While moving to Assisted Living or Long Term Care is full of change, it’s a positive opportunity for the resident and their family. Laclede Groves’ Director of Health Services, Robin Garnett, shares some advice for families going through this transition based on what she’s learned during her 11 years at Lutheran Senior Services.
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Medicare will mail new Medicare cards between April 2018 and April 2019. Your new card will have a new Medicare Number that’s unique to you. This number will be used in place of your social security number to help protect your identity. Things to know about your new Medicare card • You do not need …
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Have you taken care of your estate planning? These 5 legal documents for elderly will help you plan for retirement. Get them in order today!
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This year’s holiday festivities might look a lot different. Whether it’s a smaller group gathering or making use of technology to stay connected with other another, this year is a great reminder to the importance of family. But how well do you know your family — the people you should know better than anyone else? …
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There’s a long tradition of writers gathering to swap stories and feed on each other’s creative energy. At Lutheran Hillside Village, a senior living community in Peoria, Illinois, that tradition has taken the form of the Pen Souls. The members write in a wide range of styles on a wide range of topics. As a …
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Thinking about your health? You might listen to David Carr, M.D., the clinical director for the Division of Geriatrics and Nutritional Science for Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Carr has reviewed thousands of medical studies in his practice and has some positive news about healthy aging: we can achieve significantly healthier …
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