April 4th, 2016
by By Michele Lloyd, RN, Hospice Sunset administrator On September 25, 2013, as I sat watching TV with my husband Dave, I felt as if I had indigestion. I complained for about 20 minutes and then decided to take some TUMS and go to bed. However, something didn’t feel right; I had never really… Read More
March 14th, 2016
by The room was full of people. Bits and pieces of conversations could be heard. Many walked around observing the artwork on the walls and others enjoyed the delicious finger foods and the sound of the piano playing in the background. Excitement was in the air and friends and family had gathered to celebrate the… Read More
March 8th, 2016
by According to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org), an estimated 5.3 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Of the 5.3 million Americans, an estimated 5.1 million are age 65 and older. Treatment of behavioral symptoms such as aggression, anger and depression in those with Alzheimer’s has been a popular topic in recent studies, with… Read More
February 24th, 2016
by By Sarah C. Bauer, M.D. for Next Avenue (This article was provided by The Op-Ed Project.) “It’s all about relationships.” That’s what a mentor told me during my medical training. Every day, as a pediatrician, I realize how true this is. With the recent emergence and increasing popularity of virtual doctor visits due to convenience… Read More
February 1st, 2016
by As the disease changes, so should your method of communication By Eileen Beal for Next Avenue (Editor’s note: This is the 11th in the Next Avenue “When Should You…” series on aging milestones for parents or loved ones. With our partners at the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, we address common caregiving concerns.) If you are caring for someone… Read More
January 8th, 2016
by By Suzanne Gerber for Next Avenue In her mid-50s, Lauren Kessler was seized by the notion that she might dance professionally — and not just dance, but dance ballet. And not just any ballet. Kessler got it into her head that she could actually perform onstage in her all-time favorite ballet, The Nutcracker Suite…. Read More
December 30th, 2015
by In August, Lutheran Sunset Ministries participated in Masterpiece Living’s 2015 Story and Photo Contest. Masterpiece Living is a philosophy that LSM has adopted that offers tools and techniques to inspire successful aging in our community, continuously offering our residents ways to grow physically, intellectually, spiritually and socially. Residents of Masterpiece Living communities were invited… Read More
December 15th, 2015
by A real estate broker suggests four projects to snag a sale By Sabine H. Schoenberg for Next Avenue Newsflash to retiring boomers: Millennials account for 32 percent of real estate buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors. That’s why it’s essential to know what Millennials want in homes. Their values and desired lifestyles are… Read More
November 20th, 2015
by Finding the right type of work might require some creativity By Harriet Edleson for Next Avenue If you’re wondering how you’ll fund your retirement, which could stretch for 25 or 30 years, working part-time could be part of the solution. Aside from the added income, a job in retirement can bring satisfaction, a sense… Read More
November 13th, 2015
by Hospice Sunset Providing Patients and their Loved Ones with Dignity, Comfort and Peace At Hospice Sunset, a program of Lutheran Sunset Ministries, we understand that end-of-life decisions can be exhausting and filled with sorrow, fear and the unknown. Hospice Sunset is your local hospice service, your neighbor, and is here to walk that… 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.
