Seniors

After a long or even a short hospital stay, anyone appreciates the value of sleeping in one’s own bed. No one to wake you during the night, no more pokes, prods or beeps and buzzes. Just you – snuggled up under your own covers within the familiar...

On Thursday, January 17 the Duneland Family YMCA will hold an open house highlighting programs designed for Duneland Seniors that are planned for 2013. The open house will begin with the launch of a Senior Center held 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM that is free...

Presentation will be held on Thursday, November 1st at 6:30p.m. at Rittenhouse Senior Living of Portage. The topics covered will be what is Alzheimer’s versus dementia and how are they alike and how are they different. How are they diagnosed....

This is a free meeting held for family members and/or friends caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The group focuses on providing education and support. Group leaders and members provide emotional support, exchange...

Franciscan Alliance held another fun-filled Senior Day at the Lake County Fair on August 6th! A great crowd and great weather made for the perfect day. Check out some of the photos from the events held at the Seniors Tent!       View...

Franciscan Alliance is a proud sponsor of Senior Citizens Day at the Lake County Fair! Join us in the Seniors Tent on Monday, August 6, from 9 am to noon. Health Screenings and Information Blood Glucose Testing/Finger Sticks (no fasting required)...

May is National Older American Month. Since 1963, communities across the nation have come together to celebrate Older Americans Month—a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to recognizing the contributions and achievements of older...

On May 16, 2012 at 5:30p.m. professionals from 1st Source Bank will presenting “Servicing Seniors.” The topics will include: the importance of naming a personal representative and how to choose them, transferring wealth from generation to...

Portage Mayor, James E. Snyder, and the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Senior Services invite you to the 12th Annual Portage Senior Health Fair on May 3rd, 2012, from 9 am-noon at Woodland Park Oakwood Hall. The Health Fair will host many vendors...

"Some people are surprised to learn just how contagious they are when they're ill, which is one reason that viruses like the common cold spread so readily," explained Derek Gasper, DO, Family Medicine Physician with Glendale Primary Care. "The good...