Seniors

Presented in partnership with the Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County The loss of a loved one is perhaps the most difficult experience that we have to face. Join us at the Valparaiso Family YMCA for an exclusive presentation that will guide...

Franciscan Alliance is a proud sponsor of Senior Citizens Day at the Lake County Fair! Join us in the Seniors Tent on Monday, August 6, from 9 am to noon. Health Screenings and Information Blood Glucose Testing/Finger Sticks (no fasting required)...

Stimulate Your Intellect Ongoing research in the field of brain health continues to suggest that mentally stimulating activities may help reduce the risk of developing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. In the past it was believed that we lost brain...

Deciding to transition your loved one into an assisted living community can be a big change for that person, as well as the rest of the family. Oftentimes caring for the family member in need can be stressful. After all, this is a big change in your...

Optimists live longer, healthier lives than pessimists, U.S. researchers found in a study that may give pessimists one more reason to grumble. Researchers at University of Pittsburgh looked at rates of death and chronic health conditions among...

In the caring and friendly environment at Sterling House Valparaiso, personal attention goes a long way toward helping our residents live an Optimum Life. And with a lifetime base rent freeze, this caring lifestyle is more affordable now than it will...

Retirement living definitely has its advantages, and having the summer off is certainly near the top of the list. Unfortunately for seniors, the summer time is not all picnics, family reunions and swimming pools. A wide variety of health risks and...

Moving can be emotional and stressful. But it also represents a new chapter in your life. To help the move go smoothly, here is a checklist of things to do to prepare for a move to a senior retirement community, such as Brookdale's Independent...

Falls are not an inevitable part of growing older. Many falls can be prevented, by making the home safer and using products that help keep seniors more stable and less likely to fall. Here are some things you can do to make the home safer and help...

Retirement living does not mean that you have to shut down and hole up. Yes, you have earned the right to some peace and relaxation, but this should not come at the expense of remaining active, either physically or socially. By maintaining a high...