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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Partner organizations, volunteers make our impact even larger
As we move into a new year – and a new decade – we look forward to solidifying our commitment to serve our communities for years to come. Our 2020 resolution: to strengthen our ties…
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Retirement: Life’s Greatest Adventure Don’t let manliness put your well-being at risk
There is a big difference between the life-expectancies of men versus women. I think one of the reasons men don’t live as long is that men are less likely to take good care of their health. Some…
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SOS – Speaking of Seniors Helping a client with her medical bills
On Dec. 9, I helped a Macedonian-American from Hobart, Indiana. She is a client of our insurance agency. She received medical bills totaling $2,242. She sent the bills to me to investigate. I reviewed the…
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Speaking of Seniors – Insurance administrator saves client hundreds of dollars
On Nov. 4 and Nov. 20, I helped a senior citizen client who lives in Lowell. I helped her with two medical bill problems on Nov. 4 and three medical bill problems on Nov. 20.…
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Adventures in Retirement – Being prepared for winter’s senior challenges
Winter can be a beautiful season, but there are dangers, especially for seniors, when spending time outside in our Midwestern winter climate. Icy roads, stairs and sidewalks can be special hazards. Also, seniors are especially susceptible to…
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Seniors Helping Seniors Holidays are a time to give back, volunteer
The holiday season is always a magical time that can ignite our community’s giving and volunteer spirit. United Way of Porter County features ways to give back as well as projects as part of its…
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Be a Santa for Seniors brightens holidays
by Lee Lyons The holidays give us plenty of opportunities to play Santa. Family, friends, children, co-workers all appreciate thoughtful gifts and greetings. But the appreciation and actual need of seniors without family or friends…
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Medicare open enrollment offers opportunity for changes
Beginning this month, your mind should be on Medicare. The annual Open Enrollment Period from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 is your opportunity to review your Medicare plans. It is important to take the time…
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Why Calumet Park and our funeral homes have special events
Throughout the year, Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, Calumet Park Funeral Chapels in Merrillville and Hobart, and Rendina Funeral Home in Gary, host a number of events as listed in this article. Each event is…
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Seniors may keep falls a secret- It is sometimes difficult for older adults to acknowledge their limitations
Many seniors don’t tell their doctors they’ve had a fall because they’re worried they’ll be told they can’t live on their own anymore, a physician says. Millions of Americans aged 65 and older fall every…
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