“Physical touch is so important. The hugs and kisses the residents share with the animals provide so much love,” said Anne Stumpf, Manager of Lifestyle Enrichment at Richmond Terrace, a Lutheran Senior Services Assisted Living Community, who provides pet therapy for her residents. Pet therapy, or animal-assisted therapy, uses dogs or other animals to help …
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Food, transportation, medical equipment, guidance on benefits processes – sometimes you need some help. Aging Answers is here for you!
Lutheran Senior Services’ Aging Answers is a FREE call-in resource staffed by specialists with training in age-related issues. Older adults who are considering care options, facing financial uncertainty, or navigating major life transitions can find help – and hope – in Aging Answers.
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“There’s that saying that ‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.’ But I think that as we age, continuing to learn is essential and fun,” said Willie Miesner, a resident at Laclede Groves Senior Living Community in Webster Groves, Missouri. “Anyone at any age can learn new things. Technology and social media sites are one of the things that I continue to learn more about with the help of family and friends.”
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Summer is officially here! It’s time to make the 93 days of summer count with this inclusive bucket list of summer fun for all ages and mobility.
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Learn about the key health benefits of gardening for seniors. Gardening offers an enjoyable activity full of fresh air, exercise, social interaction and more.
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Golf lovers at Meramec Bluffs wanted to share their passion with others. Working together they brought an additional amenity to their Life Plan Community that’s creating new experiences for all residents.
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Nutrition is the foundation for daily living. This is why Lutheran Senior Services has a team of dietitians on staff including Director of Nutrition Jacob Risk.
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At Lutheran Senior Services, Certified Nursing Assistants become like family to residents and guests.
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As loved ones age, there can be a lot of unknowns. Learn how to care for your aging parents and make the process smoother with our convenient checklist.
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Yoga, stretch, strength, balance, water aerobics, water volleyball, tai chi, bingo, card games, line dancing, Wii bowling. This is a short list of a few of the activities that take place at the Wilson Wellness Center at Lutheran Hillside Village, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community, in Peoria, Illinois. Given all these opportunities, it makes sense why many residents are there every day during the week.
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