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Gift ideas for seniors
Here are our top suggestions for gift ideas for the older people in your life.
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Gift ideas for seniors
Here are our top suggestions for gift ideas for the older people in your life.
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Faith & FamilyRead articleGrieving the loss of a loved one over the holidays
After losing a loved one, the Christmas season can be a challenging time to grieve and heal. You may experience a wide array of emotions that become especially difficult to process amid festive holiday décor, gatherings and activities. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleFun fall activities for grandparents and their grandkids
The fall season is a great time for grandparents and grandchildren to do all the things that make this time of year special. With the changing weather and colorful scenery, there are plenty of ways for families to bond.
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Faith & FamilyRead articleNavigating the life changes of aging
Getting older can be challenging, but aging with grace is possible when we have faith as our foundation. Chaplain Christopher Kringen says being adaptable and facing changes with a positive attitude is crucial.
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Faith & FamilyRead article7 ways to connect with your grandkids
You can be so much more to your grandchildren than just candy givers, toy buyers and kid spoilers. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleHow to stay connected with God during your retirement years
Retirement can bring ups and downs, requiring people to adjust as they look for meaning and purpose. Staying close to God is especially important during this season of life. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleHow to start preserving your family history
Our family narrative tells the stories of who we are. When we look back on memories from birthday parties, graduations, weddings and other special moments, we are provided with a greater sense of self. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleSigns your parent needs help at home
Read about potential signs that your loved one needs assistance at home as well as five things you can do to help. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleTips for talking to your parents about getting in-home medical care
Use the following conversation starters to help you talk about how home care could benefit your mom or dad — and you. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleHealthy meals to cook with your grandkids
Cooking with grandkids can be a fun, rewarding and memorable experience. Learn how to make the most of your moments in the kitchen together. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleThinking about forming a Bible study? Start here.
Trying to start a Bible study? It’s easy to get lost in the logistics and feel overwhelmed. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleRenew your strength in the Lord
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts ... and be thankful.
– Colossians 3:15 (NIV)
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Faith & FamilyRead articleQuestions for grandparents to ask their grandchildren
When talking to your grandkids, help them express a range of emotions — happy, sad, frustrated or amused. And be open to listening to any topic. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleWhat staff members need to know about family caregivers
Family members and friends who are responsible for looking after and helping their loved ones are an extremely valuable part of the care team for Good Samaritan Society residents living in long-term care. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleHow caregivers and older adults can cope with holiday stress
Many caregivers and older adults struggle with stress during the holidays. Find strategies for coping with the stress of the season here. -
Faith & FamilyRead article5 ways to be an active listener
Research shows that social isolation takes a toll on our mental health, well-being and quality of life, especially as we age. Thanks to advancements in technology, we are able to stay connected with loved ones through to texting, social media and video-chats. While that type of connection is important, in-person connections are still vital for older adults. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleThe importance of advance care planning and directives
Advance directives are state-specific legal documents for communicating end-of-life and care wishes. Learn why it's important to create one and how to do so. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleHow to cope with the holiday blues
Everyone has a unique mix of life experiences, cultures, traditions and memories surrounding the holidays. Take time to acknowledge and value your perspective and the perspectives of others. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleAlzheimer's and the holidays
Although the holidays are a time for rejoicing, this time of year can be stressful for those with Alzheimer's. Read how to make the holidays more comfortable for people with memory loss. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleWhat feels like the end is often the beginning
On a Monday back in March of 2020, I was clocking back in after lunch at Cedar Lake Village when I noticed a sign on the wall that caught my attention. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleCoping with grief
When someone you love dies, the grief can feel overwhelming. Take steps toward healing while remembering and honoring your loved one with these five strategies. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleHow do you talk to someone who has Alzheimer’s?
No matter how deeply we care about friends or family, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can make us uncomfortable — especially when we don’t fully understand it. -
Faith & FamilyRead article10 ways to boost your mood
We all face times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed by worry, uncertainty, loss or loneliness. To cope with life’s ups and downs, use these 10 tips to boost your mood and stay positive. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleGod’s love endures forever
Researchers who study such things say it usually takes at least five times before you begin to remember the information. Of course, the longer the list or sentence, the more times it can take for even those with great abilities to commit it to memory. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleMissionaries wherever we are
Scripture teaches us that we can be a witness to Christ no matter where we are. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleThe Good Samaritan - none other than Jesus himself
March 13 marks Good Samaritan Day – a fitting time for the Good Samaritan Society to celebrate our namesake. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleHow to cope when your spouse is facing health issues
Cathy Rosch’s relationship with her husband, George, shifted when he suffered a traumatic brain injury and she became his caregiver. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleA Christmas devotional
“And the Word became flesh and lived among us.” John 1:14 (NRSV) -
Faith & FamilyRead articleDo I need advance care planning?
