To ensure maximum safety for our Residents and staff, we have completely restricted ALL visitors to Columbia Lutheran Home as of 3/4/2020. The exceptions are: essential personnel, hospice nurses, and medical staff. Please read our daily updates of Columbia's entire activated COVID19 response plan here:
Columbia Lutheran Home set up a table at a recent church convention where pastors and lay leaders were gathered. We talked to those who stopped by the table about our ministry. We asked them to write prayers on note cards. Our goal was to gather 100 prayers for our residents in honor of Columbia's
How to Budget as a Senior with a Fixed Income You might think that seniors fear death above all else. In fact, one of the biggest worries that older persons have as they age is running out of money during their retirement. It’s an understandable concern since you will no longer have a steady
4 Things You Need to Do to Make a Move After Losing a Loved One Thinking of changing homes after dealing with the loss of a loved one? It’s a personal decision that only you can make for yourself, but if you are careful with your planning, it could be just what you need
Two Years of Learning; Many Decades of Living I am about to celebrate my second anniversary as chaplain of Columbia Lutheran Home. The past two years have absolutely flown by. Why? I can think of three reasons… Residents - I've said hello and goodbye to dozens of residents over the last two years. Each
5 Important Qualities in a Senior Living Center Transitioning to a senior living center is a major step in life and is not without its own stresses and hurdles. When you’re looking for a center to move into, you want to make sure you are going to get the best care possible. But what
How Seniors Can Safely Age-in-Place Aging in place is something many seniors are choosing to do these days, but it’s not as easy as simply making the decision to live at home for as long as possible. There are safety considerations to make as well, both in the present and for the
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
