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Celebrating our Mothers
Posted on May 7, 2012 by sbucher@lutheranhomecare.org

May is here and that means nice weather, flowers in bloom and Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day is celebrated world wide but in the United States it’s on the second Sunday in May. We celebrate the women in our lives with … Continue reading →

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New York Times Article “Managed Care Keeping the Frail out of Nursing Homes”
Posted on March 27, 2012 by bwenger@lutheranhomecare.org

On February 24, 2012 the New York Times published an article about LIFE (Living Independence For the Elderly) programs (nationally called PACE) in its Local News Section entitled, “Managed Care Keeping the Frail out of Nursing Homes.”  The article discusses … Continue reading →

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7 tips to ease the anxiety of visiting someone who is in a nursing home
Posted on September 30, 2011 by apickel@lutheranhomecare.org

  I came across a random fact last week in training that suggested that 50% of residents in nursing homes do not get visitors. It made me think why? Is it because we as family members do not care or is … Continue reading →

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How to Celebrate National Grandparents Day!
Posted on September 2, 2011 by jplitman@lutheranhomecare.org

National Grandparents Day is coming up quickly, on Sunday, September 11th 2011. It is held annually on the first Sunday after Labor Day since it’s inception by Jimmy Carter in 1978. President Carter’s goal in making such a holiday was … Continue reading →

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Vacation?!? What Will We Do With Mom (or Dad)?
Posted on August 1, 2011 by jplitman@lutheranhomecare.org

It’s that time of year again when many of us are going on vacation. For those of you who are caring for an elderly mother, father, or other loved one at home, vacation may seem like a dream, a very … Continue reading →

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