Fabulous Staff of Columbia Lutheran Home BETH HARTMAN Beth has worked at CLH more than twenty-two years and is our Director of Support Services - Life Enrichment. She works full-time making certain each Resident knows they are loved, and she keeps them busy with wonderful activities: bowling, bingo, movies, musical guests, yoga, arts/crafts, sing-a-longs and so
The Positive Side of Dementia - Alzheimer's I know this might be sacrilege in some circles to say such a thing - and trust me, as the caregiver for my dad who has Alzheimer's for many years, I wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy. However, I'm wondering how often it's acknowledged that there
No Foolin' - April is National Poetry Month! Indeed, April is National Poetry Month. And what better way to celebrate than with a poem! This poem is credited to an anonymous writer of age. I Love to Live Today, dear Lord, I'm 80, and there's much I haven't done. I hope, dear Lord, you'll
Games for Your Gray Matter: How Mental Stimulation Helps Prevent Dementia There’s a growing body of scientific evidence showing that exercise, social engagement, and mentally stimulating activities can significantly reduce risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Staying mentally active doesn’t just mean reading a book a week or taking a crash course in
Image courtesy of Pixabay Untangling the Various Parts of Medicare, Medigap, and Medicare Advantage Growing older has its share of complexities, and for many older adults, Medicare and its various components rank at the top. The terminology, enrollment dates, and different parts can leave you frustrated and confused about your coverage. Here’s what you