Seniors

More than 500 attendees were on hand for the 15th annual Franciscan Health-sponsored Senior Citizens Day at the Lake County Fair Aug. 7. The program, in the Senior-Showcase Tent, offered information regarding the Accountable Care Organization,...

When her husband came to Lincolnshire Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center for recovery, Marilyn and John Niles were welcomed into the facility as fellow family members. During a time of fear, uncertainty, and pain, the staff of Lincolnshire...

The OmniStand. What is it and how does it work? Well, those at Dyer Rehabilitation know. The OmniStand is a dynamic balance system designed specifically for individuals who have poor standing tolerance or have abnormalities with static or dynamic...

A century in the making, Ellen Magerl celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends April 24 at Hartsfield Village Continuing Care Retirement Community. On hand for the celebration are (left to right) Joan Garritson, Kurt Garritson, Liz...

The 17th Annual Portage Senior Health Fair welcomed seniors citizens from around the Northwest Indiana to Woodland Park. The annual health fair brings hundreds of people and vendors together for free health screenings, valuable information about...

Playful pups from the Humane Society of the Calumet Area are a welcome sight for patients and residents at Hartsfield Village Rehabilitation Center. Recently, Shelter Director Todd Howard brought a couple of frisky dogs to brighten the seniors’...

In recognition of the 2017 Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, Feb. 12 to 18, Jim Campagna and Margaret Hansen were crowned the “King and Queen of Hearts” during a special celebration at St. Mary Medical Center. Both Campagna and Hansen are active...

Franciscan Senior Health and Wellness aims to keep seniors in their homes and out of nursing homes and hospitals. “We will offer all-inclusive care for seniors living in Lake County, including nursing care at home. The goal is to keep them living...

Samuel West, MD, of Franciscan Physician Network, addresses the topic, Pathway to Healthy Living, during a Franciscan Health-sponsored, free Senior Health and Wellness Fair recently at the Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City....

John and Sally Trent will be celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary on Oct. 1. They are the parents of four children — Marjorie Kay, J. Tom Trent, Susan Woodard and Robert Trent. There are also 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren....