Franciscan Senior Promise Program Offers Information, Education and Fun for Members

By: Franciscan Health Last Updated: May 12, 2014

Franciscan Senior Promise Program Offers Information, Education and Fun for Members The Franciscan Senior Promise club was formed at Franciscan St. Margaret Health in the fall of 2011 to help provide people aged 55 and older up-to-date information on health issues and on how to make healthy life style choices. It also offers...

Many Attend the 2014 Senior Health Fair

By: Caitlin Vanlaningham Last Updated: May 1, 2014

Many Attend the 2014 Senior Health Fair On Thursday May 1, Woodland Park was the location for the 2014 Senior Health Fair. Brought to the public by the Mayor's Senior Advisory Committee, the health fair had lots of great information to offer to seniors in the area. "This event is geared...

Nurse ‘Sisterhood’ Passes the Test of Time

By: Franciscan Health Last Updated: April 28, 2014

Nurse ‘Sisterhood’ Passes the Test of Time Gloria Smokvina and Carolyn Fetsch-Sojka believe they are part of lasting sisterhood formed at a young age and born of close ties and challenges as students at the former St. Margaret Hospital School of Nursing. Now, decades hence, they are among the...

Hartsfield Village Offers Free Support Group

By: Powers Health Last Updated: April 22, 2014

Hartsfield Village Offers Free Support Group An Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group will be held for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia on May 14 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The group will meet at Hartsfield Village, located at 10000 Columbia Ave., Munster, Ind....

Maude’s Two-Minute Meddlings: Hydration Matters

By: Contributor Last Updated: March 4, 2014

Maude’s Two-Minute Meddlings: Hydration Matters Helloooooooooooooo! Thank you for joining me today as we talk about why Hydration matters. Sit back, grab a bucket of popcorn, and enjoy! See you next week!

Maude’s Two-Minute Meddlings: The Amazing Benefits of Pets

By: Contributor Last Updated: February 25, 2014

Maude’s Two-Minute Meddlings: The Amazing Benefits of Pets Helloooooooooooooo! Thank you for joining me today as we talk about the amazing benefits of pets. Sit back, grab a bucket of popcorn, and enjoy! See you next week!

Maude’s Two-Minute Meddlings: Tips on Overcoming Depression

By: Contributor Last Updated: February 19, 2014

Maude’s Two-Minute Meddlings: Tips on Overcoming Depression Helloooooooooooooo! Thank you for joining me today as we talk about Tips for overcoming depression. Sit back, grab a bucket of popcorn, and enjoy! See you next week!

Maude’s Two-Minute Meddlings: Seniors and Intimacy

By: Contributor Last Updated: February 11, 2014

Maude’s Two-Minute Meddlings: Seniors and Intimacy Helloooooooooooooo! Thank you for joining me today as we talk about Seniors and Intimacy. Sit back, grab a bucket of popcorn, and enjoy! See you next week!

Maude’s Two-Minute Meddlings: Getting Better Sleep

By: Contributor Last Updated: February 4, 2014

Maude’s Two-Minute Meddlings: Getting Better Sleep Helloooooooooooooo! Thank you for joining me today as we talk about getting better sleep. Sit back, grab a bucket of popcorn, and enjoy! See you next week!

Maude’s Two-Minute Meddlings: Winter Safety Tips for Seniors

By: Contributor Last Updated: January 28, 2014

Maude’s Two-Minute Meddlings: Winter Safety Tips for Seniors Helloooooooooooooo! I hope you’re all staying warm this winter. It’s been a long one already! While winter will undoubtedly last a bit longer, these emails won’t. That's why we strongly urge you to subscribe to my weekly videos, so they will...