January 6th, 2021
by What the latest research says about the burgeoning science, and selling, of longer, healthier life. By Rashelle Brown (provided by Next Avenue) Aches and pains. A growing waistline. Diminishing eyesight, hearing loss, memory lapses. These are the woes of growing older for some people, once considered inevitable. But recent, exciting discoveries in the fast-growing… Read More
December 17th, 2020
by Why the pandemic is an opportunity to recognize their strength as a resource in waiting. By Paul Irving, a Next Avenue Influencer in Aging. It has been a year of living dangerously for older adults, and it appears far from over. Vaccines are coming to the rescue, but COVID-19 still rages, and the waiting… Read More
July 28th, 2020
by Candid reflections on cancer, family, his role on “Jeopardy!” and finding peace. By Richard Harris. Provided by Next Avenue. Alex Trebek: The Answer is… Reflections on My Life is not your typical autobiography or standard memoir. Rather, it’s what the 79-year-old Jeopardy! host calls “a series of quick look-ins, revelations.” Trebek has been a public… Read More
July 9th, 2020
by (Editor’s note: This article is part of an editorial partnership between Next Avenue and the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, a Cleveland-based nonprofit whose mission is to advance support for older adults and caregivers.) Most of us know eating right is one of the most important aspects of healthy living. We recognize that bad eating… Read More
July 7th, 2020
by Stay-at-home orders were put in place throughout the country to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus and “flatten the curve” to prevent the health care system from becoming overwhelmed. In initially hard-hit areas of the country such as New York and New Jersey, these measures have worked and there has been a sharp… Read More
April 17th, 2020
by Our world has learned a lot through the COVID-19 outbreak. We’ve learned that life is very different when things we have taken for granted for so long are stripped away unexpectedly. Some of us have learned what a financial loss can do to our household; Essential workers have learned to sacrifice in ways they… Read More
March 27th, 2020
by A variety of techniques can help calm the mind for better sleep By Patricia Corrigan, Next Avenue Contributing Writer, March 2020 Sleep is always important for good health, and that’s especially true in this challenging time. When you rest well, you’re better equipped to face the day. But right now, in the midst of… Read More
December 31st, 2019
by Article by Sherrie Bradley, RN,BSN, Heckmann Assisted Living Manager Depending on where you are located and what community you and your family decide is best for you, could mean different levels of care for you. While some communities are large and stand-alone, they may be able to offer much deeper levels of care and… Read More
November 26th, 2019
by The Mayo Clinic will let you know right quick that medicine is quite literally going to the dogs—and for good reason! Animal-assisted therapies continue to gain traction as researchers learn that recovery is faster and more fun in the presence of animals. Retirement communities have grown to rely on this non-pharmacological approach for treating… Read More
November 7th, 2019
by Article by Hospice Sunset Administrator Jennifer Speer, a program of Lutheran Sunset Ministries. I know you‘ve all heard the old cliché, nothing is guaranteed in life except death and taxes. Most of us plan to an extent for our taxes every year. Whether it is coming up with a plan to pay them or… 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.
