May 1st, 2017
by A common misconception is that people must give up some of their rights and freedoms when they decide to make the move to a retirement community. That fallacy could not be farther from the truth. Generally speaking, residents living in a retirement community have all the same rights and freedoms they had prior to… Read More
April 18th, 2017
by A new report describes the strain on low-income grandfamilies By Richard Eisenberg for Next Avenue Finances are often tight for older Americans, but a new report reveals they can be especially oppressing for many low-income grandparents caring for their grandchildren. There are about 2.7 million such grandparents heading what are known as “grandfamilies” or… Read More
April 3rd, 2017
by One in three Americans over age 65 — more than 700,000 in all — fall every year, making falls the leading cause of injuries, deaths, hospitalizations and emergency room visits for older Americans (National Safety Council). Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people 65 years or older. While… Read More
March 9th, 2017
by SAVE THE DATE Lutheran Sunset Ministries will host its third annual Resident Art Show, March 23-25, 2017. Through a partnership with Bosque Arts Center (BAC), who provides art classes by instructor Karen Wise in the various LSM programs, the resident art will be displayed for the public at the BAC. In addition,… Read More
March 2nd, 2017
by The authors of ‘Senior Wonders’ on the 3 P’s for Triumphant Aging By Karen L. Pepkin and Wendell C. Taylor for Next Avenue The media abounds with negative views about the impact of aging on physical, cognitive, and financial well-being. In fact, there are entire industries that have emerged to counteract the effects of… Read More
February 15th, 2017
by How obsessing over protein could be harmful to your health By Rashelle Brown for Next Avenue If you’re like me, you often find yourself confused by how many health headlines contradict one another. Lately, I’ve found this to be true where protein is concerned, particularly the protein needs of adults aged 50 and over…. Read More
January 18th, 2017
by By Liza Kaufman Hogan for Next Avenue I used to be able to put all my belongings in a 1985 Honda Accord and still see out the back. Now, I can barely see out of some of the windows of our four-bedroom house. What happened?! Here’s what happened: Marriage, kids, dogs, hobbies, a reluctance… Read More
January 5th, 2017
by Texas nursing homes participating in Medicare and Medicaid, such as Sunset Home, a program of Lutheran Sunset Ministries, are required by federal law to undergo an annual survey and certification process by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). These inspections (surveys) generally last three to four days and are unannounced. Surveyors examine… Read More
December 20th, 2016
by These tips can help you maintain your physical and emotional health and live life to the fullest, whatever your age. Home Modifications According to the National Council on Aging, every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Falls, with or without injury, carry a heavy quality of life… Read More
November 11th, 2016
by By Joan M. Burda for Next Avenue In 1972, when I was a student at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, a small ad in the BG News offered the chance to buy a POW/MIA bracelet. The going price at the time: $4. I bought two. The bracelets arrived in a small package. I… 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.
