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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Program helps nursing home-eligible seniors age in place Franciscan Health is hosting two Senior Health & Wellness Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) open houses this fall aimed at assisting seniors, their families and …
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Event sponsored by Franciscan Health Casimira Bilinski of Calumet City, Ill. won Monday’s 2024 apple peeling contest at the Lake County Indiana Fair’s Senior Day, sponsored by Franciscan Health. Bilinski, 75, beat out eight competitors with the longest …
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Porter County Triad hosted its annual Senior Health Fair at William E. Urschel Pavilion in downtown Valparaiso, inviting the senior community and the community at large to explore dozens of healthcare providers, learn about each vendor’s services, and enjoy …
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If you are in a health related field and can offer health screenings, wellness programs, recreation, advocacy, and/or self-development opportunities to our senior citizens, then we invite you to participate in the 22nd Annual Portage Senior Health Fair …
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Life Care Centers of America’s Whatever it Takes Champions program honors associates who go beyond their job descriptions in caring for our skilled nursing patients and long-term care residents, their families and fellow associates. Here are …
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