One of the biggest questions around senior living communities is: Can I afford to live in a senior living community? While every situation is different, there are many scenarios and options for senior living communities. As you begin to look at communities and compare costs, there are a few general considerations to keep in mind.
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It’s a good idea to get on a waitlist for the senior living community of your choice sooner rather than later as some communities have lists that can take months or longer to cycle through. Sometimes there are benefits to being on the waitlist.
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During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s hard to take the time to slow down. It’s even harder to take the time to listen to others. In 2008, the unofficial holiday of the National Day of Listening began. Celebrated the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, the National Day of Listening encourages people to take the time and collect stories from their family, friends, and loved ones.
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The Breeze Park book club reads one new book each month. They’ve read new releases, biographical books, and one that the group whole heartedly agrees bombed with them. Luckily this month’s book wasn’t that one and led to insightful discussion.
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As we age, our social networks change and opportunities to meet new people and forge new connections can be harder to find. A recent study shows that senior living communities help keep older adults engaged and connected with social networks to the benefit of their health.
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Anyone who has served will understand why it’s important for military veterans at Meramec Bluffs to come together on a regular basis. It’s one of those things, like many things about serving in the military, that civilians may not understand. And it’s another one of those things that veterans are happy to share with civilians to help the general public better understand military service and veterans’ role.
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While moving to Assisted Living or Long Term Care is full of change, it’s a positive opportunity for the resident and their family. Laclede Groves’ Director of Health Services, Robin Garnett, shares some advice for families going through this transition based on what she’s learned during her 11 years at Lutheran Senior Services.
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An Honor Flight provides military veterans with the opportunity to visit memorials in the nation’s capital. In addition to the tour, the veterans are treated to a sendoff with a prep meeting and dinner the evening before they leave and a proper, celebratory welcome home. Read about the Honor Flight experience from two sides – a veteran participant and a nurse who serves as part of the medical team on Honor Flights.
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A joint project between Lutheran Senior Services communities Meridian Village and Dunn Road Manor is providing a little comfort to those who are less fortunate.
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Harold Maness, a resident at Laclede Groves a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community located in Webster Groves, Missouri, got the idea to skydive when he saw President George HW Bush celebrate his 90th birthday by jumping from a plane five years ago. Maness’s first thought was “I can do that.” And at the age of 92, he did.
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