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‘Smart Seniors’ at Diakon Senior Living: The pursuit of knowledge
After retirement, it can be easy slip into habits that don’t always challenge our minds and bodies. Without careers or family to care for, we can become isolated and out of touch if we aren’t careful.
But when we pursue something...
Overcoming nutritional challenges with older adults
You probably have witnessed it: An older relative who just does not eat the same way he or she once did.
As we age, our bodies undergo inevitable changes, even when we’re at our best health. Many of these changes affect how we consume,...
What does the RAISE Family Caregivers Act really mean?
Every year, tens of thousands of family caregivers deliver support and personal care to loved ones without training, pay or, in many cases, help from anyone.
In fact, family caregivers make up the core of our nation’s caregiving...
Embracing new friendships in a senior living community
If you ask senior living professionals, current residents or their family members, they’ll likely tell you that the social opportunities available in senior living are life-changing.
In fact, before moving to a community, many older...
Adjusting to your new senior living lifestyle
After all the hard work of planning, narrowing down choices and making the big move, you’re finally settled into your new senior living community. Your family helped you move in. They’ve called almost every day. You’ve met a handful...
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Diakon among organizations receiving Lutheran Charities funding
The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Ollikainen, Lutheran Charities board chair, presents a check replica to the Rev. Mark Wimmer, Diakon vice president for church relations and ministry partnerships, left, and Mark T. Pile, Diakon CEO.
Diakon Lutheran...
Diakon Adult Day Services receives Phoenixville foundation grant to aid low-income clients
Diakon Adult Day Services at Manatawny has received a $6,000 grant from the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation to subsidize the cost of providing care to participants in the Options program from the Greater Phoenixville area during 2017.
...Fitch Ratings issues BBB+ ratings for Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries bonds
Fitch Ratings of New York has affirmed its “BBB+” rating of bonds issued on behalf of Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries. The affirmation was announced in a news release posted by Fitch.
The rating indicates a “stable” financial outlook for...