at United Methodist Communities at The Shores in…

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  • Baptism at The Shores

    Baptism at The Shores

    October 26, 2015

    On Sunday, August 23, during the morning worship service, The Shores had a very special event. This event was the baptism of Andrew Medica, great grandson to our resident, Margaret…

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