Seniors

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...

Individual autonomy is one of the most important qualities a person can possess when they reach a certain age. Making the decision to move to a senior living community instills many with resignation; rather than making the choice because it will...

For residents at StoryPoint Chesterton, quality care is something they know they can always rely on. That goes for good times, and stressful times, like the COVID-19 pandemic. “For over 37 years, our communities have been founded on providing the...

Editor’s Note: The story below represents the overall resident experience at StoryPoint in usual times. The staff and residents there are taking all recommended precautions for social distancing at this time and are looking forward to resuming...

The staff at StoryPoint Chesterton works to do everything possible to ensure their residents are well taken care of and happy. Their service extends to every part of their lives, including residents’ dining experiences. The culinary team always...

Everyone is unique, and the care professionals in the Memory Care Unit of Rittenhouse Village at Valparaiso’s can attest. Keeping this in mind, they take extra measures to ensure each resident feels at home and is cared for well, taking into...