Seniors

From the 2011 Fall Senior Circle publication Q: I’m so embarrassed. Sometimes I have to go and can hardly make it to the bathroom without peeing my pants. What can I do? A: “I see many patients with this same complaint,” said Namir Shaba, DO,...

From the 2011 Fall Senior Circle publication According to the American Hospital Association, we will see a sharp increase in the number of knee replacement surgeries as Baby Boomers age and enjoy their later years. So to learn more about the types of...

Porter Health System’s Senior Circle program will present “How to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Failure” at Noon on Thursday, July 21, at the Valparaiso Family YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso. The program is free and a light lunch...

From the 2011 Spring Senior Circle publication Q: “I just turned 65 and my doctor recommended that I get a pneumonia shot. Do I really need one?” A: “The pneumonia vaccine is a good idea for patients 65 and older and for others at higher risk,...

Take the opportunity to gather information, participate in health screenings and learn more about what our community has to offer in terms of helping you stay healthy and live the good life! Thursday, May 5, 2011 9 am to noon Woodland Park- Oakwood...

Porter County Triad, together with gold sponsors Home Instead Senior Care, Life Care Center of The Willows, Rittenhouse Senior Living of Valparaiso, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, will present “Empower Our Parents” for individuals who are facing...

Josephine Purevich stays connected to the community as site manager of the Hebron Senior Center by keeping the place humming with activities and helping fellow seniors feel at home. Purevich coordinates speakers and health awareness events along with...

Much of the community thinks of the Y as a family facility. This is TRUE, but what most don’t realize is that seniors are part of the family unit. We nurture the potential of our senior population as much as any other. Most seniors enjoy getting...

Seniors make up a large part of membership at the Portage Township YMCA! Most of our senior members not only come here to exercise their body, they come to exercise their mind and spirit as well. “My day starts with meeting up with friends at the...

From the January 2011 Senior Circle publicationQ: I've read about the new shingles vaccine. Do I need it? A: "If you're 60 or older, you should consider getting the vaccine," according to Pranjal Patel, MD, a family practitioner with Lake Porter...