Marie Zappe, a long-term resident at Life Care Center of Valparaiso, feels that she has been given a new lease on life. This autumn, Zappe acquired COVID-19 and had to go to the hospital for treatment. She survived but returned to the facility on...
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The ABC’s of Vitamins: Vitamin E
As we continue our journey through the alphabet of vitamins, let’s take a look at Vitamin E. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient that the body uses for the healthy function of blood vessels, vision, the brain and skin. It has antioxidant...
Senior living communities in the Region devoted to continuity of care
While the details and daily operations of the numerous senior living communities across the Region may vary, they all have the same goal - to provide exceptional care for seniors. Senior care for these communities is all-encompassing. The physical...
Project Lifesaver protects seniors and people with autism wherever they wander
As both Director of Business Development at Life Care Center of Valparaiso and President of Triad, Cathy Ellis is a major supporter and promoter of a program called Project Lifesaver. Project Lifesaver was created to protect both seniors with...
Life Care Center of Valparaiso hosts surprise birthday parade for resident
When Tina Behagel broke her leg back in March, she came to Life Care Center of Valparaiso, where her sister Cathy Ellis serves as Marketing Director, to rehab and rebuild her strength. However, neither of them expected a pandemic would isolate...
NWI Cares: GreatNews.Life highlights COVID-19 stories by local businesses, organizations
If there is something positive to come out of the 2020 pandemic, GreatNews.Life will find it. And we have. We’ve compiled a list of resources, services, and ways that our partners are making a positive impact on our communities in the wake of the...
Women’s basketball secures winning season with victory over UNI
It didn’t require a flashy comeback or feature a ton of 3-pointers. Instead, Friday night’s Valpo women’s basketball victory over UNI was just a hard-fought battle in MVC play with 15 lead changes and 10 ties, one in which the Brown and Gold...
Life Care Center of Valparaiso rehab team perform genuine acts of kindness daily
While the rehabilitation team members at Life Care Center of Valparaiso provide excellent physical, occupational, and speech therapy, there’s a special spark in the care they provide that comes from the fundamental fact that they love their...
Christmas celebration with Life Care Center of Valparaiso
The residents of Life Care Center of Valparaiso were treated to a Christmas celebration featuring cookies, presents, and even a visit from Santa Claus and his two elves. The staff wanted to make sure residents could have some fun and socialize with...