Articles Posted in the Senior Living Category
From health care to fitness, safety to finances, not to mention family matters, seniors in Northwest Indiana today have a full plate of concerns. The Senior Living section of The Chronicle online edition helps today’s busy seniors sort it all out.
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Hobart woman is Golden Hoosier – Mary Adams, 91, recognized for service to church, community, hospital
Indiana recognized Hobart resident Mary Adams with the state’s premier honor for seniors: the 2017 Golden Hoosier Award. The award was presented to Adams and 21 other recipients from across the state at a ceremony…
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PCACS marks another year of success with service to community
We recently had the opportunity to celebrate another successful year at our annual meeting. We are proud of our continued impact on the community through our transportation and ramp programs, as well as our participation…
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Aging Eyes: 3 Ways Seniors Can Protect Their Vision- As you age conditions that can impair your vision
Fortunately, there are proactive steps you can take to see better and help keep eyes healthy. 1. Annual ophthalmology appointment. Regular ophthalmological exams are critical, especially for seniors. Even if you think your vision is…
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Spanish spoken here – Newest staff member understands language, customs of Hispanic community
Calumet Park Funeral Chapel on County Line Road just north of County Line Orchard in Hobart announces the addition of Violet De La Torre-Corona to its team of funeral directors. She will join with Michelle…
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Adventures in Retirement – Cherish those best friends, especially through life’s changes
I often marvel at how unusual and special it is to maintain life-long friendships. It seems that most friendships are fleeting and last through only a few phases of one’s life. Friends you make later…
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Expectations of the cemetery – People can become angry over their expectations of a cemetery
“You #@$%% people don’t #@$%% care and I am going to the @#$#$ paper and report you @@#@# @#$#$’s!!!” Sadly, it is more common than ever that people call the cemetery and use that kind…
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Well, finally … Some blonde men quotes….
• A blonde guy is in the bathroom and his wife shouts: “Did you find the shampoo?” He answers, “Yes, but this kind won’t work … it’s for dry hair, and I’ve just wet mine.”…
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The Glue That Holds Us Together- Day of Caring cultivates sense of community year after year
Our agency has benefitted from the force that is a Day of Caring volunteer, whether the project involved pulling weeds, painting, party hosting or ramp building. Now entering its 15 year, the United Way’s Day…
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Adventures in Retirement- Compensating for memory Loss
Many seniors I know are concerned that their ability to remember things seems to be getting weaker. In fact, most people do gradually lose their memory skills with aging. I liken my memory to a…
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Health Briefs
Free Blood Pressure and Glucose Screenings Fagen Pharmacy at 3400 N Calumet Ave, in Valparaiso is offering free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Cholesterol and A1c will…
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