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Why older adults should explore new interests
Many of us imagine retirement to be a chapter of our lives filled with relaxation, free schedules and the opportunity to do whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted.
However, many older adults with this expectation are often disappointed when...
‘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...
Community News
Diakon 150th anniversary celebration includes performance by Jeanne Robertson
Jeanne Robertson in concert
The stories were hilarious.
“Left Brain’s” grocery shopping.
The suggestion of bungee-jumping.
The neighbor boy’s worry that Jeanne was contagious because she had gone viral...
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...