For those living with dementia or the caregivers who support them, the illness can be a challenging journey. Families enduring this condition may not know how to navigate care, but it’s important to know, you’re not alone and help is...
Read MorePorter Regional Hospital’s HealthPorte talk unpacks changes in speech and cognitive function in aging
Everyone has experienced the sensation of entering a room only to forget what they were looking for or bringing up a conversation topic only to lose their train of thought. Most of us have uttered the phrase, “It’s right on the tip of my...
Read More“Pet Peace of Mind” helps patients keep their pets
Many of us who have had pets know what an important part of the family they can become. For some, the bond with their pets is similar to their bond with people. Pets are treated and loved like family members and can comfort their owners much like a...
Read MoreResidential Services at Paladin inspire and improve lives in the Region
The residential living program offered by Paladin, Inc., offers persons with disabilities the opportunity to live as independently as possible and experience meaningful lives as they contribute to making their communities a better place. The program...
Read MoreFranciscan Health to provide free screenings and information at Senior Citizen Day at the Lake County Fair on Aug. 5
CROWN POINT | Seniors can receive free medical screenings and healthcare information provided by Franciscan Health during Senior Citizens Day on Monday, Aug. 5, at the Lake County Fair. Screenings will be available 9AM to noon in the Senior Pavilion....
Read MoreCenter for Hospice Care’s Veterans Memorial rededicated as the Robert J. Hiler Jr. Veterans Memorial
In October of 2016, Center for Hospice Care (CHC) dedicated a beautiful Veterans Memorial on the grounds of our Mishawaka Campus. As a “We Honor Veterans” Level 4 Partner, CHC takes great pride in meeting the unique needs of veterans facing...
Read MoreCenter for Hospice Care has a message: “We are Here for Everyone”
Hospice care is about improving the quality of living by focusing on both the patient and the family’s overall health (emotional, spiritual and physical) through interdisciplinary care, reducing stress, and providing caregiver assistance. This type...
Read MoreEarly access to hospice care provides better quality of life
Many people in the Region have heard of the VNA of Northwest Indiana, but not all are familiar with the many ways it serves individuals and families needing care. A major part of the VNA is its hospice care, but it also offers palliative care,...
Read MoreSeniors Get Screenings, Snacks and Vital Information at Chesterton Health Fair
A Senior Health and Wellness Fair sponsored by Franciscan ACO attracted in excess of 120 community members to Chesterton’s Sand Creek Country Club on Nov. 7. Seniors in attendance at the free event were able to get flu shots, along with multiple...
Read MorePorter County TRIAD Health Expo Highlights NWI Senior Care Options
On Tuesday, Community Healthcare System’s Valparaiso Health Center of St. Mary Medical Center played host to one of the Region’s biggest health fairs of the year: the Porter County TRIAD Health Expo. With dozens of vendors, free continental...
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