October 29th, 2015
by By Linda Melone, CSCS for Next Avenue Feeling unmotivated to exercise? If you repeatedly tell yourself how much you hate to do it, your workout may suffer from your bad attitude. Turning negative self-talk around allows you to not only feel better, but also to exercise harder and for longer periods of time, studies show…. Read More
October 20th, 2015
by A survivor and his wife offer advice for coping. At 71, Bob Seiter was an active guy. After retiring from Kaiser Aluminum, where he worked in sales, he played golf three times a week, playing at a 14 handicap and striving to regain his 4. When he wasn’t on the fairway, he spent a… Read More
October 5th, 2015
by In the United States, senior citizens are scammed out of $2.6 billion every year. Today’s seniors are often mentally sharper than seniors in the past but they are prime targets because they usually have savings, often live alone and in some cases have some dementia. And for a smooth talking scammer, even someone who… Read More
September 15th, 2015
by If you or your loved one requires a little extra help with daily or weekly tasks in the home, companion services could be a great option for you. Companion services are non-medical in nature, but for those who are age 62 and above who need assistance to remain living at home, caregivers can provide… Read More
August 31st, 2015
by By Maureen Callahan for Next Avenue As far as good-for-you foods go, the mind-boggling mix of advice directed to fiftysomething eaters is enough to make anyone’s head spin. Do you eat whole grains because the latest nutrition headlines say they prevent cancer? Become a vegan or vegetarian to help the heart? Honestly, the advice… Read More
August 12th, 2015
by By Emily Gurnon for Next Avenue Here are five tips to make the transition less traumatic for your parents. For most people, moving from one home to another is exhausting. Even when we get help with packing and transporting our possessions, moving means changing countless aspects of our everyday lives — from making a… Read More
August 3rd, 2015
by Most of us spend the majority of our life working. Whether it’s in a big corporate office, a classroom, a cubical, at home (even though this is a labor of love) or out on the farm, we do this “job” day in and day out because we have to. Don’t get me wrong, many… Read More
July 21st, 2015
by Beat the heat with these cool and refreshing recipes. By Maureen Callahan for Next Avenue Nostalgic as the ice cream truck jingle sounds, the high sugar, high-fat treats it dishes up aren’t the best way to keep cool in fiftysomething years. Smarter strategies for “chilling out” call for lighter, nutrient-packed frozen and liquid treats… Read More
July 8th, 2015
by By Gayle Golden for Next Avenue Catherine Horvath, 51, was feeling no symptoms five years ago when her doctor ordered a routine blood test to check, among other things, how her thyroid was doing. (Your thyroid is the butterfly-shaped gland low in your neck that influences metabolism, growth and development and body temperature.) The… Read More
June 28th, 2015
by More than 20 years ago, I read Eugene Bianchi’s insightful book titled, Aging as a Spiritual Journey. In the book, Bianchi looked to examine many of the difficult challenges and more positive options facing people in older adulthood. He looked at this through a more holistic lens bringing together ideas from religion, sociology, psychology… Read More
Celebrating 70 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.
