Seniors

In recognition of the 2017 Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, Feb. 12 to 18, Jim Campagna and Margaret Hansen were crowned the “King and Queen of Hearts” during a special celebration at St. Mary Medical Center. Both Campagna and Hansen are active...

On Thursday, February 9th, Rittenhouse Village at Valparaiso celebrated National Pizza Day by inviting the public to come grab a homemade pizza and tour the facility. Rittenhouse Village at Valparaiso Senior Lifestyle Counselor, Natalie Reisen was at...

At Rittenhouse Village, we’ve designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities with comfortable apartment homes and outstanding social and recreational events which deliver a fun and dignified lifestyle. Whether you are...

When seniors – or their families – start looking at assisted living communities there are several important questions everyone should ask. Most of these are pretty obvious – size, cost, location, etc. But then there are the less obvious –...

According to AARP, you’re a senior when you hit 50. But just like 50 is only a number, being a senior is nothing but a state of mind. If it means a department store discount or a cheaper hotel room, count me in. If it means “acting old,” forget...

The Health and Wellness Senior Expo of November 1st provided seniors of Porter County with an opportunity to learn more about services they can take advantage of locally. Keeping people independent and autonomous is what the Expo’s founder, Triad,...

Medicare participants can change their plans during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period through Dec. 7. State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) volunteers are available to provide free and impartial counseling on Medicare choices as...

Franciscan Senior Health and Wellness aims to keep seniors in their homes and out of nursing homes and hospitals. “We will offer all-inclusive care for seniors living in Lake County, including nursing care at home. The goal is to keep them living...

Samuel West, MD, of Franciscan Physician Network, addresses the topic, Pathway to Healthy Living, during a Franciscan Health-sponsored, free Senior Health and Wellness Fair recently at the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City....

John and Sally Trent will be celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary on Oct. 1. They are the parents of four children — Marjorie Kay, J. Tom Trent, Susan Woodard and Robert Trent. There are also 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren....