Seniors

Patricia Hochstetler of Goshen, Ind. always wanted to enter the apple peeling contests at county fairs but was too busy with her kids and their 4-H entries. Now that they are grown, Hochstetler gave it a try and has won twice, including at Franciscan …

Belvedere Senior Housing has been recognized as a 2025 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). This prestigious award is the second of three distinctions …

Our society and people around us have a big impact on how we experience aging. So do our own attitudes. Rejecting everyday ageism is important to maintain our health and happiness. “Flip the Script on Aging” is the theme of Older Americans Month this …

On Tuesday, May 20, The City of Portage hosted its 23rd annual Senior Health Fair inside the Oakwood Hall building at Woodland Park. At the event, seniors in Northwest Indiana were presented with a full display of health tips and had the opportunity to speak …

It’s been said it takes a village to raise a child. The same can be said of caring for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Milton Village, located in Roseland, was created to do just that. It’s the result of a collaboration between Milton Adult …

Franciscan Health PACE program helping seniors maintain independence while caring for their overall wellbeing Debbie Martin spent 31 years taking care of others while working at Franciscan Health Michigan City, but when her own health issues became too …

What matters to you as you age? The answer is not the same for everyone. Yet many ideas are shared by most people. Over the years, experts in aging have defined “successful aging” in various ways. Older views emphasized being free from illness or …

Goshen Health is partnering with the Council on Aging of Elkhart County in an upcoming educational event. Dr. Rebecca Johnson from Goshen Physicians Family Medicine will lead a presentation on healthy eating and preparing meals for one. This free informative …

Franciscan Health Crown Point recently earned the bronze standard Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The program recognizes emergency departments that provide …

On November 16 CoAction and the Multicultural Wellness Network celebrated National Caregivers Month by hosting ”Harvesting Connections: Celebrating Caregivers and Older Adults” at the Merrillville branch of the Lake County Public Library …