Seniors

For those in need of rehabilitative services, finding the right provider can be difficult. With so many facilities and care options available, it’s hard to determine what the right move may be for you or a loved one. For Julie Port, choosing Dyer...

A block party brought out the best in Rittenhouse Village at Portage Friday morning. CJ Richard, director of facility operations, said there are about 36 residents who call the village their home. Events like the annual block party, complete with...

  When you or a loved one need home healthcare, the choices can be overwhelming. Residential Clinical Services can help make the decision of which agency to choose a little easier. RCS is a highly skilled home healthcare agency with over 30...

For someone looking for a caring environment for a loved one, the number of options and resources available can be overwhelming. Park Place of St. John is a beautiful facility offering compassionate care for seniors at various stages of their lives....

Sunday proved to be a successful and hopeful day as families, groups, and businesses gathered together for the 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Crown Point. The annual walk, which includes nationwide participation on various dates, is the world's...

Many communities around the area are participating in a campaign that involves hiding painted rocks throughout their communities and working together to find them. The activity is a lot of fun for many community members and brings an opportunity to...

The majority of us have some kind of relationship or have been touched by the services offered at one of the amazing, friendly senior living residences. As the baby boomer generation moves into their 70’s and older, senior living homes are...

Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence offers free workshops for those aged 55 and better through its Senior University program. Workshops take place at various locations on the IU Northwest campus in Gary, Ind....

Tom Gryzbek, Franciscan Health senior vice president and chief operating officer of post-acute care and compliance, was the main speaker at a memorial service Aug. 30 to honor Vanessa Nathan, former manager of Franciscan Health Hammond’s Volunteer...

More than 500 attendees were on hand for the 15th annual Franciscan Health-sponsored Senior Citizens Day at the Lake County Fair Aug. 7. The program, in the Senior-Showcase Tent, offered information regarding the Accountable Care Organization,...