Stress Awareness Month: 3 Ways to De-Stress
Did you know? April is Stress Awareness Month. The feeling of stress can oftentimes derail our lives. If we get too stressed, we have a hard time concentrating on other things in life,
Aging Resources
National Cancer Prevention Month
February is National Cancer Prevention month and February 4 was National Cancer Day. According to the National Foundation for Cancer Research, cancer risk can be decreased with simple healthy lifestyle changes and early detection
Living Decision Guides for You
Our Decision Guides are designed to help you make good decisions for your future or that of a loved one. There are many factors to consider — financial security, ongoing healthcare, and overall
Welcome to American Baptist Homes of the Midwest
American Baptist Homes of the Midwest has been providing senior healthcare services throughout our Midwest senior living communities for over 85 years. Each unique community offers an array of senior housing and health
Talks to Have with Your Aging Parents
It’s that time of year again, the holidays are upon us. With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas around the corner, it’s likely you’ll be seeing a lot of your family members. While it’s
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness + Warning Signs
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over
Benefits of Physical Therapy
Did you know? October is National Physical Therapy month. As we age it’s important to remember to prioritize our health. One way to do that is by taking care of ourselves when we
October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Each year in October, we raise awareness and highlight the importance of education and research of the most common cancer in American women besides skin cancer: breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society’s estimates
The Good Old Days are Here Again
Does your family enjoy reminiscing about the past? Take advantage of these precious moments to learn more about your loved ones. Talking through your family history can be therapeutic. During these reminiscing times,
Back to School for Lifelong Learners
Just because you are retired, doesn’t mean that your passion for learning new things is too. There are many ways to satisfy your intellectual curiosity. Whether that’s going back to school or simply