Vivian Kelby has logged more than 37,500 hours volunteering at Franciscan Health Crown Point over the past 47 years. That’s the equivalent of more than four years of her life spent in service to others. The 97-year-old woman said her...

Dec. 8 — In late afternoon I counted 19 geese cruising on the lake. Maria Center resident, Antoinette, having arrived from an adventure driving the Lewis and Clark trail out west, was good company on several observations during this unseasonable...

Service highlighted during National Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Month After the death of his wife, Paul Willy realized he needed help. He sought the Franciscan Health Dyer Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly or PACE. The...

As people age, they become more likely to develop osteoporosis, a disease that occurs when bones lose density and mass. This can cause bones to be brittle, weak and easily broken. The good news is, if you’re at-risk of osteoporosis, there are...

Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) announced today that Center for Hospice Care (CHC) has been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the CHAP Hospice Standards of Excellence. CHAP Accreditation demonstrates that Center for Hospice Care...

Rittenhouse Village at Valparaiso welcomes its new fully seasoned Director of Nursing, Diana Coye. A woman who has stepped up and been on the front lines of many international crises, Coye has never said no to saving lives in times of...

Although many people and groups in our communities have been unfortunately impacted by the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is one group that has been in special need of our attention. Many homebound seniors in Northwest Indiana were left...

After seeing her doctor regarding intense back pain, Chris was diagnosed with scoliosis. Because of her rapidly progressing condition, her doctor recommended a specialized surgery that would greatly improve her quality of life. Unfortunately, the...

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...

Children and seniors are at opposite ends of the age spectrum, but Susan Burelli has seen through her professional life there are many similarities between these counterparts. Burelli formerly worked as a teacher and currently works as a senior...