October 7th, 2019
by For grandparents, respecting boundaries is key if relationships with parents are poor. Being a grandparent often means passing along traditions, making memories and building family bonds. But this isn’t the reality for many families, especially those affected by estrangement. It’s difficult to say exactly how many parents are estranged from their adult children, but… Read More
August 26th, 2019
by Many of the common fears people have simply aren’t true By Acts Retirement-Life Communities Relocating to a new community has its challenges no matter what stage of life you find yourself in. It’s normal to feel all kinds of emotions ranging from excitement about your new surroundings to fear of the unknown. But when… Read More
August 6th, 2019
by Advice for boomers desperate to unload family heirlooms By Richard Eisenberg February 9, 2017 After my father died at 94 in September, leaving my sister and me to empty his one-bedroom, independent living New Jersey apartment, we learned the hard truth that others in their 50s and 60s need to know: Nobody wants… Read More
July 19th, 2019
by By Julie Gorges Caregiving might be the hardest job any of us will ever have. When the person you care for passes, the range of emotions can be complex. Below is a deeply personal essay from Julie Gorges, who shares her own journey of grief, expert advice and coping strategies. As anyone who has… Read More
July 15th, 2019
by Be extra prepared for your next eye exam By VSP Vision Care (Editor’s note: This content is provided by VSP Vision Care, a Next Avenue sponsor.) When we visit our eye doctor there are a couple things we expect from them. We expect them to check for current eye problems, and we also expect them… Read More
June 12th, 2019
by By Deborah Copaken (This article previously appeared on the Neurotrack page of Medium. It is an abridged version.) It started with an artichoke. Or rather, it started with my inability to recall the word artichoke, even though I was holding one in my hand. “What did you get for dinner?” my partner Will asked… Read More
April 11th, 2019
by Answers to Tax Questions for 2018 Income Tax Returns By Richard Eisenberg Next Avenue recently asked readers to send us their top questions about their 2018 tax returns and we would answer as many as we could. In the story published in late March, three tax experts sorted out confusion about: who needs to… Read More
March 21st, 2019
by There are many signs of stroke beyond facial drooping and speech difficulty About a year and a half ago, my wife, Jules, called me at work to say she needed me to take her to an urgent care clinic. She was recovering from a cold and some minor sinus congestion and was feeling off-balance… Read More
March 5th, 2019
by You’ll see many changes from the 2017 tax law when filing 2018 taxes Ah, tax season. It comes every year, and often feels routine. But this tax season could be very different. It’s the first filing year since Congress passed drastic changes to the tax code in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…. Read More
January 2nd, 2019
by By Kevyn Burger A decade ago, Dr. Richard Thill moved back into the family home in Anaheim, Calif. to live with his aging parents. Thill was with his mother when she died at age 102 and continues to live with his father, Elmer, who, at 104, is Anaheim’s oldest lifelong resident. Richard, now 78,… Read More
Celebrating 65 years of ministry and service to the seniors of Clifton and Bosque County, Lutheran Sunset Ministries offers inspired retirement living options at every life stage. Our 32-acre campus is designed as an intimate setting of neighborhoods that accommodate residents at various levels of care. In addition to quality health and wellness opportunities, Lutheran Sunset Ministries provides an enriched lifestyle through innovative programs, interdisciplinary activities, and a focus on physical, intellectual, social and spiritual growth.
Providing the only full continuum of care available in Bosque County—including independent living, assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation and therapy, memory support, hospice services and companion services—Lutheran Sunset Ministries is a cornerstone of the region. With a state-of-the-art healthcare building, an increase in services and amenities, and a rededication to providing services that allow people to live full and enriched lives, Lutheran Sunset Ministries has created a quality of life unparalleled in the region.
Call us at 254.675.8637 to learn more about becoming a resident at Lutheran Sunset Ministries.
