As we celebrate Veteran’s Day this November, one Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) resident is preparing for another opportunity to honor veterans. Ann Shadowens, resident of Laclede Groves, an LSS life plan community, participates in Wreaths Across America Day.
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Extreme hot or cold environments can be deadly for seniors. Learn what temperature is dangerous for those in retirement age and how to prevent an emergency.
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At Meridian Village, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Community in Glen Carbon, Illinois, Gayle Hantak, Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator, uses the Best Friends approach with her Memory Care residents. The concept is centered around the idea that people with dementia need a best friend who empathizes with their situation, remains loving and positive, and is dedicated to helping them feel safe, secure, and valued.
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Friday is craft day at Richmond Terrace. From plants to paint, blankets to tutus, Richmond Terrace residents can do it all – and help others while doing it! “We have some super crafters at Richmond Terrace!” said Anne Stumpf, Manager of Lifestyle Enrichment at Richmond Terrace, a Lutheran Senior Services Assisted Living Community. Because so …
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Kelly Petersen, Dietary Aid at Breeze Park, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Community, is the 2022 LeadingAge Missouri Employee of the Year!
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A new accessible outdoor musical garden is the latest amenity to grace Laclede Groves, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community in Webster Groves, Missouri.
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Heroes rise to the occasion, and at Meramec Bluffs, one of their great heroes is a resident whose volunteer efforts make her more than a hero. She is a legend. In fact she is the LeadingAge Missouri 2022 Volunteer of the Year!
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“A quilt is a warm hug,” said Annette Smith, founder of the Samaritan Quilts group and resident at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, Illinois, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community. “It keeps us busy!”
Annette, 101, has motivated and inspired others to try the art of quilting. Together they create lap quilts for others. “Jesus said love one another and I can’t think of a better way to love your brothers and sisters than to make them a quilt,” said Annette.
Residents at Concordia Village, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Community in Springfield, Illinois, established a scholarship program to help part-time employees pursue further education. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program.
“Our purpose is to encourage and support our employees in pursuit of education to enhance their employment opportunities,” said Donna Nichols, a Concordia Village resident who chairs the scholarship board.
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That’s because so many residents have created wonderful friendships there, and some even brought their own friends.
“The family that moves in together, stays together!” quipped Walt May. He estimates that at least 17 of his friends now call a Lutheran Senior Services community home.