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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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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Five Things You Must Teach Your Parents to Be Safe Online Report Finds Record-High Internet Use Among Older Generation
It’s official — social media and smartphones are no longer the exclusive domain of millennials and generation Y. A new study has found that no less than 67% of 65-74s in the UK and the USAuse…
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Adventures in Retirement: Class reunions can change your perspective
I recently attended my high school graduating class’s 60th reunion. I have attended most of the reunions we have had in the past and even ran some of them. However, this one was different. We have lost nearly…
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Beyond Sunscreen: UPF Clothing Provides Excellent Fall Sun Protection- Covering up with clothing is the number one way to protect yourself from harmful ultraviolet rays
As summer heat fades into fall, it can be tempting to allow your sun protection routine to slip down your list of priorities. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are present year-round, though. Although UVB rays are stronger…
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The 10 Warning Signs You Need to Know
by StatePoint Recognizing and taking steps to address the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias can be extremely challenging — especially in the early stages. It’s easy and common to dismiss cognitive changes in…
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Life Is Better With….Ways to Make the World a Better Place for Seniors
By Family Features By 2050, the senior population (adults age 65 and older) will be more than double that of the world’s youngest citizens, and the number of people living beyond age 80 is expected…
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Exciting things on the horizon for Calumet Park Cemetery – Public input sought on improvements at local cemeteries
There are some exciting improvements being made at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. A new website is being produced that will permit families the ability to visit our new e-commerce store to make purchases for many…
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The Surprising Physical and Mental Benefits of Walking
By Natalie Reisen, Marketing Coordinator for Residences at Coffee Creek There’s an easy way to manage your weight, help reduce your risk of heart disease, banish stress, and improve your outlook. Oh, and it’s free. All you…
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