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Lessons in Flourishing

A little over a year ago, a Laclede Groves resident offered to give piano lessons to her fellow residents. In her eighties and always interested in learning more, Audrey Jagels seized on the opportunity.

Singing in Harmony with Joy

If there’s an opportunity to sing, Dick Fallert is going to find it. That’s exactly how he became a fixture in the Laclede Groves Choir and the extensions of the group as well. When Fallert and his wife moved to Laclede Groves the first thing he did was check the activities calendar to find out when the next choir rehearsal was. And sure enough, he was at that next rehearsal.

A Fixing Purpose

Once a month, the workshop at Meramec Bluffs hosts a “We-Fix-It Weekend” where residents can bring in small items to be fixed. The idea came about when Meramec Bluffs resident John Schroeder and his friends in the workshop realized they needed projects to work on and could help their neighbors.

36 Low-Cost, Home Safety Modifications & Fixes

Most older adults enjoy their independence – and would not want to lose it because of home safety issues. That is why you want to be aware of home safety, and more importantly, the modifications and fixes that can make your home even safer.

Preparing Your Home for Aging in Place: The Kitchen

What’s cooking? For the majority of older adults, their ideal is to age independently in the place they call home. But not all homes are ready for aging in place especially if and when an individual may have physical limitations or disabilities. A key to aging in place and living independently is making sure your home is comfortable, safe, and accessible. The goal is to make sure it can accommodate your needs, as well as others living in the house with you.

Preparing Your Home for Aging in Place: The Entrance

Living independently in your own home for as long as you can is important to many aging Americans. However, not all homes are suitable for individuals with physical limitations or …

It Takes a Community to Build a Library

Over the years the library at Lenoir Woods, a Lutheran Senior Services community in Columbia, Missouri, has been supported through gifts from residents, donations from local churches, and fundraisers organized by residents. Thanks to the foresight and sharing of gifts from former Lenoir residents, the Lenoir Library is a gathering place for this community created and supported by the residents where they can enjoy the pleasure of reading and continue to build their knowledge.

A Special Serving

Chef Mark Shoopman got his start in the hustle and bustle of the hotel and private country club scene. After becoming a certified executive chef and food and beverage director, he worked at prestigious hotels. But a change at home led him to seek out other opportunities. That’s when Lutheran Hillside Village caught his eye.

Mid-Missouri Harvest Stars on Lenoir Woods Menus

If it’s Wednesday afternoon and you’re looking for David Faron, executive chef of Lenoir Woods, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community, you’re most likely going to find him sorting through a shipment of local produce.

How to Help Your Loved One or Parent Get a Power of Attorney

We hear it often when it comes to planning – make sure your affairs are in order. There are legal documents that can help you get these affairs in order. A Power of Attorney or POA is one of the documents that can be most helpful.

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