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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Adventures in Retirement- Step up and help the world become a better place
Jimmy Buffett has a song called “Cultural Infidel.” It talks about “accountability.” It made me remember that when I go to football games or other events where our flag is displayed and we sing the National Anthem,…
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S.O.S. – Speaking of Seniors- Medicare deductible details matter
On April 30, 2019, I reviewed papers that a senior citizen client sent to our agency. He wanted to know why his Medicare supplement insurance policy did not pay a $34.05 medical bill. The client…
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Calumet Park announces the completion of its gravefinder program
A number of years ago, my brother-in-law and sister visited from New York. They had a new car that could give directions, turn by turn, from their home to ours. I was absolutely amazed. We…
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Client feared Medicare officials
On April 17, I met with a client at my office to review her medical bill problem. The client is from Crown Point.. A few weeks earlier, she asked me for help. We ordered some…
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Retirees have opportunity to enjoy diverse Indiana seasons
Those who work full-time may not be able to appreciate the beauty of the four seasons we have here in Indiana. However, retirees can fully enjoy the diversity of climate we have in Northern Indiana…
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Nobody is too tough to cry
I turned my car onto a rutted, dirt road. About a quarter of a mile in, I passed a rusted gate hanging half off the hinges. The house was really not much more than a shack with…
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Engage at Every Age
By Family Features You are never too old (or young) to take part in activities that enrich your physical, mental and emotional well-being. No matter your age, there is no better time than now to…
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10 Common Senior Scams and How to Protect Yourself
By Natalie Reisen, Certified Dementia Practitioner All too often, the senior population is at high risk for financial scamming. Sadly, senior citizens are taken advantage of for a multitude of reasons. The elderly in our…
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Caregiver role spurs love of volunteering at St. Agnes – Greta Kramer has volunteered for about 17 years
Greta Kramer’s passion as a volunteer at St. Agnes Adult Day Service Center has its roots in her own role as a caregiver. “I was a caregiver myself. I had a daughter who had Rett…
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Cemeteries have ground rules for decorating gravesites
On March 20, spring came to Northwest Indiana. And as soon as we get a few nice days in a row, many families start thinking of decorating the graves of their loved ones. As much as we…
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