Not sure if you need to outline your healthcare preferences and end-of-life wishes? -
Faith & FamilyRead articleHow do you know if you’re a caregiver?
You check the mail for Mom since you're already at the post office. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleChallenges stack up for sandwich generation caregivers
With the population of Americans over 65 growing steadily, the number of adults who care for an aging parent while also caring for their children is increasing, too. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleLong-distance caregiving brings unique challenges
Caregiving from a distance can be complicated. Whether the task is big or small, helping from a distance adds layers of complexity to any task. But you're not alone. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleThe Ultimate Gift
In the midst of Christmas busyness this year, take a moment to remember God’s Ultimate Gift to you: his one and only Son. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleFear is knocking — do not open the door
Have you ever had someone knock on your front door and when you peek through your peephole, it's someone you don’t want to see? You hope they didn't hear you coming to the door or the kids talking or maybe the dog barking. You wait to see if they will go away, but they knock even harder. So you open the door and let them in. They settle in and make themselves at home. You wish they would leave, but they won't go — after all, you let them in. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleMother’s Day gift ideas
This year might still look a little different, but it’s important to take time to celebrate the women who make your life better. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleThe power in acceptance
When you’re dealing with challenging circumstances, there’s a power and freedom that come with acceptance. We asked the Rev. Greg Wilcox, senior pastor at the Good Samaritan Society, to share his insights. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleAmid COVID concerns, plan ahead and consult family when contemplating a change of address
There are always going to be at least two parts to the decision to move. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleAre you ready to ‘fare well’?
Too often, if a health crisis occurs, we do not have a power of attorney, an advanced directive, or the reassurance of prior conversations with our family about our wishes in case of illness or death. -
Faith & FamilyRead articlePreventing elderspeak when addressing older adults
While many caregivers feel like speaking in a cheerful, simple way or using terms of endearment shows they care, many older adults are less than receptive to this manner of speech. -
Faith & FamilyWays to grow your faith4 ways to grow in your faith
As people of faith, it’s important to nurture our spiritual side. But many of us tend to get comfortable doing the same type of faith practice year after year. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleSimple ways to pay it forward
Hebrews 10:24 (NIV) encourages us to be an example for others to follow. -
Faith & FamilyRead article7 encouraging Bible verses
Rev. Dr. Julie Berndt of the Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health shares Scripture verses to bolster your spiritual health if you are living with a long-term illness or caring for someone who is. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleA lesson in grace
I have 8-year-old twin boys, Jeremiah and Joshua. They look completely different from each other, and yes, they act completely different, too. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleTips for building a prayer
Have you ever been asked to lead a prayer, out loud, in public? Were you prepared? -
Faith & FamilyRead articleBreak the silence around domestic violence
Any incident of domestic violence is unacceptable. -
Faith & FamilyRead article6 fun ideas to bring children, older adults together
Want to help your children interact with older adults? Want a better relationship with your grandchildren? Consider these ideas as you brainstorm fun activities. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleThe best states for family caregivers
Caring.com says 10 states are doing the best job of easing the financial burden on caregivers of older adults and providing mental, emotional and physical support. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleWhat about prayer?
These days we schedule almost everything. There is a system or methodology for almost every aspect of our lives. -
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Faith & FamilyRead articleDeath does not have the final word. God does. [slideshow]
A life well lived includes dying well; that is, having spiritual, emotional, physical and social needs met at the time of a loved one's death. -
Faith & FamilyRead article26 questions to spark great conversations
Whether it’s strangers at the table, family members at a reunion or new co-workers in the hallway, we all have people we struggle to make conversation with. -
Faith & FamilyRead articleLet prayer outshine worry
In the book of Philippians, Paul is writing to people in a church in Philippi. The Philippians are struggling, and Paul himself is in prison.
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