Near the End of Life, a Bedside Salute Means So Much To Veterans

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By Chelsea Cook-McCarrell, General Manager for VITAS® Healthcare As the family of patient José Pacheco gathered at his home for a veteran’s recognition ceremony, the elderly veteran began talking about his service during World War II. Some of Mr. Pacheco’s family members had never heard his stories, including a grandson who had asked to be […]

Helpful Tips for Downsizing

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Submitted by Snyder Village Are you currently in a house with extra room to spare?  Are you tired of cleaning those empty rooms whose only function seem to be collecting dust?  Perhaps you’ve come to the realization that your current house no longer serves your needs. It may be time to start considering downsizing. Benefits […]

A Legacy of Helping

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By Alexander Germanis There are few things in life on which we actually enjoy spending our hard-earned money. Medical insurance is certainly not one of them. Purchasing insurance is unpleasant enough without having to compound one’s distress by choosing from among numerous complex plans. Although insurance may be a necessity, finding the right one for […]

Elm Haven Place — The Best Is Yet To Come

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By Alexander Germanis Our cultural vernacular is littered with phrases like ‘over the hill,’ or ‘past your prime,’ or ‘autumn years.’ While all of these terms are meant to convey the idea that someone is gaining senior citizen status, they also have two other things in common: They’re often horribly inaccurate and they’re missing the […]