Seniors

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...

For seniors looking to stay healthy and sociable as they age, few clubs are more practical than Porter Regional Hospital’s HealthPorte program. Every month, it features breakfast presentations designed to help people 50 and older stay healthy,...

For those living with dementia or the caregivers who support them, the illness can be a challenging journey. Families enduring this condition may not know how to navigate care, but it’s important to know, you’re not alone and help is...

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...

“Living at Rittenhouse is freeing.” When a family is deciding to move their loved one into an assisted living facility, it is important to find one that values this person and keeps their life full and active. Rittenhouse Village at Valparaiso...

Everyone has experienced the sensation of entering a room only to forget what they were looking for or bringing up a conversation topic only to lose their train of thought. Most of us have uttered the phrase, “It’s right on the tip of my...

Many of us who have had pets know what an important part of the family they can become. For some, the bond with their pets is similar to their bond with people. Pets are treated and loved like family members and can comfort their owners much like a...

Hundreds gathered at Community Healthcare System’s St. Mary Medical Center on Tuesday for one of the Region’s biggest health fairs, the Porter County TRIAD Health Expo. Featuring dozens of booths, free breakfast and lunch, and a pair of guest...

CROWN POINT | Seniors can receive free medical screenings and healthcare information provided by Franciscan Health during Senior Citizens Day on Monday, Aug. 5, at the Lake County Fair. Screenings will be available 9AM to noon in the Senior Pavilion....

In October of 2016, Center for Hospice Care (CHC) dedicated a beautiful Veterans Memorial on the grounds of our Mishawaka Campus. As a “We Honor Veterans” Level 4 Partner, CHC takes great pride in meeting the unique needs of veterans facing...